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!
![Hanson’s Farm to Host [Day Before] Fathers Day Beer Garden](https://framingham.biz/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/20230617-framingham-hansons-farm-fathers-day-beer-garden-175x105.jpg)
FRAMINGHAM, MA — Fathers Day is Sunday June 18th, 2023.
On Saturday, (the day before Fathers Day), two Framingham favorites Hanson’s Farm and Jack’s Abby Brewery come together in honor of Fathers, (and two thing popular with many Dads — farms and beer!).
(more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Between the towns of Framingham, Wayland and Natick, MA, Lake Cochituate offer many recreational summer activities including swimming, boating and fishing.
Many locals may not realize that just a few hundred yards east of the Framingham/Natick town line, (on Rt. 30), the beach, picnic area, boat launch, snack bar and canoe rental shop are in “Cochituate State Park”, which is part of the Massachusetts State Park system and operated by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation.
Throughout the months of July and August, (Tuesdays-Saturdays), the park provides fun, educational, and FREE summer activities for kids and families!
Most of the activities have a different theme each week, so (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Celebrate our Wild and Scenic Rivers at the 13th Annual RiverFest, June 20th through the 22nd, 2014 — a rare opportunity to enjoy a full weekend of activities free of charge! RiverFest, which celebrates the Sudbury, Assabet and Concord Wild and Scenic Rivers, includes 45 events in nine communities and is open to all who want to experience the beautiful rivers flowing through our communities.
RiverFest Events on Saturday, June 21, 2014 in Framingham:
In the MetroWest area, from Framingham to Lowell, events will be hosted on and along the rivers highlighting all the things that make these rivers so special. The offerings are diverse, suitable for young and older people, those who are adventuresome and want to be on the water, as well as (more…)
JUNE 2014 – FRAMINGHAM CONCERTS |
|
| June 20th | Chris Anders, (country) |
| June 27th | Three of a Kind, (pop) |
JULY 2014 – FRAMINGHAM CONCERTS |
|
| July 4th | The Tom Nutile Band, (Big Band / Swing) |
| July 11th | Hot Acoustics, (Classic Rock) |
| July 18th | The Reminisants, (Oldies & Rock n’ Roll) |
| July 25th | JC & Enfusion, (R&B / Soul) |
AUGUST 2014 – FRAMINGHAM CONCERTS |
|
| August 1st | Metro, (Classic Rock) |
| August 8th | Playing Dead, (Grateful Dead Tribute Band) |
~ Bring a blanket or chair. ~• Restrooms • Food • Concession Stand • 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. For Concert Cancellations & Additional InfoCall: (508)532-5962 |
###
Framingham, MA – World YoYo Champion John Higby will presenting his YoYo Show at the Framingham Public Library on Sunday, April 27th, 2014 starting at 1:30pm.
When John was 10 years old, his Grandfather gave him a yo-yo he found in the attic, showed John a few tricks — and the rest was history!
John now holds 4 Guinness World Records and is a World YoYo Champion! He regularly per performs at “Busker Festivals” in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan and other countries, has been seen on the David Letterman show, performed many times for U.S. troops stationed in Europe and the Mid-East — he even ran a National Yo-Yo contest in Malaysia. John now performs with his wife Rebecca who at metin 2000 at a Yo-Yo event in his home town, Denver, Colorado.
Skilled precision, deft timing, swingin’ music and humor make the YoYo Guy a favorite for people of all ages as he performs old favorite yo-yo tricks and amazing new ones.
Show will be held in the Costin Room of the Framingham Public Library, 49 Lexington Street, Framingham, MA. There is no charge for admission. Refreshments will be served.
For more info about John, Rebecca and the YoYo Show, visit: http://www.yoyoshow.com/
###
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Between the towns of Framingham, Wayland and Natick, MA, Lake Cochituate offer many recreational summer activities including swimming, boating and fishing.
Many locals may not realize that just a few hundred yards east of the Framingham/Natick town line, (on Rt. 30), the beach, picnic area, boat launch, snack bar and canoe rental shop are in “Cochituate State Park”, which is part of the Massachusetts State Park system and operated by the MA Dept. of Conservation and Recreation, (“DCR”).
Throughout the months of July and August, (Tuesdays-Saturdays), the park provides fun, educational, and FREE summer activities for kids and families!
All programs are (more…)
On Saturday, September 24th, 2011, people in 176 countries around the globe will be taking part in Moving Planet events.
Moving Planet is “a day to put our demands for climate action into motion“, marching, biking, skating — calling for the world to move beyond the use of fossil fuels. Moving Planet is sponsored by 350.org
According to the 350.org website, “350 means climate safety” and is based on the concept of reducing the amount of CO2 in Earth’s atmosphere from its current 392 parts per million level to below 350 ppm.
As Framingham’s part in this global effort, those who arrive for the events at Callahan State Park on foot, by bike, on roller-blades — or other non-fossil-fuel based transportation will be entered to win coupons, water bottles, an REI Flash 18 Pack, and more!
The GeoCaching event begins at 10:00a.m. Participants must bring their own cache and GPS units.
According to The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site, (www.geocaching.com), “Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online”.
The LetterBoxing hunt begins at 10:00a.m., but participants need to arrive at 9:00a.m. to create logbooks.
According to Letter Boxing North America, (www.letterboxing.org), “LetterBoxing involves reading clues to find small weatherproof boxes hidden in public places (like parks). Each box contains a stamp and a visitor book. When a LetterBoxer finds a box they print that box’s stamp on their logbook or game card and then imprint their own personal stamp in the letterbox’s visitor book to prove they found the box and to let other letterboxers know who has been there already. Letterboxing combine navigational skills and rubber stamp art in a charming treasure hunt style outdoor quest.”
The LetterBoxing event is open to children in grades K-5, (friends and family members may participate).
For the LetterBoxing hunt, participants will attempt to use clues and solve riddles that will help them find where the letterboxes are hidden. Each letterbox will contain stickers, and the child will take one and place it into their logbook as evidence that they’ve found that box.
(Note, the Framingham LetterBoxing event will use stickers instead of rubber stamps).
The GeoCaching and LetterBoxing events will end at 2:00p.m.
Events will be held RAIN or SHINE!
Directions: Follow Edgell Road or Water Street to intersection of Edmands/Water/Edgell, (in Nobscot). Turn onto Edmands Rd. and follow approximately 2 miles, pass Nixon Road (on right) then look for “Callahan State Park” sign and small parking lot on the left.
To register for this event, contact Maeghan Walters, of the Framingham Conservation Commission at (508) 532-5460, or by email to: mnw@framinghamma.gov
###
FRAMINGHAM, MA – The MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation and the MassWildlife Angler Education Program is sponsoring the “1st Annual Cochituate State Park Fishing Derby“, Saturday, August 27th, 2011 from 8:00a.m. ’til 11:00a.m.
The derby is open to children ages 14 and under and will be held at the Boat Ramp at Cochituate State Park on Rt. 30, (just over the Framingham/Natick town line, to the left of the park entrance).
All children must be supervised by an adult.
Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish caught!
Instruction will be available for inexperienced participants. A limited supply of bait and equipment will be available. Pre-registration is (more…)
FRAMINGHAM, MA – For nearly a decade, every Saturday night when the weather was nice, antique autos, high performance hot-rods and vintage vehicles cruised to Framingham to meet with other car enthusiasts at a restaurant in the Nobscot section of town.
The restaurant, formerly operated by Joe Breed as “Riley’s Roast Beef” is now CJ’s Northside Grille — brought back to life by Framingham natives Chris Gagen and Jamie Anderson.
Chris and Jamie are both Framingham North High class of 1989 graduates and both worked at Riley’s when Joe owned the place
Along with the partners, Chris’ brother Sean, some cousins and other family members (more…)