Your daily guide to family-friendly fun, local happenings, and holiday festivities across Franklin County.

Today is absolutely packed — from sunrise hikes to Black Friday fun, Santa events, free arcade play, and the big tree lighting on the Square. Here’s everything happening today!

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🌄 Start Your Day Outdoors

Post-Thanksgiving Sunrise Hike

6:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Pack Hollow Trailhead, Sewanee
Skip the Black Friday crowds and enjoy a peaceful guided hike with Ranger Jason along the beautiful Cumberland Plateau. A moderately easy 2.9-mile trail with rock formations and scenic, quiet overlooks.

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🏀 Big Black Friday Fun for Kids

Free Black Friday Church Rec Day

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 218 N Main St, Estill Springs
Perfect for families! Kids can enjoy:
✔ Basketball
✔ Soccer
✔ Wiffle ball
✔ Dodgeball
✔ Activities, fellowship, and ministry
✔ Hotdogs, chips, and drinks included
This FREE community event is hosted by First Baptist Church Estill Springs. Parents can stay or drop off.

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🎅 Holiday Events Begin!

Breakfast with Santa (Ticketed)

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Downtown Winchester
A festive holiday morning in Winchester featuring Santa, photos, and fun.

Free Interactive Electronic Photo Booth

10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 116 1st Ave SE, Winchester

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🛍️ Black Friday Shopping Around Winchester

Black Friday SALE

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 119 2nd Ave SW

JW Boutique Black Friday Event

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 134 1st Ave NW
Big giveaways + special event deals all day.

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🎄 ‘Tis the Season – Holiday Festival on the Square

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Downtown Winchester
One of the biggest holiday celebrations of the year! Enjoy:
✔ Santa (outside the courthouse)
✔ Face painting
✔ Free arcade games at Good Game
✔ Photo ops all over downtown
✔ Free crafts
✔ Snow tubing slide
✔ Carnival games
✔ Balloon artist
✔ Free s’mores at Main Stage
✔ Artistic cotton candy
✔ Live nativity with animals
✔ Military & emergency vehicle interaction
✔ Live reindeer visit

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🐮 More Fun Around Downtown Winchester

Highland Cattle Interaction & Photo Op

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Material Girls Quilt Show

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

Bits & Peaces Photo Op

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Food Trucks

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Around the Square

Free Movie at The Oldham

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 115 1st Ave NE
A free family-friendly film showing.

FREE PLAY DAY @ Good Game Arcade

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 110 1st Ave SE
Unlimited gameplay completely free until 6 PM — thanks to Downtown Winchester.

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🎶 Performances on the Main Stage

FCHS Choir

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Princesses in the Christmas Forest

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Center Stage Dance Studio

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

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🎄 Evening Holiday Events

Winton Auction & Realty Christmas Event

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 116 1st Ave SE
Enjoy crafts for kids, food, a live Grinch appearance, and a free holiday photo booth.

Tree Lighting & Hunter Girl Concert

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Downtown Winchester
A community-favorite event featuring a live performance from Hunter Girl and the official tree lighting.

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🎴 Tonight at Good Game

Friday Night Magic @ Good Game

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 110 1st Ave SE
Magic: The Gathering night featuring gameplay, food, drinks, and an inclusive player community.

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Enjoy Your Day!

With outdoor adventures, free family events, downtown holiday activities, and evening celebrations, Franklin County is buzzing today.
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