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.
Come along on a nighttime adventure! We’ll explore the woods at night by lantern light, listen for the sounds of nocturnal animals, and share stories about the history of Owl’s Hill. This program is for adventurers who are looking for a longer hike than our typical evening programs. The route is 1.5 miles of moderately […]
Join author Susan Johnston Taylor for an interactive story time! She will read from her new STEM poetry collection Animals in Surprising Shades: Poems About Earth’s Colorful Creatures and share fun facts about the blue-footed booby, the poison dart frog, and many other animals. This is a free, family-friendly event and signed books will available […]
Williamson County Archives and Museum is excited to present Alexander von Humboldt: Aspects of Nature. This temporary exhibition from curator Michael Hein highlights the work of the influential German scientist Alexander von Humboldt. In 1799, the same year Williamson County, TN was founded, Humboldt began a research expedition across the Americas. He visited the United […]
Join us at the Visitor Center for the Art Scene featuring a book signing and coffee cart!
Attend the Whole Hog Festival in Spring Hill with live music, food, and more
A monthly, outdoor community event featuring local musicians and songwriters.
New Line Dance class in FRANKLIN Tennessee! Come join us at Whiskey Room Live inside Kings Bowl Franklin , every Monday for Line Dancing! Class starts at 7pm-8pm Beginners & 8pm-9pm Intermediate. Learn popular linedances and dance requests will be played. All ages welcome. Can’t wait to see you all there!
Listen to live music, roam a pumpkin patch, make art, and more at Magnolia & Vine’s Pumpkin Festival!
The 15th Annual Grey Ghost 10K/5K is a fun family friendly community event that raises money and promotes wellness for our local elementary schools. Over the years the Grey Ghost has raised thousands of dollars and donated a significant portion of that right back to PE Teachers in our schools for much needed equipment and […]
Head to Joyfull Arcade’s free family-friendly block party with games, crafts, and more!
Bring your dogs and join us for a special Halloween Yappy Hour sponsored by Lo Siento Tequila at Scout’s Pub Westhaven on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 4 – 7 p.m. Enjoy tastings on the patio, order a specialty fall cocktail, paint a pumpkin, shop at Animalia’s pop-up, and meet some wonderful pups from Williamson County […]
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 38th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall festival that returns on Saturday, October 28, 2023. With more than 112,000 people in attendance in 2022, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all […]
Franklin Walking Tours’ biggest night of the year! Costumed actors of all ages stand throughout our historic cemetery, telling the stories of those buried there, from their graves. Whether you come for the history, fashion, or theater, you’re sure to be entertained by this lantern-lit walk through Franklin’s past. History comes alive when told from […]
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