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  • Framingham Farmers Market Open Thursdays 3-7pm

    Framingham Farmers Market Open Thursdays 3-7pm

    [photo] Framingham Farmers Market sign.

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Farmers Market on the Framingham Centre Common is back in swing, with more vendors and booths lining the walkways that crisscross the grassy village green.

    The market is open from 3:00 PM ’til 7:00 PM on Thursdays throughout the summer and early fall, (the last Thursday of the 2023 season is scheduled for September 28th).

    Vendors include local favorites like Hansons Farm Lemonade (located in spot #50 highlighted on map below), with Velma’s Kettle Corn (located in nearby spot #T9), along with the dozens of others including local area farms, food vendors (and food trucks in Village Hall parking lot), crafts people, local organizations and civic groups, the Framingham Public Library Book Mobile and others participating in the popular Thursday afternoon / evening event.

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  • 2023 Framingham Concerts on the Common

    2023 Framingham Concerts on the Common

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Park & Recreation Department invites all to the Framingham Centre Common for the FREE Friday Night Summer Concert series.

    Bring a blanket or chairs, a picnic dinner or snacks and enjoy the sounds of summer.

    Musical performances are scheduled for 6:00pm ’til 8:00pm — but come early to park, then find a good spot to spread out your blanket, setup your chairs and mingle with friends and neighbors!

    2023 FRAMINGHAM

    FRIDAY NIGHT SUMMER CONCERT SCHEDULE

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  • Pies On The Common Adds a Bit of Cheescake

    Pies On The Common Adds a Bit of Cheescake

    Judy Jackson gets copy of the ''CELEBRATION 2012'' calendar autographed by Mr. February at the First Parish in Framingham's annual ''Pies On The Common'' fair October 15, 2011
    Judy Jackson gets her copy of the ''CELEBRATION 2012'' calendar autographed by Mr. February at the First Parish in Framingham's annual ''Pies On The Common'' fair on Saturday, October 15, 2011

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – It was a perfect fall afternoon to wander down to Framingham Centre for the 21st Annual Pies the Common craft show and pie sale — a fundraising event sponsored by First Parish in Framingham Unitarian Universalist Church.

    Along with the pies, this year’s event featured a bit of cheesecake — the naked old guys from the First Parish in Framingham were there, (with their clothes on), autographing their now world-famous “CELEBRATION 2012” photo calendar.

    Twelve gentleman from the First Parish, all between the ages of 64 and 87, posed au natural, (yup — that means “naked”), for a fund raising calendar which, “boldly proclaims the joys of being an older man whether 64 or 87 with whimsy and humor“.

    News of the calendar has spread literally around the world, making headlines from (more…)

  • The Infractions Funky Music Fills the Common

    The Infractions Funky Music Fills the Common

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Infractions packed the house in a July 1st, 2011 performance at the Framingham “Concerts on the Green”.

    Due to rain last week, this was the first night a band played this year in the free summer concert series that’s been running on the Framingham Centre Common every year since 1996.

    The Infractions “Play That Funky Music”

    This was also the first time a new stage, built by students from Keefe Tech was used.

    Aside from the music, the crowd was also treated to (more…)

  • Concerts on The Green – 2011

    Concerts on The Green – 2011

    FREE Summer Concert Series

    JUNE – JULY – AUGUST

    Friday Evenings 6:30pm to 8:30pm

    Framingham Village Green

    Framingham Centre, Massachusetts

    Kathy Foran, Realty Executives(Concert schedule page sponsored by Kathy Foran, Realty Executives)

    JUNE 2011 – CONCERT SCHEDULE
    June 24 Heritage Pops Orchestra

    JULY 2011 – CONCERT SCHEDULE
    July 1 The Infractions
    July 8 The Reminisants
    July 15 Common Ground
    July 22 Three Swinging Tenors
    July 29 XRB Band

    AUGUST 2011 – CONCERT SCHEDULE
    August 5 Off the Hook
    August 12 Three of a Kind

    ~ Bring a blanket or chair. ~

    • Restrooms • Food • Concession Stand •

    Assistive Listening Devices available.

    Please call ahead for ADA assisted listening device: (508) 532-5485

    Directions: The “Village Green”, (also known as the “Framingham Centre Common”), is located just north of Rt. 9 on Edgell Road. From Rt.9 (East or West), take the Framingham State College / Main St., Framingham Centre exit and proceed north on Edgell Rd. – Village Green is located approximately 1/10 mile from exit. From Sudbury, (Rt. 20), take Edgell Road exit (near Friendly’s) and follow south to Framingham Centre. From Downtown Framingham, take Union Ave. / Main Street heading north, cross Rt. 9 and continue approximately 1/10 mile.

    Parking: FREE parking is available on-street and off-street, (in church parking lots which surround the Village Green). Please park only where instructed by signs or traffic officers.

    Please watch for pedestrians in and around concert and parking areas.

    Arrive early for best parking.

    Transportation provided free of charge from Framingham Senior Public Housing.
    Please call your housing office for bus schedule.

    Concert Cancellation & Info (508)532-5488

    The Town of Framingham is a registered licensee of BMI and ASCAP copyrighted music.

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  • Framingham July 4th Weekend Activities

    Framingham July 4th Weekend Activities

    [PROMO] Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - Movie
    FREE Admission! • Open-air-movie • 8:00pm, Saturday July 3, 2010 • Framingham Centre Common
    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham is hosting (2) FREE outdoor concerts and a special outdoor movie screening on the Centre Common.

    Friday July 2, 2010 – 6:30-8:30pm, Concerts on the Green presents Off the Hook, a 9-piece funky rock and pop band.

    Saturday July 3, 2010, Concert & Movie! – From 6:00-8:00pm, Sound Assembly Chorus will perform “four-part a cappella singing, heavy on the harmony”. The chorus’ repertoire includes traditional American music in barbershop quartet style, as well and Disney songs and contemporary tunes from Billy Joel, John Lennon & Paul McCartney, and more.  The concert is free and open to the public.  Food concessions and rest rooms on site.

    Following the Saturday July 3rd concert,  at 8:00pm, the movie (more…)

  • 2010 Concerts on the Green

    2010 Concerts on the Green

    Concerts on the Green, Framingham Centre Common
    Centre Common, Framingham, MA (USA)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The 2010 Town of Framingham “Concerts on the Green” summer concert series opens June 4th with the Framingham High School Band kicking off the season. The concerts, held Friday nights from 6:30pm – 8:30pm on the Framingham Centre Common feature acts performing music from all genres; country western, bluegrass, big band, gospel, techno-pop, oldies and classic rock cover bands.

    This summer’s lineup includes: The Framingham High School Band, Chad Burdick, Marshalee, Summer Street Band, Off the Hook, Sound Assembly Chorus, HELP! (Beatles cover band), The Reminisants, The Glamour Girls, The Infractions, John Penny Band, The Skinny Ties, Amy Gallatin and the Tom Nutile Orchestra.

    There is no charge, (concerts are free to the general public), but the organizers would appreciate if concert-goers bring and donate (more…)

  • Garden Clubs’ Annual Plant Sale Saturday

    Garden Clubs’ Annual Plant Sale Saturday

    hostasFRAMINGHAM, MA – On Saturday, May 22, 2010 the Pinefield Garden Club and the Simpson Park Garden Clubs are holding their Annual Perennial Plant Sale & Raffle on the Framingham Centre Common from from 9:00am until 12:00 noon.

    Perennials & herbs grown by members will be for sale. Each year the club brings beautiful plants — you will not be disappointed with the selection, (or the very reasonable prices).

    Come early for the best selection — rain or shine!

    In addition to the plant sale, the clubs are also raffling off many items including manicures, pedicures and gift certificates to local businesses and restaurants.

    Knowledgeable garden club members will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the plants and gardening.

    Framingham Centre Common is located on Edgell Rd. just north of Rt. 9, near the State College exit.  Parking may be available in the Village Hall parking lot, or in church parking lots next to the common.

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  • Framingham Farmers Markets Opening Soon

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Framingham Farmer’s Markets are opening on June 12 and 14, 2008. The Thursday market returns to the Framingham Centre Common (aka Village Green) on Thursday, June 12. Hours are 12:30 – 5:30 p.m.. The market will run through October 30th.

    The southside market returns to St. Tarcisius’ parking lot on Waverley St. (Rt. 135) on Saturday June 14th. This market runs on Wednesdays from 3 – 6 p.m. and Saturdays’ from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This market will run through October 25th.

    Check the website below for further details.

    Related Link: <http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org>

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  • Special Tour of Common’s Historic Buildings

    Special Tour of Common’s Historic Buildings

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Historical Society & Museum invites you to an evening of fun and entertainment at the Framingham Historical Society and Museum on Wednesday August 8th.

    Civil War era Edgell Memorial Library located in Framingham Centre.

    Come tour all three of your historic buildings on the Framingham Centre Common and learn about this treasure of a museum, our town’s rich history, and our efforts to save these buildings. See old friends and meet new ones at our wine and cheese reception.

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