Your guide to family-friendly fun, local events, holiday happenings, and small-business support throughout Franklin County, TN.

Whether you’re looking to get outdoors, spend a day on the Winchester Square, support local businesses, or enjoy cozy community events, this weekend has something for everyone. Here’s your full roundup!

⭐ Friday, November 28

🌄 Start the Day with Nature

Post-Thanksgiving Sunrise Hike

6:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Pack Hollow Trailhead, Sewanee
Skip the Black Friday rush and enjoy a peaceful morning hike with Ranger Jason along the Cumberland Plateau. A 2.9-mile, moderately easy trail featuring rock formations and gorgeous views.

🎉 Big Black Friday Family Fun

Free Black Friday Church Rec Day

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 218 N Main St, Estill Springs
A huge, FREE rec-day event for kids with basketball, soccer, wiffle ball, dodgeball, ministry, food, and more. Safe, energetic, Christ-centered fun for the whole community.

🎅 Holiday Magic in Winchester

Downtown Winchester becomes a full Christmas experience all day long:

‘Tis the Season — Breakfast with Santa (Ticketed)

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Downtown Winchester

Interactive Photo Booth (Free)

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 116 1st Ave SE

Black Friday Shopping Events

Black Friday Sale — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
JW Boutique Black Friday Event — 10:00 AM–6:00 PM with major giveaways

🎄 ‘Tis the Season Festival — All Afternoon

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Downtown Winchester

Experience one of the biggest holiday events of the year, featuring:
✔ Santa appearances
✔ Face painting
✔ Free arcade games (Good Game)
✔ Photo ops everywhere
✔ Free crafts
✔ Snow tubing slide
✔ Carnival games
✔ Balloon artist
✔ Free s’mores
✔ Artistic cotton candy
✔ Live nativity with animals
✔ Military & emergency vehicles interaction
✔ Reindeer meet-and-greet

The whole Square becomes a festive playground!

🎁 Additional Friday Highlights

🐮 Highland Cattle Interaction & Photo Op

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Downtown Winchester

🧵 Material Girls Quilt Show

12:00 PM – 5:30 PM | 100 S Jefferson St

📸 Bits & Peaces Photo Op

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Downtown

🍴 Food Trucks on the Square

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

🎬 Oldham Theatre Free Movie

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 115 1st Ave NE

🎮 FREE PLAY DAY @ Good Game Arcade

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 110 1st Ave SE
Unlimited arcade play—completely free until 6 PM!

🎵 Friday Performances on the Square

FCHS Choir

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Princesses in the Christmas Forest

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Center Stage Dance Studio Performance

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

🌲 Friday Evening Events

Winton Auction & Realty Holiday Event

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 116 1st Ave SE
Live music, kids’ crafts, drinks, the Grinch, and a free photo booth.

Annual Tree Lighting + Hunter Girl Concert

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Downtown Winchester
A show-stopping community favorite each year.

Friday Night Magic @ Good Game

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 110 1st Ave SE
Magic: The Gathering night with food, drinks, and a great player community.

⭐ Saturday, November 29

🛍️ Shop Local All Day

Small Biz Saturday Holiday Shop

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 335 W Main St, Monteagle
Handmade goods and local vendors—all celebrating “Made in South Cumberland.”

Small Business Saturday Craft & Vendor Event

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Franklin County Senior Citizens Center
Crafts, baked goods, vendors, and support for the Senior Center.

📚 Community Events

Health Series Video Seminars

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | 200 S Diagonal St
Free weekly seminar series with health-focused video presentations.

🎶 Evening Holiday Traditions

Christmas Carol Sing-Along

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Harton Park
Candlelight community singing of classic Christmas carols.

Monthly Singing

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 2540 Decherd Blvd, Decherd
A warm evening of singing and fellowship.

⭐ Sunday, November 30

No events listed yet — enjoy a quiet Sunday or explore Franklin County’s parks, restaurants, and local shops.

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