September 2

Franklin Garden Club meeting,  6-8:30 p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., first meeting of season, with presentation on the coming year’s programs and activities. 

Franklin Rotary Club meeting, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Rome Restaurant, 4 East Central Street (Rte. 140), Franklin, contact Diane Padula [email protected] to attend and learn more.

Voice of Franklin Toastmasters, 7:30 p.m., Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson St., Franklin, improve your public speaking in a safe environment, https://voiceoffranklin.toastmastersclubs.org

September 3

Franklin Art Association meeting, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, featured artist plein-air painter Paul Olson

September 4

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Puzzle Solving Competition, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson St., Franklin, bring a puzzle and challenge others to solve it faster than you!

September 5

Franklin Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., Franklin Town Common, 3-5 p.m. Wild Sunday Trio. Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council

September 6

Messtival! 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, Join us for an afternoon of mess making and chaos! 

Painting for Adults, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, 

Join Miss Lily and create a step-by-step painting of inspired by American artist Georgia O’Keefe! All materials will be provided. Registration required.

Karaoke! 2 pm., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

September 9

Yankee Quilters meeting, 6:30 p.m. social gathering; 7 p.m. meeting, Emma’s Quilt Cupboard and Sewing Center, Horace Mann Plaza, 319 E. Central St., Franklin, nonprofit guild, all welcome 

Business After Hours, presented by Tri-County Regional Chamber, 5-7 p.m., Curry House, 418 W. Central St., Franklin, https://tinyurl.com/BusAfterHours925

September 10

Community Song Circle, Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, with local musician Jamie Barrett, geared toward adults and older teens. 

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds celebrates release of We Remember Our Women, booklet on 44 important women from 28 Norfolk County communities, 3-5 p.m., Norfolk Registry of Deeds Great Hall, 649 High St., Dedham. Includes keynote remarks by Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kimberley L. Driscoll, music, light refreshments, a related exhibit and complimentary copies of booklet. 

September 12

Franklin Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., Franklin Town Common, 3-6 p.m., Kendo. Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council

September 13

MetroWest Symphony Orchestra Concert,10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

Cake and a Celebration of the 225th Birthday of Catharine Beecher, Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central St., Franklin, stop by for a piece of cake during museum hours.

Craftalong for Adults, 2 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin

DIY creative craft of marbled clay leaves, materials provided, registration required.

FREE Community Concert featuring the Jazz Tones Trio,  7 p.m. Franklin United Methodist Church, 82 West Central St., Franklin

St. Blaise Vendor Fair, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., St. Blaise Church, 1158 S. Main St., Bellingham

BESG Annual Yard Sale, BESG Annual Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Bellingham Senior Center, 40 Blackstone St., Bellingham 

Electronics Recycling Day, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., First Congregational Church, 4 Congress St., Milford,  Recycling fees are $5 to $45 per item.  Cell phones can be recycled at no charge and will be donated to charities.  

September 14

Second Sunday Speaker Series: Author Lee Wilson Brings Catherine Beecher to Life!, 1:15 p.m., doors open 1 p.m. Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central St., Franklin, learn about the sister of Harriet Beecher Stowe who became a pioneer advocate for women’s education. 

The Brotherhood of Temple Beth Torah “September to Remember” Brunch, 9:30-11 a.m., 2162 Washington St, Holliston, all potential brothers, including non-temple members, are welcome. $9 a person. RSVP [email protected] .

September 16

Franklin Rotary Club meeting, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Rome Restaurant, 4 East Central Street (Rte. 140), Franklin, contact Diane Padula [email protected] to attend and learn more.

Voice of Franklin Toastmasters, 7:30 p.m., Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson St., Franklin, improve your public speaking in a safe environment, https://voiceoffranklin.toastmastersclubs.org

Charles River Chorale Open Rehearsal, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St., Millis. 

September 17

Queer Book Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Franklin TV and Radio 23 Hutchinson Street, find this month’s book at www.franklinlgbtqalliance.com. 

September 18,

Franklin Arts & Culture Symposium, 6-9 p.m., Dean College, interactive pop-up art installations, live performance, networking, register for one or both days, https://tinyurl.com/FranklinArtsCulture

September 19

Franklin Arts & Culture Symposium, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., THE BLACK BOX, 15 W. Central St., Franklin, features guest speakers Allison Yee and Lindsey Jaworek, break out conversations, art, music & more, register or one or both days, https://tinyurl.com/FranklinArtsCulture

Franklin Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., Franklin Town Common, Featuring the Franklin Art Association Small Works exhibition & 3-6 p.m. Jamie Barrett

Songs and Stories of Willie Nelson Concert, 6:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham, with longtime New England singer/songwriter Matt York, nominated in 2022 and 2023 for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist. Registration preferred. Program supported by the Bellingham Cultural Council, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

September 20

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

Bellingham Harvest Fest, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Bellingham Town Common, vendors, pony rides, an obstacle course, gymnastic and karate exhibitions, Christian concert and other activities. Organized by First Baptist Church and Bible Baptist Church

September 21

Franklin Public Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.- noon,  Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, all books $1, bag sale 1-4 p.m., fill a provided brown bag for $5

September 23

Charles River Chorale Open Rehearsal, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St., Millis.

September 24

Community Song Circle, Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, with local musician Jamie Barrett, geared toward adults and older teens. 

September 26

Franklin Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., Franklin Town Common, 3-6 p.m. Heath Nisbett. Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council

September 27

St. Mary Parish, St. Vincent de Paul Conference Friends of the Poor Walk, FranklinTown Common. Registration begins 8:30 a.m. Blessing for the Walk at 9 a.m. 

Participants can collect donations and walk with us. Donations also accepted online at

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T6EQV6EC25NR6

Franklin Harvest Festival, 12-5 p.m. (raindate 9/28), presented by Franklin Downtown Partnership, town’s largest event with more than 130 vendor booths, live music, children’s activities including a train at Dean College and Children’s Museum of Franklin mobile exhibits, food vendors, MyFM, free popcorn, film and kazoo music making (3 p.m.) at Franklin Historical Museum, activities include Dean College radio station and kiddie train, and Franklin Public Library lawn games and scavenger hunt.

The Franklin Federated Church Annual Yard Sale, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 171 Main St., Franklin. rain or shine.  

FREE Community Cookout, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Franklin United Methodist Church, 82 West Central St., Franklin, with burgers, hot dogs, and chips served on the back lawn (event will cancel in case of rain).

September 28

Opening day for St. John’s Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch, Noon, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin

September 30

Charles River Chorale Open Rehearsal, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St., Millis. 

October 2

Drum Circle with Drums for One and All, 2 p.m., (No School). Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, see website for details

October 3

Franklin Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., Franklin Town Common, 3-6 p.m. Tom Abbott. Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council

October 4

The Franklin Rotary Club & New England Chapel 9th Annual Car Show, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., special presentation of a Modified Mobility Van at 10 a.m., New England Chapel, 300 E. Central St., Franklin

Franklin Navrati, 6:30 p.m., Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High, 147 Pond St., Franklin, Brought to the community by The Indian Cultural Association of Franklin, https://www.instagram.com/icaf.ma/