Franklin's Event Outlook: October 27, 2023 to November 3, 2023

It is a sad day when the end of the Farmers Market season rolls in. It is such a festive gathering each Friday on the Town Common. We can look forward to the Winter Market at the Fairmount Fruit Farm.  In the meantime, we can also look to the full weekend of activities in this weekend before Halloween.

Wow!

How many can you make it too?

Friday, October 27

11:00am - Open Space Ribbon Cutting (Schmidt’s Farm)

2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Town Common)

2:00pm - Ladder 3 Trio (live music) (Town Common)

2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

5:30pm - Interactive Halloween Story Walk (Universalist Society of Franklin)

6:00pm - Elastic Five (live music) (67 Degrees)

6:30pm - Second Chance Band (live music) (Raillery Pubic House)

7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Saturday, October 28

10:00am - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

10:00am - Fire Dept Open House (downtown fire station)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am - RISE Up - social gathering (Franklin TV Studio)

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

1:00pm - Halloween Costume Party (La Cantina Winery)

2:00pm - Police Dept Halloween Party (911 Panther Way)

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

5:00pm - Trunk or Treat (Franklin United Methodist Church)

5:00pm - Horror Movie (for teens 13+) (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)

7:00pm - Jamie Barrett (live music) (Raillery Pubic House)

8:00pm - Antje Duvekot (ticketed event) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

8:00pm - Street Survivors (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, October 29

12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

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

7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Monday, October 30

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

Tuesday, October 31 - Halloween

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

Wednesday, November 1

10:00am - Veterans Coffee Social

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (CANCELED or this week)

6:30pm - Franklin Art Association

Thursday, November 2

8:30am - Franklin Downtown Partnership General Mtg

6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance - monthly meeting

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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's Event Outlook: October 27, 2023 to November 3, 2023

Franklin Cultural District: last Farmers Market, Fire Dept Open House, Police Halloween Party & more

Yup, 4 trunk or treat events this weekend. Is that enough candy?

Wednesday, October 25

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (recording session at TV Studio)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Thursday, October 26

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

6:00pm - 2023 Sip, Savor & Celebrate Wine Tasting fundraiser 

6:00pm - Beaver Street Interceptor Construction Project Update (Council Chambers)

7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Friday, October 27

11:00am - Open Space Ribbon Cutting (Schmidt’s Farm)

Farmers Market

2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Town Common)

2:00pm - Ladder 3 Trio (live music) (Town Common)

2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

5:30pm - Interactive Halloween Story Walk (Universalist Society of Franklin)

6:00pm - Elastic Five (live music) (67 Degrees)

7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Saturday, October 28

10:00am - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

10:00am - Fire Dept Open House (downtown fire station)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am - RISE Up - social gathering (Franklin TV Studio)

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

1:00pm - Halloween Costume Party (La Cantina Winery)

2:00pm - Police Dept Halloween Party (911 Panther Way)

Fire Dept Open House

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

5:00pm - Trunk or Treat (Franklin United Methodist Church)

7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)

8:00pm - Antje Duvekot (ticketed event) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

8:00pm - Street Survivors (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, October 29

12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

Lions Trunk or Treat

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

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

7:00pm - The Play that goes Wrong (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Monday, October 30

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

Tuesday, October 31 - Halloween

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

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!

Trunk or treat at Franklin United Methodist - Oct 28

"Franklin area peeps!

I am looking for people to decorate trunks for our upcoming Trunk or Treat & Hallo-weiner Roast at Franklin United Methodist Church.

If you, your family, or an organization you are part of would like to participate, let me know. This is a fun event. Nothing scary.

Lots of kids and families."

https://www.facebook.com/46500024/posts/pfbid0eFXJjZo9Hp88eVK7jiAF7dC5GpGtd25szxPKWx6WBmTq2emPkcppsFHNikys2XZhl/?mibextid=Nif5oz

Trunk or treat at Franklin United Methodist - Oct 28

Franklin United Methodist Church: FREE Trunk or Treat and Hallo-weiner roast on October 28 from 5-7 PM

Join us for a FREE Trunk or Treat and Hallo-weiner roast at Franklin United Methodist Church on October 28 from 5-7 PM. Come dressed in your Halloween costume, trick or treat around the parking lot, and enjoy a free hotdog. 

All are welcome. This event is completely free!

FREE Trunk or Treat

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Community members and organizations are invited to decorate their car trunks (or truck beds, van hatches, bicycle wagons, etc.) and handout candy to trick or treaters. Individuals who wish to participate in this event are asked to

1) decorate a vehicle in a child-appropriate theme. Nothing bloody or overly scary as this event is for children of all ages.
2) handout candy or "treats" to all trick or treaters. People/groups must supply their own treats. Everything should be prepackaged in the wrapper.
3) Businesses and Organizations can feel free to handout or have available information about their group or business. No political advertising allowed.
4) People/groups may want to provide a simple game for trick or treaters; however, everyone needs to get something.

If you or your organization would like to provide a "trunk" at our trunk or treat or you have questions, please contact the Church Office (office@franklinumc.org) or message Franklin United Methodist Church. 

Follow the event on Facebook -> 

https://facebook.com/events/s/trunk-or-treat-hallo-weiner-ro/672813231441070/

Franklin Lions Club schedule their annual Trunk or Treat - Oct 29

"It’s time to start getting prepared for our annual Trunk or Treat! Come and park your car or walk to the high school. Get up close and explore all the amazing decorations. 

We are looking for businesses, organizations, groups and friends to come and display your trunk. No entry fee. We ask that you please supply your own candy and stay for duration.  

Please scan the QR code if you would like to sign up to be a trunker. 

Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you!"

Franklin Lions Club schedule their annual Trunk or Treat - Oct 29

Franklin United Methodist Church: FREE Trunk or Treat and Hallo-weiner roast - Oct 28 from 5 to 7 PM

Trunk or Treat - Oct 28

Join us for a FREE Trunk or Treat and Hallo-weiner roast at Franklin United Methodist Church on October 28 from 5-7 PM. Come dressed in your Halloween costume, trick or treat around the parking lot, and enjoy a free hotdog. 

All are welcome. This event is completely free!

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Community members and organizations are invited to decorate their car trunks (or truck beds, van hatches, bicycle wagons, etc.) and handout candy to trick or treaters. Individuals who wish to participate in this event are asked to

1) decorate a vehicle in a child-appropriate theme. Nothing bloody or overly scary as this event is for children of all ages.
2) handout candy or "treats" to all trick or treaters. People/groups must supply their own treats. Everything should be prepackaged in the wrapper.
3) Businesses and Organizations can feel free to handout or have available information about their group or business. No political advertising allowed.
4) People/groups may want to provide a simple game for trick or treaters; however, everyone needs to get something.

If you or your organization would like to provide a "trunk" at our trunk or treat or you have questions, please contact the Church Office (office@franklinumc.org) or message Franklin United Methodist Church. 

Follow the event on Facebook -> 

https://facebook.com/events/s/trunk-or-treat-hallo-weiner-ro/672813231441070/

Library & Franklin SEPAC & Sweet Inspirations to hand out candy at "Trunk-or-Treat"

"Franklin SEPAC, in cooperation with Franklin Public Library & Sweet Inspirations, an Inclusive Candy Store, will be handing out candy at tomorrow's Library Trunk-Or-Treat! 

Please come by to pick up a treat or or just to chat about SEPAC, Sweet Inspirations, or anything else!"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DSpencerFSC/status/1583477895498170368

 

Library & Franklin SEPAC & Sweet Inspirations to hand out candy at "Trunk or Treat"

Trunk or Treat scheduled for Oct 23 by Franklin Lions Club at FHS

The Franklin Lions Club has scheduled their "Trunk or Treat" for Oct 23 at Franklin High School. Details on how to participate are shown below and in the flyer attached:

• Dress up in your Favorite Costume.
• Enter Franklin High School through Panther Way.
• Follow the signs and stop at each display for a Treat. 
• Please stay in your vehicle. 
• Monetary Donations Accepted. 100% will go to Food Pantry

Download a copy of the flyer -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E9xpoy_A8tD2KQl9mII6nbzIDv3yN_ac/view?usp=sharing

Trunk or Treat scheduled for Oct 23 by Franklin Lions Club at FHS

Trunk or Treat updates - Sat, Oct 30, 2021

1 - trunk or treat at the Library

"Saturday, October 30, 2021 - 10:30am

Families! Dress up and join us in the library parking lot for a safe, little-kid friendly afternoon of trick-or-treating in the daylight! The parking lot will be full of decorated trunks and activities!!  

** Rain date October 31st **"

Shared from the Library page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/events/346221

2 - trunk or treat at Franklin United Methodist

Due to the wet weather forecasted for tomorrow, the Trunk or Treat event will be moving indoors! Masks for all persons (ages 2+) regardless of vaccination status is required inside our facility. A limited supply of masks will be supplied at the door. No hot dogs will be served due to the change of location. We hope to see you tomorrow afternoon! All are welcome. Bring a friend.

Shared from Twitter ->  https://twitter.com/FranklinUMC/status/1454226305873072132

Trunk or Treat updates - Sat, Oct 30, 2021

Trunk or Treat - Oct 29 fund raiser for FHS Theater Company

"Franklin Community and Franklin Families: looking for a spooktacular event to celebrate Halloween?  

Join the FHSTC on 10/29 in their Trunk-or-treat being hosted in the FHS Front Car parking lot!  

Decorated cars have the opportunities to win great prizes! $10 to join the fun!"

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/FranklinHSDrama/status/1451495526864654336

For more info follow the QR Code in the image or this link ->  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vD23ri5tkaRYG1zws4Umct6DD6Y5gHqCbvaPhdIJvjU/edit?usp=drivesdk

Trunk or Treat - Oct 29  fund raiser for FHS Theater Company

Franklin's Event Outlook: Oct 22 - Oct 28, 2021

Let's enjoy the warmth today as the cooler fall weather comes in for the weekend. Farmers Market has its penultimate run today with the Library hosting kids events. FPAC closes out its performance of Mary Poppins this weekend with 4 shows scheduled. Still time to get a pumpkin at the Pumpkin patch in front of St John's Episcopal and then stop by the Trunk or Treat hosted by the Franklin Lions in the FHS parking lot on Saturday.

And of course, early voting is open from 9 AM to 1:00 PM in the Municipal Building both Saturday and Sunday.

Friday, October 22
2:00pm - Farmers Market
3:00pm - Pumpkin Patch
3:30pm - Kids craft activity by Library Youth Services
7:30pm - Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins

Saturday, October 23
8:00am - Medication Disposal

9:00am - Early voting (Municipal Bldg)
10:00am - Pumpkin Patch

10:00am - Franklin United campaign launch (Town Common)
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins
4:00pm - Trunk or Treat (Franklin Lions) (in Franklin High School parking lot)
7:30pm - Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins

Sunday, October 24
9:00am - Early voting (Municipal Bldg)

10:00am - Pumpkin Patch
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins 

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

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

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