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Whether you live nearby or are in town for a special event, you are invited to our picturesque and vibrant gathering place.
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Plan Some Fun

at our upcoming events

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Holiday Lighting and Winter Market

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Holiday-Lighting-2024Enjoy the all-day holiday festivities, including the Winter Market, a lighted parade along Jefferson Street at 5:30 p.m., Santa Shack and the lighting at the courthouse square at 7 p.m. Downtown Franklin will have so much to see and do - for the whole family!

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 Leugers Insurance

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Love Local

February 5-14, 2027

Love Local is a community-wide shopping and dining promotion happening in Downtown Franklin. During the event, shoppers can pick up a Love Local Passport at any participating location and earn entries to win by spending locally, receiving one entry for every $100 spent across participating businesses.

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Check It Out

Whether you are planning a date night, a play day with the kids or a girls weekend getaway, there are lots of great events in and around Historic Franklin, Indiana. 
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The Franklin Community Calendar is a partnership with the Franklin Chamber of Commerce, the City of Franklin and the Franklin Community School Corporation and Discover Downtown Franklin, Inc.

 

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What They Say

about Downtown Franklin, Indiana

Love the architecture, vibe, shops, restaurants and the events that they have. One of my favorite places to visit.

Darrin McKinzie

Love all the fun events they plan! Franklin is such a neat city! We love all the places to eat & all the trails to enjoy!

Marie Storm

(The Farmers) Market, like everything else in Franklin, is wonderful! Easy to shop, then shop downtown Franklin and then have lunch! 

Shari Burger

The Artcraft is a great place to watch a movie. The theater has been beautifully restored. Love the marquee and the old-time concession stand.

Michael Love

This town has a small, historic town feel without being small. From the variety of shops downtown for shopping to the restaurants... all within walking distance. 

Rachel Bussey

Learn About

Discover Downtown Franklin, Inc

Connecting people to our downtown community.

We are Accredited by Main Street America, a program of the National Main Street Center.

Our Partners

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Franklin Chamber of Commerce Indiana
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Franklin Parks and Recreation
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Office of Rural and Community Affairs Discover Downtown Franklin Indiana

Main Event Sponsors

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Crossroads Engineering Discover Downtown Franklin Indiana
Festival Country Indiana
Franklin Jewelers
Hoffman and Newcomb
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Leugers Insurance
MNM Construction Franklin Indiana
Mutual Savings Bank

Silver Sponsors

Johnson County Community Foundation
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Available Properties

If you are interested in having a business or living in our historic downtown, find buildings that are available for purchase or lease.

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201-East-Jefferson-Street