Illustration of a Christmas market seen from above with stalls around a giant decorated tree in a cathedral square (Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House)
Christmas Markets

Downtown Franklin Holiday Open House

Visitors stroll between dozens of local retailers, restaurants, and businesses rolling out the red carpet to kick off the holiday season. Participating locations offer holiday cheer and special promotional perks throughout the downtown area. Shoppers can also enter drawings for chances to win gift cards to downtown shops.

Nov 6 – Nov 8, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Neighborhood

Downtown Franklin

Food & Drink

Participating downtown restaurants are part of the event.

Location

Downtown Franklin · 5 E. Jefferson St., Franklin, Indiana 46131 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and people who enjoy browsing local businesses

Vibe

Festive and local

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes; the event invites visitors to stroll from location to location among more than 40 downtown businesses.
  • Set aside time to browse participating retailers, restaurants, and businesses, since the open house spans locations across downtown.
  • Ask participating shops how to enter the gift-card drawings, as shoppers can win cards to downtown businesses.
  • Consider dressing in layers for the walk between locations, since browsing takes visitors outdoors around downtown.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Special prices at participating downtown businesses during the open house
  • Drawings for gift cards to dozens of downtown shops

Links & Contact

Run by Festival Country Indiana

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses take part?

More than 40 downtown retailers, restaurants and businesses roll out the holiday red carpet.

What can shoppers expect?

Special prices, prizes and holiday cheer as you stroll from shop to shop around the courthouse in Historic Downtown Franklin.

Can I win anything?

Yes. Shoppers can enter to win gift cards to dozens of downtown shops.

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