This holiday season, make The Little Shop of Olive Oils your go-to destination for gourmet gifts that bring warmth and delight! Visit 5 Main St., Franklin, or shop online at www.shopevoo.com.

Franklin Performing Arts Center Holiday Productions will present The Nutcracker, Dec. 2 and 3 at the Franklin High School Auditorium. For tickets and more information, visit www.FPAConline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370.

A Happy and Blessed Holiday season to everyone from Beaux Regards Photographic Art. 

The Franklin Town Gazebo is featured in its 2024 calendar, of which only a few are left. Check the website at www.beaux-regards.com.

Dean College's annual Holiday Lighting is scheduled for Thurs., Nov. 30 at sunset (approx. 4:23 p.m.) The public is invited to join the festivities. 

Dean College, Franklin Public Schools and the Franklin Public Library present "Diary of a Dreamer" by Fatima Wojohat, an artistic experience featuring a collaboration of artists in poetry, music, dance and visual art. It will be held on Dec. 1 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Franklin Public Library.

There are great gift ideas at the Franklin Historical Museum Gift Shop for anyone who loves Franklin. Tree ornaments, tea towels and pillows, coffee mugs, candles, ladybug bracelets, banks, scarves, etc. The Museum is open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

NETA, 162 Grove St., Franklin, is celebrating its two year anniversary on Fri., Dec. 1 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sat., Dec. 2 from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature vendors, raffles, and giveaways.

On Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant St. in Franklin is hosting a Christmas Fair featuring: Gift Baskets • Silent Auction • Handcrafted items • Raffle • Cookie Walk • Wreaths and Greenery • Snack Bar • and more.

Attend St John’s Episcopal Church on the eve of Christmas, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. for carols, candles and communion at 237 Pleasant St., Franklin.

The Franklin Garden Club will sell decorated holiday wreaths, swags and cemetery boxes on Sat., Dec. 2 from 9:30 a.m. – noon at Daddario’s Hardware Store, 528 West Central St., Franklin. In addition, holiday fresh floral arrangements will be sold on Facebook and Instagram beginning Dec. 16. Prices range from $20 - $40.

Happy Holidays From Ferrara’s Market! Don’t forget to order your holiday roasts and party trays. Call today (508) 520-4621 to place your order.

The first of the Winter Farmers Markets at Fairmount Fruit Farm will take place on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See additional dates here.

Mary’s Holiday Lights is a locally owned and operated, full-service light provider and installation company. They do the hard work, from installation to removal and storage, so you can look forward to the holiday season without the work and dangers that are involved. For more information, visit www.MarysHolidayLights.com.

Attend Gilly’s House Giant Menorah Lighting on Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at 1022 West St., Wrentham. More details here.

Grove Street Auto Repair will once again host a Giving Tree to benefit The Santa Foundation. The tree will be decorated with tags which have a specific child's request. People can select a tag to shop for something specific, or donate gift cards to local stores. Grove Street Auto Repair thanks all who helped exceed its goal for the Brakes for Breasts campaign. They were able to more than double their contribution to the Cleveland Clinic for Breast Cancer Research this year!

Specials offered now throughout the holidays include:

20% off total order

2 Large 1 topping pizza for $21.99

Buy one $50 gift card get one $15

The First Universalist Society in Franklin will hold its first annual “Holiday Cookie Walk” on Sat., Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Come and

stroll through the festively decorated Meetinghouse at 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, as you select from a delicious assortment of homemade treats provided by more than 30 bakers. Cookies will be available for $10 per pound.

Escape Into Fiction has lots of fun holiday offerings! Check them out here.

SELF Med Spa is offering 20% off gift cards from Dec. 11 to Dec. 24. Visit www.self-therapeutics.com.

During the month of December, enjoy 15% off many products at AcuPUNKture as well as some BOGO 50% off! Visit AcuPUNKture at

205 E. Central St., 2nd floor, or shop online at www.whimsicalwellness.shop.

Parents and students in grades K-6 are invited to decorate the RSM-Franklin holiday tree with math, art, and creativity! We will teach students a small lesson on 3D geometry shapes which we will use to make the ornaments for the tree. For older students who are interested in more challenges, there will be a geometry-based competition to win prizes! All students who participate will get a surprise gift from Santa. The Holiday Tree Decoration & Geometry Workshop will be held Sun., Dec. 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 9 Summer St., Unit #103, Franklin.

Senior Stocking Stuffer box is here! The Enclave of Franklin, 656 King St. is collecting socks, toiletries, books, puzzle books!

Other activities include: 

• Dining Room Tree lighting 12/6, 2 p.m.
• Making Holiday Cards for the Troops, 12/7 11 a.m.
• Girl Scouts, Troop 70643, Christmas Carole Singing, 12/11, 6:30 p.m.
• Polar Express Movie and Hot Cocoa Bar, 12/14, 2 p.m.
• Joey C, Performer, Christmas Special, 12/19, 2 p.m.
• Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, 12/20, 2 p.m.

Give a life-saving gift this holiday season! Purchase a Goldfish Swim School gift package, including a $250 Goldfish Swim School gift card, an exclusive Goldfish towel, and a selection of coupons and discounts from our favorite local partners. Total value of our holiday package is more than $450, but you can purchase yours today for $275 by calling 508-488-9510.

The Franklin Food Pantry, which provides supplemental food

assistance and programs in Franklin, is encouraging the community to support The Pantry through acts of giving and service. Read more here.

Holiday gift sale for FDP members! 20% off all Photo Hive products (prints, notecards, calendars) at the Fairmount Fruit Farm markets Dec. 2 and Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You must mention this ad to get the discount. Happy Holidays!