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🌱 Patterson Christmas Bike Run and 10 more events
Also, don't miss Franklin Boys Varsity Basketball @ Patterson on the Franklin Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- Patterson Christmas Bike Run
- Teddy Bear Tea at Arlington Mansion at Arlington Mansion
- Christmas Teddy Bear Tea Saturday Dec 13, 2025 12pm- 2pm at Arlington Mansion
... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!
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- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
- Friday: Warmer; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny with a shower, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin
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★ Featured events ★
- Franklin Boys Varsity Basketball @ Patterson
Patterson High School, 2525 LA-182, Patterson
5:30 pm
Friday December 12
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Other local events
- Patterson Christmas Bike Run
Morey Park , 1156-1198 Main St , Patterson
6:00 pm - Teddy Bear Tea at Arlington Mansion
Arlington Mansion , 11532 LA-182 , Franklin
12:00 pm - Christmas Teddy Bear Tea Saturday Dec 13, 2025 12pm- 2pm
Arlington Mansion , 11532 LA-182 , Franklin
12:00 pm - The Thrill of Hope Musical Production
1096 Northwest Blvd , Franklin
2:00 pm - Silver Screen Classics
Teche Theatre , 501 Main St , Franklin
2:00 pm - Berwick at Hanson Memorial
Hanson Memorial High School , 903 Anderson St , Franklin
5:30 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Tuesday December 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Spirit of Morgan City Christmas Parade/Movie Night
Lawrence Park , Fourth St , Morgan City
6:00 pm - 29th Annual Christmas Tree Festival
Wedell-Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum , 118 Cotten Rd , Patterson
6:00 pm - BOOK SIGNING: A Very Berry Christmas
Books Along The Teche , 106 E Main St #638 , New Iberia
10:00 am - Santa is coming to Coonass Seafood
Coon@ss seafood LLC , 1400 Canal Rd , Morgan City
1:00 pm - Parent's Day Out
Bayou Vista Community Center , 1333 Bellview St , Morgan City
1:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Brookshire Grocery Company posted a job opening for Grocery Stocker in Franklin. Apply here.
- Uber Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for Uber - Sign Up to Drive and Earn - Uber Technologies, Inc. in Franklin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Morgan City
- Romaire marks 25 years in his journey to special FX mastery (stmarynow.com)
- Firehouse Subs Gives Louisiana First Responders $125k (louisianalife.com)
- Area agencies report arrests (stmarynow.com)
New Iberia
- New Iberia families invited to Pancakes & PJs with Santa at Sliman Theatre (thedailyiberian.com)
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