American Girl Scavenger Hunt at Civil War Encampment

Explore the life of American Girl's Addy Walker at the Framingham History Center's 2-day Civil War encampment this weekend.

'Joaquin' Cancels Framingham's OctoberFEST

Organizers have cancelled the planned outdoor fall festival scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4 with the pending hurricane.

Framingham Holding Girl Scout Registration Monday

Girls, in grades K-12, are eligible for Scouting. Registration Monday, Sept. 28 at main Framingham Library.

What Would You Pay for a Thin Mint?

Girl Scout cookies are going up to $5 bucks a box.

AAA Northeast Rounding Up and Recycling Old Car Seats

Seats can be turned into AAA offices between Sept. 8-19, including the Framingham one.

SWIM LESSONS ALL YEAR LONG!

It's always the right time to learn to swim.

Here Are the Top 10 Baby Names of 2014

These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?

Boom! Kapow! BAM! ~ Marvel Universe Live!

Parents: There are 5 performances of the live-action superheroes show this weekend in Worcester at the DCU Center.

SLIDESHOW: Fun and Games at Bowditch Field

Framingham Parks and Recreation hosted its annual summer movie night on Thursday, August 20.

DAYTRIP: Thomas Land Brings the Island of Sodor to Life

Edaville USA opened Thomas Land, the first Thomas the Tank Engine-themed amusement park in the United States this past weekend.

Thomas Land Opens at Edaville USA

Edaville USA's Thomas Land, with 11 new rides and attractions, brings the Island of Sodor and Thomas the Tank Engine to life.

SLIDESHOW: Peter Rabbit Comes To Life at Framingham History Center

The Framingham History Center hosted a performance of Peter Rabbit by the Pumpernickel Puppets on Thursday morning.

SLIDESHOW: Teen WiiU Tournament

The main Framingham Library hosted a teen wiiU tournament on Wednesday night.

SLIDESHOW: Chopped-Style Cupcake Competition

The main Framingham Library hosted the teen competition on Monday night.

VIDEOs and SLIDESHOW: Sing-A-Long at Framingham History Center

It was a standing room only crowd for the Framingham History Center's family programming event with Stacey Peasley.

And The Winner is ...

Framingham Patch readers selected the film to be screened for Framingham Parks and Recreation outdoor movie on Thursday, August 20.

SLIDESHOW: Robin Hood Gives to Families at the Framingham Library

As part of its summer reading program, The Hampstead Stage Company performed an action-packed performance of the classic tale.

SLIDESHOW and VIDEOS: Song and Dance About Recycling

Vic and Sticks: Everyone Can Be a Recycling Hero performed a free show at the Framingham Library.

Kids Eat for $2 at Deluxe Depot Diner

Special dinner deal is for kids ages 12 and younger.

State Extends Beach, Pool, Waterfront Hours in Response to Heat Wave

The Baker Administration announced longer hours at pools, beaches and waterfronts, including lake Cochituate in Natick.

UPDATED: Skate Park Committee Meeting Thursday at Farm Pond

Tonight's (July 30) skate park committee meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be August 6 at Farm Pond.

SLIDESHOW: Stories, Songs, and Seeds at Framingham History Center

The Framingham History Center held its second family program on Thursday morning with storyteller Libby Franck.

Free Planetarium Shows at McAuliffe Center Wednesday

There is a show geared for elementary-aged children and their families, and one for teens and adults.

Open House at Belknap Pool & Tennis Club July 18th & 19th

Its not too late! Check out the Belknap Pool & Tennis Club for your summer plans. Ask us about our Mid-Season rates

VIDEOS and SLIDESHOW: Explosive Show at the Library

The main Framingham Library hosted a interactive, yet educational, show with Sciencetellers, as part of its summer reading programming.

SLIDESHOW: Pint-Size Yoga Moves

The Framingham History Center kicked off its Summertime on the Common: Free Thursday Family Programs yesterday.

Framingham Patch Readers To Decide Summer Movie Night Film

Framingham Park and Recreation will host a free family movie night on Thursday, Aug. 20. It will be the only movie night of the summer.

Friendly's in Framingham Celebrates National Ice Cream Day with Limited-Time $1.99 Buy One, Get One Free Offer

Friendly’s celebrates their 80th birthday (Saturday, July 18) and National Ice Cream Day (Sunday, July 19), with a weekend-long celebration!

SLIDESHOW: Explore New Children's Grove at Cushing Memorial Park

Framingham Parks and Recreation held a grand opening ceremony for its new children's play area.

SLIDESHOW: Princesses and Knights at the Library

The Framingham Library hosted an event for families Thursday night.

Autism Alliance of MetroWest Hopes To Reach More Latino Families Thanks to Grant

A new phone line with information and assistance in Spanish is now available at 508-628-6777.

SLIDESHOW: Birds of Prey Fly Into Framingham Library

The main Framingham Library hosted Wingmasters for a family program on Wednesday afternoon.

Grand Opening of Children's Grove Wednesday

The ceremony for the new children's play area will be held rain or shine at Cushing Memorial Park on July 8.

DA, MetroWest Medical Center Team Up To Keep Infants Safe

The Middlesex District Attroney Marian Ryan shared her Safe Babies, Safe Kids campaign.

Wanted: Families To Host Italian Students in July

Framingham and MetroWest families are needed to host 6 male teens and 3 female teens for three weeks.

Parent Support Group on Wednesdays in Framingham

The group meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 at the Framingham Housing Authority.

3rd Annual Scoopapalooza Saturday

The event is a fundraiser for the Charles River Rotary Club.

IMAGE GALLERY: Big Trucks Invade Saxonville

The Framingham Library kicked-off its summer reading program for kids with an event over the weekend featuring DPW, postal and other trucks.

Make A Wish Gives Puppy to McCarthy Elementary Student

The Framingham girl, 9, with a brain tumor, was given her wish at Logan Airport in Boston on Thursday.

LETTER: System Fails Single Dad and Teen Daughter

"Because of huge failings in both our social safety nets and in our courts that I find myself" homeless, wrote the dad to elected leaders.