Sunday, July 2, 2017

Franklin 4th of July - Sunday, July 2

The schedule of events for the Franklin 4th of July has been posted to the webpage  http://july4thfranklinma.com/



Sunday, July 2


1pm - 11pm Rides and food booths open
4pm - 7pm Matt Zajac (acoustic)
7pm - 10pm Phantom (Band)



Full 4th of July schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRTRscloyTnBscFU/view?usp=sharing


Per the Franklin Almanac video, one price wrist bands will be available for Thursday, 6 - 10; Saturday 12 -5 and then Monday 6 - 10PM 
All other times the rides would be for the individual tickets

Thunder Bolt set up on Town Common
Thunder Bolt set up on Town Common

#shopFranklin features Franklin Agway - Your Urban Farm Store

#shopFranklin spends time with Mel Hamblen, recent new owner of Franklin Agway - Your Urban Farm Store. Mel explains how she went from working in a lab to working on finding the best products for the Franklin community. We also learn how to make homemade root beer with a definitive fizz!





If you have pets, check out their line up of pet foods!

If you make your own beer, check out their beer supplies!

Franklin Agway - Your Urban Farm Store
Franklin Agway - Your Urban Farm Store

Visit Agway on Cottage St or visit them on the Internet at

Franklin Almanac - Episode 4 (video)

Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 4 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on


  • Relay for Life (Franklin, Bellingham, Wrentham)
  • Empty Bowls - FHS fund raising for the Franklin Food Pantry
  • Blood drives for Boston Children's Hospital



More about the Empty Bowls program and to donate to the Franklin Food Pantry
https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/give-help/volunteer/empty-bowls/

More about the Sabini-Leite twin's blood drives
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/blood-drive-march-4-hockomock-ymca.html



Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School, are coordinating the blood drive March 4
Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School
coordinate blood drives for the Boston Children's Hospital

Saturday, July 1, 2017

Franklin 4th of July - Saturday, July 1

The schedule of events for the Franklin 4th of July has been posted to the webpage  http://july4thfranklinma.com/



Saturday, July 1


9am - Adult Road Race (5k) / registration 8am-8:45am at the Gazebo 

10am - Children's Road Race (1.2mi) / registration 8:45am-9:45am at the Gazebo 


(Races sponsored by the Franklin Recreation Department. Pre-register for the road races at: www.franklinma.gov/recreation-departmentand click on the Register Now button, then the Register for Activities link to access the 4th of July Road Race.)

11am - 11pm Rides and food booths open
1pm - 2pm Vics and Sticks
2pm - 3pm Flippo the Clown
3pm - 4pm Jamie Barrett
4pm - 6pm Tyler Zajac (acoustic)
7pm - 10pm Groove Doctors (Band)




Full 4th of July schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRTRscloyTnBscFU/view?usp=sharing


Per the Franklin Almanac video, one price wrist bands will be available for Thursday, 6 - 10; Saturday 12 -5 and then Monday 6 - 10PM 
All other times the rides would be for the individual tickets


children's ride and Magic Maze on the Town Common
children's ride and Magic Maze on the Town Common

#ShopFranklin features Elizabeth's Bagels (video)

#shopFranklin - supporting small business speaks with Jen Garcia of Elizabeth's Bagels in Franklin,MA. Elizabeth's Bagels preserved the age old art of perfectly kettle boiled bagels. This delicacy is then augmented with a great selection of in house blended cream cheese options, seasonal offerings, loose leaf teas and an assortment of coffee creations







One of my favorite breakfasts is to walk to Elizabeth's Bagels, grab a bagel breakfast sandwich and coffee, then walk over to the Sculpture Park to enjoy breakfast before continuing the walk around Franklin and home.

Elizabeth's Bagels, grab a bagel breakfast sandwich and coffee, then walk over to the Sculpture Park
Elizabeth's Bagels and the Sculpture Park a breakfast combo


Franklin Almanac - Episode 3 (video)

Franklin Almanac, the compendium of life in Franklin. If you missed the broadcast via cable, you can catch up to Episode 3 via the YouTube link. Polikseni Manxhari hosts segments on

  • Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA)
  • Franklin AAA office offers RMV services to members
  • the Franklin Chapter of Neighbor Brigade
  • Franklin's new WFPR 102.9 FM





Find out more about each of the organizations featured in this episode

Polikseni Manxhari hosts Franklin Almanac Episode 3
Polikseni Manxhari hosts Franklin Almanac Episode 3

Friday, June 30, 2017

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 6/30/17 - THU 7/6/17

FRIDAY 6/30/17
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
4:30pm   Yoga on the Town Common
6-10pm   2017 Franklin 4th of July Celebration (concert starts at 7pm: ZOD Band) @ Franklin Town Common

SATURDAY 7/1/17
8am   Annual 4th of July 5K Road Race (registration starts at 8am, adult run at 9am, children's fun run at 10am) @ Franklin Town Common Gazebo (this event was originally posted under July 4th date by error)
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
11am-11pm   2017 Franklin 4th of July Celebration @ Franklin Town Common

SUNDAY 7/2/17
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
11am-11pm   2017 Franklin 4th of July Celebration @ Franklin Town Common

MONDAY 7/3/17
6-10pm   2017 Franklin 4th of July Celebration @ Franklin Town Common
10pm   Laser Light Show @ Franklin Town Common

TUESDAY 7/4/17 - Happy 4th of July!
12-5pm   2017 Franklin 4th of July Celebration @ Franklin Town Common

WEDNESDAY 7/5/17
1pm   Animal Craze ZOO @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 7/6/17
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For 4th of July Celebration details click HERE.

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM