May 1

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance presents Movie night! 6:30-8:30 p.m., Franklin TV and Radio, 23 Hutchinson St., Franklin, Dumplin’, which is rated PG-13

May 3

The Music of Taylor Swift: A Concert Presented by the Blackstone Valley Quartet! 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, event possible through support from Franklin Cultural District and the Massachusetts Cultural Council through the Franklin Cultural District Investment Grant. 

Enchanted Spring at Bellforge, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bellforge Arts Center, 45 Hospital Road, Medfield, www.bellforge.org 

Charles River Chorale Spring Concert, “If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It: 40 Years of Making Music Magical,” 5 p.m., Medway High School Auditorium, 88 Summer St., Medway

May 6

Voice of Franklin Toastmasters, 7:30 p.m., Franklin TV and Radio, 23 Hutchinson St., Franklin, all welcome to practice improving public speaking skills

May 7

Franklin Art Association meeting, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, artist Shilpa Adduri will do demonstration, www.franklinart.org 

May 10

Stamp Out Hunger Letter Carrier Food Drive, Franklin residents encouraged to leave bag with non-perishable food items by mailbox to be picked up during regular mail carrier hours, info. at https://bit.ly/4ib4DCv

Pen to Picture!, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, with three-time Pura Belpré Made possible with a grant from the Mass Cultural Council.

Women in Music Celebration, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Bellforge Arts Center, 45 Hospital Road, Medfield, www.bellforge.org 

May 11

Mother’s Day Tea, 1-3 p.m., Proctor Mansion, 36 Common St., Wrentham, more info. at (877) 384-1861

May 16

Franklin Public Library Book Sale, 1-5 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, All books $1

May 17

Franklin Beautification Day, sponsored by the Franklin Downtown Partnership, 8 a.m. at the public parking lot near the bridge in front of The Rome restaurant. Contact Eileen Mason, [email protected] .

Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail 14th Annual 5K Run & Walk, 9 a.m., Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) Grove St. Trailhead, with parking available at 210 Grove Street, Franklin (Waters Corporation parking lot). Register at https://www.tri-valleyfrontrunners.com/fbrtc/FBRTC5K.php or learn more at www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org. 

Franklin Public Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, All books $1

Holi Celebration! 2 p.m., Franklin Town Common, presented by Franklin Public Library, Music, activities, and of course, COLOR!! Wear something that you don’t mind getting messy! In the event of inclement weather, the Rain date will be Saturday 5/31. Program made possible with support of the Franklin Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

John Gorka, 7:30 p.m., Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin, http://johngorka.com/, http://www.circlefolk.org/ for ticket info.

May 20

Voice of Franklin Toastmasters, 7:30 p.m., Franklin TV and Radio, 23 Hutchinson St., Franklin, all welcome to practice improving public speaking skills

May 22

Franklin 10th Annual FHS Empty Bowls Club fundraiser for Franklin Food Pantry, 6-8 p.m., Franklin High School Cafeteria, 218 Oak St, Franklin, Tickets: Adults: $22 online ($25 at the door), children (18 and under) $12 online ($15 at the door), available at: https://bit.ly/4hXgMuM

May 26 

Franklin Memorial Day, parade from Oak St. at 11 a.m., town common ceremony 12 p.m.

May 31

Music of Lennon & McCartney, 3 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, presented Melodious Zach

June 3

Franklin Special Election, for override information visit https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/1089/Fiscal-Year-2026-Override-Information.