# Dickens of a Christmas Family Festival in Historic Downtown Franklin > Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Dec 12 – Dec 13 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Where: Historic Downtown Franklin, Main St & 4th Ave S, Franklin, TN 37064 - Ages: All ages (Free public festival) - Price: Free admission; food, carriage rides, and crafts for purchase - Organizer: Heritage Foundation of Williamson County - Official page: https://williamsonheritage.org/dickens-of-a-christmas/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 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/dickens-of-a-christmas-family-festival-in-historic-downtown-franklin--listing-93609478bc635ae406aa1c6b ## About Dickens of a Christmas recreates the charm and whimsy of Victorian England against the picturesque backdrop of Historic Downtown Franklin's brick-paved Main Street. Over 150 costumed historical characters, including Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley, the Ghost of Christmas Past, and Oliver Twist, roam the streets interacting with delighted families and posing for photographs. Horse-drawn carriage rides clip-clop through the historic district as street performers, chimney sweeps, town criers, and Victorian carolers fill the air with merry songs. Children can partake in holiday crafts inside the KidZone, enjoy sugar plum fairy tea parties, watch snow falling gently from historic building rooftops, and visit with Father and Mother Christmas. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Main Street is pedestrian-only with wide sidewalks and curb cuts, making stroller pushing pleasant throughout the historic downtown. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Baby changing tables and comfortable indoor rest seating are available at the Franklin Visitors Center and Williamson County Public Library. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages, from infants nestled in strollers to imaginative school children and literature-loving grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Streets can become crowded during midday Saturday; Sunday morning offers a gentler pace with fewer crowds and quieter acoustic street carolers. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Jacksonian Christmas Festival at Tulip Grove](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/jacksonian-christmas-festival-at-tulip-grove--listing-5b1788cb16d217f736731a01) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Andrew Jackson's Hermitage · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. 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