First Fridays
First Fridays of Month
Visit Downtown Franklin on the first Friday of every month! Dozens of locations will have special open-late hours and live musicians will play throughout town. Sponsors
Holiday Lighting
Saturday, December 7
Enjoy 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!
Sponsor
Help ensure Franklin stays merry and bright by sponsoring a lighted tree in Historic Downtown Franklin. All proceeds go toward paying for the downtown lights.
Winter Market
Saturday, December 7
Our Winter Market is a free and fun event for the entire family. We will feature handmade or homegrown items including jewelry, art, jams, pet treats, herbs and more.
It runs from 1:00pm - 8:00 pm outdoors on North Main Street and also indoors at the Franklin Elks Lodge, 2nd floor. Come out and soak in the holiday joy while checking a few things off your shopping list!
Become a vendor to sell your beautiful handmade or homegrown items.
Love Local
February 7 - 16, 2025
Join us for a fun shopping experience in beautiful Downtown Franklin where you can not only buy unique gifts for those you love, but you can also be entered to win cool prizes just for playing along! Keep an eye out here and on our social media for more information.
Strawberries on the Square
Friday, May 23, 2025 (Rain Date Saturday, May 24)
Join us for strawberries piled on shortcakes with ice cream and whipped topping. The price is $6 per serving.
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Ethos Celebration of the Arts
Coming June 2025
Enjoy a day-long art extravaganza on North Main Street in Downtown Franklin, IN including tons of artists, live music, and a beer and wine garden. This event will be preceded by the high-energy "Canvas Clash" event the night before.
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Farmers Market
Saturdays, May 31 through September 13, 2025
Discover local produce, handcrafted goods made in Indiana and live music from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday morning at the DriveHubler.com Amphitheater at Young’s Creek Park. Follow the Franklin, Indiana Farmer's Market Facebook page for more information.
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Hops &Vines Festival
Saturday, August 9, 4 to 10 p.m.
Taste samples of Indiana craft beers and wines while enjoying live music.
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