The pumpkins are coming! Visit the 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch at St. John's Episcopal Church at 237 Pleasant Street, September 26 through October 31.

A huge selection of pumpkins and gourds will fill the front lawn, great for photo opps! Kids can pick their favorites, and stay tuned for a list of fun children's activities and games.

Open 7 days a week, M-F, 4-6 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays 12-4 p.m., and Monday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

For more information, call 508-528-2387, email [email protected], follow St John's Episcopal Church on Facebook, or visit www.stjohnsfranklinma.org .

Also, the community is invited to come worship on Kickoff Sunday, which will offer a special blessing for teachers and students beginning the new school year as well as a cookout after worship.