September 4

Author Talk: Emily Franklin “The Lioness of Boston,” September 14, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library, Registration Required, https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=FRANKLIN&curName=2023/09/14_Author_Talk_Emily_Franklin

September 5

Franklin Garden Club First Meeting of 2023-2024 year, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel Cahill Street, Franklin, informal social get-together from 6 – 6:30p.m. followed by an overview of programs planned for the year and preparation of autumn vases to be sold at Franklin Harvest Festival. Open to the public, including those interested in becoming members.  

Franklin Rotary Club Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Rome Restaurant. If you are interested, reach out to Diane Padula at [email protected] who will invite you, as her guest, to a meeting.

September 6

Monthly Veterans Coffee Social, 10 a.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin. All Veterans are welcome!

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Open House for prospective students and families, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 38 Main Street, Franklin. 

Franklin Garden Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin

September 10

Second Sunday Speaker Series, doors open 1 p.m., presentation 1:15 p.m., Dean History Professor, Rob Lawson explores the relationship the Universalists had with Dean College. Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin

September 11

Franklin 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, 9 a.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, Open to the entire community

September 15

Franklin Library Book Sale, 1-5 p.m., Franklin Public Library, all books are just one dollar!

September 16

Franklin Rotary Car Show, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., New England Chapel, 300 East Central St., Franklin, Registration is $15 per car and entry is FREE to spectators. Gary Convertino at [email protected] or John Power at [email protected].

Saturday Strum Along, 2 p.m., Join the fun and strum along to simple songs and chords. While Ukulele is the primary focus all instruments are welcome!

Franklin Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, Franklin Public Library, all books are just one dollar! Bag sale 1-4 p.m. follows-fill up a bag for $5 (bags provided)

September 18

Dean College Golf Tournament Fundraiser, 9 a.m. shotgun start, Franklin Country Club, for more information regarding the President’s Cup registration, sponsorship opportunities, volunteer opportunities, or lunch tickets, contact Alyssa Norton (508) 541-1676 or [email protected]

Community Town Hall with Sen. Rausch, 6 p.m., Milford Town Hall, 52 Main St, Milford 

September 19

Franklin Rotary Club Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Rome Restaurant. If you are interested, reach out to Diane Padula at [email protected] who will invite you, as her guest, to a meeting.

September 21

One Step to Safety Self Defense Seminar, 6 p.m. Registration Required, Led by Martial Arts Master Elijah Swan, program combines basic strikes, tactics, and techniques. https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=FRANKLIN&curName=2023/09/21_One_step_to_Safety_Self_Defense_Seminar

September 23

Wildlife Photography Workshop Saturday September 23rd 10 a.m., Southwick Zoo (Franklin Public Library program) Registration Required! Zoo admission is NOT included with this program. Discounted admission is available at the Circulation Desk! RSVP:https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=FRANKLIN&curName=2023/09/23_Wildlife_Photography_Workshop

Adult Paint Party! 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library, led by Denise Palmieri, all materials provided. REGISTRATION REQUIRED! 18+ only

September 27

Franklin Restaurant Expo, 2-5 p.m., Franklin Public Library, includes tastings, food and beverage vendors, local products and services, info. at https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/events/436466

September 30

St. Vincent de Paul Announces 33rd Friends of the Poor Walk, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Franklin Town Common, https://www.fopwalk.org/eventlisting/eventdetail/?eventid=2895 

Franklin Harvest Festival, 12-5 p.m., Downtown Franklin, 160 booths and attractions, art show at Escape into Fiction, food court behind Rockland Trust, Jamie Barrett at Franklin Historical Museum, touch-a-truck at Fire Station, crafters, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org

Franklin Federated Church yard sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 171 Main St., Franklin

October 6

Franklin Senior Expo, 10 a.m.- 1p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin. Includes live entertainment, raffles, flu shots, tons of resources and more!