Things to do in Franklin

Franklin is the Johnson County seat south of Indianapolis, known for its historic downtown, Franklin College, and Province Park. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Franklin, Indiana.

Thu, Jul 2

Let’s Build and Celebrate America 250 LEGO Summer Camp

LEGO building camp celebrating America 250 at TOA Sports Performance Center.

9:00 AM TOA Sports Performance Center, Franklin

$79+5–12 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Flag Day - 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 1 - FREE

Free Flag Day celebration in Franklin.

7:00 PM North Main Street, Franklin, IN 46131, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

Ballistic Bingo at The Factory

Playful bingo night at The Factory at Franklin.

6:00 PM THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN, Franklin

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Westhaven Farmers Market

Free farmers market with local produce and crafts at Paddle Dog.

4:00 PM Paddle Dog, Franklin

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

Sarah McLachlan – Better Broken Tour

Sarah McLachlan performs her Better Broken Tour at FirstBank Amphitheater.

7:30 PM FirstBank Amphitheater, Franklin

13–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Thursday Market @ The Harpeth – Sip. Shop. Connect. A Weekly Pop-Up Market Experience.

Weekly pop-up market with shopping and community vibes at Harpeth Hotel.

5:00 PM Harpeth Hotel, Franklin

Free0–18 yrs

Thu, Jul 2

Music on the Lawn

Free outdoor concert series at McEwen Northside—bring a blanket.

5:30 PM McEwen Northside, Franklin

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Franklin Fire Department Storytime

Franklin Fire Dept. shares stories with little ones at the library.

9:30 AM Williamson County Public Library, Franklin

2–10 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Historic Hayes House Free Guided Tours

Free guided tour of historic Hayes House—step into Franklin's past.

12:00 PM Historic Hayes House, Franklin

Free5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

The Red Wheel

Live music from The Red Wheel at Turner Theater in Franklin.

7:30 PM Turner Theater, Franklin

$35+13–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Filmmakers in Franklin Presents: 44th Anniversary Screening of The Secret of NIMH (1982) with Producer John Pomeroy

44th anniversary screening of *The Secret of NIMH* with producer John Pomeroy.

7:00 PM The Franklin Theatre, Franklin

5–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Indpendence Celebration

Independence Day celebration with family-friendly activities in Franklin.

12:00 AM West Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Harlinsdale Main Barn Summer Tours

Free guided summer tours of the historic Main Barn at Harlinsdale Farm.

12:00 PM Main Barn at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, Franklin

Free0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

Franklin Firecracker Festival

Franklin Firecracker Festival—a patriotic summer celebration.

12:00 AM West Monroe Street, Franklin, IN 46131, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Franklin Art Crawl July 3, 2026

Franklin Art Crawl on 5th Avenue South—explore local galleries and art on July 3rd.

6:00 PM 5th Avenue South, Franklin, TN 37064, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

MOCKINGBIRD THEATER

Mockingbird Theater in Franklin offers family-friendly performances.

7:00 PM Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

San Patricios | LIVE MUSIC!

Live music performance on Main Street in downtown Franklin.

7:00 PM Main Street, Franklin, TN 37064, United States of America, Franklin

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Jim Brickman: Piano Sensation LIVE! God Bless America – Celebrating 250 Years

Jim Brickman performs piano classics celebrating America 250 at The Franklin Theatre.

3:30 PM The Franklin Theatre, Franklin

$65+13–18 yrsIndoor