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Sunday, October 25, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, October 25, 2026 ???

Sunday, October 25

Get your spot for the FHS Theatre Company Boosters November Calendar Raffle

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/get-your-spot-for-fhs-theatre-company.html

7:30am Dean Dash Fall 5k (Longley Athletic Complex)

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

12:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm Disney’s Frozen (THE BLACK BOX)

5:45pm ‘Over the Garden Wall’ themed walk with song (Dean College)

*** NO Town Meetings today ***

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

This week (Oct 26 - Oct 31, 2026) at the Franklin Public Library

Don't Let these #libraryprograms creep by!

#franklinma Town of Franklin

Saturday, October 24, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, October 24, 2026 ???

Saturday, October 24

Get your spot for the FHS Theatre Company Boosters November Calendar Raffle

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/get-your-spot-for-fhs-theatre-company.html

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Drug Takeback Events (31 Hayward St)

10:00am Steps & Strides group walk/run (SNETT Trail)

10:30am Trunk or Treat! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Disney’s Frozen (THE BLACK BOX)

2:00pm Halloween Party (Franklin Police)

4:00pm Lions - Trunk or Treat (Franklin High School)

4:00pm Trunk or Treat / Community Cookout (Franklin United Methodist)

7:30pm Disney’s Frozen (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm Richard Shindell (live music) (262 Chestnut St)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

8:00pm Kendo (live music) (The Tavern on Central)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

*** NO Town Meetings today ***

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Downtown Franklin parking options for Halloween weekend

Heading downtown this weekend? Know before you go!

With the Franklin Public Library's Trunk or Treat and the Franklin Police Department’s Halloween Party happening tomorrow, it’s a great time to brush up on parking options around town!

Downtown Franklin parking options for Halloween weekend

📍 The Town of Franklin’s Downtown Parking Map highlights public parking options, including the Library, Depot Street, Davis Thayer Building and Ferrara parking lots.

🗺️ Did you know? The Town also offers interactive maps and other mapping resources through its GIS website to help residents explore local information and resources.

🔗 Downtown Parking Map: https://buff.ly/3DrqgVE

🔗 Explore the Town’s GIS Maps: https://buff.ly/ofBMFWw

Please remember to follow all posted parking signs and restrictions, and enjoy this weekend’s Halloween festivities!

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LGBTQ Alliance Annual Halloween Party - Satruday, Oct 24 from 2:30 to 4 PM

Join the LGBTQ Alliance At Their Annual Halloween Party!

When: This Saturday October 24 from 2:30-4pm

Where: Franklin Public Library Meeting Room (118 Main St in Franklin)

What: Join us for some Halloween snacks, pumpkin painting, making a witch's brew sensory jar, and (non-professional) tarot readings!

No cost necessary to join and all ages are welcome! Please email franklinlgbtqalliance@gmail.com with any questions

Friday, October 23, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 23, 2026 ???

Friday, October 23

Get your spot for the FHS Theatre Company Boosters November Calendar Raffle

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/get-your-spot-for-fhs-theatre-company.html

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:30pm Disney’s Frozen (THE BLACK BOX)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11022/October-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** NO Town Meetings today ***

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Franklin MAtters will be at the Lions Trunk or Treat, Saturday Oct 24 from 4 to 6 PM

There are three Trunk or Treat events on Saturday AND the Halloween party at the Police Station.

Library - 10:30 AM to Noon
Franklin United Methodist Church - 4 PM to 6 PM
Franklin Lions at FHS - 4 PM to 6 PM

The police station Halloween event runs from 2 to 5 PM.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, October 22, 2026 ???

Thursday, October 22

Get your spot for the FHS Theatre Company Boosters November Calendar Raffle

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/get-your-spot-for-fhs-theatre-company.html

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

5:00pm Franklin SEPAC Meet & Greet (Franklin High School)

7:00pm Line Dance Class (Sold OUT) (La Cantina Winery)

7:30pm Franklin Fathers MeetUp (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

8:00pm Boots & Bottles Line Dancing (Sold OUT) (La Cantina Winery)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11022/October-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** Town Meetings today ***

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, October 22nd Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10222026-2570

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 ???

Wednesday, October 21

Franklin Youth Hockey Fund raiser at McDonald's

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/help-support-franklin-youth-hockey.html

Get your spot for the FHS Theatre Company Boosters November Calendar Raffle https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/get-your-spot-for-fhs-theatre-company.html

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

11:00am Franklin Q&A and Conversation (Hybrid, Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm "Where's the Toast?" Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11022/October-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** Town Meetings today ***

Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, October 21 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10212026-2572

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Free NARCAN training at the Franklin Public Library, Weds, Oct 21

Shared from https://www.instagram.com/p/DeuZWK7GrT3/

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 ???

Tuesday, October 20

Get your spot for the FHS Theatre Company Boosters November Calendar Raffle

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/get-your-spot-for-fhs-theatre-company.html

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

5:00pm Tuesday Night Cruise (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11022/October-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** Town Meetings today ***

Norfolk County Regional Emergency Planning Committee Meeting

Tuesday, October 20 Time: 10:30 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10202026-2563

Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, October 20 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10202026-2566

250th Anniversary Celebration Budget Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, October 20 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10202026-2568

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Monday, October 19, 2026

Did you hear about the major events at Franklin Public Library for November 2026 ???

Special Events for Kids & Teens

Plush Pet Adoption Day: CAT EDITION! Tuesday, November 3rd @ 1pm
Come adopt a reading buddy at the library! Decorate a collar, make an adoption certificate, and enjoy a cat-themed storytime with your new best friend! Stuffies available while supplies last.

Diamond Art for Kids, Wednesday, November 4 & 18 @ 4pm
Registration Required
Kids - get in on the sparkly fun going on at the Library! For ages 5-13.

Teensgiving! Wednesday, November 18 @ 5pm
Join us in the teen room for a potluck celebration of Thanksgiving! Bring along your favorite snack and your appetite and kick off the thanksgiving holiday with friends!

Science Chefs Make Butter! Friday, November 20 @ 1pm
Wiggle and Shake! Dance and Make for SCIENCE! Join us for an active experiment to make your own butter! Participants will learn how butter is made and will get to take home some of their own butter for the dinner table. If you can, please bring a clean, 6-10 ounce, screw top jar for your take-home.

Air Dry Clay, Saturday, November 21 @ 1pm & Friday, November 27 @ 1pm
Registration Required

The first session, we will be sculpting our very own clay creations! The next session, we will paint our creations. Participants should plan to attend BOTH weeks to get the most out of the experience! Open to ages 10+.

Special Events for Adults

Wire Bracelet Craft, Saturday, November 28 @ 2pm
Registration Required
Craft a wire bracelet for a friend or loved one this holiday season! All materials provided. Best for ages 13+.

Special Events for All Ages

Dinosaur Safari with Jonah Knight, Friday, November 6 @ 1pm
Families! Come with us on a fun, silly, and magical archeological adventure with Jonah Knight as we explore dinosaurs connected to New England.

DINOvember Party! Saturday, November 7 @ 1pm
Celebrate DINOVEMBER at the Library with an epic dinosaur themed party! We'll have games, crafts, snacks, and a few surprises.

Santa Storywalk, Friday, November 27 @ 10:30am
Join us at the library for a special indoor version of a beloved tradition! Follow the pages of a cozy winter story, enjoy crafts and activities as you move through our winding line of holiday fun, and make your way up to meet the big guy himself!

Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, November 20: 1 - 5pm
Saturday, November 21: 9am - 12pm
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 Per Bag
Saturday, November 21: 1 - 4pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!