Our little family has only lived in Franklin, TN for a few months, but one of the things that we love most about our new town is how friendly it is to kids and parents alike. It’s one of those places where you can bring your child to a coffee shop, nice restaurant or even a concert without anyone raising an eyebrow. For me, the key to fun, local events is finding out about them BEFORE they happen! So here you go, a comprehensive list of thing to do in November in Franklin (and nearby).
Let me know if I’ve missed anything!
Free Events:
November 9, 2019 – 11am to 12pm – FROZEN 2 Frenzy at JC Penny CoolSprings Galleria
November 11, 2019 – 8am to 12pm – Watch the transit of Mercury from Vanderbilt’s Dyer Observatory, the next time this event will occur is 2049! Astronomers will be on site to help you use the telescopes safely. (free, but registration is required)
November 11, 2019 – 11am to 12pm – Franklin will be hosting a Veterans Day parade located downtown Franklin at West Main and 5th Avenue. More information here.
November 12, 2019 – 4:30pm – Kids Make at Brentwood Library (free, but registration is required)
November 19, 2019 – 4:30pm – Kids Make at Brentwood Library (free, but registration is required)
November 22, 2019 – 10am to 4pm – Making Merry in Berry Hill Street Festival
November 24, 2019 – 9am to 11am – Sensory friendly Santa at CoolSprings Galleria (free, but registration is required)
November 26, 2019 – 4:30pm Kids Make at Brentwood Library (free, but registration is required)
November 30, 2019 – 4pm 155th Anniversary of The Battle of Franklin. There will be a short ceremony at Carnton and then at dusk 10,000 luminaries will be lit in remembrance. Both historic homes will be open for tours from 5pm to 7pm. Admission is free for this event. More information here.
Ongoing Free Events:
The Frist Art Museum is always free for ages 18 and younger ($15 for adults)
Watch the Predators practice! What a fun idea, the schedule is here
Arrington Vineyards – Music In The Vines – Jazz concerts every Saturday and Sunday through the month of November. Food and drinks available for purchase. More information here.
Paid Events:
November 7 and 9, 2019 – $10.00 per person- 9am to 5pm – Blue & Gray Days at Carter House. Experience this living history event right here in Franklin. More information here.
November 8, 2019 – $6.27 per person – 7pm to 9pm – Telescope Night at Dyer Observatory. Suggested for ages 8 and up, this “open house” style event is amazing for novice or expert stargazers. More information and tickets here.
November 9, 2019 – Food available for purchase – 10am to 8pm – HELLO KITTY Cafe Pop-Up food truck. Located outside near American Girl at CoolSprings Galleria, this HELLO KITTY themed food truck is not to miss! More information here.
November 10, 2019 – $95 – 11:45am – Portraits with Santa at Harlinsdale Farm. Darien Photography will be offering time slots and packages for a photo session for your family. Meet Santa and have beautiful pictures made in a low-stress environment. All photos will be ready in time to use for Christmas Cards! More information here and here.
November 12, 19, and 26, 2019 – $20 for Adults $13 for Children FREE Children under 2 – 10am to 12pm – Tuesdays for Tots at Cheekwood Estate. Visit the house and then drop in for craft time at the gardens. More information here.
November 22, 2019 to December 28, 2019 – $25 per car – 6pm to 10pm – 2nd Annual Franktown Festival of Lights. Located at the Williamson County Ag Center, this years event features a mile long drive through hundreds of light displays. There will also be a Santa’s village with hot drinks and cookies, a petting zoo, activities and pictures with Santa. More information here.
November 28, 2019 – $13 to $45 per person – 7:45am – 2019 Turkey Trot benefiting GraceWorks Ministries. Work off some pumpkin pie, support a great cause and join the community for a fun event (or if you’ll be cooking dinner, get your family out of the house for a few hours!) This years race will be held at CoolSprings Galleria. To register, click here.
November 15, 2019 to December 30, 2019 – $19 for Adults $14 for Children FREE Children under 2 – 5pm to 9pm – Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights at the Nashville Zoo. This is the largest Chinese Lantern Festival in the country and it looks so beautiful. There are also special Christmas themed events happening at the same time, this would make for a very spectacular trip to the zoo! More information here.
November 23 , 2019 to January 5, 2020 – Tickets begin at $17 for children and $22 for adults – 5pm to 9pm – Holiday Lights at Cheekwood. Voted the best event in Nashville, don’t miss this gorgeous event with lights, reindeer petting zoo, visits with Santa and so much more. For tickets and special holiday packages, click here.
November 26, 27, 29, 30, 2019 – $7 for Adults $6 for Children – Various Times – Christmas movies play downtown at the Franklin Theater. Elf, Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, The Polar Express and How the Grinch Stole Christmas will all be playing later this month. For showtimes, tickets and more information, click here.
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