Happy 4th of July weekend!
Non-emergency town offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday July 5, 2024 in honor of Independence Day.
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Happy 4th of July weekend!
Non-emergency town offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday July 5, 2024 in honor of Independence Day.
The Downtown Partnership Holiday Stroll also occurs during the open hours for the businesses participating Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Friday, November 24
9:00am Fill the Cruiser at BJs
9:00am Fill the Cruiser at Marshall’s
6:00pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Saturday, November 25
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Mrs. Claus visits & reads (Franklin Historical Museum)
10:00am Post Thanksgiving Rail Trail Walk (Grove St entrance)
12:30pm Fill the Cruiser at the Raillery Pub
4:00pm Piano Steve (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Sunday, November 26
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
4:00pm Santa Arrives at the Town Common
Tuesday, November 28
2:30pm Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)
Wednesday, November 29
1:00pm Senior Scribblers (writing group) (recording session at FranklinTV Studio)
Thursday, November 30
6:00pm Charlie Rock (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm New Thespian Showcase (ticketed event) Dean College)
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Franklin's Event Outlook: Nov 24, 2023 to November 30, 2023 |
Affected lines:
- Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Haverhill Line
- Lowell Line
- Fitchburg Line
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- Needham Line
- Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Fairmount Line
- Providence/Stoughton Line
- Middleborough/Lakeville Line
- Kingston Line
- Greenbush Line
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The Franklin line schedule -> https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable |
Friday, August 11
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)
3:00pm - Thee Taco Dude (food truck) (Franklin Town Common)
3:30pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
6:00pm - AK Cody (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Pub Kings (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
6:00pm - Elastic Five (67 Degrees Brewery)
8:00pm - Playing Dead (live music - ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Saturday, August 12
9:00am - Being Good Stewards to the End (Grace Episcopal Church)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
4:00pm - Emily & Nick (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
5:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (Birchwood Bakery)
6:00pm - ZeroDrift (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
Sunday, August 13
10:00am - FUSF Service "Respect for all Living Things" (First Universalist Society of Franklin)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)
Monday, August 14
6:00pm - Scream VI (movie night) (Franklin Public Library)
Tuesday, August 15
11:00am - Books to Go
Wednesday, August 16
11:00am - Franklin Q&A (hybrid event) (Franklin Senior Center)
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm - Charcuterie Workshop (ticketed event (La Cantina Winery)
Thursday, August 17
8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm - Paul Hansen (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
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Franklin's Event Outlook: August 11, 2023 to August 17, 2023 |
Friday, June 30
6:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival - (Franklin Town Common)
6:00pm - Criminals & Beauty Queens (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Dom Debaggis (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - Duppy Conquerors (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
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Franklin's July 4th Coalition has a great line up for 2023 |
Saturday, July 1
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm - Blues Festival - Ed Peabody (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:45pm - Blues Festival - Neal & the Vipers (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
3:30pm - Blues Festival - Mikey Junior (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
4:00pm - Kymberlee O’Brien Trio (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
5:15pm - Blues Festival - Mike Crandall (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
7:00pm - Blue Festival - Bruce Katz (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
8:45pm - Blues Festival - Sugar Ray & the Bluetones (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
10:00pm - Fireworks (Franklin High School)
Sunday, July 2
12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm - Padula Trio Plus One (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Attleboro School of Rock (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
4:00pm - The Zajac Brothers Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
7:00pm -Neon Wave (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
Monday, July 3
Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt! (during open hours - Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)
7:00pm - Backyard Swagger (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
Tuesday, July 4 - Independence Day
12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:00pm - Jamie Barrett (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
2:30pm - Hot Acoustics (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
4:30pm - Jesse Liam Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
Wednesday, July 5
Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt! (during open hours - Franklin Public Library)
Thursday, July 6
Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt! (during open hours - Franklin Public Library)
6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance - monthly meeting (Franklin Public Library)
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Friday, June 16
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
1:00pm - Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - Paradise Flyer (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
6:00pm - Lady Anemoia (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
5:00pm - Pangea Cuisines (Food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Ayla Brown & Bob Bellamy (sold out) (La Cantina Winery)
7:30pm - Electric Youth 2023 Bon Voyage Concert (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Saturday, June 17
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
9:00am - Family Support Center Open House (SAFE Coalition - 31 Hayward St)
9:00am - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:30am - Summer Reading Kick Off Carnival (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm - Bag sale (books at $5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)
3:00pm - Battuto (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
4:00pm - Patrick Durking (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Sudden Odd Behavior (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - Electric Youth 2023 Bon Voyage Concert (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Sunday, June 18 = Father's Day
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)
11:00am - Yoga in the Taproom (ticketed event) (67 Degrees Brewery)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Monday, June 19 = Juneteenth
Town buildings & schools closed for holiday
10:00am - Juneteeth Medway
Tuesday, June 20
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
6:00pm - Dean Neighborhood Alliance (Dean College)
Wednesday, June 21
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
11:00am - Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & virtual)
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)
Thursday, June 22
Love Letter - art display (Franklin Public Library during open hours)
6:00pm - Open Mic Night (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
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