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Princess Tea Party
2023-04-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Page High School Performing Arts Center, 6281 Arno Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bring your little princess or prince to meet our beloved Princesses, Princes, and other characters at our Princess Tea Party. There will be face painting, hair coloring, crafts, photo ops on our stage with fairytale backgrounds, and cookies and punch. This open event begins at 1:00 and is open until 4:00 PM. Admission is 10.00 for children/free for adults. Concessions will be sold.

Knee High Naturalist
2023-04-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
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.
Knee High Naturalist 2023 Program Schedule
Spring: March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26 ($110)
Summer: June 14, 21; July 12, 19 ($75)
All sessions meet 10-11:30am.
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).

Magical Unicorn Meet ‘N Greet
2023-04-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
It’s an enchanting day of fun and wonders as you explore all that Lucky Ladd Farms has to enjoy and lots of exciting memories to make. Unicorns will make meet ‘n greet appearances from 10 AM – 4 PM on April 29th.
When selecting tickets, be sure to choose the correct date and time. The time you are selecting is your entry time to the Farm, once inside the Unicorn Meet ‘N Greet experience is on a first-come basis.
This event is included with season passes.

Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition
2023-04-30 18:00 - 20:30 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Raymond Marcial Cruz valiantly fought a battle with Stage 4 Ewing-like Sarcoma from 2017-2019. Throughout his battle, he was given the opportunity to share his message of hope with people through his music, from the hallways of Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital to the stage of the Ryman. Ray and his mother, Blandina, started the Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition in 2019 to raise funds for the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital where Ray received his treatments.
The Shine Your Light Youth Vocal Competition is one of the main annual fundraisers for the Ray of Light Foundation. Youth all around Middle Tennessee audition to compete in this event, with all proceeds going to the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital to help the Raymond M. Cruz Palliative Care for Bereaved Caregivers and their Families.

May the Fourth be with you! Star Wars Day at the Library
2023-05-04 16:30 - 18:00 | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Kids of all ages are invited to dress up as their favorite Star Wars character and come celebrate Star Wars Day at the library! Complete a scavenger hunt, make crafts, find out what your Star Wars name is, and have your picture taken in a galaxy far, far away. Registration not required.

TOUCH A TRUCK
2023-05-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Jim Warren Park, 705 Boyd Mill Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Touch A Truck is a free event that the City of Franklin Parks host every year to invite families to the park to explore fire trucks, tractors, mowers, police cars, and much more.
Trucks, equipment, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes will gather at Jim Warren Park where children of all ages, with parent supervision, will be welcome to touch, climb-on, and explore these amazing pieces of equipment. Fire trucks, police cars, tractors, back hoes, tow trucks, and more! “No Horn Hour” will be from 5 pm-6 pm for the little ones! Music, games and fun will also be available at this free family event. Food will also be available.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Nashville Shakespeare Festival
2023-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Nashville Shakespeare Festival – John P. Holt Brentwood Library
The Brentwood Library will become a magical realm as a hapless actor becomes a pawn in the battle between the King and Queen of the fairy world. Audience members are enlisted to become fairies by the mischievous Puck, and all are invited to sing along in this 30-minute musical version of Shakespeare’s most popular comedy, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. This is for all ages.

KIDS DAY
2023-05-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Fun Summer Activities in Franklin!
Join the City of Franklin, TN for Kids Day at Pinkerton Park. Kick off summer break with fun and games in Franklin. Entertainment and light refreshments will be provided.

Family Geocaching Day
2023-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Come to Owl’s Hill for a day of family fun and exploration in Brentwood! Geocaches are hidden in containers that can be found using a GPS or smartphone. Head out on our kid-friendly course set up with caches ready to be found. (We’ll also have a couple more challenging caches for anyone looking for extra adventure.) Hike around in the woods and see what you can find. No experience necessary!
Bring your own GPS device or use your smartphone with Google Maps installed to find the caches. Participants are welcome to bring tradeables (small toys or trinkets) to leave or exchange in caches.
Check-in between 9 am and 12 pm. Trails are open for geocaching until 3 pm. The gate closes promptly at 3 pm.

Cost: $10 Adult (ages 13+), $8 Child (ages 12-5) Children 4 & under free

Summer Reading Kick-Off!
2023-06-03 10:00 - 13:30 | Williamson County Public Library – Franklin, 1314 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Summer Reading Kick-Off at the Franklin Library!
Celebrate summer with the Country Music Hall of Fame. Shows at 10 AM and 11:30 AM. Tickets are available 30 minutes prior to each show. Stay for food trucks, a craft, balloon animals and more! Ages 4 and up.
To learn about Williamson County Library System’s summer reading program and events, with the theme “All Together Now click here!

The Williamson County Public Library System’s Main Library is located in downtown Franklin at 1314 Columbia Avenue. Branches are located in Fairview, Bethesda, College Grove, Nolensville, and Leiper’s Fork. For more information about library programs or services, call 615-595-1243 or visit http://wcpltn.org. Sign up to receive library events and announcements via email by visiting: https://bit.ly/WCPLSenews. The library can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter via @wcpltn.

KIDS CONSTRUCTION FUN FESTIVAL
2023-06-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Bring the kids to Lucky Ladd Farms to explore and climb on farm and construction equipment, hammer and drill at activity centers & more!
Get your hard hats on and gear up for some big time fun with some oversized toys! A special construction site will be ready for exploration. Kids can climb on excavators, a bulldozer and lots of other farm and construction equipment. Plus fun activity centers to practice skills of trade, life size jenga games and giant lincoln log building sets.
All the farm’s standard attractions are also included.

Participation is included with paid admission.
Required hard hats and safety goggles will be provided.
Closed-toe shoes are REQUIRED for participation.

Lucky Ladd Farms is Tennessee’s largest petting farm and fun park conveniently located halfway between Murfreesboro and Franklin, just minutes off I-840. This award-winning 60-acre venue offers over 50+ inventive attractions that appeal to all ages, acres of playgrounds, petting zoo, pony rides, huge mega slides, Cedar Glade nature trail, wagon rides, splash pad, barrel train rides, educational exhibits, and more to fill your day with good old-fashioned fun. Farm market, concessions, farm market, and ice cream parlor on-site.

Movies in the Park
2023-06-09 20:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bring a chair or pack a blanket and come to Pinkerton Park for an evening movie in Franklin! This free summer movie series will begin at 8 PM or at sunset. Food trucks will be available.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1
Check the City of Franklin, TN’s website or their Facebook page for locations and updates.
Movies in the Park – June 9, 16, 23; July 14, 21
More event details are below.

June Summer Art Camp for Kids 5-8 years old
2023-06-12 10:00 - 2023-06-15 12:00 | Westhaven Residents Club, 401 Cheltenham Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Kids’ summer camps focus on age-appropriate access to the wonderful world of Art. Student artists learn new techniques and are guided to creating, and thinking, like artists.
Each day will focus on a different medium and/or technique with 4 projects completed by the end of the camp.
All supplies are included.
The camp will meet in the Art Room at Westhaven Residents’ Club at 401 Cheltenham Ave, Franklin, TN, and is $200 for the week. A maximum of 8 students will be allowed.

June Kids Art Camp for 9-12 year olds
2023-06-12 13:00 - 2023-06-15 15:00 | Westhaven Residents Club, 401 Cheltenham Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States

Power Wheels Jr. Rally
2023-06-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex – Soccer Fields, 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
On your mark, get set, GO! Join us as we host our 1st Power Wheels Jr. Rally presented by Big Machine Music City Grand Prix!
Williamson County Parks & Recreation is turning the Franklin Recreation Soccer Fields into a racetrack on Saturday, June 24, 2023, to host our first-ever WCPR Power Wheels Jr. Rally – presented by the Music City Grand Prix! Children ages 3-8 are invited to bring their personal Power Wheel (or borrow a WCPR Power Wheel) and compete in a friendly race! The competition will be divided into two age classes’ ages, 3-5 and 6-8 competing separately. Trophies will be awarded for 1st 2nd & 3rd place for both age classes.
Location: Franklin Recreation Complex – Soccer Fields
Address: 1120 Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN
Cost: $15 per racer. FREE for all others to attend. Be sure to bring your “PIT CREW” to cheer your racer on to victory!

June Summer Day Camp
2023-06-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Dark Horse Recording, 2465 Old Charlotte Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Kool Kids Voice Acting – June Summer Day Camp in Franklin
In this 1-day workshop in Franklin, the kids will work with working professionals in a live recording studio where they will play with commercial and animation scripts, play improv games, learn studio etiquette by working with a recording engineer, and will learn what it takes to become a professional voice actor.
The kids make new friends by meeting like-minded kids, in a safe and friendly environment where they can be fully expressed, surrounded by others who are encouraging and supportive. This is perfect for those who want to become voice actors, or who just to explore their artistic side in a professional setting.

Summer Science Fever
2023-06-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Summer Science Fever – City of Franklin, TN
This program will begin with an exciting “Fizz, Pop, and Boom” show from Mr. Bond’s Science Guys! Light refreshments provided.

Franklin Theater: Music Business Intensive Day Camp for WCS 9th-12th
2023-06-27 08:00 - 15:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Summer Sessions is a day-long intensive for WCS High School students. The goal of Summer Sessions is to educate and mentor aspiring musicians with the knowledge, skills, and connections they need to succeed in the music industry. Aided by the efforts of Ravenwood’s Accelerated Music Program (A.M.P.), the session will bring together some of the most respected professionals in the industry to share their insights and expertise.

Session topics include:

Artist Branding Touring
Social Media Marketing and Promotions
Recording and Song Distribution
Songwriting
Artistry and Performance
Musicians Clinic

ABOUT THE FRANKLIN THEATRE
Following a complete restoration by the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County in 2011, the historic Franklin Theatre (Est. 1937) reopened its doors as a state-of-the-art live music venue featuring performances by world-renowned artists. The theater also honors its heritage by continuing to show movies. Franklin Theatre’s mission is to provide world-class, diverse performing arts experiences to residents and visitors alike and to be a platform for local philanthropic engagement and education, all delivered with unparalleled guest service

Play at the Library- Stackable Fun
2023-06-28 14:30 - 16:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Come drop by the children’s section at The Brentwood Library and build a chain reaction with Keva Planks and other fun building materials! Kids ages pre-k and up are welcome to join! This is a self-directed, drop-in program. Registration is encouraged, but not required. If you have any questions about this event, please email Abby Crawford at abby.crawford@brentwoodtn.gov.

WATERMELON FESTIVAL
2023-07-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Bring the family to the Watermelon Festival at Lucky Ladd Farms
Crawl on down to the farm for some summertime family fun and enjoy a FREE slice of refreshing watermelon. Cool off in the Splash Zone featuring our Splash Pad, Bubble Blast Pool, inflatable water slides and more. Test your skills and win prizes in the Watermelon Crawl and Watermelon Eating Contests.

Family Forever Matinee Mania! Scooby-Doo
2023-07-01 11:00 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
Family Forever Matinee Mania! Scooby-Doo – The Franklin Theatre
A live action adaptation of the classic animated TV series with Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Fred and Daphne. The story revolves around Spooky Island, a strange place where a magical force is being awakened which may make slaves of the entire human race if the Mystery Machine kids don’t stop the diabolical plan first.

Royally Fun Cookie Class
2023-07-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Sugar Drop Cafe & Dessert Boutique, 574 Franklin Road, Suite #110, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Royally Fun: 4th of July
Join us for a Basic Beginner Cookie Class. In this class, students will work on a set of cookies all inspired by the 4th of July! All supplies are included for this event. This event is great for a group of friends, a father-daughter outing, a mom & me, or anyone wanting to play with their food!

Crazy for Cupcakes; Patriotic Popsicle Party
2023-07-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Sugar Drop Cafe & Dessert Boutique, 574 Franklin Road, Suite #110, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Crazy for Cupcakes; Patriotic Popsicle Party – Sugar Drop
Who else is crazy about cupcakes? Especially when they form a giant cake?
Join us for this fun class where students will learn to work with buttercream and a set of vanilla cupcakes to create a yummy cupcake cake in the shape of a patriotic popsicle.
Class Fee: 45.00 All Supplies are included.

Play at the Brentwood Library- Board Games
2023-07-05 14:30 - 15:30 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Come drop by the children’s section and grab a board game (or two!) to play in The Brentwood Library. You can even ask a librarian to join you for some Sorry! or Scrabble! This is a self-directed, drop-in program. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Parents, please supervise children who borrow board games. If you have any questions about this event, please email Abby Crawford at abby.crawford@brentwoodtn.gov.

Royally Fun: Sandy Summer Fun
2023-07-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Sugar Drop Cafe & Dessert Boutique, 574 Franklin Road, Suite #110, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Royally Fun: Sandy Summer Fun – Sugar Drop, Franklin
Join us for a Basic Beginner Cookie Class. In this class, students will work on a set of cookies all inspired by the beach!

All supplies are included for this event. This event is great for a group of friends, a father-daughter outing, a mom & me, or anyone wanting to play with their food!

Play at the Brentwood Library- Lego
2023-07-12 14:30 - 15:30 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Come drop by the children’s section at The Brentwood Library and build something wonderful with Legos! Children under 5 MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times! This is a self-directed, drop-in program. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Parents, please supervise children who borrow board games. If you have any questions about this event, please email Abby Crawford at abby.crawford@brentwoodtn.gov.

Fondant Cake Class; Christmas in July!
2023-07-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Sugar Drop Cafe & Dessert Boutique, 574 Franklin Road, Suite #110, Franklin, TN, 37069, United States
Fondant Cake Class; Christmas in July! – Sugar Drop, Franklin
Join us for this beginner fondant class where students will learn how to coat and cover a cake with fondant and buttercream. Each student will leave with a finished winter fireplace complete with garland, stockings, and a cozy fire.
All supplies are included for this class. This class is great for students ages 8 and older.
