October 2021

Sat, Oct 16th
David Bazin's Mojo Ride (at Nobscots Cafe)
7:00pm - Come out for a night to bring in the fall season with "Mojo Ride". It's going to be full of Blues and Classic Rock. *** David Bazin's "Mojo Ride" is: Brian Keefe, Dan Herriage, Don Asquith, Mike Apple & David Bazin *** Nobscots Cafe', 847 Edgell Rd, Framingham, MA
http://www.nobscotscafe.com/

Sat, Oct 16th
Fall Leaf Bowl (at Framingham Main Library)
3:00pm - 4:30pm *** The leaves are changing colors outside so let's bring some of those beautiful colors indoors! Join us in the Spark Lab as we make a brightly colored fall leaf bowl. We will use a paper mache technique on fallen leaves to make a small bowl that can be used to hold jewelry, figurines, knick-knacks, etc. The bowls will need to dry overnight so you can pick them up later at the library or carefully bring them home to dry. *** Ages 6+ *** Limited room occupancy. *** Framingham Main Library, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA 01702, phone: (508) 532-5570.
https://framinghamlibrary.org/

Sat, Oct 16th
Fight Night in Framingham (at Sheraton Hotel)
6:30pm 'til 10:30pm -- A night of professional boxing to benefit "Fighting Life". *** (7) professional bouts featuring some of New England's best young boxers! *** Full Menu *** Full Bar *** Raffles *** Silent Auctions *** Ticket: $60-$75 *** Fighting Life is a 501(c)(3) after-school boxing program that also provides academic assistance, cultural field trips, guest speakers and nutritional support for under privileged youth age 7 and up. *** Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA
https://www.fightinglife.org/

Sat, Oct 16th
Keep Framingham Beautiful Week
The first ever "Keep Framingham Beautiful Week" is planned for Saturday October 16th through Sunday October 24th, 2021 *** KFB will host (3) Group Litter Clean-ups on the weekends but are encouraging folks to also do small clean-ups whenever and wherever they want! *** Please see our website for details and sign up using link below. *** Please email us if you have any questions: KeepFraminghamBeautiful@gmail.com
http://www.KeepFraminghamBeautiful.org/

Sun, Oct 17th
Plant Tour: Trees at Cushing Memorial Park
2:00pm -- Take a walking tour of the trees in Cushing Memorial Park hosted by Framingham Parks & Rec and Native Plant Trust. Tour is a free, family-friendly activity (in English & Spanish). *** Learn about trees and plants in your community! *** Tour is approximately 3/4 of a mile walk. *** Children must be accompanied by an adult. *** Tour begins at Farm Pond entrance across street from Barbieri School, 100 Dudley Rd, Framingham, MA 01702 *** Please wear a mask. *** Advanced sign-up suggested but not required (use link below). *** Walk-ups are welcome! *** In event of heavy rain, tour will be cancelled. *** On-site parking. *** For accessibility questions, email education@nativeplanttrust.org
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6ZG2KHT

Sat, Oct 23rd
Open Spirit Special Event: Sense of Place - Shaped by the River
Open Spirit located in Saxonville is hosting our annual Day of Spirit. We will use our physical location as inspiration for our keynote and workshops. The Open Spirit campus is located on the top of a hill -- the second highest spot in Framingham. The hill has a rich history; geological, botanical and anthropological. Our keynote speakers will share their reflections on this place, with a particular focus on the ways it has been shaped by Sudbury River. Learn about the geological history of Saxonville and our campus, and about the wild plants and creatures associated with the river. Our keynote will also explore the history of the people who have lived here; from Native Americans who fished for salmon; to factory owners who built the dam; to factory workers who struggled to buy their homes when the factory put them up for auction. *** Following the keynote there will be opportunities for guided walks, Qi Gong, meditation, and more. *** We invite you to come to campus or attend from home via Zoom. *** This year Day of Spirit is offered by donation so that everyone is able to participate. Open Spirit, 39 Edwards St, Framingham, MA 01701 Phone: (508) 877-8162 *** For more information or to register, please visit website using link below:
https://www.openspiritcenter.org/day-of-spirit-2021

Sat, Oct 23rd
Plant Tour: Trees at Cushing Memorial Park
10:30am -- Take a walking tour of the trees in Cushing Memorial Park hosted by Framingham Parks & Rec and Native Plant Trust. Tour is a free, family-friendly activity (in English & Portuguese). *** Learn about trees and plants in your community! *** Tour is approximately 3/4 of a mile walk. *** Children must be accompanied by an adult. *** Tour begins at Farm Pond entrance across street from Barbieri School, 100 Dudley Rd, Framingham, MA 01702 *** Please wear a mask. *** Advanced sign-up suggested but not required (use link below). *** Walk-ups are welcome! *** In event of heavy rain, tour will be cancelled. *** On-site parking. *** For accessibility questions, email education@nativeplanttrust.org
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6ZG2KHT

Sun, Oct 24th
Plant Tour: Walking Tour of Water Plants (at Farm Pond)
2:00pm -- Take a walking tour the water plants of Farm Pond hosted by Framingham Parks & Rec and Native Plant Trust. Tour is a free, family-friendly activity (in English & Portuguese). *** Learn about plants in your community! *** Tour is approximately 3/4 of a mile walk. *** Children must be accompanied by an adult. *** Tour begins at Farm Pond entrance across street from Barbieri School, 100 Dudley Rd, Framingham, MA 01702 *** Please wear a mask. *** Advanced sign-up suggested but not required (use link below). *** Walk-ups are welcome! *** In event of heavy rain, tour will be cancelled. *** On-site parking. *** For accessibility questions, email education@nativeplanttrust.org
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6ZG2KHT

Sat, Oct 30th
Downtown Oktoberfest 2021 (Downtown Framingham)
1:00pm 'til 5:00pm -- Oktoberfest Beer Garden, (Framingham Station Steakhouse front parking lot), Artisan's Market, (City Hall Plaza), and Performance Area (on Downtown Common) *** Enjoy live music, participate in Halloween-themed activities, eat delicious food, shop the Artisan's Market and enjoy beers from Jack's Abby and Exhibit 'A' Brewing *** Open to the public! *** (BEER GARDEN Admission: $10 Cash at door for 2 drink tickets. ID Required!! 21+ only!!) *** Come to the DOWNTOWN COMMON for a Halloween Costume Contest! (Win Gift-cards to Downtown Framingham restaurants!) -- Face-painting, incredible local performers: Lady Lupine, The Drum Nomads, Archive Her and Cait Shelton Aerial Acrobatics! -- Meet and talk with local organizations: Sustainable Framingham, New England Ductless, FramBARK, Wonderwhiz Academy, Alpha Masonic Lodge, Office of MA Senate President Karen E. Spilka and Launch Trampoline Park *** Grab some shaved ice from Kona Ice Truck and pizza from Anzio's Pizza Truck! *** Visit the CITY HALL Artisan's Market for some FREE popcorn, and check out the wares of local makers: Members of the Saxonville Maker Space, Sammi's Natural Way, Tivo Pottery, Tibbies Treasures, Viva's Flowers, Sonia's Creations (vendor space still available!). *** Rain-date Saturday, November 6th, 2021. *** For more info visit the Downtown Framingham Inc. website using link below:
https://downtownframinghaminc.org/oktoberfest-2021

Sat, Oct 30th
Plant Tour: Walking Tour of Water Plants (at Farm Pond)
10:30am -- Take a walking tour the water plants of Farm Pond hosted by Framingham Parks & Rec and Native Plant Trust. Tour is a free, family-friendly activity (in English & Spanich). *** Learn about plants in your community! *** Tour is approximately 3/4 of a mile walk. *** Children must be accompanied by an adult. *** Tour begins at Farm Pond entrance across street from Barbieri School, 100 Dudley Rd, Framingham, MA 01702 *** Please wear a mask. *** Advanced sign-up suggested but not required (use link below). *** Walk-ups are welcome! *** In event of heavy rain, tour will be cancelled. *** On-site parking. *** For accessibility questions, email education@nativeplanttrust.org
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6ZG2KHT

Sat, Oct 30th
Pumpkins in the Park (at Cushing Memorial Park)
9:00am 'til 1:00pm -- Join Framingham Parks & Rec for the Annual Pumpkins in the Park!! Pick out your pumpkin when you arrive and enjoy activities such as pumpkin painting, arts & crafts, and a hayride through Cushing Memorial Park!! Costumes are welcome! *** *** Cost: $5/child age 3-12 years old *** There are a limited number of participants allowed per hour. Please be mindful of which time slot you have registered for. *** Please Pre-register to save your spot! *** (Rain Date October 31, 2021) *** Cushing Memorial Park, 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA 01702.
https://framinghamrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29916

Sun, Oct 31st
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween from framingham.com! Whether you're Trick or Treating, going to a party, or just enjoying the fun at home: Be Nice, Be Safe and Have Fun!