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SHPD Trunk-or-Treat
2021-10-30 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Fischer Park at Port Royal, 4285 Port Royal Road, Spring Hill, TN, 37174, United States
The SHPD will be hosting a “Trunk or Treat” event at Fischer Park in Spring Hill. We will have police vehicles on site as well as games and other to be determined activities.
For more information contact Officer Herb Rosa at hrosa@springhilltn.org
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Red Phone Booth Annual Halloween Party
2021-10-30 17:00 - 23:00 | Red Phone Booth, 136 Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Red Phone Booth Annual Halloween Party hosted on Saturday, October 30, at 5:00pm. Includes welcome cocktails, dinner, prizes, games, and drink specials!

Mike Borgia
2021-10-30 17:30 | The Legendary Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor, 214 S. Margin Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Veteran songwriter Mike Borgia returns with guest players to Kimbros in downtown Franklin for a full band experience.
Genre: Folk, Americana, blues, rock.
18+ Tickets $10- Limited seating (First come first serve)
Doors 5:30PM
Showtime: 6PM to 8PM
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Halloween Bash!
2021-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 | The John P. Holt Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
The Teen Advisory Board is throwing a Halloween Bash!

TAB presents the Teen Scream Halloween Bash! Teens 12-18 are welcome to attend. We’ll have tricks, treats, spooky stories, and more. There’s even a Costume Contest!
* Tricks * Treats * Photo Wall * Costume Contest * AND MORE! Win Prizes @ the Costume Contest – Best Use of a Face Mask * Best Literary Themed Costume * Best Group Costume (2-5 people) *
Costume Contest Rules

Costume must be family friendly and appropriate
Costume must contain homemade elements

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ALL HALLOWS EVE COSTUME BALL!
2021-10-30 18:42 - 23:11 | The Bunganut Pig Bar & Restaurant, 1143 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Best Halloween Party in Franklin, TN! Join Us!!

JOIN US FOR A SPOOKTACULAR NIGHT at the Haunted Villages of Carters Court in Historic Franklin TN! (Bunganut Pig)
Hosted By: Laurie Marks, MaryAnn Palise & Mark Rindermann. Tickets are Going Fast & Space is Limited! Get them Now Before they’re Gone.
Early Birds $20 Until Oct. 20.
What the Cat Dragged In: $25 until Oct. 30
DANCING in THE DUNGEON!
Fortune Telling in the ENCHANTED GARDENS AND Testing Your Luck at WICKED GAMES.
Enjoying Spirits, Libations and (no name) Confessions in the PURGATORY PARLOR.
Music, Costume Contest, Fun & Prizes in the TRICK AND TREAT FUNHOUSE.
This is an ADULTS ONLY Party and Costumes are Mandatory for Entry..So Bring It!
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Halloween Bash
2021-10-30 19:00 | Dolan’s Bar & Grill, 4140 Carothers Pkwy, #2, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
Dolan’s Annual Halloween Bash

Join us for our annual Halloween bash! Poker at 7pm with a prize! DJ Mark in the house for karaoke and dancing at 9pm! Drink specials! Costume contest with a total of $500 in prizes! Try one of our amazing Halloween themed cocktails as well! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Halloween Ghost Tours
2021-10-31 17:00 - 21:00 | Lotz House, 1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
FRANKLIN, TN HALLOWEEN GHOST TOURS AT THE LOTZ HOUSE
The Lotz House announced they will host three evening ghost tours of the house on Halloween slated for Saturday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Guests will have the chance to experience the Civil War spirits and other unexplained phenomenon that are said to haunt the historic home. The Lotz House has been featured on the Travel Channel’s “Haunted Live” as well as Travel Channel’s “The Most Terrifying Places in America.”
Visitors may also make reservations for other nights. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 7 – 13. The Lotz House adheres to Tennessee’s Covid-19 guidelines and protocols for the safety of visitors. Lotz House staff wear masks and ask that all visitors wear masks as well. To purchase tickets, call 615-790-7190.
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Happy Spazoween
2021-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Scoreboard Bar & Grill, 2408 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Join us at Scoreboard for “Happy Spazoween” with a live performance from the Spazmatics! Costume Contests with $5,000 worth in prizes such as Predator tickets, Titans tickets, and cash.
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CREATIVE SPARKS CRAFT FAIR
2021-11-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Everything indoors. All vendors feature handmade products. Church proceeds benefit Sacred Sparks Ministry which provides services to the homeless community in Nashville.

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Knee-High Naturalists
2021-11-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Knee-High Naturalists – Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary

Wednesdays
10 – 11:30 am

Summer: June 9, 16 ; July 14, 21
Fall: October 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17

Young children, ages 3-5 years old, with an adult will explore the natural world through a series of topics lead by a Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary 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 adults/child pair.
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Beginners Knitting Workshop
2021-11-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Beginners Knitting Workshop – Franklin Recreation Complex – Williamson County Parks & Recreation
This class will focus on introducing the basics of knitting. Including yarn selection, needle requirements, how to read a basic pattern, how to cast on stitches, how to knit and purl stitch, how to bind off, and how to weave in ends. The sampler taught will introduce 4 variations of the knit and purl stitches (stockinette, garter, rib and seed stitches).
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Knit Along Series
2021-11-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Knit Along Series – Franklin Recreation Center –
Williamson County Parks & Recreation
This class will be a group setting knit-along with everyone working on a scarf pattern. There will be 3 different patterns to choose from and 4 different colors of yarn. Attendees need to know basics of knitting, casting on stitches, how to knit and purl stitch, how to bind off and how to read a basic pattern independently. Instructor will be there to help, but not to teach beginners how to knit stitches.
Thursday(s), November 4th, 11th, & 18th from 12pm-2pm
Ages 13+
Cost: $20.00 + $10 supply fee payable to instructor
OR
Nolensville Recreation Center
Thursday(s), November 4th & 18th from 3pm-5pm
Ages 13+

Food Explorers: Cozy Dinners
2021-11-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Kids Activities – Franklin Rec Center – Williamson County Parks & Recreation
Join Food Explorers to make your own dinner. Actually why not make two? With the help of a Registered Dietitian, students will learn how to make two delicious dinner recipes that you can impress your parents with at home. Students will be making Ricotta Gnocchi and Burrito Bowls. All recipes are nut free, but may contain dairy. Children will make their own individual portions.
Franklin Rec Center: Thursday, November 4th from 4:30pm-6:30pm
Ages: 7-12
Click here for information on Food Explorers: Cozy Dinners in Nolensville.
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Daisy Lynn Art & Bike Benefit
2021-11-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Nashville Palace, 2611 McGavock Pk., Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Come join us at the Nashville Palace for a night of auction, food, drink and live music ALL for a good cause! We are hosting Daisy Lynn Art and Bike Night to raise money for FFAN- Foster Financial Assistance Network. They are a nonprofit organization that aims to help the 8,600 children in foster care in Tennessee. All proceeds from the evening go to the foundation, and we hope you’ll come join us! Enjoy motorcycles, music by Natalie Brady and art by Scott Jacobs, and quality food from the Palace. See you there!

The EXOTICS at Kings Dining & Entertainment
2021-11-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Kings Dining & Entertainment – Franklin, 1910 Galleria Boulevard, Franklin, TN, 37067, United States
The EXOTICS Band at the Whiskey Room Live in FRANKLIN

The EXOTICS in the Whiskey Room Live at KINGS
Friday, November 5 at 8:00PM
TICKETS : $20 online (plus fees) with credit/debit cards or $20 (CASH ONLY) at the door.
DOORS OPEN at 7:00 – Arrive early to get a good seat!
Mention The Exotics to many Franklin, Nashville and Middle Tennessee natives who were coming of age in the ’60s and early ’70s and they immediately recall good times at high school dances, outdoor driveway “combos” at a friend’s house, summer pool parties at Willow Plunge and college fraternity and sorority events.
The original Exotics were four friends from Franklin and Columbia Tennessee, three of whom attended Battle Ground Academy. When paired with the Spidells, four Nashville soul singers who performed sets backed by the Exotics, it became a not-to-miss happening. The Exotics were known throughout the Southeast and, in addition to dances, performed shows in Neyland Stadium, Vanderbilt Stadium and even the old Sugar Bowl Stadium in New Orleans.
Three of the four original Exotics have continued the tradition following the death of guitarist Billy Adair who, along with his best friend, Glenn Crowell started the band over 55 years ago. The fun and joy of the music from this era is hard to ignore so the band continues its legacy with band members Loy Hardcastle (drums and vocals), Jeff Cook (keys, sax and vocals), Glenn Crowell (bass and lead vocals), and Marty Crum (guitar and vocals), along with Steve Smartt and Jim Williamson, who joined the Exotics horn section in the late ’60s. They have remained “best of friends” for all these years and continue to play club dates, wedding receptions, school reunions, birthday parties, anniversaries, and street festivals.

Family Day
2021-11-06 10:00 - 14:00 | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Family Day is a Fun Family Event in Franklin
Franklin Parks’ Family Day offers many opportunities for families to have a great time on this historical farm. The festival features activities like miniature train rides, hay rides, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Festival attendees can also enjoy cane pole fishing in the pond. Don’t miss the Touch-a-Tractor area sponsored by Tri Green Equipment, which will consist of small excavators the kids can operate and large tractors the kids can sit on. All rides and activities are free to attendees.
Many horse related events will happen in the Tractor Supply Arena this year, sponsored by Friends of Franklin Parks.
Food will be offered for purchase by local food vendors. Visitors can also listen to some great music on our entertainment stage.
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2021 Owl Day
2021-11-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood, TN, 37027, United States
Saturday, November 6, 2021
10am – 2pm
Cost: Family of 4, $36; Adult + Child, $18; Individuals, $10
(Ages 2 and Under are free)
A celebration of all things owl at Owl’s Hill Sanctuary! Meet our owl Wildlife Ambassadors and enjoy entertaining and informative talks on each species. Hike through owl habitats, make owl crafts, dissect owl pellets. Interesting and fun for all ages!
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Whiskey Warmer Franklin
2021-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Westhaven Residents Club, 401 Cheltenham Avenue, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Join us in beautiful Westhaven as we bundle up with good people and great whiskey to welcome in the cooler weather. We’re bringing together 40 of our favorite labels of whiskey, bourbon and scotch, local food trucks, a cigar lounge and local bluegrass music to create a whiskey wonderland benefiting the The Westhaven Foundation.
A portion of your ticket purchase benefits the Westhaven Foundation, which provides grants, scholarships, and acts as a catalyst for raising much needed funds for charities and organizations serving Franklin and the surrounding communities.
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20th Anniversary Wine Down Main Street
2021-11-06 19:00 - 22:00 | Historic Downtown Franklin, Main Street, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Wine Down Main Street voted best fundraising event in Williamson County, 10+ consecutive years!
Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Historic Square in Downtown Franklin and along Main Street
Voted Best Charity Fundraiser by The Sizzle Awards and Voted Best Charity Event in the Williamson’s Best Awards
Mark your calendars, call your friends and book the babysitter, the 20th Anniversary Wine Down Main Street is set for Saturday, November 6th. The “Best Night Out All Year” will take place from 7:00 to 10 PM. VIP guests will be treated to a private food and wine-tasting experience from 7 to 10 PM in the Historic Franklin Theatre. Lipman Brothers, Nashville’s oldest and largest distributor of wine and spirits is the official wine sponsor. This unique wine tasting event takes place along historic Main Street in Franklin, Tennessee. Just 20 miles south of Nashville, more than 30 shops will play host to wines from around the world. Participants taste wines, shop, and sample food from area restaurants all while listening to great live music. Proceeds from sponsorships and ticket sales for this event will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee.
For over 118 years, BGCMT has been in the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social, and family circumstances. We have actively sought to enrich the lives of girls and boys, ages 5-18 years old, which other youth agencies have difficulty reaching. We are dedicated to ensuring our community’s disadvantaged children and teens have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures.

Sanctuary South's Christmas Open House
2021-11-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Sanctuary South, 158 Front Street, Suite 104, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Franklin, Tennessee Christmas Open House – Shopping Event
Join Sanctuary South in Westhaven along Front Street. in Franklin, TN for a Christmas Open house from noon-5pm. We are your one stop shop for furniture, apparel, jewelry, home decor, entertaining essentials, and men’s items.
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Tennessee Bridal & Wedding Expo
2021-11-07 12:30 - 17:00 | Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Find the perfect gown, DJ, photographer, reception venue, band, honeymoon destination, and so much more at the Tennessee Bridal & Wedding Expo at Fairgrounds Nashville!
At the #1 bridal & wedding services expo in Nashville, you’ll find everything you need to have the perfect wedding day! Whether you envision a formal black-tie affair or a casual barefoot ceremony on the beach, carefully selected experts are ready to offer advice in creating timeless memories for your perfect wedding.
Tennessee Bridal & Wedding Expo
November 7, 2021
Sunday 12:30 pm – 5 pm

Fairgrounds Nashville
625 Smith Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203

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Cookie Decorating - Holiday Favorites
2021-11-07 14:30 - 17:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Cookie Decorating – Holiday Favorites – Williamson County Parks & Recreation
Learn the basics and have some fun designing your own decorated cookies. No experience necessary. Chef Karen will have you practicing your piping skills and creating cookie masterpieces. Skills covered include making perfect royal icing, outlining, flooding, and special effects. You will take home a dozen beautiful cookies and the recipes to make your own at home.
Ages: 18+
Cost: $35 + $12 supply fee payable to instructor
Instructor: Chef Karen

Mamarazzi Photography Workshop
2021-11-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Professional photographer Marcie Kindred is here to help you get terrific pictures during the holidays and beyond! Using composition, lighting, shapes, color, focal interest, patterns and understanding the differences between limited and great depths of field Marcie will help you take stunning pictures of children, parents, siblings, friends… and just in time for Thanksgiving and winter holidays! Smartphones or digital cameras work equally well for this class! Limited spacing available. Pre-registration is required.
Ages: 18 and up

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Cookie Decorating - Holiday Favorites
2021-11-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Cookie Decorating – Holiday Favorites – Franklin Rec Center – Williamson County Parks & Recreation
Come join the fun as we learn to make fancy decorated cookies. No experience necessary. Chef Karen will show you how to use a piping bag and all the special techniques to create cookie masterpieces. You will be taking home a dozen beautiful cookies to impress your family and friends. And they taste great too!
Ages 8-12
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The Alzheimer’s Association TN Chapter Annual Free Virtual Caregiver Conference
2021-11-09 10:00 - 2021-11-10 18:00 | Virtual
The Alzheimer’s Association TN Chapter offers annual free virtual Caregiver Conference to educate and support those living with and caring for those with Alzheimer’s
The Tennessee Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will be offering its popular Caregiver Conference: “A Caregiver’s Journey: From education and encouragement to empowerment, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 9-10, 2021.” This year’s conference will feature six separate presentations ranging from understanding the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and dementia, care planning, communication strategies, and partnering with faith-based communities to address dementia-related health disparities.
Because of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, this free conference will be virtual again this year. The conference will also offer continuing education units (CEUs) for those wanting to further their knowledge.
To register, visit bit.ly/3mG3t7j or call 1-800-272-3900. For further questions, contact Harlyn Hardin at hahardin@alz.org; 615-622-4176. For more information about the Alzheimer’s Association, visit alz.org.
In addition, the conference will offer a Caregiver Resource Panel of experts ranging from elder law, medical and non-medical home health, and long-term care planning. The participating panel of experts include: Tennessee Department of Health, Elder Law of Nashville, Meritan, Senior Lifestyle, and the Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability.
This conference is hosted in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Health.
Additional programming
In addition to this two-day caregiver conference, The Alzheimer’s Association TN Chapter will also host its bi-annual Research Symposium on November 16, 2-3 p.m. This one-hour presentation will feature Dr. Percy Griffin, Alzheimer’s Association director of scientific engagement. Percy holds a Ph.D. in molecular cell biology from Washington University in St. Louis, a Master of Science degree in pharmacology from the University of Minnesota Medical School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and chemistry from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota. In his role at the agency, he creates and delivers inspiring and stimulating research updates around the country to regional and chapter community directed audiences.
Topics to be covered include current trends in Alzheimer’s and dementia research with emphasis on risk reduction and treatment; social determinants of health and how it affects risk; and how the Alzheimer’s Association addresses health disparities with a focus on equity and diversity/social inclusion in research trials.
To register for this year’s Research Symposium, visit https://bit.ly/3C2lFhQ
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Fall Paint Party - Santa - Teens & Adults
2021-11-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Fall Paint Party – Santa – Teens & Adult Activities – Franklin Recreation Complex – Williamson County Parks & Recreation
A fun acrylic painting for all to see at Christmas time! This 11″x14″ canvas of Santa will bring a smile to anyone’s face. You can personalize your Santa with team colors and ornaments! Limited spaces available. Pre-registration required.

Ages: 10 and up

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Holiday Sleds with Kris Salva
2021-11-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Holiday Activities in Franklin – Holiday Sleds with Kris Salva
Nothing says holidays and winter quite like festively decorated sleds! Join Kris Salva to create your own sled, choosing from four different holiday designs. Please consult the images in the “extra details” margin of the registration page to select which image you’d like to paint. Email Kris at krissalva@comcast.net by November 2 to place your design order! Limited spacing available; pre-registration required.
Ages: 16 and up

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Fall Paint Party - Happy Snowman
2021-11-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Fall Paint Party – Happy Snowman – Kids Activities in Franklin – Williamson County Parks & Recreation

This 11″x14″ acrylic painting of a Happy Snowman will make any snow day complete! Personalize his or her scarf… come join the fun! Limited spaces available. Pre-registration is required.
Ages: 10 and up

Marines & Others: A Birthday Celebration and Veterans Day
2021-11-10 16:00 - 23:00 | Red Phone Booth, 136 Rosa L Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN, 37203, United States
Mark your calendar to join us for a very special event on November 10th for Marines & Others: A Birthday Celebration and Veterans Day event to benefit Hero Hunt nonprofit organization. We’ll have food, drinks, silent auction, competition & cake!! The event is open to Veterans, their families and the public that want to support a great cause. RSVP required for entry to RPBNashvilleGM@gmail.com.
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Fall Paint Party - Team Snowman
2021-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Fulton Greer Lane, Franklin, TN, 37064, United States
Fall Paint Party – Franklin Recreation Center
Come create a cute snowman bearing your favorite team’s flag and colorful accessories! Show your school spirit and have a great time in the process! Limited spacing available. Pre-registration is required.
Ages: 18 and up

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