Things To Do This Weekend in Franklin & Williamson County, Tennessee (October 13-15)
This crisp, October weekend holds plenty of fun fall festivities! Whether you like to spend these Autumn weekends learning something new, taking a hike in nature, exercising your creative muscles, or getting your adrenaline pumping, there are plenty of options in Franklin and Williamson County, Tennessee!
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Tai Chi in Bicentennial Park (Oct. 13th)
The Harvest Concept is a family-owned school that teaches martial arts and they will be hosting free classes in Franklin’s Bicentennial Park every Friday in October! This Friday, you are invited to learn about the revitalizing practice of Han Tai Chi, surrounded by the beautiful fall weather and scenery! Enhance yourself at this free lesson at 9am.
Mixology Class at Morning Glory Orchard (Oct. 13th)
Morning Glory Orchard in Nolensville invites you to learn how to use their hard and non-alcoholic ciders to create classic cocktails this Friday at 5:30pm. With light refreshments, samplings, take-home recipe cards, and the equivalent of 2 drinks, this is a great weekend workshop to enjoy with friends!
Night Owl Hike (Oct. 13th)
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary invites you to explore their sanctuary at night this Friday at 7pm. This kid-friendly event in Brentwood will lead you through an easy, 1-mile hike to enjoy a fall evening of owl sounds and other nocturnal creatures before ending the night with toasted marshmallows and a bedtime story!
Farmers Markets (Oct. 14th)
These weekly farmers markets provide the perfect opportunity to support local farmers, kitchens, and artisans!
- You can find The Franklin Farmers Market every Saturday morning from 8am- 1pm behind The Factory at Franklin with numerous vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and local art.
- The Nolensville Farmers Market will be taking place every Saturday from 8am-12pm at the Historic Nolensville School. Local farmers and artisans will offer fresh, seasonal foods and unique crafts!
Halloween Storybook Crafts (Oct. 14th)
Williamson County Parks & Recreation will be hosting a Halloween-inspired Storybook Crafts session at the Franklin Recreation Complex this Saturday from 9-11am. This craft class for children ages 6-10 features a story time session and crafts inspired by the book, Room on the Broom!
Nature Poetry Workshop (Oct. 14th)
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary invites you to participate in their Nature Poetry Workshop this Saturday from 9am- 12pm. The workshop will start with discussing poems before writing your own poetry inspired by the nature you are surrounded by and sharing with the rest of the group!
Fall Color Hikes (Oct. 14th)
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary is holding their series of Fall Color Hikes every Saturday morning at 9:30am from Oct. 7th – Nov. 11th! Veteran trail guides will lead you through this moderately difficult walk as you observe the progression of the fall season. This guided walk is for ages 15+ and minors must be accompanied by an adult – reserve a spot now!
Bingo and Bagels (Oct. 14th)
The John P. Holt Brentwood Library is hosting Bingo and Bagels this Saturday from 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.! You can enjoy this Saturday morning with a fun game and breakfast alongside old and new friends. The winner will be taking home a prize! Register now for bingo with a side of bagels at the Brentwood library!
Southern Sourdough Bread and Cinnamon Rolls Class (Oct. 14th)
Stoney Creek Farm invites you to join their Southern Sourdough Bread and Cinnamon Rolls Class in Franklin this Saturday from 10-11:30am. It’s the perfect season to learn how to bake something new, and this class will guide you through every step of this easy, delicious recipe! You will even be able to taste test some examples of the finished product, so check out this educational and fun class!
Pumpkin Decorating (Oct. 14th)
Harpeth True Value invites you to decorate your own pumpkin this Saturday morning from 10am- 2pm! This free, family-friendly event will provide the pumpkins, paints, decorations, and prizes, so all you need to bring is your Halloween spirit!
Cross Stitch & Talk (Oct. 14th)
The John P. Holt Brentwood Library will be hosting their monthly Cross-Stitch & Talk session led by cross-stitch pattern designer Ryann Mack this Saturday from 10am-4pm. With friends and a raffle at 1pm, this is a great way for any cross-stitch enjoyer to spend a Saturday afternoon!
Plant and Seed Swap (Oct. 14th)
The John P. Holt Brentwood Library will be hosting a free Plant and Seed Swap this Saturday from 12pm- 1pm. You are invited to bring any seeds, bulbs, seedlings, or plants that you’re interested in swapping for something new!
Pumpkin Carving (Oct. 14th)
The Williamson County Public Library invites teens ages 12-18 to their Pumpkin Carving activity this Saturday at 2pm. Carve and decorate a pumpkin for Halloween with friends at the Williamson County Public Library’s Teen Room!
Fall Festival (Oct. 14th)
Towhee Club in Spring Hill will be hosting a Fall Festival this Saturday afternoon from 2-5pm. This fall festival will feature hay rides, a beer garden, prize putting, fall food, and all kinds of family-friendly fun!
Grape Stomp Festival (Oct. 14th)
A Vintage Affair’s 13th Annual Grape Stomp Festival will take place this Saturday from 4- 7pm at The Shed at The Factory at Franklin. This fan-favorite event features a grape stomp competition, festive costumes, and music, as well as food, wine, cocktails, beer from local vendors, and more! Consider stomping by this fun annual event supporting A Vintage Affair’s mission to raise money for local women and children in need.
Haunted Hall Tours (Oct. 14th)
Franklin Walking Tours invites you to join their Haunted Hall Tours on the last three Saturdays of October, with the first tour being this Saturday! These tours will take you through the historic Masonic Hall in downtown Franklin from 10- 11pm, where you will hear about the many hauntings of this 200 year old building. Group sizes are limited for this three night only tour, so make sure to book soon!
Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 15th)
Magnolia & Vine’s 2nd Annual Pumpkin Festival will take place this Sunday afternoon from 11am- 4pm. This fall festival will include live music, festive vendors, face painting, a pumpkin patch, an inflatable course, a pumpkin decorating contest, themed cocktails, pumpkin desserts, and more! Admission is free, so stop by this fun and family-friendly event!
Anne Goetze Book Signing (Oct. 15th)
The Copper Fox Gallery will be hosting a book signing for author Anne Goetze this Sunday from 1-3pm. Anne Goetze’s new book Pray to Love: A Contemplative Life features photography and paintings from her time at the Visitation Order in Annecy, France!
The Franklin Theatre: Fear Fest (Oct. 15th)
The Franklin Theatre will be hosting Fear Fest throughout the month of October! This spooky series will highlight classic Halloween-themed movies and the theater will be decked out in Halloween decor! This Sunday, The Franklin Theatre will be showing Predator at 5pm and Alien at 8:30pm, so get into the Halloween spirit at this historic theater!
Live Performances
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Oct. 13-14): Pull-Tight Players Theatre will be performing their rendition of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest this Friday and Saturday!
Shrek the Musical (Oct. 13-14): CYT Nashville will present Shrek the Musical this Friday and Saturday at the Williamson County Performing Arts Center!
The Bacon Brothers (Oct. 13th): The Bacon Brothers will be playing at The Franklin Theatre this Friday at 6pm!
Pierce Alexander + The Inside Out (Oct. 13th): Pierce Alexander and The Inside Out will be performing at The Whiskey Room in King’s Dining and Entertainment this Friday at 7pm!
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