Events

Hot Chocolate Walk

Thursday November 20th

Hot Chocolate Crawl Ticket Holders: A few quick reminders so check-in is smooth + cozy: Have your name + order number ready Check-in on The Green No physical ticket required  Rain or shine event  Tickets are non-transferable & non-refundable We can’t wait to sip, stroll, and celebrate the season with you! 

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Open Mic Night

Wednesday November 26th

Wednesdays every 2 weeks

Trails Edge Open Mic Night! 

Join us every other Wednesday for a night full of great vibes, amazing local talent, and plenty of fun! Enjoy live music, ice-cold craft beer, and delicious food while supporting our incredible local musicians.

Whether it’s your first time performing or your 50th, we can’t wait to cheer you on! And if you’re just here to relax, grab a drink, kick back, and soak in the tunes — everyone’s welcome.

Good music, good food, good friends — and a great time for all!

07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Lighting of the Green

Thursday December 4th

Join us for the Lighting of the Green on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 PM at Breidert Green. Enjoy an evening filled with twinkling lights, festive music from the HCMS Choir and Lincoln-Way East Madrigals, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and plenty of holiday cheer! Capture magical memories with decorated police, fire, and public works vehicles, and warm up with complimentary hot cocoa and cookies. This free, family-friendly event is a cherished Frankfort tradition — so bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and help us light up the village! 

06:30 PM - 09:30 PM

Midnight Madness

Friday December 12th

Save the Date!  Midnight Madness is back for its 30th year on Friday, December 12th from 6 PM to Midnight! It’s the perfect night to knock out your last-minute Christmas shopping, enjoy festive fun, and support our local businesses with friends and family!  This year, we’re excited to offer new sponsorship opportunities exclusively for our Chamber members — including Entertainment, Fire Pit, and Hot Chocolate Sponsors!  Stay tuned for more details, and get ready to celebrate 30 years of Midnight Madness with us!

06:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Cookie Crawl

Sunday December 14th

Sweeten Your Season with Our Holiday Cookie Crawl!

Join us for a festive afternoon filled with sugar, smiles, and small-town charm at the Downtown Frankfort Holiday Cookie Crawl! Perfect for friends, families, and cookie lovers of all ages, this cheerful event takes place on Sunday, December 14th at 2PM.

What’s Included:

Collect & Crumble: Start your adventure on the green where you’ll pick up your holiday bag to store your cookies and your event map.

Crawl for Cookies: Stroll through downtown and visit each participating business to collect a specialty holiday cookie — each one baked or curated with seasonal sweetness just for you.

Savor the Spirit: Take your time exploring the shops, enjoy the twinkling lights, and soak up all the holiday magic Frankfort has to offer.

Shop Til You Drop: Make sure to get a stamp on your map when you purchase a product or service from any participating shops. Get 6 stamps or more and drop your card at Parker James to be entered to win a mega raffle prize from our downtown businesses. Winner will be announced Thursday, December 11th on our Shop Dine Play Frankfort social pages. 

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM