EXPERIENCE A NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION IN FRANKLIN:
Window Wonderland

The first two Fridays following Thanksgiving, Franklin, North Carolina will again be transformed into an old-fashioned holiday atmosphere during Window Wonderland. On December 4th and December 11th from 5-8pm Window Wonderland will take Franklin back in time as "windows come alive" with living scenes from Franklin’s past. 

Franklin businesses will be open to warmly greet visitors with hot chocolate, hot cider, cookies, or other refreshments reminiscent of the season. Strolling carolers will entertain shoppers with seasonal music and contribute to the holiday atmosphere as well as other entertainment throughout town.

Luminaries will line Main Street, creating the soft glow which makes the evening so magical. There will be vintage horse-drawn carriage rides and children of all ages can meet Santa Claus at the Macon County Historical Museum on Main Street.

Highlands Road will be illuminated with Christmas lights and numerous restaurants on will be open for patrons. Window Wonderland is a family event with something for all ages. Step into the past and experience an old-fashioned Christmas in Franklin. It will be an evening you and your children will forever remember.

Join us for this special celebration of the Season! Happy Holidays from the Franklin Main Street Program, Inc. of Franklin, North Carolina.

MORE HOLIDAY EVENTS

Franklin, North Carolina also has many other events planned for the holidays. The Friday after Thanksgiving, be sure to join us in downtown Franklin for our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event begins at 7 p.m. Enjoy sounds of the season, complimentary cookies and hot cider, a visit with Santa Claus and get your holiday shopping underway with downtown merchants.

Children can also write Letters to Santa! This special mailbox will be available Thanksgiving weekend in front of the new Franklin Town Hall location. Each letter is personally answered by Santa himself.

On the Saturday after Thanksgiving bring your young one to Cookies With Santa. This event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gazebo in Downtown Franklin & is always full of holiday cheer. Your young ones can also write their letter to Santa during this event and put it in the express mailbox to the North Pole.

Then Sunday at 3:00 p.m. line the streets of Franklin as the Chamber of Commerce presents Franklin's Annual Christmas Parade!

Come join us and you'll discover there's no Christmas like a mountain Christmas in Franklin, North Carolina.