Franklin County’s holiday lights drive-thru will happen again this year for the community to enjoy. Load up the car and head to Light Up Franklin County Fairgrounds to enjoy a beautiful display of holiday lights and decor to get in the holiday [...]

In Franklin County, it is easy to shop local for gifts for the holiday season. We are lucky to have so many locally owned small businesses with amazing, unique gifts for everyone. With many exciting, local events, it’s easy and fun to get your holiday shopping [...]

Shelburne Falls’ annual Moonlight Magic event is happening once again this year on Black Friday, November 25, 2022 from 4 to 9 pm. Every year the village kicks off the holiday season all together with a beautiful and joyous celebration. Vendors line the streets, selling locally handmade crafts and the village shops stay open later, offering [...]

Find beautiful, handmade holiday gifts for your loved ones at the Little Drummer Craft Fair on Saturday, November 19th, 2022. The fair, which is held annually on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving, benefits the students of Franklin County Technical School. Browse a variety of handmade crafts and art from around the region from 9 am to 3:30 [...]

Explore one of the last great “undiscovered” places and tour the studios of 22 craftspeople and artists during the Crafts of Colrain Open Studio Tour. Colrain is a very concentrated area of talented artists and craftspeople, since it is such an inspiring place, with beautiful rolling hills, and preserved natural areas. Every year, the [...]

The time of year to pick your own apples has come to an end at many of our local apple orchards. But the good news is that now it’s time to do something with all of these delicious apples grown right here in Franklin County. Franklin County Cider Days is coming up soon - the first weekend in November - when the whole region comes together to [...]

Historic c.1810 Brick Colonial with attached renovated carriage barn is located in the heart Shelburne Falls and provides the perfect balance for both residential and commercial use.  This rare treasure features charming period details, ornate fireplaces, beautiful woodwork and many built-ins. Spacious living quarters are on the second and [...]

Autumn in Massachusetts is a beautiful time of year. The leaves change colors and the trees become bursts of reds, oranges, and yellows. Now is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the fresh autumn air and epic views of the foliage. There are many ways to witness the natural beauty of fall in Franklin County - by car, bike, foot, or even canoe! 

For over a decade the Great Falls Festival has been a signature fall celebration in Franklin County. Sadly, this year will be the 12th and final year for this fun local festival. Formerly known as Pumpkinfest, the Great Falls Festival takes place on Avenue A in Turners Falls and is free to the public. This year’s festival is happening [...]

October is the best month for apple picking in Massachusetts. Here in Franklin County we are lucky to have so many orchards which offer apple picking with some of the most delicious apples [...]