October 2021

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!