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From Community Director
G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve
Tuesday, June 23, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Please join the Mayors Wellness Campaign and Ramsey Outdoor for a Kayak Tour of the G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve (formerly the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve). Registration
Kayaking is a great low impact exercise and way to explore nature. The kayak tour begins with a brief introduction of kayaking, safety talk, and outfitting of your equipment including personal flotation device (PFD). Your guide/instructor will provide you with various paddling techniques from knowledge gained over years of extensive paddling experience. This is a great course for all levels of paddlers and fitness.............
From Community Director
Donors Needed!
Parson Pond Park Multi-Purpose Building
Wednesday, June 17, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign is proud to host a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 17. Flyer
Donating blood is safe, easy, and more important than ever.......
Opening Day - Friday, June 19 at 6:15 PM
The Franklin Lakes 2026 Dream Team Special Needs Summer Baseball Program will have their Opening Day on Friday, June 19th. Family, friends, and community members are always welcome and encouraged to attend the games and cheer on the "Dream Team!" The team plays from 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM, at the Franklin Lakes Pulis Avenue Recreation Center on the Herbst Field of Dreams, located at 1 Vichiconti Way, which is adjacent to the playground. The Herbst Field of Dreams is a turf field that is completely walker and wheelchair accessible. More Information.
From Office of Emergency Management
Saturday, June 27, 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 28, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
745 Franklin Avenue
Join the Franklin Lakes Office of Emergency Management as they host their annual ARRL 2026 Field Day event at their Emergency Operations Center located at 745 Franklin Ave, at the corner of Pulis Ave & Franklin Ave. This event involves thousands of radio operators across North America...........
Did you know that the Borough has an ordinance which prohibits short-term rentals? Did you know that even advertising or in any way marketing your home or pool for rent for a term of 60 days or less is a violation of the Borough’s ordinance?.....................
From Community Director
Veterans Plaza
Saturdays, May 16 through November 21
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Join the Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign Saturday, May 16th for the highly anticipated opening of the 2026 Franklin Lakes Farmers & Artisan Market at Veterans Plaza! Running every Saturday from May 16 through November 21, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, this exciting market will transform Veterans Plaza into a vibrant hub of community, flavor, and local creativity......
June 29 thru July 31 - Recreation Camp
July 6 thru July 16 - Safety Town
