Saturday, December 13, 2025

Saturday in Franklin County is bursting with holiday magic! From free pancake breakfasts and Santa visits to Christmas parades, markets, live music, charity events, and family 5Ks, today is one of the busiest — and most festive — days of the season.

Whether you’re planning a full day out or just picking one special event, here’s your complete family-friendly guide to Saturday, December 13.

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🥞 Free Pancake Breakfast

⏰ 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 First United Methodist Church, Winchester

Start your morning with a FREE community pancake breakfast hosted by Franklin County A.M. Rotary.
A perfect way to fuel up before a day full of holiday fun — all are welcome!

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🎣 Tims Ford Winter Series

⏰ 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Tims Ford Lake

A chilly but fun winter fishing series for outdoor enthusiasts. Great for early risers who love the lake.

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🦌 4th Annual Rudolph Run – Family 5K

⏰ 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Downtown Winchester

Dress festive and join runners, walkers, and families for this holiday-themed 5K benefiting 931 Cares.
Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and Christmas spirit encouraged!

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🥞 Pancakes & Pajamas

⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Decherd

A cozy, kid-favorite event featuring pancakes and pajamas — perfect for young families.

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🎅 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Happy Place Indoor Play Center, Winchester

Santa will be available all day for photos and wish-lists in a warm, indoor setting — great for little ones!

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🎅 Pictures with Santa – The Beauty Room

⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Winchester

Enjoy Santa photos, holiday treats, local vendors, and festive giveaways during this Christmas open house.

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🎁 Store Grand Reopening

⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Winchester

Celebrate with door prizes, shopping, and community fun during this special reopening event.

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🎅 Meet & Greet with Santa @ Russell Barnett Ford

⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Winchester

A 100% FREE Santa visit — family-friendly and pet-friendly! Bring the whole crew for photos and holiday cheer.

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🐾 Feed, Seed & Santa – Franklin Farmers Co-Op

⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Decherd

Santa photos, coffee, snacks, store discounts, and pets welcome — a fun stop for the entire family.

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🚂 AEDC Children’s Christmas Celebration

⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Gossick Leadership Center

One of the biggest kids’ events of the season featuring:
🎅 Santa & Mrs. Claus
🚂 Polar Express train rides
🐐 Petting zoo
🍪 Cookie decorating
🎨 Crafts & prizes
🍔 Food trucks

FREE and open to all families.

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🎄 Christmas Market @ Hank Weddington Park

⏰ 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Decherd

Holiday vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, crafts, and festive fun leading into the evening parade.

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🎨 Funky Stump Vase Workshop

⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Cowan

A creative, hands-on workshop where participants make a one-of-a-kind vase.
Recommended for ages 15+ with an adult.

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🍪📸 Christmas Cookies & Pictures with Santa

⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Decherd

Decorate cookies at M Sweets Bakery, then head to Visionaries Loft for Santa photos.
🎟️ $20 per child • Limited time slots available.

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🎤 An Evening with Jimmy Wayne

⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Franklin House, Cowan

A special benefit event for the Cowan Police Department Toy Drive.
Admission is a new, unwrapped toy for children in need.
Includes a speech and live performance.

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💛 Benefit for Janet Counts

⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Decherd Church of God

A heartfelt evening featuring dinner, raffles, a silent auction, and live music — all supporting Janet in her fight against cancer.

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🎄 26th Annual Light on Main Christmas Parade

⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Downtown Decherd

A beloved local tradition filled with floats, lights, music, and holiday magic. A must-see family event!

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🎶 “Five Seasons Bright!” Civic Choir Concert

⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Oaklawn Baptist Church, Winchester

Celebrate the season with the Winchester Civic Choir’s annual Christmas concert.

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🎸 Anthony Easterwood Live

⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Hensley’s Sports Loft, Huntland

Acoustic country and crowd-favorite live music — great for a parents’ night out.

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🎻 Sarah Hicks – Live Performance

⏰ 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 Sewanee

A special evening concert for music lovers.

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🎉 Plan Your Saturday with TheDadMap

From sunrise pancakes to Christmas parades and live music, Saturday, December 13 is packed with memory-making moments for families across Franklin County.

Visit TheDadMap.com daily for local, family-friendly events you won’t want to miss.