Festival Country Indiana and Discover Downtown Franklin are hosting First Fridays including shops open late until 8pm, music, and exciting themes and promotions. First Fridays occur year around at the historic downtown with dozens of participating local businesses.
Here are the themes for upcoming First Fridays:
May 1: Bingo
Play, shop, and win prizes as you fill a Bingo card
June 5: Downtown Art Walk
Downtown Franklin turns into a pop-up art gallery
July 3: No First Friday
August 7: Back to School Bash
Downtown fun before school starts
September 4: Flower Walk
Build a lovely free bouquet – 4 times the flowers in 2026
Oct. 2: Ladies Night Out
Bring your gal pals to enjoy downtown
November 6: Open House Kickoff
Start the Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House right
December 4: Chocolate Walk
Take a delicious stroll around Downtown Franklin