Upstairs Downtown Tour

Upstairs Downtown Tour
May 30 & 31 from 1pm-5pm

Come to downtown Franklin and check out some of the historical and interesting upstairs of downtown buildings. For more info: Call 736-6823

Visit: Lofts at the Wigwam
Mutual Savings Bank
Old Syndicate Theatre Office (above Kira's Cottage Christian Store)
Artcraft Theatre
and More!!!

Strawberries on the Square Pics!

Strawberries on the Square

Strawberries On The Square

Friday, May 22nd

11am until we sell out.

Fresh strawberries, pound cake, ice cream and whipped cream with a bottle of water. Only $5!

Lion's Club Fish Fry

11am to 7pm Friday and Saturday Located in th parking lot at the northeast corner of Water and Monroe Streets.

Artcraft Theatre

2pm Matinee

7:30pm Evening Friday and Saturday

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Classic Car Cruise-In

Starts at 5pm

Reserved parking on North Main Street in front of the Artcraft Theatre. Open to all types of classic or customized vehicles.

Live Music

6-9pm

Join us on the Courthouse lawn for music from the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs! Featured food vendors: Ann's Restaurant & The Willard. Sponsored by: Aaron's Sales and Lease

Game Night!

Come and play Corn Hole games around the courthouse square! All ages and FREE

Visit Kira's Cottage Christian Store and Imagination Station for more games in their stores!

Franklin Heritage Garage Sale

8am to 8pm Friday

Located in the parking lot on North Main Street accross from the Artcraft Theatre.

Beautification Committee Plant Sale

11am until sell-out

Courthouse lawn.

Downtown Merchants

Don't forget to shop with your favorite downtown merchants who have extended hours for your convenience!

Benjamin's Coffeehouse...

Check out Benjamin's Coffeehouse for their later hours! They are now open until 4:30pm Monday-Friday! YAY!

Franklin College Birthday Bash!

You're Invited to the 175th Birthday Bash!

Franklin College will kick off a yearlong celebration marking its 175th anniversary with a birthday bash on Friday, June 5 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.in the Dietz Center for Professional Development. The event is free and open to the public. The event will include a Ben Franklin impersonator, a free gift for all who attend, live music, photos with Ben, historic displays, cake and punch, and opportunities to win door prizes donated by community partners. Many events and activities will take place on campus throughout the 2009-10 school year, including lectures by prominent speakers and special events. More information about the yearlong plans will be announced at the June 5 event.

Indianapolis Colts to Hold Mini-Camp at Franklin College On June 6, 2009, Franklin College will host an Indianapolis Colts full-squad mini-camp practice. The event will be approximately from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. at Stewart “Red” Faught Stadium on the college’s campus. Prior to the practice, the team will offer a brief autograph session. Cost of admission will be $10 per person.

Dayof Play!

Don't miss Franklin Day of Play - Saturday, May 9th.

Family & Friends Kickball Tourney - registration is at 10:30 a.m. and games start at 11:00 at

Franklin College softball field (behind Dietz center on Forsythe). Cost is $1 per person, 10 people per team. Trophies to the winners! All ages and abilities welcome! Co sponsored by Franklin College and Franklin Parks & Recreation!

2:00 - 4:00 Province Park (location depends on the weather/saturation!)- come out and PLAY!

Ranchero Races for kids preschool - high school (like farmers' olympics for kids). On stage entertainment includes Marc Thomas and Max the Moose, family exercise led by Stacey Byerly, music by Matt Hicks, and more! Play corn hole, Top Toss, parachute and more! Just play!!!! You'll love seeing all the improvements to Province Park!

New Franklin Dog Park - coming soon - just as soon as we can get the grass to grow thick and strong!

Franklin Memorial Swimming Pool - opens May 23 featuring a brand new family splash pad! Pool passes are on sale now in our office!