FRAMINGHAM - After a two-year hiatus, Saxonville Mills is back with its Open Studios event May 13-14.

Discover and browse the many creative, crafty and artistic businesses spread among this multidimensional mill complex. From the historical to the innovative, you’ll enjoy a mix of the past to the present; exploring studios, viewing demonstrations & displays, meeting the artists and local vendors, while also being able to tour the 19th century mill, hearing stories from local historian Jim Parr.

Light refreshments will be served in some venues. 

Historic Saxonville mill complex:It's thriving as haven for small businesses

Saxonville Mills ambassadors will be directing attendees to parking locations as well as handing out maps to the participating businesses  Not only can everyone attending enter for a chance to win a swag bag filled with gifts and goodies from mill businesses, on Saturday the first 300 visitors will receive a complimentary Saxonville Mills tote bag.

Located in historic Saxonville Village, Saxonville Mills, originally established in the 1800s as a woolen mill, and later becoming the Roxbury Carpet Company in the 20th century, is now the vibrant home of over 75 small businesses and comprised of over 400,000 square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, storage, wholesale, and retail.

WHEN: 5-9 p.m. May 13 and noon-5 p.m. May 14

PARKING: Free – large parking area at the end of Watson Place. Handicapped parking is noted on the event's Facebook pages at https://tinyurl.com/fdfvvcau 

INFO: More more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/fdfvvcau