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!
T-SHIRTS now available!
We have launched our 2025 T-shirt fundraiser for Franklin LGBTQ Alliance! Click here to order a T-shirt today!
Upcoming events
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FRANKLIN HARVEST FESTIVAL 2O25
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
12 – 5 PM
Downtown Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Visit us at our booth at Franklin Harvest Festival 2025!
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HALLOWEEN PARTY 2O25 AND MOVIE NIGHT
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Come enjoy some Halloween candy and watch the movie ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES with us! Feel free to come in costume!
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BRUNCH WITH NON-SCENE FRIENDS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025
10 AM – 12 PM
Mak's, 451 West Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Enjoy great food with great friends at Mak's!
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BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the novel LIGHT FROM UNCOMMON STARS by Ryka Aoki! This work is available in print, as an ebook, and as an audiobook!
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MONTHLY MEETING
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 6, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join us at Franklin TV for our November 2025 meeting!
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BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join us for our discussion of the novel MYRA BRECKINRIDGE by Gore Vidal! This work is available in print, as an ebook, and as an audiobook! It was also adapted into a film starring Mae West, John Huston, Raquel Welch, Farrah Fawcett, and John Carradine!
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MONTHLY MEETING
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join us at Franklin TV for our December 2025 meeting!
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BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our book club discussion! (The book for December 2025 will be announced soon!)
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past events
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APPLE PICKING AT TANGERINI'S FARM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
2 PM – 4 PM
Tangerini’s Farm, 139 Spring Street, Millis, Massachusetts 02054
Come join us for an afternoon of apple picking at Tangerini’s Farm in Millis!
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BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the novel AUBREY MCFADDEN IS NEVER GETTING MARRIED by Georgia Beers! This work is available in print, as an ebook, and as an audiobook!
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PUZZLE SOLVING COMPETITION
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Bring a puzzle, and challenge others to solve it faster than you!
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ALL PAST EVENTS
For a complete list of our past events, click here!
IMAGE CREDITS
Apple Picking at Tangerini’s Farm: Google Maps
Book Club: Robin Baidya
Book Club: AUBREY MCFADDEN IS NEVER GETTING MARRIED by Georgia Beers: Bold Strokes Books
Book Club: LIGHT FROM UNCOMMON STARS by Ryka Aoki: Tor Books
Book Club: MYRA BRECKINRIDGE by Gore Vidal: Barnes & Noble
Book Club: TRANSGENDER HISTORY: THE ROOTS OF TODAY’S REVOLUTION by Susan Stryker: Trans Reads
Brunch with Non-Scene Friends: Max Morrongiello
Franklin Harvest Festival 2025: Franklin Downtown Partnership
Halloween Party 2025 and Movie Night: Dawn Ruggio and Robin Baidya
Header: Sadie Lemansky (Fox & Crow Photos) and Nicole van der Wal
Kindness Rock Painting Night: Wicked Local
Mini Golf Outing: Putts and More
Monthly Meeting: Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM
Puzzle Solving Competition: Robin Baidya
sponsors
Celebrate with Pride 2025 Franklin is funded in part by the following sponsors:
DONATE
Click here to donate to Franklin LGBTQ Alliance via Givebutter! We appreciate your support!
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or if you would like to join our mailing list, then please email us at FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com!