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Family Fun Fest @ Trinity Methodist Church
2025-09-27 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Trinity Methodist Church, 2084 Wilson Pike, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Saturday, Sept. 27, from 3 pm to 6 pm, historic Trinity Methodist Church in Franklin, on Wilson Pike, hosts its Family Fun Fest. The FREE event features a bounce house with slide, hot dogs and cold drinks, plus a variety of simple activities for preschoolers and kids. Completing a scavenger hunt involving all the activities earns participants ice cream from Moosic City Ice Cream. Arrington Volunteer Fire Department will be on hand, and adults can tour the refurbished historic sanctuary, originally built in 1865.

Homeschool Days at Owl's Hill
2025-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Fall 2025 Homeschool Programs
We’ve set aside program days specifically for Homeschool families, co-ops and pods to experience hands-on learning at Owl’s Hill.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION is required.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Suitable for Ages 5+
Session I: Meet an Owl 10-11:30 am
Meet our non-releasable education owls and discover the varied habitats and adaptations of native owls.
Session II: Insect Adventure 1-2:30 pm
Discover our smallest wildlife and learn about the important roles they play in our ecosystems.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Suitable for Ages 5+
Session I: Food Webs 10-11:30 am
The balance of nature. When you figure out the food chain in an ecosystem, you can see how the animals, plants, and their habitat are connected.
Session II: Reptile & Amphibian Discovery 1-2:30 pm
Learn all about reptile and amphibian characteristics. Meet one of our reptile ambassadors and hit the trail to learn about reptile and amphibian habitats and life cycles.

Puppy Party
2025-09-30 16:30 - 18:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Come sniff out some fun with therapy dog cuddles, paws-itively cute crafts, and treats worth begging for. Drop-in for the ulti-mutt way to unwind!

Franklin Movies in the Park 2025
2025-10-10 20:00 | Bicentennial Park, 400 5th Avenue N., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin Movies in the Park 2025 – Captain America: The Winter Soldier – Bicentennial Park
Bring a chair or pack a blanket and come to Bicentennial Park for an outdoor evening movie in Franklin! This free summer movie series will begin at sunset.
Check the City of Franklin, TN’s website or their Facebook page for updates and to CONFIRM TIME.
For more information please email parksinfo@franklintn.gov or call 615-794-2103.
2025 Movies in the Park Summer Series Includes:

May 30 – Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest at Fieldstone Park
June 20 – Shrek 2 at Fieldstone Park
June 27 – Toy Story 2 at Pinkerton Park
July 18 – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at Pinkerton Park
October 10 – Captain America: The Winter Soldier at Bicentennial Park

Halloween Craft Time at the Franklin Library!
2025-10-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come and celebrate the spooky season with us by making a Halloween craft – or three! All ages are welcome and registration is not required.

Teen Art Club: Spooky Felt Creatures
2025-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join us to make spooky Halloween-themed felt crafts at the Brentwood library! All supplies are provided!
Teens ages 12-18 are welcome to join!
If you have any questions about this event, please email Emily at emily.conn@brentwoodtn.gov

Knee-High Naturalist Class at Owl's Hill
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Fall: October 15, 22 & 29, November 5, 12 & 19
Registration Opens August 20
Cost: $165 adult / child pair | $125 additional child
All sessions meet 10-11:30am.
Young children, ages 3-5 years old, with an adult, will explore the natural world through a series of topics lead by an Owl’s Hill Environmental Educator. Each week has a different focus emphasizing working together through discovery, crafts, and outdoor exploration.
No strollers or unregistered siblings, please. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Fees are per adult/child pair for one 4- or 6-week series (spring, summer, or fall).

Kids Halloween Paint Party and Carousel Event
2025-10-16 16:00 - 17:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Paint Party and Carousel fun at The Factory!
When: Thursday, Oct 16th, 4 pm-5 pm
Where: Third Coast Clay, The Factory in Franklin
How much: $35 Includes Painting, Snack, and Carousel Ride!
Perfect way to spend an afternoon!

Fall Fest 2025
2025-10-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Kiddie Academy of Franklin, 100 Westwind Court, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Kiddie Academy of Franklin Fall Fest 2025

Get ready to celebrate the cozy vibes of autumn at Fall Fest 2025 with pumpkins, treats, fun games, a bounce house and dancing in Franklin!

Come join us for a day filled with fun activities, delicious snacks, and great company at 100 Westwind Ct. Get ready for exciting games, music, and a festive atmosphere that will make this event one to remember.
Bring your friends and family along to enjoy the best of fall together.
Mark your calendars and get ready to embrace the spirit of autumn with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

Nashville PokéCon 2025
2025-10-17 18:00 - 2025-10-19 18:00 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville South Cool Spring, Franklin, 820 Crescent Centre Dr., Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The nationwide Cards & More Tour’s PokéCon is making its exciting return, taking place on October 17-19 in Franklin, Tennessee, at the Embassy Suites Cool Springs, 820 Crescent Centre Dr. This family-friendly expo brings together thousands of fans of Pokémon, Pokémon cards, Pokémon Funko, comics, Magic The Gathering, sports cards, and much more! With $25 day admission or $40 for the weekend (kids under 7 get in free with a paid adult!), this event offers a dynamic weekend experience for collectors, traders, and pop culture fans of all ages. Meet some of the original and new voice actors from the shows, movies, and games!
Learn more here!

School of Rock Franklin – Mid Season SPOOK TACULAR
2025-10-18 12:00 - 17:00 | School of Rock Franklin – Cool Springs, 615 Bakers Bridge Ave #100, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
School of Rock Franklin Presents: The Mid-Season Spooktacular!
Join us for an indoor family-friendly Halloween event packed with music and fun!
Saturday, October 18th 12 PM – 5 PM 615 Bakers Bridge Ave #100, Franklin, TN 37067

What to expect:

Live student performances
Halloween-themed rooms
Candy and prizes
Free trial music lessons

RSVP now for your free trial lesson: Click here to RSVP: https://www.schoolofrock.com/localevent?bct=fMzxYAlo7c&bfl=franklin

Call us at 615 221 9700 with any questions.Costumes encouraged — fun for all ages. Come celebrate spooky season with us, Franklin!

Tween Trick or Trivia
2025-10-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Want to test your knowledge on all things frightful? Tweens ages 9-12 are invited to join us for Halloween-themed trivia! Registration opens October 2.

Teen Art Club: Pumpkin Party
2025-10-21 16:00 - 17:15 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Join us for pumpkin painting and decorating, along with some pumpkin-themed treats! All supplies are provided.
Teens ages 12 – 18 are welcome to join!
If you have any questions about this event, please email Dottie Higgs, dottie.higgs@brentwoodtn.gov

Pumpkin Painting
2025-10-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Williamson County Public Library – Fairview Branch, 2240 Fairview Blvd, Fairview, TN, 37062, United States
It’s pumpkin season! Come get creative with us and paint a pumpkin. For ages 5-12.

Spooky Story Time
2025-10-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Williamson County Public Library – Leiper’s Fork Branch, 5333 Old Hwy 96, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Spooky Story Time at the Williamson County Public Library Leiper’s Fork Branch, Thursday, October 23 from 5 PM to 6 PM. Join us for a ghoulish good time! For ages three and up!

Truck or Treat
2025-10-24 15:00 - 19:00 | 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!

MOVE Inclusive Dance & Olive Branch Speech Therapy Pop-Up
2025-10-25 08:45 - 09:45 | MOVE Inclusive Dance – Franklin, 1113 Murfreesboro Rd., #404, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Little Voices, Big Moves: presented by MOVE Inclusive Dance, Olive Branch Speech Therapy, & Little Spoon
Saturday, October 25th at 8:45am
MOVE Inclusive Dance – Franklin Studio
1113 Murfreesboro Road #404 Franklin, TN 37064
Join MOVE Inclusive Dance and Olive Branch Speech Therapy for a fun-filled morning designed to get little bodies moving and little voices chattering! Perfect for children ages 5 and under, this pop-up class kicks off with a 10-minute, play-based activity led by a licensed speech therapist—ideal for families already in speech therapy, considering it, or simply curious about how to help their child’s language blossom.
Next, we’ll groove together in a 30-minute, inclusive parent-and-child dance class where movement meets connection. Whether your goal is to support speech development or just have a joyful bonding experience, you’ll leave with practical ideas and happy memories.
Thanks to our friends at Little Spoon, every family will go home with delicious samples to enjoy.
**We will also have Swag bags for all Participants!!!!
https://www.moveinclusivedance.com/parent-child-event

PumpkinFest 2025
2025-10-25 10:00 - 18:00 | HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
40th Annual PumpkinFest 2025 | Middle Tennessee’s Largest Fall Festival in Downtown Franklin!
The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 40th Annual PumpkinFest is Middle Tennessee’s largest family Fall festival that returns on Saturday, October 25, 2025. With more than 115,000 people in attendance in 2024, the festival stretches along Main Street and its side avenues in downtown Franklin and offers tons of festive fun for people of all ages! Join us for a full day of autumn-inspired food and drink, children’s activities, live music, costume contests for pets and families, and outstanding arts & crafts – featuring seasonal and specialty gift items.
150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors
30+ Food & Beverage Vendors
Main Stage Entertainment
Acoustic Stage Entertainment
Buskers Corner
Art and Culture Performances
Costume Contests
Pumpkin Carving & More!

What Sets this Fall Festival Apart:
PumpkinFest is not just a festival; it’s a harvest extravaganza that captures the essence of fall in Williamson County, Tennessee. Nestled amid the changing leaves and crisp air, this festival is a tribute to all things autumn, from vibrant pumpkins and seasonal treats to lively entertainment and heartwarming traditions.
About The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN
Since 1967, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has been dedicated to preserving Williamson County’s architectural, geographic and cultural heritage as well as promoting the ongoing revitalization of downtown Franklin in the context of historic preservation. Notable projects include The Franklin Theatre, Roper’s Knob, parts of the Franklin battlefield and the Old, Old Jail. Events and festivals produced by the Heritage Foundation such as Main Street Festival, the Heritage Ball, PumpkinFest and Dickens of a Christmas bring an estimated 300,000+ locals and visitors to downtown Franklin each year that creates more a $8 million dollar economic impact annually. The Heritage Foundation owns and operates The Franklin Theatre, Downtown Franklin Association, Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, and its newest entity: The History & Culture Center of Williamson County. For more information about the Heritage Foundation, visit www.williamsonheritage.org.

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.

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.

Knee-High Naturalist Class at Owl’s Hill
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
