Children’s Museum of Franklin

10/24/2026

One more week! CMF members: use your membership card for free entry at Discovery Museum through the end of October!

Attention Discovery Museum members! During the month of October, Discovery Museum members (up to 4 people) may visit the Children’s Museum of Franklin in Franklin, MA for FREE and vice versa. Not a member? Join today on our website! Watch for more membership exchange opportunities coming soon.

Not a member? Join now on our website!

10/24/2026

SO. MUCH. GOOD STUFF. COMING UP! 🔬🎨

Big ideas and discoveries – and plenty of opportunities to try something NEW!

Our calendar is filling up with hands-on experiences for you and your kiddos.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Explore together! Our family programs are all about making memories, connecting with one another, and discovering something new side by side.

🚀 Ready for a little independence? Our drop-off programs give kids the chance to explore their interests, make new friends, tackle challenges, and discover just how much they're capable of!

Whether your child is a budding scientist, an imaginative artist, a fearless builder, or still figuring out what makes their eyes light up, there's a place for them here.

Take a peek at what's coming up, find something that sparks your curiosity, and join us!

Explore upcoming programs at childrensmuseumfranklin.org/sparklab and childrensmuseumfranklin.org/events

10/23/2026

It’s MA STEM Week! Come celebrate with us as we explore static electricity and more at the Museum.

This is a drop-in program open to any visitors of the Museum. No pre-registration is required.

10/18/2026

Calling all curious elementary and middle schoolers! Our SparkLab STEM programs are bringing hands-on science, engineering challenges, creative experiments, and BIG discoveries to Children’s Museum of Franklin EVERY WEEK!

🧪 Real experiments.
⚙️ Creative engineering challenges.
💡 Problem-solving that sparks big ideas.
🙌 Learning that feels a whole lot like FUN.

Whether your kid loves building, experimenting, inventing, or asking a million questions (we love those kids!), there’s something for them here.

Send to a parent of a curious kid!

Explore upcoming classes and register at childrensmuseumfranklin.org/sparklab

10/17/2026

5K starts at 8 am tomorrow, Fun Run at 9:15 - see website for all the details on registration, parking and more! See you on the course! www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/scary-scurry

10/16/2026

There’s something pretty special about a community that shows up for its kids.

This Sunday, our streets will be filled with runners, walkers, strollers, tiny superheroes, and some truly fantastic Halloween costumes. 👻

And behind it all? Local businesses who believe that creating joyful experiences for kids and families is worth showing up for.

To our Scary Scurry sponsors: THANK YOU for being the kind of neighbors who make things happen.

Give some love to the businesses helping bring this year’s Scary Scurry to life. And if you see them around town, tell them thanks!

10/15/2026

You don’t want to miss the Scary Scurry!

10/13/2026

Some of the best things grow right here in our community. 🌱💚

One year ago, we visited our friends at Garelick Farms to learn more about the journey of dairy products – from the farm, through production, and onto the tables and into the lunchrooms of our neighbors.

We saw firsthand how this longtime Franklin organization plays a role in feeding families across our region. And we started dreaming about how we could bring that story to life for the next generation.

Fast forward one year, and that inspiration has become something pretty special. 🥛

Our newest exhibit, Farm to Fridge, invites children to get curious about where our food comes from – exploring soil science, food production, and the many steps and people involved in getting food from the farm to our tables.

To our friends at Garelick Farms: thank you for opening your doors to us a year ago, for believing in what we’re building, and for continuing to invest in the children and families who call this region home.

Good things really do grow here. 💚

10/12/2026

One week out! Join us for fall family memories and spooky vibes >> Childrensmuseumfranklin.org/scary-scurry

10/11/2026

No school October 12? No worries! We’re open 9:00-4:00 with pre-registration available to ensure entry. Snag you’re spot: