August 2026

Sun, Aug 16th
This is Your Plaza (at Nevins Hall / Memorial Building)
*** EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!! ALL FREE!! Ice Cream *** Tacos *** Music from Around the World *** Crafts *** Games *** Community Conversations & More!!! Saturday and Sunday, August 15th & 16, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM each day. *** This is your Plaza transforms Historic Nevins Hall into a welcoming civic and cultural gathering space inspired by public squares around the world. In partnership with the City of Framingham and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), this festive multicultural weekend celebration invites residents to share stories, memories, and traditions while enjoying music, interactive art installations, family craft tables, and games like Dominoes and Lotería. *** Visitors can enjoy complimentary food truck bites from local vendors like The Taco Dude and Eastleigh Farm while supplies last. *** Every story, memory, and idea shared during the weekend will help shape the broader Framingham Arts and Culture Vision Plan, guiding the city on how Nevins Hall can better support artists, families, and community life. *** This free community event takes place at Historic Nevins Hall in The Memorial Building, 150 Concord Street, Framingham.
https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/framinghamartsculturevisionplan/

Fri, Aug 21st
Concert: Stevie Jay & Cold Shot (at Centre Common)
FREE! Framingham Summer Concert: Friday, August 21st, 2026 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Framingham Centre Common, featuring "Stevie Jay & Cold Shot" (Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Band). *** Residents are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic, and enjoy an evening of free live entertainment in Framingham's parks. *** Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at any concert location. *** Framingham Centre Common is located at the corner of Vernon Street and Edgell Rt, (just off Rt.9 at the FSU exit), Framingham, MA ** No rain dates are planned, check official social media accounts on day of concert for cancellations, rain delays or other notices.