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

  • QUEER GAME NIGHT

    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

    6:30 – 8:30 PM

    Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Bring your favorite game, and come ready to play!

  • BOOK CLUB

    WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

    6:30 – 8:30 PM

    Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Join our discussion on the novel THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY by Oscar Wilde! This work is available in print, as an ebook, and as an audiobook!

  • 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!

  • FRANKLIN HARVEST FESTIVAL 2O26

    SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 (RAINDATE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026)

    12 - 5 PM

    Downtown, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Stop by our table at Franklin Harvest Festival 2026!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • CHECK HERE REGULARLY FOR MORE UPCOMING EVENTS!

past events

  • BOOK CLUB

    WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026

    6:30 – 8:30 PM

    Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Join our discussion on the novel WOODWORKING by Emily St. James! This work is available in print, as an ebook, and as an audiobook!

  • PICNIC AT DELCARTE

    THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026

    6:30 - 8:30 PM

    DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area, 409 - 459 Pleasant Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Bring your own brown bag meal!

  • BOOK CLUB (CANCELLED!)

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026

    6:30 – 8:30 PM

    Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

    Join our discussion on the novel IRON WIDOW by Xiran Jay Zhao! This work is available in print, as an ebook, and as an audiobook!

  • 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: IRON WIDOW by Xiran Jay Zhao: Penguin Random House

  • Book Club: THE LEFT HAND OF DARKNESS by Ursula K. Le Guin: UrsulaKLeGuin.com

  • Book Club: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY by Oscar Wilde: Amazon

  • Book Club: WOODWORKING by Emily St. James: Zando

  • Brunch at Mak’s: Max Morrongiello

  • Brunch with Non-Scene Friends: Max Morrongiello

  • Franklin Harvest Festival 2026: Franklin Matters

  • Header: Sadie Lemansky (Fox & Crow Photos) and Nicole van der Wal

  • Picnic at DelCarte: FranklinMA.gov

  • Queer Game Night: Robin Baidya

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!