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Truck or Treat
2025-10-24 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Ford of Franklin, 1129 Murfreesboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bring the kids & join us for some Halloween fun (& LOTs of candy!) at our 6th annual Truck or Treat event in Franklin!
We will have trick or treat stations and activities throughout the dealership set up from 3 pm to 7 pm Friday 10/24/2025!
EVERYONE is welcome, this is a FREE event we are proud to offer our community each year!

Trunk or Treat with BBMA Franklin!
2025-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Big Blue Marble Academy – Franklin, 1106 Battlewood St., Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
The Franklin community is invited to Big Blue Marble Academy for an evening of Halloween fun on Friday, Oct.24, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The event will include Trunk or Treating, fun carnival-style games, face painting, and more! Come dressed in your best costume for a festive night of fun!

Boo Books!
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Williamson County Public Library – Bethesda Branch, 4905 Bethesda Road, Thompson's Station, TN, 37179, United States
Come by the library for trick or treat, free books, and candy from the community! There will be activities, games and museum tours. Fun for the entire family. Wear you costume and have a little early Halloween fun.

TAB's Halloween Bash
2025-10-25 12:00 - 14:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Teens and tweens ages 10-18 are invited to the annual Halloween Bash hosted by the Teen Advisory Board (TAB)!
There’ll be tricks, treats, and a costume contest!
If you have any questions about this event, please email Dottie Higgs, dottie.higgs@brentwoodtn.gov

Friends of the Library: Boo Books!
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Happy Halloween from the Friends of the Library! Kids ages 12 and under are welcome to come and trick-or-treat for candy and books! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver; registration is not required.

Friends' Booktacular
2025-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join us for the 6th Annual Booktacular at the Brentwood Library!
Get ready for a spook-tacular time at the Brentwood library! During this family-friendly Halloween celebration, kids can explore the library while stopping by treat stations along the way. Every child will receive a free book to take home. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed for fun and join us for an evening of sweet surprises and literary adventures.

Trunk'R Treat
2025-10-25 16:30 - 18:30 | Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Trunk’R Treat – Bethlehem United Methodist Church

Invite friends, wear costumes, and come for free family fun! Food, crafts, Bounces, and games will be in the Gym from 4:25-6:25; rain or shine. Trunks will open at 6:30 in the back parking lot. You are welcome to decorate a trunk and bring candy to share.

Whiskey Bones & Boo-ze: A Halloween Night with The Giving Board
2025-10-25 19:00 - 23:30 | The Whiskey Room Live – Franklin, 1910 Galleria Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Whiskey Bones & Boo-ze is Franklin’s spookiest Halloween night out — a party with purpose! Join The Giving Board for an unforgettable evening of live music, dancing, costumes, spirits, and community connection.
Guests will enjoy entertainment, light bites, and a chance to win costume contest prizes while supporting a meaningful cause. A portion of proceeds will benefit GraceWorks Ministries, helping local families in need. During the evening, a GraceWorks representative will share how your support makes an impact.
This is more than just a party — it’s a chance to celebrate, connect, and give back. Gather your friends, plan your costume, and get ready for a Halloween night to remember!

Trunk or Treat at M.L.Rose Franklin!
2025-10-26 16:00 | M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers – Franklin, 3084 Columbia Ave., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
🎃👻 Trunk or Treat at M.L.Rose Franklin! 👻🎃

Join us on Sunday, October 26 at 4:00 PM for a fun, family-friendly evening in the M.L.Rose Franklin parking lot and patio!
✨ Enjoy candy stations hosted by M.L.Rose + local businesses
✨ Free to attend and open to all ages
✨ Costumes encouraged! Bring your best spooky (or silly!) look!
Bring the whole family and kick off Halloween with us. We can’t wait to see you there! 🦇🍬🎃

Teen Art Club - Ghost Paintings
2025-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join us to add some painted ghosts and other spooky elements to old paintings!
Teens ages 12-18 are welcome.
If you have any questions about this event, please email Emily Conn at emily.conn@brentwoodtn.gov

Family Activity Night: Movie Night - Coco
2025-10-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bring the whole family for our after-school Family Activity Night every Tuesday in October! This week we will be watching Coco (rated PG). Registration is not required and this program will be held in the Children’s Activity Room. The views expressed in this program are those of the movie and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of the Williamson County Public Library System.

Festival of Frights
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:30 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Beware, ghosts, goblins, and ghouls ages 5-12! Dare to join us for a spine-tingling Halloween party packed with creepy thrills, wicked treats, thrilling games, and costumes that will haunt the night!
If you have any questions about this event, please email Jaimee Hellwege at jaimee.hellwege@brentwoodtn.gov.

Harvest NIGHTS – Bootanical Bash at Cheekwood
2025-10-30 17:00 - 21:00 | CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, 37205, United States
The fall festival continues after dusk at our new Harvest NIGHTS on Thursday evenings. Enjoy musical performances, food trucks, a Spooky Scarecrow Trail, and seasonal libations. A memorable outing for the whole family.
Get in the mood at our costume contest and dance party.

Reserving a timed-entry ticket in advance is required for all guests. During busy seasons and events, Cheekwood may reach parking capacity. If parking capacity is reached, walk-up tickets will only be available for those utilizing rideshare services.

Bootanical Bash

Schedule of events:
5:30 – 6:30 PM | Music by DJ Russ Pollard
6:30 – 7 PM | Costume Contest
7 – 8 PM | Music by DJ Russ Pollard
Costume Contest Categories:
Best Family Costume
Best Couple or Duo (The Perfect Pair)
Best Overall Costume
*Please note that costumes should be family friendly!
Food Trucks | 5 – 8 PM

Halloween at Kings
2025-10-31 11:30 - 23:59 | KINGS DINING & ENTERTAINMENT – FRANKLIN, 1910 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
On Halloween night, Kings Franklin will offer a “Bowl One, Get One” deal, inviting guests to don their most haunting costumes for a chance to enjoy free bowling — for every two guests dressed-up in a group, one will bowl for free. The evening festivities include electrifying DJs, lively dancing and a hauntingly fun atmosphere that promises an unforgettable evening.

Christmas Open House at Fairview Antiques and Finds
2025-11-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Fairview Antiques and Finds, 2090 Fairview Blvd., #248, Fairview, TN, 37062, United States
JOIN US for discounts, drawings for giveaways and donations…please bring NEW adult socks, hats, or gloves for our local veterans. We will also have sweet treats, apple cider, coffee, and other goodies on hand for you to enjoy while shopping.

Franklin Makers Market - Holiday Market
2025-11-15 11:00 - 16:00 | The Lake at Westhaven, 157 Front Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Enjoy an afternoon of free, family-friendly festivities at the Franklin Makers Market in Franklin, Tennessee!
Franklin Makers Market returns to the Lake at Westhaven on November 15 with over 100 craft and artisan vendors, FREE photos with Santa, tasty treats, cocktails, and more! This year will also highlight our youngest makers in a pop-up around the lake by Children’s Entrepreneur Market featuring entrepreneurs ages 5-17 who will be offering their own handmade goods, inventions, games, & services.

NEW THIS YEAR – Participate in the Santa Paddle! Join us for a festive fundraiser just in time for the Pawlidays. What does it look like when dozens of Santas paddle out on Westhaven Lake together? Let’s gather for a festive paddle and lend a helping paw this holiday season. All registration funds directly benefit Friends of Willliamson County Animal Center. Head to FranklinMakersMarket.com for more details!
Franklin Makers Market is the best place to find unique treasures while supporting local makers and small businesses. Attendees can expect to find unique gifts and goods from a wide range of handcrafted home goods, jewelry, art, stationery, clothing, and health and beauty products. See the full vendor list at FranklinMakersMarket.com.
Franklin Makers Market
Saturday, November 15, 2025
11 am – 4 pm
The Lake at Westhaven – 157 Front Street, Franklin, TN 37064
FREE to attend, open to all ages and pets

Leiper’s Fork Holiday Market
2025-11-15 13:30 - 16:30 | Pond Church of Christ, 5715 Wilkins Branch Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Leiper’s Fork Holiday Market (Franklin)

Join us for an afternoon celebrating the upcoming holidays at the Leiper’s Fork Holiday Market! We will have live music, 20+ curated holiday vendors, yummy food, drinks, bonfires, a Christmas photo area & more at this cozy community market in Leiper’s Fork!

Fairview Family & Community Education Christmas Marketplace
2025-11-21 09:00 - 2025-11-22 17:00 | Westview Methodist Church, 7107 Westview Dr., Fairview, TN, 37062, United States
The Fairview Family and Community Education Christmas Marketplace will take place in Fairview, Tennessee on Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9 AM to 5 PM, at the Westview Methodist Church. The annual holiday event features handmade crafts, decor and gifts, homemade baked goods, kitchen quilts, a Photo Booth, Christmas ornaments and more. Cash, local check and Venmo accepted.

2025 FrankTown Festival of Lights
2025-11-21 17:00 - 2025-12-31 21:00 | Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
FrankTown Festival of Lights Franklin, TN | Nov 21-Dec 31, 2025

FrankTown Festival of Lights 8th annual drive-through light display in Franklin, TN is open Nov. 21-Dec. 31. Tickets are good any night!
FrankTown Festival of Lights 2025 | A Magical Drive-Through Christmas Experience in Franklin, TN
Get ready to make holiday memories at the 2025 FrankTown Festival of Lights, happening November 21 – December 31 at the Williamson County Agricultural Center in Franklin, Tennessee. Open nightly from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, rain or shine, this beloved Franklin Christmas lights event is the ultimate family-friendly holiday experience in Middle Tennessee. Directly off I-65, the lights are just a short drive south from Nashville.
Drive through more than 200 dazzling light displays—each synchronized to festive Christmas music you can tune into on your car radio. After your one-and-a-half-mile drive, stop for a picture-perfect moment under the giant lighted Christmas tree and don’t miss FREE photos with Santa, who’s there every night! Warm up with hot cocoa and s’mores by the fire pit and grab a bite from the onsite food truck.
🎄 Back by popular demand: Walkin’ Wednesdays!
On November 26 and December 3, 10, & 17, guests can park their cars and stroll the lighted route from 5:00–6:30 PM before it opens for vehicles at 7:00 PM. Purchase a passenger vehicle ticket (up to 8 walkers) or large vehicle ticket (9–15 walkers) to enjoy this exclusive walking experience.
Perfect for families, couples, and holiday lovers, the FrankTown Festival of Lights combines festive fun, local charm, and community spirit—all while supporting FrankTown Open Hearts, a nonprofit helping at-risk youth in Williamson County.
📍 FrankTown Festival of Lights Event Details:
Location: Williamson County Agricultural Center, Franklin, TN
Dates: November 21 – December 31, 2025
Hours: 5:00–9:00 PM nightly
Tickets: Buy now and use any night of the week!
Rain or shine
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Tollgate Village Holiday Market
2025-11-22 12:00 - 20:30 | Tollgate Village, 2000 Tollgate Blvd., Thompson's Station, TN, 37179, United States
Shop • Sip • Stroll – Tollgate Village Holiday Market 2025
Kick off the holiday season right here in Tollgate Village in Thompson’s Station, Tenn! Enjoy a day of live music, festive shopping, cozy cocoa, and neighborhood fun for the whole family.
What’s Happening:
Photos with Santa at Corcordia Arts Academy starting at noon (receive one complimentary photo)
Live music at the Roundabout
Hot Chocolate Bar sponsored by Stroll Magazine
Local boutiques, makers, and gift shopping
Festive food and drinks
Clothing drive for The Hope Bus — Donate your gently used women’s clothing to support Faith & Wildflowers
Live giveaway at Village Pizza at 8:15 PM (must be present to win!)
Free to Attend | Shopping & Activities for Purchase
Bring your family and friends to shop local while the holiday lights sparkle throughout Tollgate Village.

Thanksgiving Brunch at 1799 Kitchen & Bar Room
2025-11-27 10:00 - 14:00 | 1799 Kitchen & Bar Room, 130 2nd Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come enjoy Thanksgiving Day in downtown Franklin a 1799 Kitchen & Bar Room!

Southall Farm & Inn Thanksgiving 2025
2025-11-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Thanksgiving Dinner at Southall Farm and Inn on November 27th, 2025, from 12 PM – 3 PM.
All your favorites, the Southall way. Our chefs reimagine the traditional holiday table with farm-fresh vegetables and heritage recipes—all prepared with the kind of care only possible when grown and harvested steps from the kitchen. Gather around the table with loved ones, savor the bounty of the season, and leave the dishes to us.
Baked Brie Grazing Board, Fig Jam, English Wafer, Fresh Country Bread, Grapes, Bresaola (NF)
Oysters Rockefeller, Southall Brassicas, Pernod, Lemon (NF)
Sausage & Sharp White Cheddar Fritter (NF)
Southall Country Ham, Aged Three Years, Pickles (GF, DF, NF)
Warm Crab Dip, Habanada, Preserved Lemon, Old Bay Saltine (NF)
Waldorf Salad, Greener Roots Lettuce, Apple, Candied Pecan (GF, V)
Parker House Rolls & Honey Butter (VG)
Heritage Turkey & Gravy (NF)
Cranberry Jelly, Satsuma & Ginger (GF, DF, NF, V)
Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Crème Fraiche (GF, NF)
Braised Southall Greens, House Bacon, Burnt Onion (GF, NF, VG)
Brioche Dressing, Chestnut, Apple, Leek (VG)
Root Vegetables, Brown Butter & Honey (GF, VG)
Apple Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate Cream Pie
Pecan Pie Bon Bon (GF)
$195 Adult/ $55 Children
*Southall is committed to mindfulness and inclusivity in accommodating food allergies and dietary restrictions, ensuring that all guests’ needs are met with care and attention to detail.
*Children’s Menu available.

Holly Jolly Festival of Lights
2025-11-28 17:00 - 2025-11-30 21:00, 2025-12-03 17:00 - 2025-12-07 21:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Holly Jolly Festival of Lights at Lucky Ladd Farms
Looking for a Christmas light show near Nashville? Lucky Ladd Farms is excited to offer family-friendly holiday activities with our very own Christmas events. Stroll our nearly mile-long trail of outdoor Christmas lights in Middle Tennessee! All ages will enjoy this magical Christmas festival featuring thousands of twinkling lights, a live nativity scene with some of your favorite farm animals, and some of the best holiday light displays with fun photo ops in all of Tennessee. So if your wondering where to see Christmas lights in town, then you’ll find us conveniently located near Franklin, Murfreesboro, and Nashville!
November 28 – December 21, 2025 – Wednesday through Sunday from 5pm-9pm
BONUS DAYS: December 22 & 23, 2025 – Monday & Tuesday from 5pm-9pm

Santa Brunch at 1799 Kitchen and Bar Room
2025-11-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-30 10:00 - 14:00 | 1799 Kitchen & Bar Room, 130 2nd Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for Santa Brunch all holiday season every weekend starting after Thanksgiving up until Christmas Day! Enjoy holiday Brunch favorites like Santa’s Cinnamon Rolls and Rudolph’s Eggs Benedict! Come enjoy time with the family while Santa makes his rounds around the dining room, spreading the Christmas cheer! Book your spot now on our reservations page!

Rock the Halls
2025-12-02 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Rock the Halls | The Franklin Theatre
This December, the spirit of rock and roll meets the magic of the holidays in “Rock The Halls”! Join Franklin Theatre favorites Richard Jacques and Tracey DiCicco, and a few special guests, as they take you on a musical journey showcasing some of the greatest rock Christmas songs of all-time — all backed by a powerhouse band of Nashville’s most accomplished musicians. ​

International Josie Awards Nominee returns ​to The Franklin Theatre
2025-12-02 19:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
This December, the spirit of rock and roll meets the magic of the holidays in “Rock The Halls”! Join Franklin Theatre favorites Richard Jacques and Tracey DiCicco, and a few special guests, as they take you on a musical journey showcasing some of the greatest rock Christmas songs of all-time — all backed by a powerhouse band of Nashville’s most accomplished musicians.
Don’t miss what is sure to be a fun-filled evening of holiday cheer, unforgettable tunes, and a few surprises. The exciting new show will leave you singing in the aisles and celebrating the season. Bring your friends and family and let’s rock the halls of The Franklin Theatre on December 2!

Westhaven 2025 Holiday Pop-Up
2025-12-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Westhaven Foundation Park, 1008 Westhaven Boulevard, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Holiday Pop-up market in Franklin, Tennessee, featuring local artisans, food and more in the Westhaven community. Wednesday, December 3, 10 and 17, 2025, from 3 PM and 6 PM.

Studio Tenn: White Christmas
2025-12-04 19:00 - 2025-12-07 18:00 | Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Road - Inside The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Fall in love all over again with the timeless charm of White Christmas.
This heartwarming musical follows WWII veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as they team up with a pair of singing sisters for a holiday show at a cozy Vermont inn—only to discover it’s owned by their beloved former commander. What follows is a magical tale of friendship, romance, and holiday cheer, wrapped in breathtaking choreography and unforgettable music, including “White Christmas,” “Sisters,” “Snow,” “The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing,” “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep” and so much more.
A 2x Tony Award nominee for Best Choreography and Best Orchestrations, White Christmas is a nostalgic celebration of the season—perfect for making memories with the ones you love.
White Christmas – December 4-21, 2025
