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  • Finding Nemo – The Musical! Live On Stage!

    Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC, United States

    Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective father clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his adventurous and imaginative kid, Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean to find his special son. With the help of ... Read more

  • Finding Nemo – The Musical! Live On Stage!

    Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC, United States

    Finding Nemo follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective father clownfish who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his adventurous and imaginative kid, Nemo. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic odyssey across the ocean to find his special son. With the help of ... Read more

  • Cold Turkey 5k

    Tassee Shelter 877 Ulco Drive, Franklin, NC, United States

    Gobble! Gobble! Enjoying a holiday in the mountains? Make room for more food while doing good. Join us for Franklin's annual Cold Turkey 5K & Little Turkeys Fun Run/Walk Thanksgiving Day! All for the Special Olympics of Macon County, NC It's our lucky 13th anniversary and we are planning to make this year's fundraiser the ... Read more

  • Winter Wonderland 2026 – Day 1

    Step into the magic of the season in Historic Downtown Franklin! ✨During Winter Wonderland, our charming mountain town transforms into a glowing holiday village—twinkling lights, beautifully decorated storefronts, and the joyful sounds of the season filling the air. Stroll Main Street as local musicians perform at the gazebo, shop incredible deals from our downtown merchants ... Read more

  • Franklin’s Annual Christmas Parade

    Downtown 95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC, United States

    🎄 A beloved holiday tradition, the Franklin Christmas Parade brings joy and sparkle to downtown on the Sunday after Thanksgiving! Gather along Main Street as the town comes alive with twinkling lights, cheerful music, and festive floats decked out for the season. 🎅 The parade begins on Church Street, entering Main Street through Town Hall’s ... Read more

  • 2nd Annual Cowee Christmas Preview Party

    Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Dr., Franklin, NC, United States

    On Friday, December 4th, the Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center will hold its second annual Cowee Christmas Preview Party. The event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door for $10. The Preview Party allows the community to shop at a more leisurely pace in a less hurried atmosphere. ... Read more

  • 12th Annual Cowee Christmas

    Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center 51 Cowee School Dr., Franklin, NC, United States

    The 12th Annual Cowee Christmas will be held on Saturday, December 5th at the Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center (51 Cowee School Drive, Franklin, NC) from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Activities will occur both inside throughout the school and along the sidewalk near our front entrance. The event is free to the public, ... Read more

  • Winter Wonderland 2026 – Day 2

    The holiday magic continues in Historic Downtown Franklin! ✨Join us for Night Two of Winter Wonderland, when Main Street once again transforms into a sparkling celebration of lights, music, and small-town holiday charm. Enjoy beautifully decorated storefronts, festive photo ops, and the joyful sounds of the season as live musicians perform throughout downtown. Our merchants ... Read more

  • New Year’s Eve Ruby Drop

    Downtown 95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC, United States

    This year marks the 12th anniversary the Crabtree family, with help from the Town of Franklin, has sponsored the New Year’s Eve Ruby Drop.

  • Taste of Scotland: Burns Night Celebration

    Burns Night is an annual celebration honoring Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, with a traditional supper featuring haggis, and a 5-course meal. During the night we recite his poetry, toast with whisky, and enjoying Scottish music and culture. It's an heritage event observed worldwide to celebrate Burns' life, work, and enduring impact on Scottish literature. ... Read more

    $40 – $50
  • Appalachian Trail Days – Welcome Hikers!

    Downtown 95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC, United States

    Franklin, NC is the place to rest, regroup, restock, repair (equipment and your body), check in with your loved ones, grab a hot meal and cold brew. As the first Appalachian Trail Community we welcome thru-hikers in so many ways! At 110 miles on the AT, we are an affordable, authentic mountain town. Here's just ... Read more

  • Independence Day Parade & Celebration

    Downtown 95 East Main Street, Franklin, NC, United States

        Help us celebrate the greatest country on Earth. Other activities planned include great contests, free inflables for the kids, food trucks & vendors and more! It is a great day of family fun! So come join us! DOWNTOWN EVENTS: July 4 Patriotic Parade (11:00 AM) You can be part of Franklin's Annual Patriotic ... Read more