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!
2O26 T-SHIRTS now available!
We have launched our 2026 T-shirt fundraiser for Franklin LGBTQ Alliance! Order a T-shirt here!
Upcoming events
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BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the novel THE LEFT HAND OF DARKNESS by Ursula K. Le Guin! This work is available in print, as an ebook, and as an audiobook!
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FRANKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUNK-OR-TREAT 2O26
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Franklin Public Library, 118 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Stop by our table in costume, and grab some candy!
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HALLOWEEN PARTY 2O26
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
2:30 - 4 PM
Franklin Public Library, 118 Main Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Stop by our Halloween Party to play a game, enjoy spooky snacks, and get a tarot card reading!
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FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK 2O26
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Bring your favorite dish to share with everyone!
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BRUNCH AT MAK'S
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
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, NOVEMBER 18, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the nonfiction work FANNY AND STELLA by Neil McKenna! This work is available in print and as an ebook!
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BRUNCH AT MAK’S
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2026
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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past events
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BRUNCH WITH NON-SCENE FRIENDS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
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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HALLOWEEN MOVIE NIGHT 2O26
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2O26
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join us as we watch the 2012 Tim Burton film FRANKENWEENIE!
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APPLE PICKING AT FAIRMOUNT FRUIT FARM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
1 – 3 PM
Fairmount Fruit Farm, 887 Lincoln Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Come join us for an afternoon of apple picking at Fairmount Fruit Farm in Franklin!
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ALL PAST EVENTS
For a complete list of our past events, click here!
IMAGE CREDITS
Apple Picking at Fairmount Fruit Farm: Fairmount Fruit Farm
Book Club: FANNY AND STELLA by Neil McKenna: Faber
Book Club: THE LEFT HAND OF DARKNESS by Ursula K. Le Guin: UrsulaKLeGuin.com
Brunch at Mak’s: Max Morrongiello
Brunch with Non-Scene Friends: Max Morrongiello
Franklin Public Library Trunk-or-Treat 2026: Robin Baidya
Friendsgiving 2026: Nicole van der Wal
Halloween Movie Night 2026: Disney
Halloween Party 2026: Dawn Ruggio and Robin Baidya
Header: Sadie Lemansky (Fox & Crow Photos) and Nicole van der Wal
sponsors
Celebrate with Pride 2026 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!