Sunflower Festival & You-Pick Experience
Bring your camera, and come ready to take blooms home after your adventures!
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No matter what time of year you visit, there’s no shortage of things to do in Franklin! From annual street festivals to unforgettable music events, come experience the warmth of Franklin’s Southern hospitality for yourself.
Bring your camera, and come ready to take blooms home after your adventures!
The 43rd Annual Tennessee Senior Olympics is a multi-sports competition for athletes 50+.
Looking for a fun sweet event to do to this weekend? Stop by Sugar Drop and create a one-of-a-kind cake to celebrate the end of school! Guests will receive a pre-iced 6”, buttercream, fondant, and tons of decorations. Guests can stay and play and let their imaginations run wild. Boxes will be provided for guests […]
Enjoy some summertime family fun at the annual Watermelon Festival!
Join us for a Basic Beginner Cookie Class. In this class, students will work on a set of cookies all inspired by the 4th of July! All supplies are included for this event. This event is great for a group of friends, a father-daughter outing, a mom & me, or anyone wanting to play with […]
Who else is crazy about cupcakes? Especially when they form a giant cake? Join us for this fun class where students will learn to work with buttercream and a set of vanilla cupcakes to create a yummy cupcake cake in the shape of a patriotic popsicle.
Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Franklin on July 4th, 2023 with family fun, great live music, free games, and tasty food. Pets are welcome! NEW THIS YEAR: The Patriotic Pet Parade will begin at 10:30 am. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be arriving at 10 a.m. and will provide FREE Weenie Whistles! The annual Children’s […]
The Park at Harlinsdale Farm is the prime spot for viewing the firework show brought to you by WAKM and the City of Franklin. Friends of Franklin Parks is hosting the community in the Tractor Supply Co. Arena featuring music, beer tents, and a kid’s area featuring family games from Games-2-Go and crafts to enjoy […]
Enjoy the majestic beauty of hundreds of butterflies during this interactive experience.
Looking for a fun and unique outing for the whole family, including your four-legged friend? Look no further!
Do you love friendly competition? Especially when sugar is involved? You are going to love our new series, Sugar Fight! Each month we will be hosting a fun cake competition. Students will get all of the supplies needed to match the cake shown upon arrival. Students will leave with the pride of completing the competition […]
A monthly, outdoor community event featuring local musicians and songwriters.
Join us for this beginner fondant class where students will learn how to coat and cover a cake with fondant and buttercream. Each student will leave with a finished winter fireplace complete with garland, stockings, and a cozy fire. All supplies are included for this class. This class is great for students ages 8 and […]
Bring a chair or pack a blanket and come to Pinkerton Park for a free outdoor viewing of The Emperor’s New Groove!
Kids are back in school…we’re ready for some daytime fun! Get creative, relax and have some relaxing fun with friends before school kets out for the day. Enjoy 15% off with an advance reservation.
Join us for the Sugar Drop Cool Cookie Club, a beginner’s guide to working with buttercream and cookies. Each student will receive a set of 5 cookies plus buttercream and supplies to create a thematic-based set of cookies. This is a great event for the young and young at heart to prefer the taste and […]
Meet us in the town square in downtown Franklin for a weekend of bluegrass music and incredible food!
Bring a chair or pack a blanket and come to Pinkerton Park for a free outdoor viewing of Shrek!
Cool off on the inflatable water slides, splash pad, and bubble blast pool, plus enjoy outdoor games!
Great night of arena polo benefiting Angel Heart Farm. Kentucky takes on Tennessee at 7:00pm, gates open at 5:30pm.
Come shop Franklin’s finest curated, handmade market featuring makers from the surrounding region.
Don’t miss this annual summer tradition, featuring nine days of fun for all ages!
Step back in time and learn about the lives of the formerly enslaved African Americans in Franklin, Tennessee. The journey begins with Harvey McLemore as an enslaved person and continues through the next 100 years. The tour celebrates African American freedom and the communities they built. Kristi Farrow, Director of African American History for the […]
A monthly, outdoor community event featuring local musicians and songwriters.
If you have questions prior to booking your trip or want personalized recommendations, call the Visitor Center at (615) 591-8514 or click below to send us a message!
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