Continuing through November 23, register to run or walk in the 12th Annual Turkey Trot to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry. Walkers and runners of all ages and abilities are invited to register and participate in the Thanksgiving morning tradition which begins and ends at 91 Jordan Road, Franklin. Select Trot for information, registration, and sponsorship opportunities.

NOW: MCC FUNDING. The Franklin Cultural District Committee (FCDC) has received a Cultural District Investment Grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council for fiscal year 2024. The FCDC is reaching out to FCD Partners for funding proposals for cultural initiatives planned in the District. Please select the following links for additional information: FY24 FCD Funding Request Form, MCC Credit & Publicity Requirements and Reimbursement Request Form. Grant applications due December 12. Email Bryan Taberner, AICP, for more information. Mr. Taberner’s email address is: [email protected] Thank you to MCC for this generous funding.

This Week in the Cultural District and Beyond

Wednesday, November 22 Knitting at Franklin Senior Center

Select Senior for Franklin Senior Center information about these and other programs. Located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving Franklin!

Friday, November 24, 2023

Saturday, November 25 and Sunday, November 26

Downtown Franklin Holiday Stroll

Thanksgiving Weekend ... Friday, Saturday, and Sunday stroll through the businesses in Downtown Franklin. Shop local. Lots of parking available. See parking map above. For more information select FDP.

Beginning Friday, November 24, 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Fairmount Fruit Farm, Orchard Sl "hay" Ride. Ticketed event. Select Fairmount for ticketing and information. Fairmount Fruit Farm is located at 887 Lincoln Street.

Friday, November 24, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm Jamie Barrett, Live Music, on the Patio with heated tent at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union St.

Friday, November 24, 9:00pm, Joshua David, Live Music, in the bar/lounge 3 Restaurant. Select 3 for more information. Located at 461 West Central Street.

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Saturday, November 25, 10:00am to 12:00pm Bring the kids and enjoy the fun! Mrs. Claus will make her annual appearance at the Franklin Historical Museum Thanksgiving weekend. 

Mrs Claus will be reading The Night Before Christmas to enchanted children and of course will be available for a special holiday photo. Each child will also receive a holiday sticker craft. Start your season bright with this annual holiday tradition at the museum. Ho Ho hope to see you there! FREE. The Museum is located at 80 West Central St. Select link above for more information.

Saturday, November 25 at 10:30 am Santa StoryWalk. The Franklin Recreation Department and the Franklin Public Library are teaming up again for a cozy winter walk with our favorite Man in Red! Bundle up and meet us at DelCarte Park for a special story walk, and enjoy cookies and cocoa! Select Story for information. DelCarte Park is located on Pleasant Street.

Saturday, November 25, 12:30pm to 3:30pm The Raillery Public House and Franklin Police Department are collecting new and unwrapped toys. Join us for a Fill the Cruiser event! We are looking for new and unwrapped toys to fill the cruiser! Select Cruiser for more information. The Raillery is located at 280 Franklin Village Drive.

Saturday, November 25, 4:00pm to 7:00pm Piano Steve, Live Music, on the Patio with heated tent at La Cantina Winery. Select La Cantina for more information. Located at 357 Union St.

Sunday, November 26, 2023

Sunday, November 26, 1:00pm to 4:00pm Franklin Historical Museum. Select Museum for more information. Located at 80 West Central Street. Admission is always free. 

Sunday, November 26, 1:00pm to 3:30pm Wreath Making Class at The Raillery Public House. Ticketed event. Our create your own wreath class is a hands-on, do-it-yourself workshop where you will have instructions and assistance to help make your Winter Wreath beautifully put together! A perfect event for the holiday season!l Select Wreath for ticket purchase and information. Located at 280 Franklin Village Drive.

Sunday, November 26, 4:00pm to 5:30pm Holiday Fun on the Town Common. Santa and Jingles the Elf, Lighting the Town Common Lights and Displays, and Refreshments. Sponsored by Concerts on the Common. The Concerts on the Common Committee accepts donations: Concerts on the Common, PO Box 92. Franklin, MA

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Tuesday, November 28, 2:300 pm Rainbow Cafe, Franklin Senior Center. Select Senior for the Senior Center website and additional information. Located at 10 Daniel McCahill St.

Tuesday, November 28, 7:00pm to 8:00pm Franklin Public Library Book Club. CONTACT: Michael Rein  [email protected]

The Library is located 118 Main St.

Upcoming events in the Cultural District

Thursday, November 30 and Saturday, December 2, New Thespian Showcase, Dean College. Select Dean for ticket purchase and information.

Friday, December 1 and Saturday, December 2, New Dancer Showcase, Dean College. Select Dean for ticket purchase and information.

Thursday, November 30 and into December, Holiday Happenings at Creative Corner Art Studio. Classes and activities for all ages. Ticketed event. Select Creative for information. Located at 13 Main Street in Depot Plaza.

Friday, December 1, 3:00pm to 5:00pm "Diary of a Dreamer" by Fatima Wojohat, at Franklin Public Library. Presented by Dean College, Franklin Public Schools and the Franklin Public Library. An artistic experience featuring a collaboration of artists in poetry, music, dance and visual art. Located at 118 Main Street.

Saturday, December 2, 9:30am to 12:00pm. The Franklin Garden Club will sell decorated holiday wreaths, swags and cemetery boxes at Daddario’s Hardware Store. In addition, holiday fresh floral arrangements will be sold on Facebook and Instagram beginning December 16. Prices range from $20- $40. The Franklin Garden Club Instagram handle is @franklingardenclubma.

Payment may be made with cash, credit card, check, or Venmo. Daddario's Hardware Store is located at 528 West Central Street.

Saturday, December 2, 10:00am to 2:00pm, Winter Farmers Market at Fairmount Fruit Farm. Select Fairmount for more information. Located at 885 Lincoln Street.

Saturday, December 2, 11:00am, Yoga in the Taproom at 67 Degrees Brewing. Join us for a 60-minute all-levels yoga class in the brewery, followed by a refreshing craft beer on tap! (1 drink included w/ ticket!). YOGA + BEER: The best of both worlds! Enjoy your late Saturday morning with a 60-minute all-levels yoga class, led by 200-Hr CYT Al Dewsnap to fun and uplifting music in the empty brewery!

Please bring your own mat if you have one! Ticketed event. Please select Yoga for ticket and event information. Located at 158 Grove Street.

Saturday, December 2 and Sunday December 3, FPAC Holiday Productions stages The Nutcracker, its cherished annual production of the holiday classic with live orchestra, special guest artists, and more than 100 area dancers! Ticketed Event. Staged at the Franklin High School Auditorium, 218 Oak Street. Select FPAC for ticket purchase and information.

Saturday, December 2, 8:00 pm Ellis Paul with Radoslav Lorkovic and special guest Grace Morrison. Ticketed event. Circle of Friends Coffeehouse. Select Circle for ticket purchase and information. Located at 262 Chestnut Street.

Saturday, December 2, 8:00pm Viva Las Elvis: A Vegas Christmas. Tribute Concert at THE BLACK BOX. Ticketed event. Select TBB for ticket purchase and information. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street.

Sunday, December 3, 12:00pm Holiday Market at 67 Degrees Brewing. Shop local vendors and find your loved ones something special. Select 67 Degrees for more information. Located at 158 Grove Street.

Coming in December to Lifelong Community Learning: 

--Dec. 4th, ASL Beginner Classifier Workshop

--Dec. 5th, Holiday Wreath Making Workshop

--Dec. 6th, Pebble Art Workshop: Make a Family Picture

Select Workshops and Special Events for more information. Lifelong Community Learning is located at Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street.

Thursday, December 7, 6:00 pm LGBTQ Alliance Monthly Meeting at Franklin Public Library. Join in a holiday art project. Select LGBTQ for more information. The library is located at 118 Main Street.

Friday, December 8, 4:00pm to 8:00pm Jack Frost Jubilee sponsored by Safe Coalition. Celebrate the season with SAFE: Unwrap the magic of Christmas with Santa, Reindeer, Stories, and Sweet Treats! Ticketed event. $20 per adult, kids FREE. Select Safe Coalition for ticket purchase and information. Jubilee happens at Proctor Mansion, 36 Common Street, Wrentham.

Partnering with Franklin Matters @https://www.franklinmatters.org sharing information about arts and culture. Visit Franklin Matters for Franklin information.

Franklin Cultural District Committee

Amy Adams, Katherine Botelho,

Pandora Carlucci, Sue Cass, Patrick Conlan,

John LoPresti, Roberta Trahan

Next meeting 7:00pm. December 14 at Dean College. Select FCD for more information.