franklin lgbtq alliance

Celebrating gender and sexual diversity in Franklin, Massachusetts, since 2022.

ABOUT US

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was established in 2022 to support, raise awareness of, and build connections within, the greater Franklin LGBTQIA+ community. We celebrate gender and sexual diversity in Franklin all year round by regularly organizing book club discussions, game nights, arts-and-crafts workshops, and much more. Every June, we also organize a pride celebration in Franklin Town Common that features food, live music, family activities, and outreach opportunities for local businesses and nonprofits. Membership is always free, and all of our events are always open to the public. We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming events listed below!

Upcoming events

BRUNCH WITH NON-SCENE FRIENDS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025
10 AM – 12 PM
Mak's, 451 West Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Start off the new year with great food and great friends at Mak's!
WICKED QUEER GAME NIGHT WITH FIONA SHADE STORIES

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025
6 – 9:30 PM
Pete's Nerd Emporium, 10 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Bring your favorite game, and come ready to play!
BOOK CLUB

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Pete's Nerd Emporium, 10 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the novel Q.E.D. by Gertrude Stein!
REGIFT-YOUR-UNWANTED-HOLIDAY-GIFTS YANKEE SWAP

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Don't let your unwanted holiday gifts go to waste! Regift them at our annual Yankee Swap!

recent events

BAKE SALE

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2024
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Shaw’s, 255 East Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Buy and sell home-baked goods to raise money for Franklin LGBTQ Alliance!
BOOK CLUB

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Pete's Nerd Emporium, 10 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the novel GUAPA by Saleem Haddad!
WICKED QUEER GAME NIGHT WITH FIONA SHADE STORIES

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024
6 – 9:30 PM
Pete's Nerd Emporium, 10 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Bring your favorite game, and come ready to play!
MAKE-AN-ORNAMENT NIGHT FOR FRANKLIN SENIOR CENTER

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Feel free to use our crafting supplies or bring your own, and donate your finished ornament to Franklin Senior Center for their 2024 Winter Wonderland event!
FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Bring your favorite dish to share with everyone!
BOOK CLUB

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Pete's Nerd Emporium, 10 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the novel CONFESSIONS OF A MASK by Yukio Mishima!
HIKE AND PICNIC WITH NON-SCENE FRIENDS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024
11 AM – 1 PM
DelCarte Conservation Area, 409 – 459 Pleasant Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Bring good walking shoes, a healthy appetite, or both!
MILK-AND-COOKIES NIGHT

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Enjoy some freshly baked cookies with milk while playing icebreaker games with us!
WICKED QUEER GAME NIGHT WITH FIONA SHADE STORIES

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024
6 – 9:30 PM
Pete's Nerd Emporium, 10 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Bring your favorite game, and come ready to play!
HALLOWEEN PARTY AND MOVIE NIGHT

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2O24
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Feel free to come in costume!