Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 14, 2019, All Day

Weekly Group Runs with Greater Framingham Running Club

December 14, 2019, 8:00 AM @ Cushing Memorial Park

Meet friends for FREE clinics and weekly meet-ups! Anyone interested in completing their first 5K, runners who want to improve speed or increase distance, runners interested in building a regular routine, anyone new to running who could benefit from a group setting, runners who would like to learn technique/skills, previous couch to 5K participants - all are welcome! Questions? Email Coach Kendra Howard (clubkcoaching@gmail.com) or Mark Goldschmidt (mag2170@aol.com)

Community Kiln Holiday Sale & Open House

December 14, 2019, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM @ Community Kiln

Celebrate the Season with Community Kiln! Come visit the studio, see artists at work and purchase a handmade piece of pottery. We will have a variety of hand built and wheel thrown pieces for sale. Come support non profit arts in the heart of downtown Framingham!

Drop-In Knitting

December 14, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Framingham Public Library

Unwind with your knitting and your crocheting at the library! Share tips, conversation, and a love of making. Drop in for a little while or for the whole time. Instruction is provided if needed. Bring your own materials, although we do have some tools to get you started. Meets every Wednesday and the second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Framingham Auxiliary Police 32nd Annual Craft Fair

December 14, 2019, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ Keefe Tech High School

Come celebrate Framingham's largest craft fair. We have over 200 crafters selling wonderful items just in time for the holiday season. This show is run by and benefits the Framingham Auxiliary Police.

Learn to Climb for Kids

December 14, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ REI

Learn the basics of the dynamic sport of rock climbing in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. In this class you'll get an overview of basic rock climbing gear and learn how to put on a climbing harness. You'll then get individualized instruction in belaying and climbing on an indoor climbing wall. We'll also discuss the differences between indoor and outdoor climbing. Class size is kept to a minimum to allow for individualized instruction. All climbing gear provided. Responsible adult must accompany the child. This class is for kids ages 5-12 years old. How to fit a climbing harness How to tie double-figure 8 knot onto their harness Climber/belayer communication Climbing movement

Untapped Yoga with Kristen to Benefit A Chance To Dance

December 14, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Exhibit 'A' Brewing

Start your weekend off right with some yoga in the brewery. 100% of the tickets sold for this event will be donated to A Chance to Dance, an after-school program that provides kids who may not otherwise have the opportunity to take dance lessons. Exhibit 'A' is partnering with Avidia Bank and Mass Ballet on this great initiative. Turn inward during this 1 hour class and link your breath to a mindful flow as you are led through sun salutations, standing poses, hip openers, backbends, twists and core work with the option to explore arm balances as well. Please bring your own yoga mat. A limited amount of yoga blocks will be provided. If you have your own blocks, please feel free to bring them. Ticket price includes your first beer before we open to the public! Follow Untapped Yoga on Instagram at @untappedyoga

Night Train Storytime with author Annie Cronin Romano

December 14, 2019, 11:00 AM @ Barnes & Noble

Meet author Annie Cronin Romano in her new book, Night Train: A Journey from Dusk to Dawn, that takes readers along on a steam engine's journey through the night, from a city to a small town.

Make Your Own Pinecone Birdfeeders

December 14, 2019, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Create a birdfeeder out of a pinecone and birdseed for the birds that live near your home! This program is peanut butter free. Ages 5+

Learn to Climb for Kids

December 14, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ REI

Learn the basics of the dynamic sport of rock climbing in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. In this class you'll get an overview of basic rock climbing gear and learn how to put on a climbing harness. You'll then get individualized instruction in belaying and climbing on an indoor climbing wall. We'll also discuss the differences between indoor and outdoor climbing. Class size is kept to a minimum to allow for individualized instruction. All climbing gear provided. Responsible adult must accompany the child. This class is for kids ages 5-12 years old. How to fit a climbing harness How to tie double-figure 8 knot onto their harness Climber/belayer communication Climbing movement

Meet authors Rajani LaRocca & Sarah Jean Horowitz

December 14, 2019, 1:00 PM @ Barnes & Noble

Find your new favorite read or a perfect gift for the upcoming holidays! Meet authors Sarah Jean Horowitz & Rajani LaRocca with their newest books, The Dark Lord Clementine and Midsummer's Mayhem.

Cameron Middle School Presents Disney Frozen, Jr.

December 14, 2019, 2:00 PM @ Cameron Middle School

Cameron Middle School Presents Disney's FROZEN Jr. December 13 - 7pm December 14- 2pm December 14- 7pm "the cold never bothered me anyway"

Cameron Middle School Presents Disney Frozen, Jr.

December 14, 2019, 7:00 PM @ Cameron Middle School

Cameron Middle School Presents Disney's FROZEN Jr. December 13 - 7pm December 14- 2pm December 14- 7pm "the cold never bothered me anyway"

Y Night at YMCA

December 14, 2019, 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM @ Metrowest YMCA

Grades 5-8, Saturdays 7-9:45pm Saturday Nights throughout the School year the MetroWest YMCA hosts Y-Night! Come hangout with old friends and make new friends! Play a game of basketball, or swim in our heated swimming pool! This program is available to all students in grades 5 through 8 and runs from 7:00pm through 9:45pm. The program is free for members of the Framingham YMCA and is $7 for non-members.

Comedy in the Brewery at Exhibit 'A' Brewing

December 14, 2019, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ Exhibit 'A' Brewing

Spend an evening laughing with some of New England's top stand-up comics and drinking some of New England's best beer! Join us in the brewery as we host New England's best stand-up comedians! This month we feature: John Sucich Sean Rosa Chrissy Judge Bethany Van Delft

Live Music with Brothers All Band: Tribute to the Alman Brothers

December 14, 2019, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ atac

The Brothers All Band brings a unique style to the recreation of The Allman Brothers Band by bringing together not only a group of great musicians but Brothers that have had the music instilled deep in their DNA. By keeping true to the music and feel, we weave a tight knit groove that is also loose. We have the vocals and solos coming in from all the right places, using the whole Allman Brothers library. From the hits like "Whipping Post," "Dreams," and "One Way Out." To deeper cuts such as "Blackhearted Woman," "Don't Keep Me Wondering," "Can't Lose What You Never Had," and more.

Booty Vortex hosted by JJ Wright

December 14, 2019, 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM @ China Gourmet Music Hall

Boston's Finest Funk and Disco Band is Back ! Free Parking for 200+ cars

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 15, 2019, All Day

Baby & Me Storytime Featuring Pop-Up Peekaboo: Colors

December 15, 2019, 11:00 AM @ Barnes & Noble

Join us every Sunday for our Baby & Me Storytime, as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones. For caregivers and children ages 0-2. Plus, get a coupon for a free tall, hot or iced Starbucks coffee (Café stores only).

Read to a Dog at Barnes & Noble

December 15, 2019, 11:00 AM @ Barnes & Noble

Come meet some new furry friends, courtesy of the Pets & People Foundation! These certified pet therapy teams are happy to help you de-stress from holiday shopping, and are are all ears to help kids practice reading their favorite stories. Be sure to ask how you can help benefit the Pets & People Foundation!

Holiday Market

December 15, 2019, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Springdale Barrel Room

The festive atmosphere at Springdale Barrel Room welcomes families with kids! Enjoy arcade games, check out local fine art, and partake in last-minute craft shopping at Springdale Beer Barrel Room! Artisans - register here for one of 20 spots: https://downtownframinghaminc.org/holidaymarket

Sunday Jazz Brunch

December 15, 2019, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Exhibit 'A' Brewing

Caked Boston is coming to Exhibit A for a Sunday Jazz Brunch pop up! Cupcakes, toaster tarts, monster cookie bars, and truffle balls available for purchase.

Sunday Celebrations: Family Trivia

December 15, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

The Trivia Brothers bring their “Challenge! Interactive Trivia” for families to Framingham. Hosted with personality and no boring questions! All Ages. Registration is not required but is greatly appreciated! Call 508-532-5570, ext. 4336, or stop in to register. Let us know your team name and amount of team members

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 16, 2019, All Day

Weekly Storytime

December 16, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate storie and school readiness activities. Ages 2-4

Monday Matinee: The Farewell

December 16, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. (2019). 1hr.40min. Rated PG.

Grand Opening Celebration of ConvenientMD's New Urgent Care Facility

December 16, 2019, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ ConvenientMD

Meet the medical team and take a tour of their brand new state-of-the-art facility while enjoying a fantastic selection of food and beverages.

Downtown Framingham - Downtown Celebration

December 16, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ St. Tarcisius Hall

It's that time when inspired friends come together and celebrate 2019 - a year full of business and community accomplishments in Downtown Framingham! Don't miss the new Spectacle of Success featuring local businesses and non-profits! Build meaningful community connections as you participate in a silent auction and hear from treasured guests and entertainers. Embark upon a positive 2020 in the spirit of a healthy and vibrant community!

Downtown Framingham Celebration

December 16, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ La Cantina

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 17, 2019, All Day

Drop-in Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe Branch Library

December 17, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Tuesdays 10:00-10:30am Ages 0-2 with an adult. Come sing and play with words, rhyme and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success. This informal program for babies and their parents/caregivers runs about 20 minutes and introduces the pleasures of the library to your baby or toddler.

Aerial Yoga for Tweens + Teens in December

December 17, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Common Ground Yoga

Is your teen looking for a mindful but fun activity? Join us for 3 weeks this December for our popular Aerial Yoga for Tweens + Teens ages 13-16 class! Aerial Yoga is a great way for your child or teen to achieve the mind-body benefits of a traditional yoga practice while cultivating strength, confidence and mindfulness. They will learn the importance of breath and finding ease within their own bodies. They will enjoy stretching, spinning, flipping, and striking all kinds of poses while suspended in an aerial yoga hammock. Each session will end with a tranquil period of rest cocooned inside the hammock. 3 Sessions: $54 Single Drop In: $25 (discounted rate of $10 for first time students to Aerial Kids Program) www.cgyogastudio.com/kids/#aerial

Figure Drawing at Amazing Things Arts Center

December 17, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ atac

The Framingham Figure Drawing Meet Up is open to all artists, aspiring and professional, looking to draw from a live model. Each drawing session includes a variety of short gesture poses as well as a longer held posture at the end. Every session is a different model. Bring your own art supplies or borrow some from us! Table provided but please bring your own easels. Meet ups are held the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6-9pm. $10 General Admission

Jazz Jam & Show

December 17, 2019, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ atac

The first hour of our Jazz Jam + Show is a concert featuring Diane Mascari on Piano or Joe Raia on Saxophone. After the first hour, we open it up to the jammers who get the opportunity to play with some of the finest players in the area. Come watch or play, all are welcome! $6 General Admission Tickets at the door only.

Jazz Jam & Show

December 17, 2019, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Amazing Things Arts Center

The first hour of our Jazz Show & Jam is a concert featuring a host band which varies each week. It includes some of the finest musicians from the area and often featuring great players from NYC and beyond. After the first hour, we open it up to the jammers who get the opportunity to sit in and hone their skills, trading licks with some of the finest players in the area. Some of the best jazz can be heard here any Tuesday night! Come watch or play!! About the Jam: The jam balances high level playing with a spirit of welcome and community. Five host bands take turns making your visit to the jam a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Each week a different group and each week a different feel. Here you can hone your skills and trade lick’s with some of the finest players in the area. Whether you’re a pro or a student, you’ll have a great time. Tickets: $3.00 for Students • $5.00 for Amazing Members • $6 for non-members

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 18, 2019, All Day

Drop-In Knitting

December 18, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Framingham Public Library

Unwind with your knitting and your crocheting at the library! Share tips, conversation, and a love of making. Drop in for a little while or for the whole time. Instruction is provided if needed. Bring your own materials, although we do have some tools to get you started. Meets every Wednesday and the second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Spark Lab: Mason Jar Candles

December 18, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Learn how to melt and scent wax to make your own DIY mason jar candles! Make one as a present, or keep it for yourself. Grades 6-12

Maker's Workshop: Candle Making

December 18, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM @ Framingham Public Library

The winter chill is settling in so let's warm up with candle making. Craft, scent, and pour your own candle to take home. ?Ages 7+ with adult supervision.? We will be handling hot wax during this craft so children must be accompanied by an adult.

Snowman Book Bingo

December 18, 2019, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Play snowman bingo and win books! Ages 5+.

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 19, 2019, All Day

Heart Age Screenings

December 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ MetroWest Medical Center

Join us the third Thursday of each month, starting in February 2019, for complimentary heart age screenings! This includes complimentary testing for Lipids & glucose. Additional brochures and information about heart health will be available. Heart Age Screens will alternate between the two MetroWest Medical Center campuses, following the schedule below, from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Thurs, Nov 21 – Leonard Morse Hospital, Main Lobby Thurs, Dec 19 – Framingham Union Hospital, Main Lobby Framingham Union Hospital 115 Lincoln Street, Framingham, MA 01702 Leonard Morse Hospital 67 Union Street, Natick, Ma 01760 Attendance is free, but we ask that you register in advance here: https://www.mwmc.com/about-us/classes-events/Detail/2881

McAuliffe Book Group: Once Upon A River by Diane Setterfield

December 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

In 1887, the seemingly lifeless body of a young girl is brought to an ancient inn on the river Thames. Hours later, she takes a breath and returns to life. The mystery of her identity is deepened by her inability to speak, and the appearance of three families trying to claim her. What follows is a suspenseful story of folklore and science, magic and myth. Led by Kim Jung.

Weekly Storycraft at the Main Library

December 19, 2019, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM @ Framingham Public Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and a thematic craft. Ages 3-5.

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

December 19, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our Play Space. Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm Preschool ages.

The Family Room | It's all Relative Opening Reception

December 19, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ atac

Gallery160 presents The Family Room | It's all Relative artwork by Paul Hackett, Robin Hackett, + Cory Shea The show is on display from December 13th, 2019 - January 11th, 2020 Join the artists for their opening reception in Gallery160. Light refreshments will be available. Free and open to the public! Gallery Hours Tuesday - Friday 12pm-6pm. Firehouse galleries are also open to ticket holders during performances.

Trash Cannes Film Fest Holiday Edition

December 19, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Exhibit 'A' Brewing

Join us for a special Holiday Edition of Trash Cannes Film Fest where we'll be screening the classic Jingle All The Way! We are going to open it with the Rankin/Bass Production of The Year Without A Santa Claus. Free admission! Bring your own snacks!

Adult Coloring Night

December 19, 2019, 6:30 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Join us for an evening of coloring, calming tea, and music. Whether you love to color for fun or enjoy filling in all the details, coloring is relaxing and therapeutic! We will provide colored pencils and coloring pages for all levels. You are welcome to bring your own materials. No registration is required. Meets first and third Thursdays of the month.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia

December 19, 2019, 7:00 PM @ Springdale Barrel Room

Folk Open Mic Night at Amazing Things

December 19, 2019, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM @ Amazing Things Arts Center

The Amazing Things Folk Open Mic offers a friendly supportive venue for developing singer-songwriters and folks who “just like to play”. It is a great way to get to know the music community, and to share ideas and techniques. All types of music are welcome. Fans come to see fantastic local artists, and never go away disappointed. See and be seen – heck build a fan base! Always a feature, always fun. Our host, singer-songwriter Dan Cloutier takes excellent care of the performers and listeners alike. A beautiful grand piano is available too. Tickets sold at door only

Open Blues Jam - Live Music at The 4's Sports Pub

December 19, 2019, 7:30 PM @ The 4's Sports Pub

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 20, 2019, All Day

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

December 20, 2019, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our Play Space. Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm Preschool ages.

Ladies Meetup at Central Rock Framingham

December 20, 2019, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Central Rock Framingham

Come boulder with other women in a comfortable and encouraging environment at Central Rock Gym Framingham. Ladies Climbing Coalition presents monthly Ladies Meetups at Central Rock Framingham. Mark you calendars for the THIRD Friday of each month! This is for new and experienced climbers alike - we are striving to create a community and an inclusive space for women to climb. Invite a friend, make a friend! FREE for members and one guest $10 event pass for non-members

Live Jazz Music at Pho Dakao

December 20, 2019, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM @ Pho Dakao

Live Music with Swearingen + Kelli

December 20, 2019, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ atac

Bridging the gap between modern-day Americana, '70s folksingers and country rebels, Swearingen and Kelli croon about endurance, addiction, and getting things right the second time around. $25 General Admission

Live DJ Music at Taqueria Mexico

December 20, 2019, 9:00 PM @ Tacqueria Mexico

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 21, 2019, All Day

Weekly Group Runs with Greater Framingham Running Club

December 21, 2019, 8:00 AM @ Cushing Memorial Park

Meet friends for FREE clinics and weekly meet-ups! Anyone interested in completing their first 5K, runners who want to improve speed or increase distance, runners interested in building a regular routine, anyone new to running who could benefit from a group setting, runners who would like to learn technique/skills, previous couch to 5K participants - all are welcome! Questions? Email Coach Kendra Howard (clubkcoaching@gmail.com) or Mark Goldschmidt (mag2170@aol.com)

Friends Monthly Book Sale

December 21, 2019, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

9:30-10:00am: Friends Members 10:00am-3:00pm: Open to the public Most Books $1.00 or less; Children’s .50 or less; single DVDs on sale this month, only $1.00. We have something for everyone!! 3 Rooms + the lobby chock full of books. Stock up for the winter ahead! We have an assortment of stocking stuffers like toys, games, puzzles, flash cards and craft kits. Many of these like-new items make perfect gifts, so get in some last-minute holiday shopping. Thanks to your continued support of the Friends, we are able to provide free movies, concerts, programs, museum passes, audio books, CDs, Children’s Room apps, and many other services to patrons and the Framingham community.

Portuguese Storytime World/ Mundo das Estorinhas em Português

December 21, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Framingham Public Library

Join Alexa Chew as she brings a delightful hour of resourceful, playful interactions and stories in Portuguese to your children. E um programa artísticamente projetado e impulsionado pela importancia do brindar no desenvolvimento infantil. Ages 2-5

Bird Count Storytime

December 21, 2019, 11:00 AM @ Barnes & Noble

Join us for storytime with author Susan Edwards Richmond! Young Ava and her mother prepare to participate as "citizen scientists" in the Christmas Bird Count. Using her most important tools---her eyes and ears---and the birding ID techniques she's learned, Ava eagerly identifies and counts the birds they observe on their assigned route around the town.

Storytime and Activities Featuring Construction Site on Christmas Night

December 21, 2019, 11:00 AM @ Barnes & Noble

It's Christmas time at your favorite construction site! After the trucks finish their big, important job, they receive their very own Christmas surprise. Activities to follow, plus, get a coupon for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4 (Café stores only).

Vacation Week: Open Craft

December 21, 2019, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Drop in and make some decorations for the winter equinox. Instructions and materials provided; you bring the clever hands! All Ages

Snowflake Craft

December 21, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Drop-in the Children’s Room to make your own snowflake themed craft! Ages 5+

Meet Lee Gjertsen Malone & Monica Tesler

December 21, 2019, 2:00 PM @ Barnes & Noble

Find your new favorite read or a perfect gift for the upcoming holidays! Meet authors Lee Gjertsen Malone & Monica Tesler with their newest books, Camp Shady Crook and Fractured Futures.

Y Night at YMCA

December 21, 2019, 7:15 PM - 9:45 PM @ Metrowest YMCA

Grades 5-8, Saturdays 7-9:45pm Saturday Nights throughout the School year the MetroWest YMCA hosts Y-Night! Come hangout with old friends and make new friends! Play a game of basketball, or swim in our heated swimming pool! This program is available to all students in grades 5 through 8 and runs from 7:00pm through 9:45pm. The program is free for members of the Framingham YMCA and is $7 for non-members.

Live Music with Songs for Ceilidh

December 21, 2019, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM @ atac

Songs for Ceilidh combines Irish, Scottish, and Canadian Maritime Celtic influences with American heartland roots and acoustic pop/rock. Their original music includes traditionally inspired Celtic melodies and modern narratives, with an emphasis on lively, upbeat rhythms. The name says it all–ceilidh [kay-lee] – a foot stomping, high energy party. $20 General Admission

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 22, 2019, All Day

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 23, 2019, All Day

Weekly Storytime

December 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate storie and school readiness activities. Ages 2-4

Open LEGO and Block Build

December 23, 2019, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Drop in and make something creative with Keva Planks, Legos, Magnatiles, and more! All ages.

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 24, 2019, All Day

Drop-in Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe Branch Library

December 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Tuesdays 10:00-10:30am Ages 0-2 with an adult. Come sing and play with words, rhyme and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success. This informal program for babies and their parents/caregivers runs about 20 minutes and introduces the pleasures of the library to your baby or toddler.

Jazz Jam & Show

December 24, 2019, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Amazing Things Arts Center

The first hour of our Jazz Show & Jam is a concert featuring a host band which varies each week. It includes some of the finest musicians from the area and often featuring great players from NYC and beyond. After the first hour, we open it up to the jammers who get the opportunity to sit in and hone their skills, trading licks with some of the finest players in the area. Some of the best jazz can be heard here any Tuesday night! Come watch or play!! About the Jam: The jam balances high level playing with a spirit of welcome and community. Five host bands take turns making your visit to the jam a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Each week a different group and each week a different feel. Here you can hone your skills and trade lick’s with some of the finest players in the area. Whether you’re a pro or a student, you’ll have a great time. Tickets: $3.00 for Students • $5.00 for Amazing Members • $6 for non-members

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 25, 2019, All Day

Drop-In Knitting

December 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Framingham Public Library

Unwind with your knitting and your crocheting at the library! Share tips, conversation, and a love of making. Drop in for a little while or for the whole time. Instruction is provided if needed. Bring your own materials, although we do have some tools to get you started. Meets every Wednesday and the second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 26, 2019, All Day

Weekly Storycraft at the Main Library

December 26, 2019, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM @ Framingham Public Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate stories, school readiness activities, and a thematic craft. Ages 3-5.

Boxing Day with Downton Abbey

December 26, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Join us for tea and sweets! Then settle in for the glamour of the Granthams’ Downton Abbey Christmas (from season 3).

Building Boom Afternoon

December 26, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Explore your artistic nature, problem solve and engage in play with the deceptively simple KEVA planks and our new Q-Ba-Maze marble run set. Come amaze us with your creations! Ages 5+

Special Play Space Activities

December 26, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our Play Space. Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm Preschool ages.

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

December 26, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our Play Space. Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm Preschool ages.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia

December 26, 2019, 7:00 PM @ Springdale Barrel Room

Open Blues Jam - Live Music at The 4's Sports Pub

December 26, 2019, 7:30 PM @ The 4's Sports Pub

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 27, 2019, All Day

Special Play Space Activities

December 27, 2019, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our Play Space. Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm Preschool ages.

Special Play Space Activities at the Main Library

December 27, 2019, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Drop in to play with the additional, rotating stations in our Play Space. Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm Fridays 11:00am-1:00pm Preschool ages.

Live Jazz Music at Pho Dakao

December 27, 2019, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM @ Pho Dakao

Live DJ Music at Taqueria Mexico

December 27, 2019, 9:00 PM @ Tacqueria Mexico

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 28, 2019, All Day

Weekly Group Runs with Greater Framingham Running Club

December 28, 2019, 8:00 AM @ Cushing Memorial Park

Meet friends for FREE clinics and weekly meet-ups! Anyone interested in completing their first 5K, runners who want to improve speed or increase distance, runners interested in building a regular routine, anyone new to running who could benefit from a group setting, runners who would like to learn technique/skills, previous couch to 5K participants - all are welcome! Questions? Email Coach Kendra Howard (clubkcoaching@gmail.com) or Mark Goldschmidt (mag2170@aol.com)

Drop-In Knitting

December 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Framingham Public Library

Unwind with your knitting and your crocheting at the library! Share tips, conversation, and a love of making. Drop in for a little while or for the whole time. Instruction is provided if needed. Bring your own materials, although we do have some tools to get you started. Meets every Wednesday and the second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Storytime and Activities Featuring The Kindness Book

December 28, 2019, 11:00 AM @ Barnes & Noble

No matter what other people choose to do, you can always choose to be kind. This book is the perfect introduction to a timely and timeless topic. Activities to follow, plus, get a coupon for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4 (Café stores only).

Movie Matinee: Angry Birds 2

December 28, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

When a new threat emerges that puts both Bird and Pig Island in danger, the birds must team up with the pigs to forge an unsteady truce and form an unlikely superteam to save their homes. All ages. (2019, running time: 97 minutes, rated PG for rude humor and action).

Spark Lab for Kids: Binary Code Bracelets

December 28, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Framingham Public Library

Write your name in binary! Binary is a base 2 number system that is the basis for all binary code, which is used to write data for computer programing. Stop by the library and make a bracelet or keychain with your name or a phrase written in binary. Ages 5+.

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 29, 2019, All Day

Baby & Me Storytime Featuring Pop-Up Peekaboo: Things That Go

December 29, 2019, 11:00 AM @ Barnes & Noble

Join us every Sunday for our Baby & Me Storytime, as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones. For caregivers and children ages 0-2. Plus, get a coupon for a free tall, hot or iced Starbucks coffee (Café stores only).

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 30, 2019, All Day

Weekly Storytime

December 30, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Get in the library habit — drop in every week for some age appropriate storie and school readiness activities. Ages 2-4

Holiday Window Decorating Contest

December 31, 2019, All Day

Drop-in Baby Lapsit at McAuliffe Branch Library

December 31, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ McAuliffe Branch Library

Tuesdays 10:00-10:30am Ages 0-2 with an adult. Come sing and play with words, rhyme and puppets at Baby Lapsit. Parents can network while babies pick up phonological awareness, one of six foundations of future reading success. This informal program for babies and their parents/caregivers runs about 20 minutes and introduces the pleasures of the library to your baby or toddler.

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

December 31, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM @ Framingham Public Library

It's time to ring in the New Year! The Library will be celebrating 2020 with an extraordinary balloon drop and cookie decorating. Get a jump on the New Year and count down early with us! Balloon drop will happen promptly at 12 noon. All Ages.

Jazz Jam & Show

December 31, 2019, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM @ Amazing Things Arts Center

The first hour of our Jazz Show & Jam is a concert featuring a host band which varies each week. It includes some of the finest musicians from the area and often featuring great players from NYC and beyond. After the first hour, we open it up to the jammers who get the opportunity to sit in and hone their skills, trading licks with some of the finest players in the area. Some of the best jazz can be heard here any Tuesday night! Come watch or play!! About the Jam: The jam balances high level playing with a spirit of welcome and community. Five host bands take turns making your visit to the jam a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Each week a different group and each week a different feel. Here you can hone your skills and trade lick’s with some of the finest players in the area. Whether you’re a pro or a student, you’ll have a great time. Tickets: $3.00 for Students • $5.00 for Amazing Members • $6 for non-members