Come out on April 25th and take a stroll at the 4th Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk. Shops, restaurants and public places will open their doors with ladybug-themed activities and treats for all ages.
Here’s your list of downtown deals and where to find them:
Applause | 10% discount on gelato with ladybug trail map. Add red and dark chocolate sprinkles! Get your ladybug trail map here.
Birchwood Bakery | Cupcakes fashionably dressed with a ladybug decoration on top.
Children’s Museum of Franklin | Music Together will entertain audiences for 30-minute music sessions at 10:30, 12 and 2:30. Plus – create a ladybug craft in the museum’s MakerSpace. With paid entry to museum. Free for museum members. Pre-registration is preferred at: childrensmuseumfranklin.org/register due to limited classroom capacity.
Creative Corner Art Studio | We will be open Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm. Stop in and paint some pottery! We also display and sell art made by local creators.
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Dean College | Learn about the life cycle of the ladybug. Kids will have the opportunity to make their own ladybug ‘spinner’ that will show the different life stages. They can decorate with some googly-eyes and spots on them, and assemble the spinner! At Dean’s Campus Center patio at Main and Emmons Streets. (Available in case of rain date)
Dona’s Tailoring | Guys ‘N Dolls | $10 discount on any hair, nails and tailoring services. For kids: ladybug balloons and cute trinkets. Open 9 am to 3 pm.
Ferrara’s Market | $2 discount on any sandwich from our menu. Get your ladybug trail map while you’re here.
Franklin Kitchen Center | We’re excited to host a “Paint a Block” event at our storefront. Kids and families can visit our showroom to color a wooden block — a fun and creative activity for all ages. We’ll have the door open with a red carpet and decorate the showroom with our ladybug theme. Plus, we’ll be giving away free ladybug-themed goodies.
Franklin Historical Museum | Video all day explaining the ladybug story & why Franklin celebrates the ladybug. Free trail maps, ladybug balloons, stickers & buttons. Gift Shop with ladybug-themed items. Bottled water, restroom.
Franklin Public Library | Activities throughout the day! Rainforest Reptiles at 10:30 am. Adult painting workshop 1-3 pm. Typewriter Orchestra 2-3 pm. Ladybug scavenger hunt all day. 9-5.
INS Spa | Enjoy complimentary snacks and sweets when you visit our new salon. Check out our space to learn about our hair, scalp, skin, and massage services to help you de-stress, relax and rejuvenate.
Little Shop of Olive Oils | The Ladybugs are landing at The Little Shop! Stop in for a little fun & get your ladybug trail map while you are here.
1 / Snap a selfie at our Ladybug Wall
2 / Tag your photo on IG or FB and fill out a ticket for a chance to win our Delicious Duo Giveaway Basket
3 / Taste something new while you’re here
It’s the perfect excuse to stroll downtown, gather with friends, and treat yourself along the way.
Number One Tailors | Visitors get a ladybug coupon for 10% discount on any tailoring service.
Pisini Shoes | Lollipops for your little ones when you stop in to check out our new spring Stride Rite shoe styles.
Rainbow Eyebrow Threading | $2 off one eyebrow service for new customers on April 25th.
Russian School of Mathematics | We are planning a lemonade stand! Get math puzzles for kids, ladybug-themed gift bags, plus free ladybug balloons for everyone. Open 11 am to 2 pm. Visit us at 9 Summer Street!
Teddy Gallagher’s Pub | Enjoy our Ladybug Mule cocktail when you come in from the trail. We serve non-alcohol beverages and great food too!
Vallee’s Jewelers | For kids: Ladybug necklaces, bracelets, keychains, stickers. For adults: Free raffle for a gold necklace with beautiful ladybug pendant.
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The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501c3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for only $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll, the Harvest Festival, the Ladybug Historical & Cultural Trail, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.
