7:00 pm | Saturday, Nov 2nd
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A unique wine-tasting event in historic downtown Franklin that benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Franklin/Williamson County
Taste food from 30+ regional restaurants – Enjoy live music on the square – Enjoy more than 170 wines provided by Lipman.
Mix and mingle with interesting people. Past attendees have been from 35 Tennessee cities, 26 states, Australia, England, France, Japan and Hong Kong. Enjoy one of the area’s best events; Wine Down Main Street was voted best fundraising event in Williamson County ten consecutive years. Feel confident that all proceeds will benefit over 4,000 Middle Tennessee youth served locally at nine Boys & Girls Clubs in Davidson and Williamson Counties. For further information, email Denise Carothers or call 615-628-8188.
For more than 115 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee has enabled all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Annually, more than 4,000 youth walk through the doors of the nine Middle Tennessee Boys & Girls Clubs. Clubs are located in Davidson & Williamson counties. Clubs provide a safe place, professional caring staff, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Learn more at bgcmt.org or follow them on facebook or twitter
2:00 pm | Saturday, Dec 1st
The Kiwanis Club of Historic Downtown Franklin sponsors this annual celebration of the sights and sounds of Christmas. Winding through the streets of historic downtown Franklin, TN, the parade is a wonderful family event that kicks off the holiday season.
The theme for the 2018 parade is “The Magic of Christmas!” We’re excited to see what tricks you have up your sleeve for your parade entry!
Kiwanis Club of Historic Downtown Franklin Tennessee – Organizer of Franklin Kiwanis Christmas Parade – 2018
Welcome to the Kiwanis Club of Franklin Tennessee. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Historic Downtown Franklin Kiwanis Club is the host and sponsor of the annual downtown Franklin Kiwanis Christmas Parade. Our club meets weekly on Mondays from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Pucketts Boat House. Join us to learn more about the organization and good work we do. For further information email: martaeyn@comcast.net
10:00 am | Saturday, Jun 3rd
Kids Art Festival of Tennessee – Juried Art Exhibit, Hand-Crafted Art Sale, Stage Performances, & Art Stops
Kids Events and Family Events in Franklin, TN
The third annual Kids Art Festival of Tennessee is brought to you by the City of Franklin Parks and the Williamson County Cultural Arts Commission. The Kids Art Festival of Tennessee is calling all elementary, middle, and high school artists, dancers, musicians, vocalists, thespians, poets, photographers, and artisans to participate. This free festival is open to the public and will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 10 AM – 3 PM in Pinkerton Park across the footbridge from Historic Downtown Franklin, TN.
The Festival will offer many opportunities for school-aged artists of Franklin, TN, and surrounding communities, including: A juried art exhibit, hand-crafted art for sale, stage performances, master classes, art stops to experience and create unique art, and more! Student art will be displayed throughout the event, judged, and winners presented cash awards, as well as the opportunity to exhibit in Franklin City Hall throughout the summer months. Participants will have the opportunity to develop new artistic skills and talents from professional artists through master classes.
Interested artists, event sponsors, and food vendors contact the Parks Programming Office at 615.794.2103 or parksinfo@franklintn.gov. For additional information, applications, and deadlines visit the website at www.franklintn.gov/fkaft
11:00 am | Sunday, Dec 11th
The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County – Dickens of a Christmas – Downtown Franklin, TN Events
Join us for the largest Christmas festival in Middle Tennessee! Step back in time with the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County when Dickens of a Christmas returns to Franklin’s Main Street December 10-11, 2016.
Sponsored this year by Nissan, the 32nd annual free street festival will recreate the time of Charles Dickens using historic downtown Franklin’s Victorian architecture as the backdrop. Some 200 musicians, dancers and characters will fill the streets, including several from Charles Dickens’s stories. Expect to see and interact with the nefarious Fagin from Oliver Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim Cratchit with his parents from A Christmas Carol; and of course, a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas with treats for children.
As more attention is turned toward downtown Franklin in both the local and national press, we encourage festival goers to dress in Victorian costume and to add to the ambiance as they stroll the streets.
This year’s event will reprise a crowd favorite from last year: it WILL snow at Dickens of a Christmas! Come decked out in holiday style to capture that perfect family picture.
Producing Dickens of a Christmas is just one of the many activities of The Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County. Since 1967 the non-profit group has been dedicated to protecting and preserving Williamson County’s historic, architectural and geographic resources; in short, saving the places that matter.
7:30 pm | Tuesday, Mar 8th
The Franklin Theatre – Evening of Stories 2016 – A Benefit for Porter’s Call. Sponsorships Available.
Now in its 7th year, Evening of Stories is gaining a reputation for putting the “fun” back in fundraisers. A benefit for Porter’s Call, this winsome night of stories in-the-round features an eclectic group of storytellers weaving their unique, moving, and often humorous tales into the fabric of a magical evening. Evening of Stories alumni include Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Former US Poet Laureate Billy Collins, Andrew Peterson, Luci Swindoll, David Wilcox, Becca Stevens, Donald Miller, Ian Cron, Nichole Nordeman, Andy Gullahorn, Bob Goff, The Warren Brothers, Minton Sparks, Marcus Hummon, Anita Norman, and Scott Hamilton. Join us for a unique and inspiring night!
Due to the popularity of Evening of Stories, this year will be our first ever fully sponsored event. While there will not be any tickets sold to the public, sponsorships are available to anyone. Sponsors can include individuals, businesses, foundations, churches or colleges…anyone who wants to support the mission of Porter’s Call and enjoy a great show as well. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Please contact Ashley Holland at 615-414-6291 or ashley@porterscall.com. Thanks for your support of Porter’s Call!
Please visit The Franklin Theatre for more information.
6:30 pm | Sunday, Dec 20th
Tickets for the Holly Trolley 2015 event are on sale!
Tickets can be purchased online at www.tmagroup.org; additionally, tickets are available at the Transit Center, which is located at 708 Columbia Avenue. Event dates begin on Friday, December 4, and continue December 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20.
Participants will be treated to holiday refreshments thirty minutes prior to departure from the Transit Center in historic Downtown Franklin. New this year, in partnership with Westhaven, the event will feature the beautiful holiday light displays in Westhaven, downtown Franklin and surrounding areas in Williamson County.
Pre-payment is required for seat reservations, and are on a first-come, first serve basis. Tickets are $16.00 per person. For more information visit: www.tmagroup.org or call (615) 920-4956 for more information.
6:30 pm | Saturday, Dec 19th
Tickets for the Holly Trolley 2015 event are on sale!
Tickets can be purchased online at www.tmagroup.org; additionally, tickets are available at the Transit Center, which is located at 708 Columbia Avenue. Event dates begin on Friday, December 4, and continue December 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20.
Participants will be treated to holiday refreshments thirty minutes prior to departure from the Transit Center in historic Downtown Franklin. New this year, in partnership with Westhaven, the event will feature the beautiful holiday light displays in Westhaven, downtown Franklin and surrounding areas in Williamson County.
Pre-payment is required for seat reservations, and are on a first-come, first serve basis. Tickets are $16.00 per person. For more information visit: www.tmagroup.org or call (615) 920-4956 for more information.
6:30 pm | Friday, Dec 18th
Tickets for the Holly Trolley 2015 event are on sale!
Tickets can be purchased online at www.tmagroup.org; additionally, tickets are available at the Transit Center, which is located at 708 Columbia Avenue. Event dates begin on Friday, December 4, and continue December 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, and 20.
Participants will be treated to holiday refreshments thirty minutes prior to departure from the Transit Center in historic Downtown Franklin. New this year, in partnership with Westhaven, the event will feature the beautiful holiday light displays in Westhaven, downtown Franklin and surrounding areas in Williamson County.
Pre-payment is required for seat reservations, and are on a first-come, first serve basis. Tickets are $16.00 per person. For more information visit: www.tmagroup.org or call (615) 920-4956 for more information.
