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Mahjong Monday at Fork of the South in The Factory
2025-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Fork of the South, 230 Franklin Rd., Building 8, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Mahjong Monday at Fork of the South in The Factory at Franklin! Hey there mahjong enthusiasts! Join us for a fun and relaxing game of mahjong at Fork of the South General Store. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, all are welcome to come and enjoy a friendly game with fellow mahjong lovers. The event kicks off on Mondays at 5:00 PM in Central Standard Time. Don’t miss out on the chance to socialize, have some fun, and maybe even learn some new strategies. See you there!

Oddity Improv
2025-04-14 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
If you love Whose Line Is It Anyway?, you won’t want to miss Oddity Improv! The Franklin-based non-profit comedy troupe delivers fast-paced, interactive, and completely improvised performances based on audience suggestions—meaning no two shows are ever the same. It’s clean comedy the whole family can enjoy, and audiences have taken notice! Join us for a night of laughter and creativity at Oddity Improv!

Tasting Experience at Stable Reserve
2025-04-15 12:00, 2025-04-16 12:00, 2025-04-17 12:00, 2025-04-18 12:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
Our private tastings include a walk through of our spirits and a complimentary whiskey glass to take home to your collection. While enjoying our spirits together, we will dive deeper into our tasting techniques, what defines our bourbons, and a hint to the history and traditions that brought us here.
Offered by appointment only, during regular business hours.
Duration: 30 minutes
21+ with valid ID required

Swan Lake
2025-04-15 19:00 | WILLIAMSON COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT ACADEMY PARK, 112 EVERBRIGHT AVENUE, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Swan Lake is a ballet masterpiece that tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a beautiful swan princess under a spell. The ballet is renowned for its stunning choreography, intricate set design, and Tchaikovsky’s captivating music. This timeless tale of love and magic will be brought to life by the finest dancers of the Ukrainian National Opera and Ballet Theater. The graceful movements of the dancers will transport audiences to a world of enchantment and wonder.

Franklin April 15 7:00 PM Williamson County Performing Arts Center
Tickets: https://www.grandkyivballet.com.ua/…/swan-lake…

Trivia Tuesday at The Skylight Bar
2025-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Skylight Bar, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us every Tuesday for trivia at The Skylight Bar in Franklin, hosted by Nerdy Talk Trivia! Located inside The Factory at Franklin, test your trivia knowledge and toast to triumph with your team beginning at 7:00pm! Play trivia with your friends and family – $50, $25 & $10 prizes awarded weekly!
About The Skylight Bar
The Skylight Bar, an innovative bar and event space, located in the Grand Hall of The Factory at Franklin. Conveniently situated at 230 Franklin Road in Franklin, Tennessee, The Skylight Bar continues to be the perfect locale for creating lasting memories with the community, hosting events and more.

Easter Dinner Wines Class at Saint Goose!
2025-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Saint Goose Wine and Spirits Shop, 134 2nd Avenue North, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Come and sip delicious wines Saint Goose has selected for Easter Dinner! Join us for a fun and educational evening at Saint Goose for our Cheese + Wine Pairing Class! Learn how to pair different types of cheese with the perfect wine to enhance their flavors. Whether you’re a cheese connoisseur or just looking to expand your palate, this class is perfect for all levels of experience. Don’t miss out on this delicious opportunity to indulge in some of the finest cheeses and wines. See you there!

Tulip Bulb Dig Days at Lucky Ladd Farms
2025-04-17 10:00 - 2025-04-19 16:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Estimated Tulip Bulb Dig Days are April 17-19
As the tulip season comes to an end, join us as we glean the fields in preparation for our next crop. You may dig up as many tulip bulbs as you like to take home and plant in your own gardens for flowers next spring.

Tennessee Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farm Experience
2025-04-17 10:00 - 2025-04-19 17:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Who wants fresh locally grown strawberries? If you are looking for a fun time on the farm, come to Lucky Ladd Farms and pick strawberries straight from our state-of-the-art hydroponic growing system. Experience modern farming and see how food is grown in a soil-less system producing nutrient rich sweet berries. Plus, you can pick-your-own with little to no bending!
Pre-picked strawberries available in our farm market during peak season. U-pick strawberries will be open on a first come basis. Quantities are limited. Remember general admission to the farm park is required to access our strawberry field. Don’t forget to buy your admission tickets before you visit at https://luckyladdfarms.com/buy-tickets.html. Daily picking information and times will be posted on our Facebook page when berries are available.
Estimated April 17 through June 1 (Strawberries are a weather dependent crop. Mother Nature determines actual dates and times.)

Blend Your Own Bourbon at Stable Reserve
2025-04-17 12:00, 2025-04-18 12:00 | Stable Reserve, 412 Main Street, Suite 100, Franklin, 37064, United States
This exclusive and immersive experience includes the tasting and blending of two cask strength bourbons; a high-rye bourbon and a high-wheat bourbon. In this class, you will dive into the varying flavor profiles of the different mash bills as we contemplate each barrel individually.
After we decipher what notes and flavors you’re privy to, we’ll begin blending the two bourbons together as we work toward the perfect blend for you. You then get to watch the process of hand bottling and labeling the very bottle you created to take home.
Party sizes for this experience range from 2-14 and cost $160/person.
21+ with valid ID required.

Dine with Davis House at Chick-Fil-A Berry Farms
2025-04-17 16:00 - 19:00 | Chick-fil-A – Franklin – Berry Farms, 203 Lathram Ln., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Dine with Davis House Child Advocacy Center in April for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Join us on Thursday, April 17th from 4 to 7 PM at Chick-fil-A Berry Farms. 20% of all sales will be donated back to Davis House. Be sure to mention that you are there for spirit night or to support Davis House prior to paying. Davis House staff will be working in the dining room so come by and say “hi”.

Thursday Singer/Songwriters Night
2025-04-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club, 317 W Main St., Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Experience the best of local talent every Thursday night from 7 PM to 9 PM at Amendment XVIII Cocktail Club in downtown Franklin. Our Singer-Songwriter Night showcases up-and-coming artists as they perform original songs in an intimate, cozy setting. Enjoy a night of heartfelt music and creative cocktails, perfect for music lovers and those looking to discover new sounds. Come support local artists and unwind with a uniquely crafted cocktail as you soak in the raw, authentic vibes.

Jazz Empowers 2025 Gala
2025-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Analog at Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave., 2nd Floor, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Celebrating bringing jazz to 10,000 students!
Join us in Nashville, Tennessee on April 17th from 7 pm-9 pm for an exciting gala celebrating Jazz Empowers reaching 10,000 students across the country! The event will be hosted at Analog, an elegant music venue located inside the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. The event will be headlined by the swingin’ Jovan Quallo Quintet as they play the music of Hank Mobley.
The event will also feature inspiring Jazz Empowers student performances and testimonials and an exciting silent auction. Get your tickets today to experience an amazing night and to support bringing jazz programs to underserved schools in Nashville and across the country

The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series Presents: Lucas Hoge, Craig Cambell, Anthony Smith and Rebecca Lynn Howard
2025-04-17 19:30 | The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main Street, Franklin, 37064, United States
The Franklin Theatre Songwriters Series returns on April 17, 2025, with Craig Campbell, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Lucas Hoge, and Anthony Smith!

Great Spring Art Hop
2025-04-18 09:00 - 2025-04-19 17:00 | CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN, 37205, United States
Join Cheekwood for a lively weekend filled with 48 egg hunts for children in every age group. The excitement is not to be missed, as approximately 36,000 eggs are filled with treats to be discovered. Go on a scavenger hunt for larger-than-life bunny murals created by Nashville artists and hidden throughout the gardens. This two-day celebration is a wonderful way to hop into spring, with food trucks, musical performances, and more.

The Story Booth in Grand Hall at The Factory
2025-04-18 10:00 - 17:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Roll the dice. Tell your story!
The Story Booth is an interactive pop-up experience where kids can imagine, create, and tell their own stories! In a playful landscape of cardboard creations, children can roll oversized cardboard dice to reveal their story prompts, draft their narrative, and step inside the booth to record an audio version of their amazing story!
Join us for a sweet day of storytelling April 18th at The Factory in Franklin.
The Story Booth is hosted by Anna Skates, a local children’s advocate, author, and former children’s librarian. You can find her on Instagram @anna_skates and online at annaskates.co
Also, don’t miss the Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny will be greeting children and taking pictures with families in the Grand Hall from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
2025-04-18 10:00 - 2025-04-19 16:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at LUCKY LADD FARMS – April 12, 13, 18, & 19, 2025 – Seating time 10 AM
Bring the kids for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Lucky Ladd Farms – TN’s largest petting farm and fun park. Includes delicious breakfast, Easter Bunny meet and greet, and a special gift for kids plus activities all around the farm. Put some spring in your step and magic in your child’s Easter holiday at our breakfast with the Easter Bunny celebration. This special VIP breakfast event at Lucky Ladd Farms includes a scrumptious breakfast buffet, Easter Bunny photo ops, a visit with some of the Farm’s favorite baby animal ambassadors, and souvenir gift for each child. It’s a fun way to start your child’s day before hopping along to the farm’s Spring Festival and non-stop Easter egg hunts that take place all day long, plus all the farm’s standard attractions are included.
Lucky Ladd Farms is Tennessee’s largest petting farm and fun park conveniently located just 45 minutes from downtown Nashville.  This award-winning 60-acre venue offers over 50+ inventive attractions that appeal to all ages from animal encounters, acres of playgrounds, pony rides, huge mega slides, Cedar Glade nature trails, wagon rides, splash pad, to barrel train rides, and more to fill your day with good old-fashioned fun.
BREAKFAST MENU Our scrumptious hot breakfast features a selection of pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, seasonal fruit, pastries, muffins, hot chocolate, juice, and water. We will be offering table reservations instead of individual ticket sales this year for our event. Each breakfast table seats a maximum of four people, regardless of age.

Easter Egg Hunts & the Easter Bunny
2025-04-18 11:00 - 2025-04-19 17:00 | Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville, TN, 37060, United States
It’s one of the most Egg-citing events of the year! Join the Easter Bunny as he gets things hopping around Lucky Ladd Farms – Tennessee’s largest petting farm and fun park, with our annual Spring Festival and Easter Egg Hunt.
This annual Easter family tradition features fun games, activities, baby farm animal encounters and non-stop egg hunts all day long with souvenir prize packs for the kids! Plus, Easter Bunny meet-and-greets take place each hour. Families love this award-winning 60-acre farm park for its over 50+ inventive attractions that appeal to all ages. From a petting zoo, acres of playgrounds, pony rides, Cedar Glade nature trails, wagon rides, splash pad, mega slides, and more, adventures at Lucky Ladd’s will fill the day with good old-fashioned fun. Bakery, gourmet coffee, concessions, and farm market on-site.

Easter Bunny at The Factory at Franklin
2025-04-18 12:00 - 14:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Bring your family and friends to meet the Easter Bunny while you explore everything The Factory at Franklin has to offer. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled Friday where you can snap photos, make your own story with The Story Booth, and create lasting memories. See you there!
The Easter Bunny will be greeting children and taking pictures with families in the Grand Hall from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Southall Honey Extraction and Bourbon Tasting
2025-04-18 15:00 | Southall Farm & Inn, 1994 Carter’s Creek Pike, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Step into our Honey tasting lab and get hands-on with nature’s golden treasure—Southall’s award-winning honey. Begin your journey by extracting pure honey straight from the frames, learning the fascinating story behind every drop. Immerse yourself in a curated tasting of Southall honey and unique varieties from across the country. Each honey offers a distinct personality, from floral and fruity to earthy and rich, creating a delicious exploration of flavor. Pair these luscious honeys with a selection of locally sourced bourbons. Discover how their tasting notes harmonize with each honey to create extraordinary flavor combinations. Enjoy thoughtfully prepared light bites designed to enhance the pairings. These culinary creations elevate the experience, adding depth and delight to every taste.

First Course
Stable Reserve Straight Rye
Freshly Extracted Southall Honey
Chicken Skin Cracklin’
Second Course
Honey Cask Finished Southern Collective Bourbon Whiskey
Warm Chicory Honey
Mushroom Bisque
Third Course
Bourbon Barrel Aged Cream Honey
Dark Chocolate Bon Bons

Open Mic Night with Hemp Happy Hour at The Parlor
2025-04-18 16:30 - 19:30 | The Parlor at Bubble Joy, 4208 Old Hillsboro Rd Ste 7 & 8, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us in the hidden speakeasy, The Parlor within Bubble Joy, in Leiper’s Fork for Open Mic Night! The Parlor offers a unique Mocktail and Oxygen Bar experience for adults aged 21 and over. Guests can enjoy an array of Standard, Adaptogen-based or Hemp-based craft mocktails. If you’re in the mood for something creamy, try our FLIGHT of Orange Cream, Rootbeer and Cola THC mocktail floats made with Ice Cream.
Guests are invited to partake in the Open Mic Night Hemp Happy Hour, held every Friday evening from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. During these sessions, patrons can enjoy live music, poetry readings, and spoken word performances by local artists. The beverage menu includes a variety of craft mocktails, ranging from standard offerings to unique adaptogen-based and hemp-based creations.
The Parlour also offers a Tea Bar, that features craft herbal tea blends complemented by a selection of herbal and floral elixirs and tincture add-ons, catering to those seeking a warming beverage with a twist.

Moody Molavi at The Mockingbird Theater
2025-04-18 19:00 | The Mockingbird Theater at The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg 6, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Award winning comedian Moody Molavi is a tsunami on stage! His high-energy and animated story-telling mannerisms are unforgettable as he breaks down his incalculable family tree. Born in Iran, but now living in Tennessee, he has had to learn how to dig his way out of a multitude of holes on two continents. show also features Brandon Skelton and Marianna Barksdale.
Brandon Skelton travels the country bringing laughter to churches, comedy clubs, and theaters with his effortlessly funny and down-to-earth style. He has been featured on Praise and Harmony TV, opened on the Huckabee Show, and released a Dry Bar Comedy Special. With his sharp wit and natural charm, Brandon doesn’t just make audiences laugh, he makes them feel like they’ve gained a new best friend.
Marianna Barksdale brings a sharp wit and contagious energy to the stage, making her a standout in the comedy scene. Her clever storytelling and unpredictable humor keep audiences engaged and laughing throughout the night. Whether setting the stage or delivering punchlines of her own, Marianna knows how to keep the crowd hooked and the show flowing.

Easter Bunny Excursion Train
2025-04-19 09:00 | Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville, TN, 37210, United States
Come ride with the Easter Bunny on a restored classic streamlined stainless steel passenger train! On this 90 mile round trip the Easter Bunny will be making visits to each car so bring your cameras! During the layover in Watertown, there will be Easter Egg Hunts and then visit the restaurants for lunch and shop the stores around the square. Order your tickets soon as this trip sells out quickly!

Franklin Farmers Market
2025-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 | THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
The Franklin Farmers Market is a True Tennessee Farmers Market!
From produce, fruit and dairy to baked goods and meats, you’ll find delicious fresh food at the Franklin Farmers Market in downtown Franklin, Tennessee. And because it’s all from local farms, the variety of goods increases and changes each week through the seasons. You can taste the difference, because it all comes straight from the farm to the market, ripe and ready to enjoy. It’s Tennessee farm fresh food from real farmers, every Saturday morning at the Franklin Farmers Market. Plus, there are a select number of local crafts persons at the market too, with unique and beautiful goods for you to enjoy.
The non-profit FFM believes that local family farms can remain successful with support from the market to stay productive. Productive family farms are important to both the economic and environmental structures of Middle Tennessee communities and the Franklin Farmers Market is working to ensure the future of farming in Tennessee.

Artisans
While the Franklin Farmers Market is the home of real farmers, it is also the place for eclectic offerings from local artists and craftsmen. Come out to the market and meet Middle Tennessee’s best artisans who specialize in such crafts as original photography and paintings, hand-turned woodwork, one-of-a-kind pottery and handcrafted jewelry. It’s a diverse mix of local artisans, making the Franklin Farmers Market the spot for unique artworks, crafts and gifts.

Events and Festivals
The Franklin Farmers Market holds many events and festivals throughout the year, too! Their Pardoning of the Turkey event is a family favorite event! Another family favorite event is when Santa visits the market each December! The Franklin Strawberry Festival offers a lot of strawberries, of course! You will also find fun activities and games for kids and the best homemade strawberry shortcakes you’ll ever eat! The festival is great fun for all ages! The Tomato Festival celebrates summer’s favorite veggie with heirloom tomato tastings, plus a lot of fun games for the kids! The Franklin Watermelon Festival is a fun day for the whole family, too! Enjoy games for kids and adults, including the popular watermelon seed-spitting contest and the popular fastest watermelon eating contest. There will also be wild watermelon carvings and slices of ice-cold watermelon to enjoy!

Market Hours: All Year Long, Every Saturday!

The Franklin Farmers Market is a year-round market. The Spring/Summer Market is open May through October every Saturday 8 am – 12 pm. The Fall/Winter Market market is open November through April with hours of 9 am – 12 noon.

Nolensville Winter Farmers Market
2025-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Nolensville Farmers Market, 7248 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN, 37135, United States
The Nolensville Winter Farmers Market features local produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, hot food, crafts and more!

The Nolensville Winter Farmer’s Market is open on Saturdays, November through April from 9 AM to 12 PM at 7248 Nolensville Road. The Nolensville Farmers Market Board takes pride in bringing fresh, local food to Nolensville while supporting local farmers and artisans. You will find all kinds of organic or naturally grown produce, several varieties of meat, baked goods, farm fresh eggs, crafts and more! The Nolensville Farmer’s Market is a great place to stop and pick up your groceries, grab a bite to eat and meet your neighbors. You’re sure to see a friendly face or two.

Eggstravaganzoo 2025
2025-04-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
Eggstravaganzoo presented by Twice Daily – Hop into spring at Nashville’s wildest egg hunt!
Nashville Zoo’s annual spring celebration is back with egg hunts and Easter fun for children of all ages. Activities during the day include egg hunts for kids, face painting, keeper talks, and themed animal enrichment!
This event is included with general admission tickets or Zoo membership. Member reservations are no longer required.

Wildflower Hikes at Owl’s Hill
2025-04-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
The wildflowers are blooming: Spring is here! Come enjoy all the colors this season offers on this expert-led hike. Watch the browns of winter give way to the spectrum of spring while we look for Blue-eyed Mary, Dutchman’s Britches, and Spring Beauty.
This is a moderately strenuous hike with some hill climbing.
Get your tickets online to guarantee your spot! Online ticket sales close at 8 am the day of the hike. Tickets for future dates will remain available for purchase. Walk-up tickets (if available) can be purchased at Owl’s Hill the day of the hike.
Spring 2025 Wildflower Hike Dates – March 15, 22 and 29 and April 5, 12, and 19 from 9:30am-11:30am.
Cost $15/hiker
Ages 14+
