Stunt kite demonstrations, giant kites and a family flying zone at the Franklin Recreation Complex each March.

A spring celebration of young artists at Bicentennial Park, with performances, a juried student art exhibit, and hands-on activities.

One of Franklin's largest annual events: 150+ artisans, 30+ food vendors and multiple stages across historic downtown.

A free morning at Pinkerton Park with tree care, conservation and nature activities for all ages.

More than 40 trucks and public service vehicles for kids to climb aboard at Jim Warren Park, plus a quiet No Horn Hour.

Jousting, armored combat, music and an artisan marketplace across May weekends at Castle Park in Arrington.

Three evenings of PRCA-sanctioned rodeo at the Ag EXPO Park, with a Fan Zone, vendors and proceeds to local charities.

Horses, floats and marching bands move through historic downtown Franklin to kick off Rodeo Week each May.

Free outdoor movie nights from City of Franklin Parks and Recreation, moving between Franklin parks on select summer and fall dates, with food trucks at some screenings.

The Franklin Rodeo's free May kick-off party at the AgExpo Park, with the High Hopes Rodeo for children of all ability levels, farm animals, pony rides and games.

Franklin's June 19 commemoration at Bicentennial Park, with live music, food, cultural programs and family activities.

A grassroots Franklin music festival held the fourth Saturday in June at Bicentennial Park, with more than two decades of history benefiting the Hard Bargain Association.

A free public reading of the Declaration with living history, fife and drum music and Revolutionary-era activities.

A small-town Independence Day on the Public Square, with the Patriotic Pet Parade, a vintage car display and craft booths.

Franklin's evening Independence Day gathering at Harlinsdale Farm, with live music, food trucks and fireworks after dark.

Two days of fiddle, banjo, band and dance contests on the Public Square, honoring Franklin's Sam and Kirk McGee.

Nine days of midway rides, livestock shows, creative arts exhibits and live entertainment at the Ag EXPO Park.

Front porches and parks across Westhaven turn into stages for a free afternoon of live music, capped by a ticketed evening concert.

A two-day, family-friendly outdoor music festival at Harlinsdale Farm, with multiple stages, a Maker Village and food vendors.

One of the area's largest fall festivals: 140+ craft vendors, costume contests, the KidZone and live music across downtown.

Costumed teams stomp grapes at Bicentennial Park while guests sample wine, bourbon, beer and food from area restaurants.

A free day of wagon rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, corn maze and Touch-a-Tractor at Harlinsdale Farm.

A Thanksgiving-morning 10K, 5K walk/run and Kids' Turkey Chase in Cool Springs, benefiting GraceWorks Ministries.

A 21-and-up evening of wine tastings inside downtown shops, restaurant bites and live music, benefiting local youth programs.

Veterans, JROTC units and marching bands travel through historic downtown Franklin each November 11.

A mile-and-a-half drive-through route of synchronized Christmas lights at the Ag EXPO Park, with s'mores and food trucks.

Kids decorate treat bags then hunt candy canes by flashlight in the barn at Harlinsdale Farm. Registration required.

Historic downtown Franklin becomes a Victorian village of costumed characters, carolers and an artisan marketplace.

Floats, marching bands and Santa make their way down Main Street in a downtown tradition more than 30 years old.

Choirs, Santa visits and a community countdown on the Public Square as Franklin lights its Christmas tree.