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Bridgefest 2023

Get ready for BridgeFest 2022! Two evenings of music, local food, artisan vendors and family fun … Come celebrate and enjoy spectacular views of Oil Creek, the Allegheny River and surrounding Oil City scenery! Friday August 18, 4:00–9:00 pm (Center Street Bridge) Food vendors, fun … READ MORE

Blessing of the Backpacks

Bring your kids, grandkids, & neighbor kids, (and their backpacks) out for our annual Blessing Of The Backpacks Event. This event is open to all children that will be attending school in the Fall; Daycare, Preschool, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and College. During … READ MORE

Fall Family Hayride

It is almost time for the Fall Family Hayride 🎃! Our Fall Family Hayride takes place on two nights. This year night 1 will be Friday, October 13, and night 2 will be Saturday, October 14th. 🚨YOU ARE SEEING THE EVENT FOR NIGHT 1🚨 🌭🥨🍪The … READ MORE

Fall Family Hayride

It is almost time for the Fall Family Hayride 🎃! Our Fall Family Hayride takes place on two nights. This year night 1 will be Friday, October 13, and night 2 will be Saturday, October 14th. 🚨YOU ARE SEEING THE EVENT FOR NIGHT 2🚨 🌭🥨🍪The … READ MORE

Old Home Day 2023

Our annual Old Home Day event is right around the corner! All of your favorite activities are coming back again this year! ❤️Car Show 🤍Chinese Auction 💙50/50 Raffle ❤️Quilt and Quilt Rack Raffle 🤍Children’s Games & Dunk Tank 💙Live Music ❤️Crafter & Vendors 🤍Delicious Food … READ MORE

Drake Day: Music in the Park

Join Drake Well Museum and Park as it celebrates the 164th Anniversary of the Edwin Drake striking oil on August 27, 1859! This year’s celebration is “Music in the Park,” and will feature performances by Mostly Brass of Oil City, the Franklin Silver Cornet Band, … READ MORE

Wildcatter Day at Historic Pithole City

Join us at Historic Pithole City for WILDCATTER DAY on Saturday, June 10th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Begin your day at the site’s Visitor Center, featuring an orientation film and indoor exhibits including a detailed diorama of the Oil Region’s most notorious boomtown! Various … READ MORE

2nd Annual First Responders For Kids Event

The Fertigs Community Center will hold the second annual “First Responders Day for Kids” on Saturday, May 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The purpose of this event is to highlight the importance of First Responders for our communities in a family friendly setting. … READ MORE

Friends of the Library Bonus Book Sale!

The Friends of the Franklin Public Library will be holding an additional book sale in honor of Love your Library from 10-3 pm. Help support your library and load up on some new books!

Tarbell Tea

There are still seats left for the Friday, March 10, 4-6 p.m. Tarbell Tea. Call 814.677.3152 to register ASAP! $20/person includes plenty to eat in this gorgeous Victorian-style setting with student re-enactors portraying characters from the oil boom era. Don’t miss this unique experience!