We track 2 displays in Franklin. 1 of them are free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Franklin that means about 4:34 PM in early December and 4:35 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:03 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Franklin typically drop to around 30°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:34 PM | 5:02 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:35 PM | 5:03 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:39 PM | 5:08 PM |
Residential displays have no facilities of their own — no parking, no toilets, nowhere to warm up — so it is worth knowing what is around. Within about three miles of the Franklin cluster, OpenStreetMap maps 4 public car parks and 2 public toilets. There is no shortage of cafés and takeaways for a hot drink on the way round.
$33 per seatattractiontrolley tourholiday musiccomplimentary bottled water and candy canes
A guided trolley ride through Franklin's holiday lights set to seasonal music, with bottled water and candy canes included. Lap children ride at no charge.
✓ Verified 2025-2026
Freeneighborhoodcommunity Christmas treewalkable lake trail
The Westhaven planned community in Franklin puts up a community Christmas tree near Mattox Lake, and visitors can walk the trail around the lake to take in the lights.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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