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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BRUNCH WITH NON-SCENE FRIENDS
SATURDAY, JANUARY 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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REGIFT-YOUR-UNWANTED-HOLIDAY-GIFTS YANKEE SWAP 2O26
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Don't let your unwanted holiday gifts go to waste! Regift them at our fourth annual Yankee Swap!
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BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the nonfiction work ACE by Angela Chen! This work is available in print, as an ebook, and as an audiobook!
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BOOK CLUB
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join our discussion on the novel REFLECTIONS IN A GOLDEN EYE by Carson McCullers! This work is available in print, as an ebook, and as an audiobook! This work was also adapted into a film starring Marlon Brando and Elizabeth Taylor in 1967!
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BRUNCH WITH NON-SCENE FRIENDS
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 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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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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past events
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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 discussion on the novel CARMILLA by Joseph Sheridan LeFanu! This work is available in print, as an ebook, and as an audiobook!
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WINTER WONDERLAND AT SOUTHWICK'S ZOO AND HOLIDAY SHOPPE AT GALLIFORD'S
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025
7 - 9 PM
Southwick’s Zoo and Galliford’s, 2 Southwick Street, Mendon, Massachusetts 01756
Join us for a night of hot cocoa, light displays, and crafts by local artisans! (Note: Winter Wonderland will be open 5 - 9 PM, and the Holiday Shoppe will be open 6 - 9 PM, but we will be there 7 - 9 PM only.)
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CRAFTING AND GAMES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Franklin TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038
Join us at Franklin TV for a night of making ornaments, building wreaths, and playing Jackbox games!
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ALL PAST EVENTS
For a complete list of our past events, click here!
IMAGE CREDITS
Book Club: ACE by Angela Chen: Barnes and Noble
Book Club: CARMILLA by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: Graphyco Editions
Book Club: REFLECTIONS IN A GOLDEN EYE by Carson McCullers: Amazon
Brunch with Non-Scene Friends: Max Morrongiello
Crafting and Games: Robin Baidya
Header: Sadie Lemansky (Fox & Crow Photos) and Nicole van der Wal
Regift-Your-Unwanted-Holiday-Gifts Yankee Swap 2026: Robin Baidya
Winter Wonderland at Southwick’s Zoo and Holiday Shoppe at Galliford’s: Galliford’s
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!