Experience the festive charm of Franklin with our comprehensive guide. Whether Franklin is your hometown or your holiday destination, our guide ensures you enjoy all the festivities.
One of the highlights of the season is the Franklin Holiday Lighting and Winter Market, where twinkling lights and local vendors create a delightful atmosphere perfect for holiday shopping. The Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting captivates with its community spirit, as residents gather to celebrate the start of the season. And the timeless Dickens of a Christmas is something you definitely don't want to miss, bringing Victorian charm and lively street performances to life. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Franklin
- Franklin Holiday Lighting and Winter Market
- Dickens of a Christmas
- Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting
- Franklin Christmas Parade
- Franklin Winter Farmers Market
- Holiday Open House
- Morning with Santa (Brentwood)
- Leipers Fork Christmas Parade (Leiper’s Fork)
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Franklin Holiday Markets and Shopping
Franklin Holiday Lighting and Winter Market
What to Expect:
Diverse holiday activities with live entertainment and festive atmosphere.
Description:
Franklin Holiday Lighting and Winter Market offers a variety of activities including a live nativity, ice skating, storytime with Queen Elsa, food vendors, and a winter market featuring handmade and hand-grown products. Visitors can also meet Santa, participate in cookie decorating, and enjoy a holiday concert.
Where: Franklin | More Info: Franklin Holiday Lighting and Winter Market
Franklin Winter Farmers Market
What to Expect:
Local produce and artisanal goods in a seasonal market setting.
Description:
The Franklin Winter Farmers Market brings together local farmers and artisans to showcase high-quality, locally produced goods, promoting health, wellness, and social connection.
Where: Franklin | More Info: Franklin Winter Farmers Market
Holiday Open House
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with special deals and prizes.
Description:
Downtown Franklin's Holiday Open House is a three-day shopping extravaganza featuring over 40 downtown retailers, restaurants, and businesses offering special prices, super prizes, and plenty of holiday cheer.
Where: Franklin | More Info: Holiday Open House
Franklin Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Headlined by a five-time Grammy nominee, featuring holiday performances and activities.
Description:
The Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square features renowned artist Matthew West, along with the Freedom Intermediate School choir and Franklin Favorite. Enjoy free photos with Santa, a pet-friendly photo opportunity, and an Art Crawl in local stores.
Where: Franklin | More Info: Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting
Dickens of a Christmas
What to Expect:
Historic downtown setting with Victorian-era characters and entertainment.
Description:
Dickens of a Christmas is a Victorian-themed outdoor festival in historic downtown Franklin, featuring musicians, dancers, and Dickens characters. Expect to see Fagin from Oliver Twist, Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the Cratchit family from A Christmas Carol, along with a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas offering treats for children.
Where: Franklin | More Info: Dickens of a Christmas
Morning with Santa
What to Expect:
Meet Santa Claus in a festive library setting.
Description:
Meet Santa Claus at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library on December 7, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Bring your wish list and enjoy a special morning with Santa.
Where: Brentwood | More Info: Morning with Santa
Franklin Other Holiday Activities
Franklin Christmas Parade
What to Expect:
Historic downtown parade celebrating community spirit and holiday traditions.
Description:
The Franklin Christmas Parade is a cherished community celebration of Christmas traditions, winding through Historic Downtown Franklin. It highlights the historic beauty of the downtown area while celebrating warmth, spirit, and togetherness. This year's theme is Miracle Main St., paying tribute to the wonder and charm that makes Franklin's Main Street special during the holidays.
Where: Franklin | More Info: Franklin Christmas Parade
Leipers Fork Christmas Parade
What to Expect:
"Wacky parade entries and festive decorations."
Description:
The Leipers Fork Christmas Parade is a unique holiday event featuring wacky parade entries and festive decorations, taking place in the charming village of Leipers Fork, Tennessee.
Where: Leiper’s Fork | More Info: Leipers Fork Christmas Parade
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Greenwood (10 miles)
- Columbus (21 miles)
- Indianapolis (21 miles)
- Plainfield (24 miles)
- Lawrence (25 miles)
- Greenfield (26 miles)
- Fairfield Heights (30 miles)
- Brownsburg (31 miles)
- Zionsville (34 miles)
- Carmel (35 miles)
- Westfield (39 miles)
- Noblesville (39 miles)