In honor of Martin Luther King Day, consider volunteering in our local community. Franklin County has a lot of wonderful organizations where you can volunteer to help make our community stronger and [...]

The Smithsonian and Mass Humanities have partnered together to bring a traveling exhibition to several small towns in Massachusetts. The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street aims to reach underserved rural communities through their traveling exhibitions which explore common themes in American Life. An exhibition titled “Crossroads: Changes in [...]

There is still one weekend left to attend the Franklin County Festival of Trees, a creative fundraiser for area nonprofits. Each year local businesses donate a decorated tree with other gifts and prizes. Attendees can place bids on the trees to try to win them. Then all the proceeds go to nonprofits around Franklin County. Last year’s [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Scarecrow in the Park is one of Western Mass’ most unique fall events. Presented by the Bernardston Kiwanis Club, Scarecrow in the Park is a fund-raising effort for the Scholarship Fund where contestants create a unique scarecrow to stand in Cushman Park. The scarecrows are judged in certain categories which this year includes Scariest, Funniest, Prettiest, and Most Interesting Use of Materials. The rotating category will be READING, which will be the theme in which classrooms are invited to compete for the prize of $100 and a pizza party.

Come to Cushman Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 15th and 16th, 2022 to see all the creative scarecrows displayed. In addition to the contest, there will be live music, artists booths, children’s activities, delicious food, the tractor parade, and more! The event will officially kick off on Friday evening, October 14th with live music under the big tent. 

Check out the event page on Facebook for more information.

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Photo: Winner of the Scariest Scarecrow, "VooDoo", Heather & Deborah Scoble

Our local Western Mass corn mazes are open for the 2022 season. Corn mazes are a really fun activity in the fall and we’re lucky to have two really awesome mazes right here in Franklin [...]

The Ashfield Fall Festival returns this Saturday and Sunday, October 8th and 9th, 2022. Foliage colors have already come out in Ashfield, so head over to the Ashfield Commons this weekend and join in the celebration of this wonderful [...]