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237Events this week
33Free things to do
89New spots
73New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Framingham

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 237 events, day by day →

REC Farmers Market

Friday 9am · Beaver Brook Park · Free

Cozy Mystery Tea Party Book Club

Friday 11am · The Intergenerational Community Center

Friday Weekend BBQ

Friday 11am · Formaggio Kitchen Kendall

Soft Foam Block Printing Friday Workshop

Friday 3pm · Sunflower Fine Art Academy

The Silver Wyvern Challenge II and Smoking Rocks 50th Birthday

Friday 5pm · Camp Haiastan

New in Framingham

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Natick Outdoor Store

Sporting Goods

Gear up locally: Family-run since 1947, Natick Outdoor Store packs fishing tackle, team sports gear, footwear, clothing, watersports and camping essentials, plus Goalrilla hoops, from brands that last.

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Liberty's Famous Pizza

Restaurants

Weeknight pizza, handled: Liberty's Famous Pizza nails the weeknight fix, with classic pies, hearty subs, and some Greek options that actually hit the spot.

libertysfamouspizza.com ↗

Studio 24 Tattoo Collective

Beauty

Fresh ink, local vibe: Studio 24 Tattoo Collective is a local, multi-artist studio where folks work one-on-one to build custom pieces that actually feel like yours.

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Framingham’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Framingham’s best →

Most read in Framingham

The five stories Framingham readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. New Arlington Brewery And Taproom Expected To Open Next Spring

    Arlington Brewing Company is set to hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 15 Ryder St.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  2. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum brings dynamic season of music to Boston’s Calderwood Hall – The Boston Sun

    The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will continue its Fall 2026 Weekend Concert Series with three performances in October.

    Full story at thebostonsun.com ↗

  3. Wachusett Dam is an engineering marvel in Massachusetts. You can only explore it twice a year.

    The Wachusett Reservoir and Dam in Clinton, Massachusetts, is considered one of the most important infrastructure projects ever in the state.

    Full story at cbsnews.com ↗

  4. Boston to Venice Flights: Delta Adds Nonstops From May 2027, Plus Detroit to Athens - Wego Travel Blog

    Delta Air Lines is adding two new seasonal nonstop routes for summer 2027, connecting Boston to Venice and Detroit to Athens, giving travelers direct access to Italy and Greece without layovers.

    Full story at blog.wego.com ↗

  5. Boston’s largest and most magical outdoor holiday market returns in under one month with more than 130 vendors, a 10,000-square-foot outdoor dining area and 17 food concepts

    Snowport, Boston's largest outdoor holiday market, will open for its sixth season on November 6 with over 130 vendors, a 10,000-square-foot outdoor dining area and 17 food concepts.

    Full story at bostonuncovered.com ↗

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