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🌱 Patch AM: When will Franklin’s new Costco finally open its doors?
You won't want to miss 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale on the Franklin Patch calendar

Good morning Franklin! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When will Franklin's new Costco finally open its doors?
Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 49.
- Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 33 new Costco stores announced. Here's what we know about their locations (newsnationnow.com) — A new Costco warehouse is scheduled to open in Franklin this November, giving local shoppers another big-box option close to home. The store is part of Costco's 33-location expansion for fiscal 2027, which includes several other U.S. and international sites but specifically names Franklin among the earliest openings.
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📸 Around Franklin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin
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★ Featured events ★
- 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- CD Cougar Chase
Country Dale School, 7380 S North Cape Rd, Franklin
9:00 am - The Nightinjails at On Cloud Wine →
On Cloud Wine, Franklin
5:30 pm - Kettle Moraine at Franklin →
8222 S 51St St, Franklin
7:00 pm - HOMECOMING-Football Game
Franklin High School Franklin, WI 53132
7:00 pm - Kettle Moraine at Franklin →
8222 S 51St St, Franklin - Lutheran Girl Pioneers Biennial National Convention →
St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School – Franklin, 6881 S 51st St, Franklin
8:30 am - 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale →
Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha
10:00 am - Forte Theatre Company presents Annie: Opening night →
Saber Center for the Performing Arts, 8222 S 51st St, Franklin
7:00 pm - Cider Sunday! →
Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W College Ave, Franklin
11:30 am - Forte Theatre Company presents: Annie →
Saber Center for the Performing Arts, 8222 S 51st St, Franklin
2:00 pm - Trivia Night for Foster Kids →
Hideaway Pub & Eatery, 9643 S 76th St, Franklin
6:30 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dentist: Are you flossing after every meal?
Me: Are you using a unique password for every account? (Nextdoor Franklin/Crooked Creek)
- Papa John's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Oak Creek, WI in Oak Creek. Apply here.
- Stoops Freightliner-Western Star posted a job opening for Parts Administrative & Inventory Control in Oak Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Greendale
- Football Recap: Wauwatosa West Snaps Six-Game Streak of Losses on the Road (maxpreps.com)
Greenfield
- Report on Greenfield police chief details 'harassing work environment' (bnd.com)
- Milwaukee shooting: Teen criminally charged in 'ambush' killing (fox6now.com)
- Riveredge Nature Center Restores Sturgeon Population in Milwaukee River (shepherdexpress.com)
Oak Creek
- These 14 Cities Are Getting a New Buc-ee's (Is Yours One?) (financebuzz.com)
Ok Franklin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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