October 1

Health Fair, 3:30 p.m., sponsored by Franklin Health Department at Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, local vendors & health services, face painting & kids’ activities, health screenings, raffles, giveaways, and refreshments!

Franklin Art Association meeting, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, guest artist Charlie Guay to demonstrate cold wax medium

October 2

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Spooky Movie Night, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Franklin TV and Radio 23 Hutchinson St., Franklin, join us as we watch the 1991 Addams Family movie. Come in costume and bring a blanket! Popcorn and candy provided.

Drum Circle, 2 p.m., Franklin Public Library,  Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, drums for all provided

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

Franklin Rotary 9th Annual Car Show, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., New England Chapel, 300 East Central St., Franklin, free to public, food, raffles and a special Blessing of the Animals at 11 a.m., special presentation of  Modified Mobility Van at 10 a.m., $20 to register car for show; contact Gary Convertino [email protected] or John Power [email protected]      

Brunch with non-Scene Friends, presented by Franklin LGBTQ Alliance, 10 a.m. -12 p.m., Mak’s Roast Beef 451 West Central St., Franklin

Mysterious Massachusetts, 2 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, workshop with Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe on some of the most famous of Massachusetts paranormal history.

Cinema 80: Under Tuscan Sun, 4 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central St., Franklin, presented by Franklin Senior Center and Sons & Daughters of Italy

Millis Library Book Sale, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Millis Public Library, 961 Main St., Millis

October 5

Blessing of Pets, 10 a.m., St John’s Episcopal Church lawn, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin, bring pets, leashed or in carrier, or even stuffed animals or pet pics

Millis Library Book Sale, 1–3 p.m., Millis Public Library, 961 Main St., Millis

October 7

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

October 10

 2-6 p.m. Franklin Farmers Market : 3-6 p.m. Dom DeBaggis. Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council. 4 PM The Great Pumpkin Contest Sponsored by Franklin Ag Comm. 

October 11

10:30 am - Not So Scary Halloween Party, Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin 

Jimmy Kweskin, with the Millis Berfield Band, 7 p.m., Niagara Coffee Haus, 8 Exchange St., Millis, sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1297501775739

October 12

Second Sunday Speaker Series: Uncas, Hero or Villain?, 1:15 p.m., doors open 1 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central St., Franklin, Historical Commission Chair Alan Earls presents a slide show exploration of this complex and crucial, Colonial-era leader. 

October 14

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

October 15

The Shawna E. Shea Memorial Foundation, Inc. presents award-winning Worcester poet John Edward Keough, 6 p.m. Milford Town Library, 80 Spruce St., Milford

‘Drive in’ Movie, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin 

Queer Book Club, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., with Franklin LGBTQ Alliance, Franklin TV and Radio 23 Hutchinson St., Franklin, Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

October 16

Oh, The Horror! A Panel Discussion with Authors of Horror Fiction, 6:30 p.m., Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone St., Bellingham

The Shawna E. Shea Memorial Foundation, Inc. presents award-winning Worcester poet John Edward Keough, 6 p.m., Uxbridge Free Public Library, 19 North Main St., Uxbridge

Strive to Thrive Benefit: Bringing Power to the Patient, 6 p.m., Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center, 1 School St, Foxboro, FUNdraising, food, drinks, live music), featuring leaders from MGB Cancer Center and survivor voices tickets: https://mrpac.art/tickets?pg=selectevent&eid=163025&edid=0

October 17

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

Annie opens at THE BLACK BOX, see https://theblackboxonline.com/annie/ for other dates and details

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

October 18

Trunk or Treat, 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin 

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

FREE Community Concert featuring Eric Christensen, 7 p.m. Franklin United Methodist Church, 82 West Central Street, Franklin

Cinema 80: Summertime, 4 p.m., Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central St., Franklin, presented by Franklin Senior Center and Sons & Daughters of Italy

October 19

Bellingham Educational Foundation 3rd Annual BEF 5K Halloween Dash, 9 a.m., DiPietro Elementary School, Bellingham, run, walk or stroll, $35 registration, $20 BPS students & staff, visit www.belledfound.org 

October 20

MBTA Train Mural Celebration (Town plans not finalized at press time). 

Opening of Visions of a master: Tommaso Juglaris at the Library and Beyond, Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin, special exhibit honoring Italian-born muralist Tommaso Juglaris, whose stunning 1904 mural, A Grecian Festival, adorns the library’s historic Reading Gallery. Through November 20

Sen. Rausch Office Hours, 1-2:30 p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin

October 21

Rotary Club of Franklin 33rd Annual Pasta Supper, 5 p.m., at 1000 Central Park Terrace, Franklin, free for all Franklin seniors and residents of Franklin Housing Authority, sign-up sheets at Franklin Senior Center and Central Park Terrace

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

October 24

Franklin Farmers Market, , 2-6 p.m., (Last of the Season), Franklin Town Common, 3-6 p.m. Music by Sioo, Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council

Laughter on the 23rd Floor, by Neil Simon, performed by Millis Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Millis High School, 245 Plain St., Millis

October 25

Rainforest Reptiles: Creepy Crawlers, 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin 

Italian Folk a concert of Fabio Pirozzolo, 3 p.m. Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin 

Bellingham Business Association Trunk or Treat Stroll, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bellingham Town Common, come dress up and trick-or-treat at BBA member tables.

Laughter on the 23rd Floor, by Neil Simon, performed by Millis Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Millis High School, 245 Plain St., Millis

October 28

Understanding Antisemitism in 2025: A Panel Discussion, 7 p.m., Franklin High School

October 29

Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger, doors open 6:30 p.m., presentation at 7, Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St., Franklin, sponsored by Friends of Franklin Historical Museum, free

October 31

Halloween Cemetery Tour – with Dean College Professor Rob Lawson, 5 p.m., Franklin’s Union Street Cemetery (parking available and preferred at Franklin Historical Museum for those who can walk

November 8

Franklin Newcomers & Friends Craft Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., over 70 juried artisans, bake & raffle table, $3 ages 12+, free under 12, bring item for food pantry, more info. at https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersCraftFair/.