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Friday, October 10, 2025
What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - October 10, 2025 ??
Sunday, September 28, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, September 28, 2025 ??
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Opening Day of the Pumpkin Patch is This Sunday, Sep 28, 2025
- Monday-Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Saturdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sundays Noon - 4:00 PM
- Monday October 13, open all day from 10 AM to 5 PM
Monday, September 15, 2025
Pumpkin Patch Season at St. John's Episcopal Church runs September 28-October 31
Mark your calendar. The pumpkins are coming!
A huge selection of pumpkins, gourds and colorful mum plants will fill the front lawn at St. John's Church. Kids will have fun picking out their favorites. It's a cute photo opportunity for families and a good time to start decorating for autumn.
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| The pumpkin patch returns to St John's for October! |
- Monday-Friday 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
- Saturdays 10:00 am-5:00 pm
- Sundays Noon-4:00 pm
- Monday October 14, open all day from 10 am to 5 pm.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Pumpkin celebration scheduled for Friday, October 11, 2024 at Farmers Market
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| Pumpkin celebration scheduled for Friday |
"We are excited to have the Franklin Ag Comm sponsor the pumpkin celebration with us this year!
Join us Friday for the great pumpkin weigh in (pumpkins grown only) and pumpkin decoration fun. "
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Pumpkin Patch Set for Sept. 29 - October 31 at St. John’s Church
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| Pumpkin Patch Set for Sep. 29 - Oct 31 |
- Monday-Friday 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
- Saturdays 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Sundays Noon-4:00 PM
- Monday October 14, open all day from 10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, September 30, 2023
4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale opens October 2-31, 2023 at St. John’s Episcopal Church
- Music Together for families on Saturday, Oct 7 at 11 AM FREE
- Pet Blessings and outdoor worship on Sunday, Oct 8 at 10 AM FREE
- Pony Rides on Saturday, Oct 14 from 1-2 PM - $5 per ride
- Beaded bracelets craft on Saturday, Oct 21 from 11 AM – 2 PM FREE
- Haunted House on Saturday, Oct 28 FREE
Monday-Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMSaturdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMSundays 12 noon - 4:00 PM
Monday, September 11, 2023
4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale returns October 2-31, 2023 at St. John’s Church
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| 4th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Sale returns October 2-31, 2023 |
- Music Together for families on Saturday, Oct 7 at 11 AM FREE
- Pet Blessings and outdoor worship on Sunday, Oct 8 at 10 AM FREE
- Pony Rides on Saturday, Oct 14 from 1-2 PM - $5 per ride
- Beaded bracelets craft on Saturday, Oct 21 from 11 AM – 2 PM FREE
- Haunted House on Saturday, Oct 28 FREE
Monday-Friday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMSaturdays 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMSundays 12 noon - 4:00 PM
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Get your pumpkins soon, the 3rd Annual Pumpkin and Gourd Sale closes up Sunday, October 30th
- Monday-Friday 4:00-6:00
- Saturday 10:00-4:00
- Sunday noon-4:00
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| Get your pumpkins soon, the 3rd Annual Pumpkin and Gourd Sale closes up Sunday, October 30th |
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Franklin Cultural District: From books to pumpkins to Fire Dept open house, food, music #artshappenhere in Franklin
4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
5:00pm - Michael Dukakis - Leadership Series at Dean College (free registration)
5:00pm - Domestic Violence Gallery Walk (SAFE Coalition)
6:00pm - Teen Murder Mystery Party! (Franklin Public Library)
Thursday, October 27
4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
6:00pm - Charlie Rock Live (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Community Conversations: The Politics of Book Banning (Franklin Public Library)
6:30pm - Paint and Sip (ticketed event) (67 Degrees Brewery)
Friday, October 28
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common) Farmers Market
4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
5:30pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Steve Dogilio (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Saturday, October 29
8:00am - National Medicine Take Back Day (SAFE Coalition)
10:00am - Franklin Fire Dept Open House & Touch a Truck (Franklin Fire Dept - 40 West Central St)
10:00am - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Halloween Costume Party (music & food truck) (La Cantina Winery)
5:30pm - KO Jazz Pop Trio (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
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| Franklin Garden Club |
12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Monday, October 31 - Halloween
Tuesday, November 1
First Day of American Indian Heritage Month
6:30pm - Franklin Garden Club (Franklin Public Library)
The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
| Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
"The Great Pumpkin Weigh In" at the Farmers Market - Oct 28, 2022
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The pumpkin patch returns to St John's for October!
Pumpkin season is here. St. John’s Church is ready with its 3rd Annual Pumpkin and Gourd Sale for the entire month of October, from Sunday, October 2nd through the 30th.
- Monday-Friday 4:00-6:00
- Saturday 10:00-4:00
- Sunday noon-4:00
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| The pumpkin patch returns to St John's for October! |
Thursday, September 15, 2022
The pumpkins patch returns to St John's in October!
Pumpkin season is here. St. John’s Church is ready with its 3rd Annual Pumpkin and Gourd Sale for the entire month of October, from Sunday, October 2nd through the 30th.
- Monday-Friday 4:00-6:00
- Saturday 10:00-4:00
- Sunday noon-4:00
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| The pumpkins patch returns to St John's in October! |
Sunday, September 4, 2022
The Pumpkins Are Coming in October!
- Monday-Friday 4:00-6:00
- Saturday 10:00-4:00
- Sunday noon-4:00
| The Pumpkins Are Coming in October! |
Friday, September 24, 2021
Pumpkin Patch Open To Kids And Families - Sep 27 through Oct 31, 2021
Shop Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 5 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Select from hundreds of small, medium and large pumpkins and gourds beginning Monday, September 27, 2021 through October 31, 2021. Children can also enjoy activities and games on the front lawn.
The pumpkins and gourds are grown on a Navajo reservation in New Mexico and provide jobs for the people there. They use sustainable farming practices, so they're gentle on the earth.
If you have any questions, call St. John’s Episcopal Church at 508-528-2387.
Pick your perfect pumpkin at 237 Pleasant Street. And remember: it’s cool to shop local!















