The Tour de Franklin Charity Bike Ride is a spring tradition in Somerset, NJ, as avid cyclists and the community join together in late April to fight local hunger. All funds raised support the Franklin Food Bank. The Tour de Franklin is the Food Bank’s largest annual fundraiser! This year's event is on Sunday, April 30, 2023. There are events for people of all ages and we will hope you will grab your friends and join us! The price will go up on April 1 so register early and get the discount!! There are 5 on-road events (62-mile, 40-mile, 25-mile, 10-mile, and 5-mile) that tour scenic Franklin and Hillsborough townships, and two "Canal" events that utilize the towpath along the D&R Canal.

Come learn about the North American Raccoon! The raccoon is a common animal we often see evidence of in the Great Swamp. Join a Naturalist on this adventure and see what you can discover about raccoons! Please dress for the weather. Waterproof boots are a must.

Seven three-person teams made up of The Center’s teaching artists, students/artists, individual artists, Board members, community partners, and staff will create a work of art on the spot using their own art materials and supplies provided by The Center. The catch? They must also incorporate items inside a “mystery box” into the artwork! Art Throwdown Teams heARTful Spaghetti Shourabh Mukherji – Team Leader Lisa Karbiner Lisa Mayle The HeyMakers Frank May – Team Leader Lane Dalton David LaMorte More-Whit-Te-More (WhittemoreCCC) Carolyn Thow – Team Leader Terri Fraser Kathleen Thompson Mudbloods John Reinking – Team Leader Jennifer Evans Arbo Keiko Inouye The Purple Pushers Andrea Gianchiglia – Team Leader Christine Auriemma Carolyn Evans Throw No Mercy Lori Pearson – Team Leader Eva Deffenbaugh Heather Hudson The Triptych Trio Wes Sherman – Team Leader Anne Hallstrom Wendy Hallstrom Experience artists working live and vote for your favorites! Go home with an original artwork by entering the Art Throwdown raffle! You must be present to win. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $30 per person/$40 at the door. Admission for children 15 and under is free.