Free Events and Things to do in Franklin, NC

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Let's Get Japanesee! Iaido demonstration & Onigiri action
Saturday at 2:30 PM
Franklin · Macon County Public Library
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Let's Get Japanesee! Iaido demonstration & Onigiri action
Saturday at 2:30 PM
Franklin · Macon County Public Library
Kids Art with the Bascom - November
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30 PM
Franklin · Macon County Public Library
Kids Art with the Bascom - November
Tue, Nov 17, 3:30 PM
Franklin · Macon County Public Library
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The Business of YOU
Thursday at 10:00 AM
Sylva · Keller Williams Great Smokies
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The Business of YOU
Thursday at 10:00 AM
Sylva · Keller Williams Great Smokies
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Turkey Escape STEM Challenge
Mon, Nov 16, 3:30 PM
Franklin · Macon County Public Library
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Turkey Escape STEM Challenge
Mon, Nov 16, 3:30 PM
Franklin · Macon County Public Library
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Therapeutic Horticulture - Class #3
Fri, Dec 4, 9:30 AM
Bryson City · Swain Senior Center
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Therapeutic Horticulture - Class #3
Fri, Dec 4, 9:30 AM
Bryson City · Swain Senior Center
November Kids Crafting Club
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30 PM
Franklin · Macon County Public Library
November Kids Crafting Club
Wed, Nov 18, 3:30 PM
Franklin · Macon County Public Library
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Holiday Recipe Testing: Jackson County 4-H
Tue, Nov 17, 5:30 PM
Sylva · 876 Skyland Dr
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Holiday Recipe Testing: Jackson County 4-H
Tue, Nov 17, 5:30 PM
Sylva · 876 Skyland Dr
GARDEN LIFE SERIES Part 1
Thu, Jan 14, 10:30 AM
Sylva · N.C. Cooperative Extension - Jackson County Center
GARDEN LIFE SERIES Part 1
Thu, Jan 14, 10:30 AM
Sylva · N.C. Cooperative Extension - Jackson County Center
Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Costs
Mon, Nov 16, 5:30 PM
Bryson City · N.C. Cooperative Extension | Swain County Center
Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Costs
Mon, Nov 16, 5:30 PM
Bryson City · N.C. Cooperative Extension | Swain County Center
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Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Cost
Mon, Nov 16, 5:30 PM
Bryson City · N.C. Cooperative Extension | Swain County Center
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Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Cost
Mon, Nov 16, 5:30 PM
Bryson City · N.C. Cooperative Extension | Swain County Center
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Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Costs
Thursday at 5:30 PM
Sylva · N.C. Cooperative Extension - Jackson County Center
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Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Costs
Thursday at 5:30 PM
Sylva · N.C. Cooperative Extension - Jackson County Center
2027 MG Intern Interest Class
Thu, Dec 3, 1:00 PM
Hayesville · 25 Riverside Cir
2027 MG Intern Interest Class
Thu, Dec 3, 1:00 PM
Hayesville · 25 Riverside Cir
Mother's Gathering
Tue, Nov 17, 3:00 PM
Cherokee · 897 Acquoni Rd
Mother's Gathering
Tue, Nov 17, 3:00 PM
Cherokee · 897 Acquoni Rd
Winter Solstice Ceremony in the Nahua Tradition
Sun, Dec 20, 5:00 PM
Maggie Valley · Sacred Fire Maggie Valley
Winter Solstice Ceremony in the Nahua Tradition
Sun, Dec 20, 5:00 PM
Maggie Valley · Sacred Fire Maggie Valley
November 14th Women's Fire
Saturday at 5:30 PM
Maggie Valley · Sacred Fire Maggie Valley
November 14th Women's Fire
Saturday at 5:30 PM
Maggie Valley · Sacred Fire Maggie Valley
December 5th Women's Fire
Sat, Dec 5, 5:30 PM
Maggie Valley · Sacred Fire Maggie Valley
December 5th Women's Fire
Sat, Dec 5, 5:30 PM
Maggie Valley · Sacred Fire Maggie Valley
Oconee 4-H Bark Buddies K-9 Club Meetings 2026-27
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 PM + 5 more
Walhalla · 301 W South Broad St
Oconee 4-H Bark Buddies K-9 Club Meetings 2026-27
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00 PM + 5 more
Walhalla · 301 W South Broad St
4-H Holiday Craft Extravaganza
Thu, Dec 10, 5:30 PM
Waynesville · N.C. Cooperative Extension, Haywood County Center
4-H Holiday Craft Extravaganza
Thu, Dec 10, 5:30 PM
Waynesville · N.C. Cooperative Extension, Haywood County Center
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Tri-County 4-H Homesteading Club Meetings 2026-27
Thursday at 4:30 PM + 9 more
Walhalla · 310 W South Broad St
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Tri-County 4-H Homesteading Club Meetings 2026-27
Thursday at 4:30 PM + 9 more
Walhalla · 310 W South Broad St
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November Silver Shredders (50+) Ride
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Pisgah Forest · 1401 Fish Hatchery Rd
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November Silver Shredders (50+) Ride
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Pisgah Forest · 1401 Fish Hatchery Rd

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Let's Get Japanesee! Iaido demonstration & Onigiri action

Kids Art with the Bascom - November

Turkey Escape STEM Challenge

Therapeutic Horticulture - Class #3

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The Business of YOU

Tri-County 4-H Homesteading Club Meetings 2026-27

Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Costs

November Silver Shredders (50+) Ride

Let's Get Japanesee! Iaido demonstration & Onigiri action

Let's Get Japanesee! Iaido demonstration & Onigiri action

Kids Art with the Bascom - November

Kids Art with the Bascom - November

The Business of YOU

The Business of YOU

Turkey Escape STEM Challenge

Turkey Escape STEM Challenge

Therapeutic Horticulture - Class #3

Therapeutic Horticulture - Class #3

November Kids Crafting Club

November Kids Crafting Club

Holiday Recipe Testing: Jackson County 4-H

Holiday Recipe Testing: Jackson County 4-H

GARDEN LIFE SERIES Part 1

GARDEN LIFE SERIES Part 1

Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Costs

Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Costs

Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Cost

Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Cost

Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Costs

Getting Ahead of the Holiday Meal Costs

2027 MG Intern Interest Class

2027 MG Intern Interest Class

Mother's Gathering

Mother's Gathering

Winter Solstice Ceremony in the Nahua Tradition

Winter Solstice Ceremony in the Nahua Tradition

November 14th Women's Fire

November 14th Women's Fire

December 5th Women's Fire

December 5th Women's Fire

Oconee 4-H Bark Buddies K-9 Club Meetings 2026-27

Oconee 4-H Bark Buddies K-9 Club Meetings 2026-27

4-H Holiday Craft Extravaganza

4-H Holiday Craft Extravaganza

Tri-County 4-H Homesteading Club Meetings 2026-27

Tri-County 4-H Homesteading Club Meetings 2026-27

November Silver Shredders (50+) Ride

November Silver Shredders (50+) Ride

Things to do around Franklin

Trends in Franklin

1. Trunk or treat

2. Craft fair

3. Christmas event

4. Trick or treat

5. Japanesee

6. Car shows

7. Car show

8. Meetup singles

9. Vendor events

10. Events this weekend

11. Comedy

12. Bluegrass

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Franklin?

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