December 1

Dean College, Franklin Public Schools, and Franklin Public Library present “Diary of a Dreamer,” by Fatima Wojohat, artistic collaboration with dance, music, poetry, and visual art, 3-5 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

December 2

Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant St., Franklin, Gift Baskets, Silent Auction,

Handcrafted items, Raffle, Cookie Walk,  Wreaths and Greenery, Snack Bar (508) 528-2387, Facebook: St John’s Episcopal Church, www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Franklin Garden Club Holiday Wreath and Arrangement Sale, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Daddario’s Hardware Store, 528 West Central Street, Franklin, MA. Holiday fresh floral arrangements will also be sold on Facebook and Instagram beginning December 16. On Instagram: @franklingardenclubma. 

Downtown Franklin (circa 1932) Model Railway Exhibit opens at Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin, Exhibit available to view during museum hours, Saturdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sundays 1-4 p.m., through early January. Free admission, please consider bringing donation for Franklin Food Pantry.

Ellis Paul, with special guest Grace Morrison, 8 p.m., Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin, MA, doors open 7:30 p.m., $25, smoke- and alcohol-free, desserts available. www.circlefolk.org

Greater Milford Community Chorus Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., Milford Town Hall, $12 at the door; children ten and under are welcome for free. There will be exciting raffle baskets to win, and refreshments served. 

Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, with special guest Brian Roche, 8 p.m., Niagara Firehouse, 8 Exchange St., Millis, MA, doors open at 7:30 p.m., refreshments available, sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank, supported by Millis Cultural Council, local state agency. Tickets at Eventbrite or email [email protected]

December 3

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Franklin Police Department

Greater Milford Community Chorus Holiday Concert, 1:30 p.m., Milford Town Hall, $12 at the door; children ten and under are welcome for free. There will be exciting raffle baskets to win, and refreshments served. 

December 5

Baking Demo and Discussion with Chef Erin Jeanne McDowell (Virtual Program), 7 p.m., Franklin Public Library, register on library’s calendar of events.

December 8

SAFE Coalition Jack Frost Jubilee, 4-8 p.m., Proctor Mansion, 36 Common St., Wrentham, MA, includes Santa, reindeer, stories, sweet treats, $20 adults, kids free, www.safecoalitionma.org/jubilee

Santa Claus Pizza Party, Franklin Recreation Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Franklin Recreation Gymnasium, 275 Beaver St., Franklin, https://franklinma.myrec.com to register.

Giant Menorah Lighting at Gilly’s House, 6:30 p.m., 1022 West St., Wrentham, Chanukah donuts, hot apple cider, chocolate gelt, lively Chanukah music, free raffle

Franklin Library Book Sale, 1-5 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, All books are just one dollar!

December 9

Holiday Cookie Walk, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin, choose treats from over 30 bakers, cookies $10/lb., containers provided. 

Franklin Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 12 Noon, Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, All books are just one dollar!

Exsultet! holiday concert “Listening to the Snow,” 7 p.m. First Congregational Church, 725 Washington Street, Holliston, MA, tickets $20; students & seniors (65+) $15; children 12 and under free at www.exsultet.us or call Stacey at (508) 395-5600.

Holiday Pop, 7:30-10 p.m., presented by the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra, Milford Town Hall, 52 Main St., Milford. Come celebrate winter’s magic with the CHSO and Greater Milford Community Chorus where The Grand Ballroom is transformed into a winter wonderland!  The warm sounds of the holidays will fill the hall with festive seasonal favorites, including a holiday sing-along and a visit from jolly ol’ St. Nick! https://www.claflinhill.org/symphony-series/symphony 

December 10

Toy Trains and Christmas, 1:15 p.m., Scott Mason presents in Second Sunday Speaker Series at Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin, doors open 1 p.m. Free admission, please consider bringing donation for Franklin Food Pantry

Joy to the World, Celebrations around the Globe, 2 p.m., presented by Charles River Chorale, Medway High School Auditorium, 88 Summer St., Medway, Tickets $20 adults, $15 students and seniors, https://www.charlesriverchorale.com/tickets 

Exsultet! holiday concert “Listening to the Snow,” 2 p.m., Allin Congregational Church, 683 High Street, Dedham, MA, tickets $20; students & seniors (65+) $15; children 12 and under free at www.exsultet.us or call Stacey at (508) 395-5600.

December 11

All that Glitters is Gold: The Art of Gustav Klimt, 7 p.m., Hybrid Program through Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, join in person or register on the library’s Calendar of Events

December 13

Franklin Newcomers & Friends Annual Yankee Swap, 7 p.m., Escape Into Fiction, 12 Main St., Franklin, Bring a wrapped gift ($20 limit) and get one in return. Refreshments from Birchwood. Open to residents of Franklin or surrounding towns without a newcomer’s club. https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersCraftFair/

December 14

Friends of Franklin Elders and Franklin Senior Center present Winter Wonderland: a Community Holiday Light Event, 4:30-7 p.m., 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, Come out for an evening of holiday cheer to see a display of beautifully decorated Holiday Trees and décor while enjoying Live Entertainment, Hot Cocoa & Cookies, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! Fun for the whole family! For further details, call (508) 520-4945

Forget the Fruitcake: Edible Gift Ideas, 6 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, 

Live event with samples, For Samples Register on Library’s Calendar of Events

December 15

GlenPharmer Distillery presents Martin and Kelly for a Holiday Concert and Dinner. Ticketed Event. Visit https://glenpharmer.com for more information. 

Holliston Dancing Arts Center presents The Nutcracker, Norwood Theatre. Student matinee tickets available for groups 12/15. For more info. see https://norwoodstage.com/the-nutcracker-2023

December 16

GlenPharmer Distillery presents Martin and Kelly for a Holiday Concert and Dinner. 860 West Central St., Franklin, Ticketed Event. Visit https://glenpharmer.com for more information. 

Holliston Dancing Arts Center presents The Nutcracker, Norwood Theatre. For more info. see https://norwoodstage.com/the-nutcracker-2023

December 17

Holliston Dancing Arts Center presents The Nutcracker, Norwood Theatre. For more info. see https://norwoodstage.com/the-nutcracker-2023

December 23 

Holiday Jazz, 2 p.m., Free concert from The RENAISSANCE V BRASS QUINTET led by Al Testa, Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

December 26

Scott Martell Magic Show! 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, great for ages 4-12

December 27

Music at the Blissful Concert! 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, music for children and their grownups

December 28

Interactive Puppet Storytime! 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, 30-minute program followed by puppet free play session for kids.

December 29 

Noon Year’s Eve Party! 11 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

Let’s sendoff 2023 in style! Join us for an end of the year bash as we ring in 2024 early! We’ll have snacks, games, and a super new year’s celebration! See you there!

December 31

FUSF New Year’s Labrynth Walk,5-7 p.m., 262 Chestnut St., Franklin

Light Up Franklin, 6 p.m. start to light your candle luminaries, purchase them by December 15th https://givebutter.com/FYyxyE, pick up 12/17, 2-4 p.m. and 12/27, 1-3 p.m. at Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin, benefits Franklin Boy Scout troop 126, with a portion to Franklin Food Pantry and Franklin Historical Society