Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt

6:00 pm | Friday, Dec 8th

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt – Franklin, TN – Holiday Events

DECEMBER 8 | EASTERN FLANK EVENT FACILITY | 6 PM – 7:30 PM

The grounds of Eastern Flank Battlefield Park are sprinkled with candy canes ready to be eaten…grab your flashlight and help us hunt for the holiday treats! Kids will decorate treat bags for their candy canes before the hunt. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Participants must bring a flashlight, and all other supplies will be provided. Feel free to dawn a festive outfit for the event! This event is limited to 100 participants and pre-registration & entry fee will be required.

Registration begins November 2.

Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square

6:00 pm | Friday, Dec 1st

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Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square

(First Thursday in December)

Friday, December 1, 6:00-8 p.m.

For more details visit http://www.franklintn.gov

The downtown Franklin Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square is a fun way for the entire family to kick-off the holiday season.

This year on Friday, December 1 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., the City is partnering with sponsors Williamson Medical Center, Middle Tennessee Electric, Mars Petcare, Downtown Franklin Association and Spring Tree Media group to bring a multi-media extravaganza to the historic downtwon square. The event features children’s choirs from local middle schools, and high schools. This year’s event will feature FREE photos with Santa, Pet photos, Peanuts Characters from Opryland ICE! and a wonderful performance from local school choirs, Matthew West and more.

Christmas Parade

6:43 pm | Sunday, Nov 19th

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Franklin Kiwanis Christmas Parade – Holiday Events in Historic Downtown Franklin, TN

The Franklin Kiwanis Christmas Parade is held annually the first Saturday in December. Winding through the streets of Historic Downtown Franklin, TN, the parade is a community celebration of the traditions of the Christmas season.

All entries must be decorated in the spirit of the theme.

Sat, December 2, 2017

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST

LOCATION

Jim Warren Park – Participant Check In / Line up

705 Boyd Mill Avenue

Franklin, TN

MADE SOUTH Holiday

5:00 pm | Friday, Nov 17th

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MADE SOUTH events celebrate the best artisan goods, food, drink, music and art in the South!

A portion of proceeds from this event will benefit New Hope Academy!

MADE SOUTH Holiday VIP Party

Friday, November 17, 2017 from 5p-9p

Early shopping with 130+ of the finest makers & artisans in the South
Two drink tickets for Eli Mason cocktails or local beers
Sample tastings from local and regional chefs and restaurants presented by Eat Y’all
Distiller tastings
Guaranteed MADE SOUTH reusable tote bag
Live music
VIP wristband for early admission to Saturday’s event
21+ event
Rain or shine
Free parking

MADE SOUTH Holiday

Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 10a-5p (VIP admission begins at 9a)

Shop 130+ of the finest makers & artisans in the South
Sample tastings from local and regional chefs and restaurants presented by Eat Y’all
Southern Knife Fight chef competition presented by Springer Mountain Farms
Distiller tastings for 21+ guests
Live music
Free parking
Family friendly
Rain or shine
Children 12 years of age or younger admitted free with paying adult
First 2,000 guests on Saturday receive a complimentary MADE SOUTH reusable tote bag

For more information – see MADE SOUTH Holiday Returns to Franklin.

Easter Bunny Arrival Party – CoolSprings Galleria

10:00 am | Saturday, Mar 25th

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Franklin, TN Easter Bunny Events

Easter Bunny Hops into CoolSprings Galleria

Enjoy visits, goodies, photos, and a Free Bunny Arrival Party!

Spring has sprung, and the Easter Bunny is headed to CoolSprings Galleria! Beginning Saturday, March 25, kids of all ages are invited to have their photo snapped with the Bunny at CoolSprings Galleria in Center Court.

The Easter Bunny will be available for visits and photos starting Saturday, March 25, through Saturday, April 15, Monday through Sunday, during all mall hours. CoolSprings Galleria is closed on Easter Sunday. All families who visit the Easter Bunny will receive an Easter Bunny coloring sheet.

In addition, CoolSprings Galleria will be hosting a free Easter Bunny Arrival Party on March 25, at 10am to 11:30am in Center Court. Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon animals, DJ, and the first 100 kids will enjoy cookie decorating with Great American Cookies!

Shoppers are also encouraged to bring in their pets for a photograph with the Easter Bunny on Tuesday, April 4 and Tuesday, April 11, between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Please make sure all pets are on a leash or in a carrier.

And now the Easter Bunny Experience can continue long after a visit to the mall has ended! Visit MyHolidayMoments.com and download Easter photos, share them thru social media, and create projects with Shutterfly.com. Visitors to the Easter Bunny at CoolSprings Galleria will receive a $20 Shutterfly gift card with any of the five photo packages available. Looking for more Easter fun for the whole family? Download the “My Holiday Moments” app, available through iTunes or Google Play. This free app has games, a countdown to Easter, photo package information, and gives you the ability to download your photos to your phone. Customers can also receive their photos immediately via text when a cell phone number is provided at check out.

For more information, visit CoolSpringsGalleria.com

What’s This? What’s This? A Movie Gang Christmas!

4:00 pm | Friday, Dec 23rd

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The Franklin Theatre – What’s This? What’s This? A Movie Gang Christmas December 23rd – 4:00pm and 7:00pm in Downtown Franklin, TN

It’s The Movie Gang’s favorite time of the year and December marks our 1 year anniversary so we are going all out!

Find out our surprise Christmas movie at TheMovieGang.com.

Besides the fun decorations and interactive lighting that will coincide with the movie, the night will also include the following:

– Free Holiday Donut courtesy of FIVE DAUGHTERS BAKERY (Late Showing)

– Free Holiday Cookie courtesy of Five Daughters Bakery (Early Showing)

– Free Holiday Hot Chocolate courtesy of HONEST COFFEE ROASTERS.

– ALL THINGS CO. Toy Drive – We ask you to please bring a new toy. Big or Small as a donation that we will be giving to the children at The Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital!

– Ugly Christmas Sweaters Will be rewarded with a free Candy Cane!

And always be ready for more surprises!

Shop with a Cop

8:33 pm | Tuesday, Dec 20th

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Presents, shop with a cop family events, Franklin, TN community, shopping, restaurants, kids activities, churches, stores, parks and more with FranklinIs.

Earlier this month, police officers from all across Williamson County will help make Christmas for families who are down on their luck this year a little brighter.

The Morris Heithcock Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #41, in Franklin, TN, will hold their annual Shop with a Cop event with 150 children from pre-screened families have been selected to do their Christmas shopping with local police officers who will spend more than $30,000 generously donated by local residents and businesses.

“This is something that we look forward to every year,” said Lodge President and Franklin Police Detective Andy Green. “The help that we’re able to provide Williamson County families who have had a challenging year is only possible because of the community’s generosity, and an incredibly caring group of men and women who wear a badge.”

Santa’s Helpers Will Deliver Pets Christmas Morning

7:32 pm | Tuesday, Dec 20th

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A puppy, Franklin, TN community holiday events for Williamson County, FranklinIs calendar of events in downtown Franklin, TN & Brentwood.

Staff members from the Williamson County Animal Center in Franklin, TN are ready to help Santa with pet deliveries on Christmas morning. “Every year,” said Shelter Director Laura Chavarria, “Santa always asks for our help with deliveries in this area. We keep the pets safe and warm until Christmas morning.”

Chavarria said her staff members have volunteered to get up early on Christmas morning to make the deliveries. “This is a fun way for us to give back to the community and make Christmas wishes come true.” Any pet adopted from the shelter between December 17 and December 24 will be eligible for the free Christmas morning delivery. During December, adoption fees are $25. All senior pet (age 6 or older) adoption fees are sponsored by Darrell Waltrip Subaru of Franklin. The shelter has a wonderful selection of cats and dogs looking for forever homes during the holiday season.

Staying Home for Holidays? Be a Holiday Pet Foster Family!

In response to community interest in helping during the holiday season, Laura Chavarria, director of Williamson County Animal Center, is offering a holiday pet foster program to the community. “We have a

number of pets that need a holiday break,” she said. “Unfortunately, many dogs and cats are surrendered to us on a regular basis. Some are particularly stressed by the shelter environment, and would especially benefit from being in a home setting.”

Chavarria is looking for Williamson County families that will be staying home for the holidays. “We are seeking families that will commit to fostering from December 23 through 28 or longer.” Fosters must come to the shelter, fill out a foster application and meet with foster coordinator Amber. Approved families will be matched with a cat or dog. Foster pet pick-up will be 2 p.m. on December 23.

Williamson County Animal Center will be closed on December 25, 26 and 27, 2016 and January 1 and 2, 2017. Special hours for December 23 and 24 are 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The shelter is located at 106 Claude Yates Dr., next to Franklin High School, and the phone number is (615) 790-5590. Adoptable animals can be viewed at www. adoptwcac.org or during regular operating hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, and noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Holiday Storytime at the Visitor Center with Elsa & Olaf

11:00 am | Saturday, Dec 17th

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Join Visit Franklin and Dreams Do Come True Princess Parties this holiday season during Storytime at the Visitor Center! Elsa & Olaf will be reading their favorite story. Space is limited.

Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade

2:00 pm | Saturday, Dec 10th

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The 2016 Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade will be December 10, 2016 at 2 PM

The “Almost World-Famous Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade” is unlike any other parade in the country! From Clydesdale Horses to pot-belly pigs and vintage cars to bicycles, the Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade features some of the most unique holiday floats you’ll ever see! This country style Christmas parade includes everything from parade floats, tractors and lawnmowers to horses, dogs and hogs. The parade marches through the heart of the Village on Old Hillsboro Road. It’s family friendly and fun. Area merchants will be open.