# Things to do with kids in Franklin, TN

> 4 upcoming family events and 2 places and ongoing programs in Franklin, TN, in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Pumpkinfest in Downtown Franklin](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/pumpkinfest-in-downtown-franklin--listing-b2259f33a121b1c74c69506b) — Sat, Oct 24 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Main Street, Historic Downtown Franklin · All ages · checked Oct 24. The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County's 41st annual Pumpkinfest, billed as Middle Tennessee's largest family fall festival, takes over Main Street in historic downtown…
- [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…
- [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…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [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…

## Nearby

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