Callahan State Park, Millwood Street. 820-acre day use park with seven miles of trails. Also see Sudbury Valley Trustees trail maps, which includes nearby SVT open space in addition to Callahan trails.
Framingham city beaches: Learned Pond, on Shawmut Terrace; Saxonville Beach, on located on Lake Road; and Waushakum Pond, on Nipmuc Terrace. Lifeguards June to August only. Free admission for Framingham residents
Cochituate Rail Trail, starts at School and Concord Street intersection in Saxonville, goes into Natick with spurs to Cochituate Lake State Park and the Natick Mall.
Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Road. Public botanic garden open daily in April through October, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission $16 for adults, $16 seniors (65+) and students with ID, $6 youths (5 to 17), free for members, active service members and their spouses. 50% discount for veterans with proof of service.
Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, Saxonville. Short hiking trail along the Sudbury River.
Nobscot Scout Reservation, 1 Nobscot Road on the Framingham/Sudbury line. 480 acres of forest with hiking trails, views of Mt. Monadnock, and overnight camping. Members of the public are asked to check in before hiking, and limit their visits to daylight hours if they don't have campsite reservations. Also see the Sudbury Valley Trustees trail map for the reservation.
Framingham Farmers Market is on Thursdays at the Framingham Centre Common Village Green, Edgell Road and Vernon Street, June 20, 2024 to October 10, 2024.
Hanson's Farm on Nixon Road features a lot of family-friendly activities in season. Best up-to-date information is probably the farm Facebook page.
Eastleigh Farms, 1062 Edmands Road has periodic events including markets and outdoor music. Events posted on their Facebook page.
Stearns Farm is a good source for seedlings in the spring, they also have CSA shares. Sunshine Farm in Sherborn is just over the Framingham line on kendall Avenue and has pick-your-own fruits in season.Framingham's public libraries fall into multiple categories, offering live performances, classes, and more. You can check out the full slate of offerings at the library website. The main library is at 49 Lexington St., and the McAuliffe branch is at 746 Water St.
Callahan Center offers exercise, recreational, and other programs for people age 55+. "We welcome older adults from all backgrounds to learn about the services we offer, participate in our programs and make new friends," the center's website says. It's at 535 Union Ave.
Community Kiln Art Center, 46 Park St. Pottery classes for adults, children, and families targeting skill levels from beginner to long-time enthusiasts. Semesters run between eight and ten weeks; there are also periodic one-day workshops.
Danforth Museum Art School, third floor of the Jonathan Maynard Building, 14 Vernon Street, Framingham Center. Classes for children and adults. Now part of Framingham State University,
Framingham Maker Space, 2 Watson Place Building 3, Saxonville Mill. A community space for "people who like putting things together," featuring a metal shop, wood shop, welding shop, and more. There are tours Wednesday evenings 7 to 9 pm.
Framingham Parks & Recreation, various seasonal classes and programs throughout the city.
Keefe at Night, Keefe Tech, 780 Winter St. Continuing education classes and programs. Most are not included on our calendar, but check out their offerings.
Open Spirit Center, 39 Edwards Street, Saxonville. Classes on yoga, qi gong, veterans grups, cancer support and more. Regular classes and programs are generally not added to our calendar, although special events often are.
atac downtown arts + music , 160 Hollis Street. Concerts, jams, open mike, theater. Check the schedule.
Danforth Museum. Jonathan Maynard Building, 14 Vernon St. Closed Mondays; open Tues - Sunday noon to 5 pm. Admission Adults $7; Framingham residents with ID, Seniors (65+), and Framingham State alumns $6; Framingham State students/faculty/staff free, other students with ID $5.
Framingham History Center. Walk-ins are welcome Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm to view the collection, gift shop, and any special exhibits. They also host numerous special events. In the Edgell Memorial Library, 3 Oak St.
Davis Museum, Nearby Wellesley College's museum is also worth a visit if you're looking for a local museum. Well-known artists in the collection include Monet, Warhol, Rodin, Picasso, Ansel Adams, Toulouse-Lautrec, Sargent, Cezanne, and Manet. (Closed for renovations until February 2024).
Jack's Abby, 100 Clinton St. Lager-only craft brewery with beer-hall-style restaurant. Free brewery tours Sundays 1 to 4 pm; reservations recommended. Events include crafts markets and live music.
Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company, 81 Morton St. Taproom with sample pours, often hosts live music and food trucks as well as a seasonal outdoor beer garden.
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St., Natick. Audubon property features hiking trails and numerous programs. Admission charge.
The Center for Arts in Natick, 14 Summer St. Concerts, movies, more. Check the schedule.
Cochituate State Park, 43 Commonwealth Road, Natick. Parking fee in season (May 14 - Oct 30). Accessible from Framingham by bicycle from the Cochituate Rail Trail except on peak beach weekends.
Natick Farmers Market. Every Saturday 9 am to 1 pm year-round. When indoors for the season, at the Common Street Spiritual Center.
Wayland Community Pool, open to non-residents. Drop-in $20 when cover is up and $30 when cover is down in season; $15/$20 for seniors. Family, monthly, and yearly memberships available.
Wayland Winter Farmers Market, Russells Garden Center, 397 Boston Post Road, Wayland. Saturdays January 6, 2024 to March 9, 2024, 10:30 am to 2 pm. Sunday Farm Fiber Days on Jan. 21 & March 3.