Made Market Franklin Holiday Market
2023-12-16 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
We’re coming back to Franklin, Tennessee, for our first-ever Holiday Market at The Factory at Franklin! Come shop amazing makers, grab some eats & drinks & enjoy the community of this great city!
Made Market is Franklin’s finest curated handmade market, showcasing the best makers from Franklin, Nashville, and the surrounding region. Join us on Saturday, December 16th from 10-5 at Liberty Hall at The Factory to shop!
We are fans of this city, and we can hardly contain our excitement to shop with you all! Be sure to bring your crew along and help us show these talented makers some love.
Remember, kids 15 and under can tag along for free, and there’s plenty of free parking available!

Santa Brunch
2023-12-16 10:30 - 14:00, 2023-12-17 10:30 - 14:00, 2023-12-23 10:30 - 14:00, 2023-12-24 10:30 - 14:00 | 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails, 130 2nd Ave N, Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Santa Brunch in Downtown Franklin at 1799 Kitchen & Cocktails
Enjoy an exclusive North Pole inspired brunch menu while Santa makes his way around the restaurant and making sure he has all of the last-minute requests for those on the nice list.
Feeling Naughty? The Elves At 1799 have crafted some spirited drinks for those who didn’t make the list.
Don’t forget your camera to capture the moment!
Brunch opens at 10:30 a.m., and Santa arrives at 11:00 a.m.

Santa & Carolers at The Factory at Franklin
2023-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Get in the holiday spirit by visiting Santa at The Factory at Franklin!
See Santa in our giant rocking chair next to the Christmas Tree in our Grand Hall! Don’t forget your camera for charming family photos! Carolers from our local schools will also serenade us with familiar holiday tunes for half-hour blocks throughout the day – check below for the schedule!

Heritage Middle 11-11:30 a.m.

Lipman Lounge Holiday Pop-Up
2023-12-16 11:00 - 15:00 | The Lipman Lounge at the Green Hills Mall, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd., Nashville, TN, 37215, United States
The Lipman Lounge, brought to you by RE/MAX Homes & Estates, Lipman Group, will host Nashville Candle Company on Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in its lounge space located on the first floor of The Mall at Green Hills. Guests will have the opportunity to give their loved ones an extra special gift this season by creating custom hand painted taper candles at the interactive candle bar, leaving with one-of-a-kind taper candles and crystal candle holders – the perfect gift and centerpiece for the holiday season. Reservations for custom candle painting are encouraged can be made here. Limited walk-in appointments will be available based upon availability. Nashville Candle Company will also offer last-minute holiday gifts & stocking stuffers for purchase for mall shoppers who are unable to paint themselves.

Christmas With The King
2023-12-16 15:00 - 2023-12-17 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Nashville Elvis Festival presents the 6th annual CHRISTMAS WITH THE KING: A HOLIDAY TRIBUTE TO ELVIS — A special 2-hour show starring world champion Elvis tribute artist COTE DEONATH (www.CoteAsElvis.com). A Franklin tradition, the show features costume changes, a visit by Santa Claus and some of the King’s biggest hits plus Christmas classics synonymous with Elvis including “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Winter Wonderland,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Blue Christmas,” “Merry Christmas Baby” and so many more. CHRISTMAS WITH THE KING is a holiday concert event for the whole family!
Sat, Dec 16 – 3:00 PM
Sat, Dec 16 – 7:30 PM
Sun, Dec 17 – 3:00 PM
Sun, Dec 17 – 7:30 PM

Elf
2023-12-18 10:00, 2023-12-20 10:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Elf – The Franklin Theatre

Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn’t know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.

The Founding presents A Celtic Christmas
2023-12-18 19:00 - 20:45 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Embrace the spirit of the holiday season with the enchanting melodies, timeless traditions, and heartwarming sing-alongs of A Celtic Christmas. Get ready for an unforgettable evening with progressive folk band The Founding, known for their unique balance of traditional Celtic music and contemporary innovation. This musical journey will feature traditional and original Christmas tunes alike, as well as beloved Celtic classics that will transport you to the heart of the Emerald Isle. Your soul will be uplifted, your spirits will be brightened, and the echoes of your voices singing along will resonate with the joy of the season.

Holiday Improv with Laura Osnes
2023-12-18 19:30 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience the laughter and festive fun at our Holiday Themed Improv Show in Franklin! Our talented performers bring you a night of uproarious short-form improvisation, promising unexpected twists and spontaneous humor. Adding a special touch, our guest stars will actively engage in improv alongside Oddity Improv students and teachers, collectively guiding the community through the art of improv.
Closing out the holiday season on December 18th is Laura Osnes, a two-time Tony Award-nominee known for starring on Broadway in “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” “Bonnie & Clyde,” “Grease” and more. Not limited to the stage, Osnes has charmed audiences in five Hallmark Channel original movies and this year’s holiday film “A Dash of Christmas” on Great American Family.
Details
$20 Online,
$25 at the door.
The Mockingbird Theater @ The Factory in Franklin
Seating is first come first served
Show is recommended for Ages 13+
Bar opens at 6pm (21+ ID CHECK)
Full bar, local draft beer and munchies.
Doors open at 7pm

White Christmas
2023-12-19 10:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
White Christmas – The Franklin Theatre
A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.

Five Points Franklin Christmas Market
2023-12-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Five Points Franklin Market, 100 5th Ave N, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Five Points Franklin Christmas Market is held in downtown Franklin, on December 5th, 12th, and 19th, 2023, from 4 PM to 7 PM. The Christmas Market offers more than 40 vendors to shop for holiday gifts and more! The Five Point Franklin Market is located in the parking lot right behind the downtown Franklin Starbucks.
? Christmas Markets ?
?️ December 5, 12 & 19
⏰ 4-7 PM
? 100 5th Avenue North (behind Starbucks)❄️ 40+ Farm, Art & Food Vendors
? LIVE Holiday Music & ❄️ Performances
? Santa Visits & Photos
? Food Trucks
? Kids Area
? Fire Pits
? Fresh Trees by the Boy Scout Troop 747
? “Live Nativity” on the last market night (12/19)

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
2023-12-20 17:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – The Franklin Theatre
The Griswold family’s plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.
Also playing Nov 25 – 8:30 PM, Sun, Nov 26 – 8:30, Mon, Nov 27 – 7:00 PM, and December 3rd at 7 PM.

Miracle on 34th Street
2023-12-21 13:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Miracle on 34th Street – The Franklin Theatre
After a divorced New York mother hires a nice old man to play Santa Claus at Macy’s, she is startled by his claim to be the genuine article. When his sanity is questioned, a lawyer defends him in court by arguing that he’s not mistaken

Santa’s Workshop
2023-12-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Company Distilling at Thompson’s Station, 1557 Thompson Station Rd W., Thompson s Station, TN, 37179-9253, United States
Come and meet Santa Clause in Thompson’s Station at Company Distilling! There will be crafts for kids and all can have their photo taken with jolly old Saint Nick!

A Movie Gang Christmas Party! The Nightmare Before Christmas
2023-12-21 17:30 - 20:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Movie Gang Presents: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Thursday, December 21st, 2023, at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm.
What’s this, what’s this?
I can’t believe my eyes, I must be dreaming! Wake up, Jack, this isn’t fair! The Movie Gang is throwing their biggest party of the year! For this year’s Christmas party, we are showing “The Nightmare Before Christmas”!
We are so happy to be back at our Franklin Theatre home and thankful to all of you loyal followers who come out and make these nights so fun!
For The Nightmare Before Christmas, we are going all out! Come see the most movie decorations we’ve ever had! We are giving out free candy canes, free stickers for you super movie fans, plus we are having live Christmas caroling on stage before the film!
And you never know what surprises might happen after the movie starts!
We encourage you to quote it loud and sing all the songs! More surprises to come!! Making Christmas! Making Christmas! La la la! It’s ours this time!
Make sure you arrive at doors to experience all the fun! Doors always open an hour before the movie starts!

Studio Tenn's 'It's A Wonderful Life', A Live Radio Play
2023-12-21 19:00 - 2023-12-24 19:00 | Turner Theater, 230 Franklin Road - Inside The Factory at Franklin, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Middle Tennessee’s newest holiday tradition is back – Studio Tenn’s ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’, A Live Radio Play
It’s A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play is set on a snowy Christmas Eve inside a local radio station which features a multi-talented ensemble of five actors who bring to life every heartwarming character, the iconic town of Bedford Falls, and the story of an idealistic George Bailey as he considers the course his life has taken up to this one fateful night. A Heaven-sent gift for the entire family.
Dec. 7-24
Thurs – Sun at 7:00 p.m.
Sat – Sun matinees at 2:00 p.m.

The Santa Clause
2023-12-22 13:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Santa Clause – The Franklin Theatre
When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.

Christmas Ball at Liberty Hall
2023-12-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
You’re in for a magical evening to commemorate the holiday season at the Christmas Ball! Get ready for a festive night to celebrate in style and come together to eat, drink, and be merry! This unforgettable night comes but once a year ahead of Santa’s sleigh – usher in the magic of Christmas with your friends and family in the true Williamson County way at The Factory in Franklin, located on Franklin Road in beautiful downtown Franklin, Tennessee, USA.
For merriment and a truly joy-filled celebration – Apex Creative will be offering open seating, tables, and VIP tables for all to join in a night with a bar, an array of Christmas delights to enjoy, Live Music, Dancing, and More!
Attire:
Formal – and in Holiday Fashion!
Tickets:
Our VIP tables & sponsors will see the one and only Santa – to pop Champagne with and get a fast pass to the Nice List.
Entertainment:
Enjoy a Big Band performance by some of the top Nashville studio musicians – including 2 trumpets, 2 saxophones, 2 trombones, piano, upright bass, electric guitar, drums, and leading Female and Male vocalists!
There will also be photo opportunities, and a silent donation hour benefiting Angel Heart Farms to help children facing life-threatening and chronic illnesses.
So, whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year you’ve made the Apex wish list and we hope to see you there!

The Gatlins: Country and Christmas
2023-12-22 20:00 - 2023-12-23 20:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Gatlins: Country and Christmas – The Franklin Theatre
Larry, Steve & Rudy, the Gatlin Brothers are Grammy award-winners who have dazzled audiences for more than sixty-seven years. They have accrued a lifetime of noteworthy achievements in their storybook career, including a Grammy for Best Country Song (“Broken Lady”), three ACM awards for Single of the Year (“All The Gold In California”), Album of the Year (Straight Ahead) and Male Vocalist of the Year, along with five nominations for CMA Vocal Group of the Year, Single, Album. The Brothers have accumulated 7 # 1 Singles, 32 Top 40 Records, 24 Studio Albums and 5 BMI “Million-Air” Awards. As a solo writer, Larry ranks 4th on Billboards top 40 self-penned hits. His impressive song catalog has been recorded by the “Who’s Who” of entertainers, including Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Glen Campbell, Kris Kristofferson, Sir Tom Jones, Dottie West, Charlie Rich, Johnny Mathis, and many others, securing his legacy as one of BMI’s top solo songwriters. He was also most recently inducted to the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame.
December 22 – 8 PM
December 23 – 8 PM

Jingle All the Way
2023-12-23 13:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Jingle All the Way – The Franklin Theatre
A father vows to get his son a Turbo Man action figure for Christmas. However, every store is sold out, and he must travel all over town and compete with everybody else in order to find one.

It's a Wonderful Life
2023-12-24 17:00 - 20:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
It’s a Wonderful Life – The Franklin Theatre
An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
December 24th at 5 PM and 8:30 PM.

New Year's Eve 2024 - Studio 24 at Kings
2023-12-31 11:00 | KINGS DINING & ENTERTAINMENT – FRANKLIN, 1910 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
RING IN 2024 AT KINGS FRANKLIN
With the calendar spinning to ’24, we’re inspired to party like it’s the 70’s with a disco-themed NYE bash! Kings “Studio 24” is a nod to the legendary nightclub with retro music and new and existing cocktails made with a disco flair. Families with kids are welcome for bowling and a kid’s “ball drop” between 11-6. After 6 PM it’s 21+ with a DJ from 9 pm to close. So prepare to shake shake shake your booty and get ready for some timeless fun!

New Year's Eve Bollywood Party 2024
2023-12-31 20:00 - 2024-01-01 01:00 | Champion Ballroom Center, 206 B Coolsprings Blvd., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
New Year’s Eve Party 2024 (The Best Party in Town)

THE Most entertaining Bollywood New Year Party organized by Shuddh Desi Radio!
-Non stop DJ Music
-Midnight Champagne toast
-Cash Bar
-Hookah Bar
-Free giveaways
-Photo Booth
-Mouthwatering food (Available to purchase)
-Free ample parking
FAMILY/Kid Friendly Party (You can bring your kids)
Venue (Note change in Location):- Champion Ballroom Center, 206 B Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067
Time:- Dec 31, 2023, 8:00 PM CST to Jan 01, 2024, 1:30 AM CST
BUY your Tickets early .Click this link to buy your tickets-
https://www.shuddhdesiradio.com/event-details/new-year-party-2024
. Only Limited Tickets available. And the ticket price is very affordable, it’s only $30 for a limited time. Entry ticket price at the door, could be revised upwards.
See you and your friends at the Best NYE Party!

Bollywood New Year's Eve Gala 2024
2023-12-31 20:00 - 2024-01-01 01:00 | Liberty Hall in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Urban Sadhoos Bollywood New Year’s Eve Gala 2024, Liberty Hall, Factory at Franklin
Get Ready for a monumental celebration this New Year’s Eve at Bollywood NYE Gala 2024. Ring in the New Year in Desi Style with a good cheer, a great toast, rhythmic music, delicious buffet and lots of fun with your friends and family! Live music, DJ, Indian buffet, drinks, and free parking!

Tony's New Year's Eve 2024
2023-12-31 20:00 - 2024-01-01 02:00 | Tony’s Eat & Drink, 1000 Meridian Blvd, Suite 100, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Tony’s Eat & Drink presents the very best NYE party in Franklin, Tennessee! Beat the line and get your tickets for Tony’s NYE 2024 Party! We will have Sounds by DJ Foxxy Fox and a Champagne Toast at midnight. Beat the line and get your tickets today! Guaranteed entry before 10 pm. Doors open at 8 PM. 21+ event. Dress to impress!

Teen Valentine's Day Craft
2024-02-03 14:00 - 15:30 | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us for an afternoon of crafting for Valentine’s Day! Teen Valentine’s Day Craft in Franklin at the Williamson County Public Library. For ages 12-18. All supplies provided.

Studio DIY Valentines Cake Event
2024-02-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Sugar Drop Cafe & Dessert Boutique, 574 Franklin Road, Suite #110, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Studio DIY Valentines Cake Event – Sugar Drop Franklin
Looking for a fun sweet event to do this weekend? Stop by Sugar Drop and create a one-of-a-kind cake to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Guests will receive a pre-iced 6”, buttercream, fondant, and tons of decorations. Guests can stay and play and let their imaginations run wild. Boxes will be provided for guests to take home their masterpieces. Let us handle the fuss and you handle the fun!
