Good morning, Framingham.

Wayland resident Eric Freeman thanked Framingham first responders after a December storm trapped his car, speaking at Fire Station 2 on Jan.

21 at 11:59 a.m.

The MetroWest Boston Visitors Bureau will host its annual tourism summit and legislative breakfast on Feb.

26 at the Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, where experts will share travel updates and discuss plans for a regional fan zone ahead of the World Cup.

Framingham State’s Christa McAuliffe Center will host events to mark the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster.

The center will lead a space mission simulation on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the Challenger Learning Center and remembrance programs on Saturday, Jan. 31 — including a tribute concert.

The American Red Cross is urging blood donations amid a 35% supply drop as winter weather and high flu activity limit drives; Framingham residents can help today at the Blood Donation Center on Worcester Road, Suite 4 + additional drives are scheduled in the coming days.

The 2026 men’s World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19 across 16 North American cities—Mexico’s opener in Mexico City costs $3,253 and a local match takes place at Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium on Friday, June 26; limited tickets remain for top-priced fixtures.

Aaj Rang Hai: A Celebration of Sufi Traditions

5-7 p.m. — Keefe Regional Technical High School — Free entry — Immerse in the vibrant celebration of Sufi music, poetry, and culture.

Grown Up Book Swap

1-4 p.m. — Jack's Abby Craft Lagers — Free entry — Bring books you've read and exchange them for new titles in a cozy setting.