Good morning, Framingham.

Chair King Backyard Store will offer up to 60% off outdoor furniture during its Labor Day sale on Monday, September 1—featuring a variety of dining and seating sets to help refresh your patio for fall.

FSU Planetarium and Christa McAuliffe Center will host a live astronomy event on Friday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy the planetarium film In Saturn’s Rings and a live presentation on space exploration – tickets are required.

Framingham King Elementary School teachers completed calls to families and held planning meetings as they prepared for the first day of school, which is set for Wednesday, Aug.

27. Staff and teachers showed readiness for the new academic year — everyone worked together to plan lessons and confirm schedules.

Yankee Magazine forecasts a beautiful fall display in Massachusetts with early colors by mid-September, vibrant hues in late October, and peak foliage in early November.

Forecaster Jim Salge said that after last year's rain, drought, and fungal stress, warm, dry weather may create ideal conditions—promising a spectacular autumn show.

Readers can vote in a contest pitting Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies against Kayem Hot Dogs+ voting remains open until 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept.

1+ as the contest narrows 32 brands to the final two representing Massachusetts' best grocery food.

New England Flower Show

1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. — Massachusetts Horticultural Society - Garden at Elm Bank — Learn more about the beauty of peonies and enjoy a weekend of blooms.

Rams Booster Golf Tournament Fall 2025

8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Cyprian Keyes Golf Club — Entry fee required — Hit the links for a day of golf, good food, and support for Framingham State Athletics.