8:00 am | Saturday, Aug 19th
Franklin Farmer’s Market Watermelon Festival @ The Shed – Presented by Williamson Medical Center
August 19 – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm – The Franklin Farmers Market, Franklin, TN
It’s a big, juicy sweet seed-spittin’ fun day for the whole family! The games for the kids and adults, includes the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. Don’t miss the wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice cold watermelon!
9:30 am | Wednesday, Jul 26th
City of Franklin, TN – Kids Events
KIDS WATER DAY
July 26, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park
Join us for Kids Water Day at Pinkerton Park for one last hoorah before school starts. Water relays, water gun fights, water slides, and beach balls…this event has all the water fun imaginable! Bring your swimsuit and a beach towel, and we’ll provide the rest. Light snacks will be provided to attendees.
For more information please email parksinfo@franklintn.gov or call 615-794-2103 .
6:58 pm | Friday, Jul 14th
Open special late hours Friday, August 4
Hang out on shore or take a plunge with the mermaid, but watch out for pirates at the Family Beach Bash pool party, Friday, August 4 at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Rd. For one night only, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the outdoor pool deck and new splash park will become a tropical oasis with dancing, games, and contests. There will be plenty of wet and wild pool games, plus dry games for the beach bums! If you get hungry, concessions will be on sale (cash only).
This event is open to the public. Regular general admission fees apply: $4 for adults (18-54), $2 for seniors (ages 55 and older) and youth (ages 4-17). Children ages 3 and younger are admitted free. WCPR premium passes include admission to outdoor pools. No rafts or floats, please; pool noodles are allowed. All children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult over 18. To prepare for the bash, the pool and splash park be closed from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.
5:08 pm | Friday, Jul 14th
Register now for August 13 event
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the third annual Fins & Feet Aquathlon, a youth swim and run competition on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the Indoor Sports Complex, 920 Heritage Way in Brentwood, TN. Fins & Feet is for boys and girls ages 6 to 14. Athletes will race according to their age on 8/13/17, and will be divided into three levels: ages 6 to 8, swim 50 meters/run .5 miles; ages 9 to 11, swim 200 meters/run one mile; ages 12 to 14, swim 300 meters/run 1.4 miles. Online registration is now available at www.wcparksandrec.com (event #9819), and the entry fee is $30.
Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community. Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com. You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.
8:00 pm | Friday, Jun 23rd
City of Franklin, TN – Movies in the Park
JUNE 23 | PINKERTON PARK | 8 PM
2017 Movies in the Park
Bring a chair or pack a blanket and come to Pinkerton Park (405 Murfreesboro Rd. Franklin, TN) for an evening movie! This free summer movie series will begin at 8PM or at sunset. Concessions items will be available for purchase. Check our Facebook page (City of Franklin, TN) for updates. We hope to see you under the stars!
New this summer….Outdoor Movie Night for ages 21 & Up! This addition to the summer movie in the park series will be held at the Eastern Flank Event Facility (1368 Eastern Flank Circle). Concessions items will be available for purchase at this event!
9:30 am | Wednesday, Jun 21st
City of Franklin, TN – Kids Events
KIDS SPORT DAY
June 21, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park
Do you love sports? Then this is the event for you! There will be different tricks and demonstrations to learn. Bring your favorite sports ball! Light snacks will be provided to attendees.
KIDS WATER DAY
July 26, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park
Join us for Kids Water Day at Pinkerton Park for one last hoorah before school starts. Water relays, water gun fights, water slides, and beach balls…this event has all the water fun imaginable! Bring your swimsuit and a beach towel, and we’ll provide the rest. Light snacks will be provided to attendees.
For more information please email parksinfo@franklintn.gov or call 615-794-2103 .
3:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 17th
Franklin, TN Events and Things to Do!
Saturday, the 6th Annual Westhaven Porchfest, on June 17, 2017 from 4:00 to 10:00 PM!
Westhaven Porchfest, a music and art festival that transforms porches into performance stages and streets into a makers fair.
Check here for more information!
For Everyone
WESTHAVEN COMMUNITY
1001 Westhaven Boulevard
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
9:30 am | Wednesday, Jun 14th
City of Franklin, TN – Kids Events
ANIMAL KIDS SHOW
June 14, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park
Experience different types of animals during this kids show at Pinkerton Park! Bring a blanket and watch the animal show on the main stage. Light snacks will be provided to attendees.
KIDS SPORT DAY
June 21, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park
Do you love sports? Then this is the event for you! There will be different tricks and demonstrations to learn. Bring your favorite sports ball! Light snacks will be provided to attendees.
KIDS WATER DAY
July 26, 2017 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Pinkerton Park
Join us for Kids Water Day at Pinkerton Park for one last hoorah before school starts. Water relays, water gun fights, water slides, and beach balls…this event has all the water fun imaginable! Bring your swimsuit and a beach towel, and we’ll provide the rest. Light snacks will be provided to attendees.
For more information please email parksinfo@franklintn.gov or call 615-794-2103 .
1:00 pm | Saturday, Jun 10th
Family Events in Brentwood, TN
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary – Free Hike Day – All Ages!
Come out to Owl’s Hill for a free hike! Join one of our staff members or volunteers on a guided hike through Owl’s Hill. This is a great opportunity for families, individuals, and small groups to come enjoy the trails of Owl’s Hill and get some exercise. The hike will be approximately two to three miles with some moderate hill climbs included. Hikes will start at 1:00.
5:00 pm | Friday, Jun 2nd
Franklin Polo Academy – USA vs. Mexico Harlinsdale Cup Polo Match
Franklin Polo Academy is committed to putting on a series of world class arena polo matches that features top international and local players. The completion of the Tractor Supply Co. Arena has ensured Harlinsdale Farm as the premier polo facility in the state of TN. There will be kids activities, live music, food and beverages, a commentated polo match, and more! Spectators will have the unique opportunity to experience the “Sport of Kings” in a fun and friendly environment. Kids 10 & under are free.
