Upcoming Events

Get ready to see the Cochituate Rail Trail in a whole new light! The Friends of Framingham Trails, in partnership with the Framingham Cultural Council bring you ART on the CRT! (Art on the Cochituate Rail Trail)

From May 1st through September 1st, the trail will transform into an open-air gallery featuring eight unique installations by talented local artists. The featured artists are:

• Pam Bonaguide
• Chelsea Bradway
• Molly Dee
• Catherine Gruetzke- Blais
• Chuck Matzker
• Felicia Tuttle

We invite you to join us on Saturday, May 9th at 1:00 PM for our Opening Ceremony. (Rain Date is Sunday, May 10th.) There will be entertainment, refreshments and an opportunity to meet the artists. Experience the perfect blend of art, nature and community. Walk the trail, meet fellow neighbors and explore artwork inspired by the outdoor spaces we all enjoy.

When: Saturday, April 18th, 11:00 AM

Where: Mass Central Rail Trail and Bruce Freeman Rail Trail

Parking: Parking at Mill Village back parking lot (opposite Chili Basil Thai Restaurant)

This month's Group Hike will take place on the Mass Central Rail Trail and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail and will be led by Ron Chick. From the Mill Village Parking lot, we will walk a short distance to the Mass Central Rail Trail and will follow it to where it intersects with the Bruce Freeman Trail. From there, we will head north as the Rail Trail passes through the Cavicchio Greenhouse property and onward through some very scenic woodlands. We will then turn around for the return trip.

Ron will also share some of the history of the trails and the future plans to extend the trails to connect to trails across the state and up and down the east coast.

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• The Terrain: These rail trails are paved and very flat. These are accessible trails!
• Duration: Plan for an approximately 3-4 mile, 2-hour walk.

• Registration (Free!): While the hike is free, we ask that you register in advance. This helps us get an accurate headcount and—most importantly—allows us to reach you with any last-minute weather updates or cancellations. To register, visit our Google Form. 

Come celebrate our planet and our city! The Earth Day Festival is a fantastic chance to connect with the local groups making Framingham more eco-friendly.

The Friends of Framingham Trails crew will be hosting a table, and we’d love for you to drop by! Stop by to chat and learn how you can get involved in supporting the trails we all love.

Find us on the Framingham Centre Common. 

See you on the 25th!

Thursday, April 30th at 2:00 PM

We’re teaming up with Keep Framingham Beautiful (KFB) for the 6th Annual Great Framingham Cleanup! To prepare for our upcoming Art on the CRT installation, we’re hosting a group cleanup to make the rail trail shine.

• Where: Meet us at the 1 School St. parking lot.
• What to bring: Just yourself! We’ll provide the camaraderie; KFB provides cleanup supplies.

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If you can’t make our group event, you can still participate in the city-wide "Cleanup Bonanza" anytime between April 10th and April 26th:

1. Solo Sweeps: Pick up litter during your daily walk.
2. Gather a Crew: Organize a mini-cleanup with friends and neighbors.
3. Official KFB Events: Join one of the many other community shifts across the city.

​Fill out the KFB Sign-up Form to join the city-wide effort!