# Things to do with kids in Williamson County, TN

> 13 upcoming family events and 4 places and ongoing programs in Williamson County, TN, in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Timeless Tales Children's Read Aloud — Thanksgiving at The Tappletons'](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/timeless-tales-children-s-read-aloud-thanksgiving-at-the-tappletons--listing-1596c87c46f854d424a8cc29) — Fri, Nov 13 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · The Franklin Theatre · checked Oct 27. A morning read-aloud at the Franklin Theatre for children, this month reading Thanksgiving at The Tappletons', the story of a family Thanksgiving where the turkey slides off the…
- [FrankTown Festival of Lights](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/franktown-festival-of-lights--listing-390940a0607ac2b6bdf6083c) — Nov 20 – Dec 31 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Williamson County AG Expo Center, Franklin · checked Oct 28. Families drive about a mile and a half through more than 200 synchronized lights at the Williamson County AG Expo Center, with holiday music on the car radio, selfies by the…
- [Anytime Fitness Fairview 7th Annual Turkey Trot (5K and 1-Mile Fun Run)](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/anytime-fitness-fairview-7th-annual-turkey-trot-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run--listing-88de7e1d23df323346079764) — Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM · Fairview City Center · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 30. A low-key Thanksgiving morning trot in Fairview with a road/trail 5K and an all-pavement 1-mile fun run/walk. The 1 mile is free for runners under 12; there are no place awards…
- [Turkey Trot Franklin with Kids' Turkey Chase](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/turkey-trot-franklin-with-kids-turkey-chase--listing-e428a8b066981a021a08800b) — Thu, Nov 26 · 6:15 AM · Turkey Trot Race Central, Cool Springs, Franklin · From $15 · checked Oct 24. GraceWorks' 27th annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot draws more than 4,700 runners and walkers through the heart of Cool Springs in Franklin, with a 10K, a 5K run/walk and a…
- [Battle of Franklin 162nd Anniversary Evening Tours](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/battle-of-franklin-162nd-anniversary-evening-tours--listing-602f8eb8765aaf096b15f956) — Sun, Nov 29 (+1 more date) · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Carter House, Franklin · Ages 6+ · From $30 · checked Oct 24. The Battle of Franklin Trust marks the 162nd anniversaries of the Battles of Spring Hill and Franklin with 60-minute guided evening tours that focus on the events of those nights…
- [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. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) screens at 10 am on Sunday, November 29, the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, at the Franklin Theatre. It is part of the theatre's cinema run of…
- [Storytime with Santa and Tree Lighting in Nolensville](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/storytime-with-santa-and-tree-lighting-in-nolensville--listing-942ca99b699737378515c67a) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM · Nolensville Town Hall · checked Oct 27. The Town Events Advisory Committee opens the evening with a storytime in the Town Hall board room, where Santa and Mrs. Claus tell stories and families are asked to wear holiday…
- [Fairview Christmas Parade](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/fairview-christmas-parade--listing-6d0f930c38ebac9c99be70f1) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM · Downtown Fairview · checked Oct 27. The City of Fairview's Christmas parade, themed "Hard Candy Christmas", stages at 8 am and steps off at 10 am on Saturday, December 5. Floats, bands and community groups travel…
- [Nolensville Holiday Parade](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/nolensville-holiday-parade--listing-aed0671be1a82e6e311dfd15) — Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM · Nolensville Road · checked Oct 27. The town parade steps off at Rolling Hills Community Church and travels Nolensville Road through the Historic District before ending on Nolensville Park Road. The same page lists…
- [Brentwood Christmas Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/brentwood-christmas-tree-lighting--listing-35f8f458f6be29383338a229) — Mon, Dec 7 · 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM · John P. Holt Brentwood Library · checked Oct 27. The Brentwood City Commission invites the community to the library for the lighting of the new library tree. The evening starts with a reading of The Polar Express, then hot…
- [Dickens of a Christmas in Downtown Franklin](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/dickens-of-a-christmas-in-downtown-franklin--listing-dcac70376bfaf7b81183fd2c) — Sat, Dec 12 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Main Street, Historic Downtown Franklin · All ages · checked Oct 24. For its 41st year, Dickens of a Christmas turns historic downtown Franklin's Main Street into a Victorian holiday street fair for a weekend. Costumed musicians, dancers and…
- [Miracle on 34th Street at The Franklin Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/miracle-on-34th-street-at-the-franklin-theatre--listing-0886e8f92849d42432fe7d95) — Mon, Dec 14 · 2:00 PM · The Franklin Theatre · Paid · checked Oct 27. The Franklin Theatre's cinema calendar lists Miracle on 34th Street (1947) for 2 pm on Monday, December 14, one of a run of Christmas titles playing at the Main Street cinema…
- [Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey at The Franklin Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/jingle-jangle-a-christmas-journey-at-the-franklin-theatre--listing-6eefed65e6e9072329f5053e) — Wed, Dec 23 · 10:00 AM · The Franklin Theatre · Paid · checked Oct 27. A 10 am screening of Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020) at the Franklin Theatre on December 23, two days before Christmas Eve. It is the newest title on the theatre's…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Baby Explorers at Fairview Library](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/baby-explorers-at-fairview-library--listing-ba6101ca4adf418a8b5ecc80) — Wednesdays 9:30–10:30 AM (meeting room). · Williamson County Public Library — Fairview Branch · Free · checked Oct 24. A weekly play session for babies 24 months and under and their caregivers in the Fairview Branch meeting room, a chance for the youngest children to play and for parents to meet.
- [Carter House Guided Tours](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/carter-house-guided-tours--listing-3f0902f6b7fe33e08da11c11) — Monday–Saturday 9:00 am–5:00 pm; Sunday from 10:00 am; last guided tour begins at 4:00… · Carter House, Franklin · From $14 · checked Oct 24. Carter House, built in 1830, was a working farm that ended up in the middle of the Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864; the house and outbuildings still show the scars. The…
- [Excel Swim School at Franklin Recreation Complex](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/excel-swim-school-at-franklin-recreation-complex--listing-8e041816e869db50f11dd2d5) — Session-based; class days and times listed in the online registration system. · Franklin Recreation Complex · Ages 3+ · Paid · checked Oct 24. Excel Aquatics runs Williamson County Parks & Recreation's learn-to-swim classes, including at the Franklin Recreation Complex indoor pool. Classes progress in levels toward…
- [Homeschool Hangout at Fairview Library](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/homeschool-hangout-at-fairview-library--listing-711353f6c421f794bf2dfa65) — Mondays 1:30–2:30 PM. · Williamson County Public Library — Fairview Branch · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. A weekly meet-up for homeschool families at the Fairview Branch to socialize, swap ideas and hang out. Activities change each week and include crafts, STEM activities, book…

## Recently ended

- [Pumpkinfest in Downtown Franklin](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/pumpkinfest-in-downtown-franklin--listing-b2259f33a121b1c74c69506b) — ended Sun, Oct 25

## Nearby

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- [Things to do with kids in Nashville](https://grassyknees.com/nashville) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/nashville.md)
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