# Classic Holiday Family Movies at The Historic Franklin Theatre > Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Dec 1 – Dec 24 · 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: The Franklin Theatre, 419 Main St, Franklin, TN 37064 - Ages: All ages (Classic family films) - Price: $10 general admission; $8 children and seniors - Organizer: The Franklin Theatre & Heritage Foundation - Official page: https://www.franklintheatre.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/classic-holiday-family-movies-at-the-historic-franklin-theatre--listing-652033b417bff216dabafcd6 ## About The Historic Franklin Theatre on Main Street in downtown Franklin invites families into its lovingly restored 1937 Art Deco cinema for its cherished holiday movie series. Throughout December, the theater's glowing marquee illuminates the brick avenue as generations gather to watch timeless holiday family classics on the big screen, including The Polar Express, Elf, A Christmas Story, Home Alone, and It's a Wonderful Life. The lobby is decked in vintage holiday splendor with fragrant pine garlands, twinkling fairy lights, and an ornate Christmas tree. Families can enjoy fresh buttered theater popcorn, gourmet candies, and hot spiced cocoa before settling into plush theater seats beneath glowing chandeliers. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Ground-level entry and ramped auditorium aisles accommodate strollers, with stroller parking provided in the lobby vestibule. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Fully equipped modern restrooms with baby changing stations are located in the main lobby. • Age Suitability: Welcoming to children, parents, and grandparents; matinee screenings are particularly suited for young families with toddlers. • Sensory Tips: Matinee screenings maintain slightly elevated auditorium house lighting and lower sound volume, providing a welcoming moviegoing experience for young children. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [The Muppet Christmas Carol at The Franklin Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/the-muppet-christmas-carol-at-the-franklin-theatre--listing-963d663e8696cd54395f9746) — Sun, Nov 29 · 10:00 AM · The Franklin Theatre · Paid · checked Oct 27. 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