Things to do in Franklin

Franklin is a historic Williamson County city south of Nashville, known for its charming Main Street district and Pinkerton Park. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Franklin, Tennessee.

Fri, Jul 3

The WannaBeatles: The British Are Coming

Beatles tribute band brings fun rock & roll to The Mockingbird Theater.

7:00 PM The Mockingbird Theater, Franklin

$20+5–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

Franklin Art Crawl July 3, 2026

Franklin Art Crawl on 5th Avenue South—explore local galleries and art on July 3rd.

6:00 PM 5th Avenue South, Franklin, TN 37064, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

MOCKINGBIRD THEATER

Mockingbird Theater in Franklin offers family-friendly performances.

7:00 PM Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

San Patricios | LIVE MUSIC!

Live music performance on Main Street in downtown Franklin.

7:00 PM Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Jim Brickman: Piano Sensation LIVE! God Bless America – Celebrating 250 Years

Jim Brickman performs piano classics celebrating America 250 at The Franklin Theatre.

3:30 PM The Franklin Theatre, Franklin

$65+13–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

Experimart

Hands-on science and experimentation activities at Experimart.

12:00 PM Experimart, Franklin

4–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

Downtown Franklin Art Crawl – Every First Friday!

Free monthly art crawl through downtown Franklin with galleries and vendors.

6:00 PM Downtown Franklin, Franklin

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Farm Market Friday at the Davis General

Farmers market with local produce and goods at The Davis General.

11:00 AM The Davis General, Franklin

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Franklin’s Factory Historic Walking Tour

Historic walking tour of The Factory at Franklin—learn local history.

11:00 AM The Factory at Franklin, Franklin

$12+6–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

The Red Wheel

Live music performance by The Red Wheel at Turner Theater in The Factory.

7:30 PM Turner Theater, Franklin

13–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 4

The Fries Band plays pre-fireworks show in Franklin, Ohio

Pre-fireworks live band performance on 4th of July in Franklin—great family concert.

5:30 PM Riley Boulevard, Franklin, OH 45005, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

Canvasback Ct Annual 4th of July Block Party!🤘🎆

4th of July block party with fireworks and community fun in Franklin.

12:00 PM Riley Boulevard, Franklin, OH 45005, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

20th Run4Home 5k and Kids Fun Run

Kids' fun run alongside a 5K charity event in Franklin—perfect for active families.

8:30 AM Shaker Road, Franklin, OH 45005, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

Factory Farmers Market

Free farmers market with local vendors, live music, and food at Water Tower Plaza.

9:00 AM Water Tower Plaza, Franklin

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

Paper and Pen—Mice and Men: An America 250 Tale

Free family-friendly history exhibit at Williamson County Archives and Museum.

11:00 AM Williamson County Archives and Museum, Franklin

Free8–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 4

Franklin Card Show

Trading card and collectible show in Franklin — perfect for young collectors.

8:00 AM Alpha Drive, Franklin, TN 37064, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 4

Summer Concert Series - Block Party

Live music block party on West Old Loomis Road in Franklin.

6:30 PM West Old Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsOutdoor