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SUMMARY:Franklin County 4-H Berry Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Today thru Thursday March 5th\, 2026\nFranklin County 4-H is holding a berry plant sale\, offering four varieties of strawberries\, one variety of red raspberries\, and one variety of black raspberries.\nNew this year\, we are offering two varieties of everbearing strawberry plants and one variety of blackberries.\nAll orders are due by March 5th\, and pickup will be on April 24th from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM or April 25th\, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.\nProceeds support 4-H programming\, which served over 4\,000 youth in Franklin County last year.\nAll berries are sold as bare root plants in bundles\, 25 plants per bundle for strawberries\, and 5 plants per bundle of raspberries and blackberries.\nFor more information and to order\, contact the Franklin County Extension Office at 717.263.9226.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/franklin-county-4-h-berry-plant-sale/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Buffet | Shady Grove Ruritan
DESCRIPTION:Saturday January 31st\, February 28th & March 28th\, 2026 * 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM\nIt’s Pancake and Sausage Breakfast time\, featuring sausage from Kline’s!\nBlueberry & Traditional Pancakes w/maple syrup | Kline’s Sausage | Scrambled Eggs | Biscuits & Sausage Gravy | Breakfast Potatoes | Orange Juice | Chocolate Milk | Coffee | Tea\nCarryout available\n$12 adults & teens\, $6 ages 6 – 12\, Children 5 & under\, eat for FREE\nHelp to support the Shady Grove Ruritan by joining us for our breakfast.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/pancake-sausage-breakfast-buffet-shady-grove-ruritan/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Shady Grove Community Center\, 2100 Buchanan Trail East\, Shady Grove\, PA\, 17256\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:1st & 3rd Saturdays - WINTER\, SPRING\, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks\nIMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region\, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.”\nVisit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations.\n(If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page)\nFirst and third Saturdays ONLY * Start time: 8:00 AM\nFirst and third Saturdays: Spring\, summer\, fall and winter bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout the area.\nParticipants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars. \nFree and open to the public. \nJust show up—no reservations required!\nFor more information call 717.762.0373 or email us at maryclaire@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/winter-spring-summer-fall-soar-bird-walks-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Nature Center\, 10356 Amsterdam Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:Thursday January 29th – Sunday February 1st\, 2026\nIce Sculptures\, Ice Slide\, Icing on the Cake\, Wing Contest\, Chili Cookoff\, Snowfall Ball\, Carriage Rides\, and so much more.\nFind out about all of the activities and fun to be found at this year’s Icefest on their Facebook Page or on their website.\n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/icefest-2026-downtown-chambersburg/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Downtown Chambersburg\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General,Kids Activities,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Business: Understanding Yourself & Others | My Little Studio\, Fayetteville
DESCRIPTION:Saturday January 31st\, 2026 * 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nDo you want to grow your small business in 2026?\nDo you want to better understand yourself and how you communicate during sales conversations?\nDo you want to better understand others and how to make specific communication adjustments for better sales success?\nDo you want to learn how you are unwittingly impacting your sales conversations?\nThen this 2-part workshop is for YOU!\nAs Randy says\, “I’ve found that many small business owners don’t understand how their personality\, their self-talk\, and their lack of sales training greatly impacts the growth of their business.”\nThat is the foundation for this 2-part workshop!\nIn part 1: Understanding Yourself and Others\, participants will receive a DISC personality assessment that is specific to sales. (NOTE: The assessment will be completed prior to attendance\, and you will have life-time access for continued reference).\nAs we expand our understanding of 4 basic personality types\, participants will be better able to successfully bring home the sale!\nBefore the session ends\, participants will be knowing key adjustments they can make to help their businesses to grow.\nTotal Investment is only $220 for your very own DISC assessment PLUS 6 hours of focused small group training with the ability to get answers to your most pressing sales challenges.\nInvoice for payment will be sent to participants upon registration at www.minecawilson.com\nLimited to 6 people!\nRSVP and pre-payment is needed to hold your spot.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/grow-your-business-understanding-yourself-others-my-little-studio-fayetteville/
LOCATION:My Little Studio\, 2118 Hillview Dr.\, Fayetteville\, PA\, 17222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: Franklin County in the American Revolution | Franklin County Historical Society\, The Old Jail
DESCRIPTION:Saturday January 31st\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nJoin us in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary this year by coming in to see our newest exhibition on Franklin County in the American Revolution titled The World Turned Upside Down!\nThe exhibit will open for free January 31st at 10:00 AM during Chambersburg’s IceFest Pa and will be available throughout the rest of the year via our regular tours!
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/exhibit-opening-franklin-county-in-the-american-revolution-franklin-county-historical-society-the-old-jail/
LOCATION:Franklin County Historical Society\, 175 East King Street\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:You can make every week an adventure\, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round!\nOur Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread\, plant seeds in the garden\, feed the sheep\, or play games in the tavern\, there is always something happening.\nContact us for more details.\nEvery Saturday\, the gift shop\, exhibits and bathrooms are also open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/historical-programs-conococheague-institute-mercersburg/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Conococheague Institute\, 12995 Bain Road\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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SUMMARY:Winter Programs | Shippensburg History Center
DESCRIPTION:Annual Christmas Program | Saturday December 20th\, 2025 * 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nWriting a Revolutionary War New Years Resolution | Saturday January 3rd\, 2026 * 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nCumberland County America250PA Kick Off | Wednesday January 28th\, 2026 * 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nTools of a Continental Soldier | Saturday January 17th\, 2026 * 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nTools of a Cumberland Valley Militia Soldier | Saturday January 24th\, 2026 * 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nThe Pennsylvania Flying Camp | Saturday January 31st\, 2026 * 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/winter-programs-shippensburg-history-center/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Shippensburg History Center\, 52 West King Street\, Shippensburg\, PA\, 17257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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SUMMARY:Chili-Q & Beer Garden 2026\, Icefest | Downtown Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:The 21st Annual Chili-Q at Ice Fest 2026!\nSaturday\, January 31st | Downtown Chambersburg\nWarm up your winter with one of Ice Fest’s most anticipated traditions—the Chili-Q!\nGet ready as some of the region’s best professional chefs and talented amateur cooks battle it out for the title of Chili Champion—and YOUR vote decides the winner!\nYour ticket includes:\n10 chili tasting tickets to sample a variety of bold and flavorful recipes\nThe chance to vote for your favorite chili creation\nLive music and great entertainment\nA fun and lively atmosphere full of food\, friends\, and community spirit\nTickets:\n$20 in advance (through 1/30/2026) or $25 day-of\nCome hungry\, bring your friends\, and enjoy an afternoon of food\, music\, and friendly competition!\nWant to compete? Email dci@chambersburg.org to sign up.\nSponsorship opportunities are still available\, contact dci@chambersburg.org to learn more.\nMark your calendar\, because this is one Ice Fest tradition you don’t want to miss!
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/chili-q-beer-garden-2026-icefest-downtown-chambersburg/
LOCATION:Downtown Chambersburg\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,General
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SUMMARY:A Cappella Unplugged | 2026
DESCRIPTION:January 31st\, 2026 * 5:30 PM – REGISTER HERE\nDuring Ice Fest on January 31st\, come to the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center in Downtown Chambersburg for the 1st A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic of 2026!\nPerform for a chance to secure your spot in the 1st Round of the competition at the Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg or just come and enjoy the show.\nWhat is in it for you as the performer?\nA GRAND PRIZE OF $500!\nAll ages and genres are welcome.\nIce Fest A Cappella & Unplugged Open Mic held at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center |15 S Main St\, Chambersburg\, PA 17201\n\nFebruary 27th\, 2026 * 6:30 PM | Open Mic held at Trigger’s Table & Taproom | 118 Walnut St\, Waynesboro\, PA 17268\n\nMarch – TBD | April – TBD | May – TBD
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/a-cappella-unplugged-2026/
LOCATION:Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center\, 15 South Main Street\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17201
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T210000
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SUMMARY:Comedy Night | Rough Edges Brewing\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Saturday January 31st\, 2026 * 7:00 PM\nWe are so excited to welcome our favorite funny man\, Erik Woodworth and an awesome lineup of hilarious Baltimore/DC area comedians including headliner\, Mike Storck back to Rough Edges!\nMike Storck has performed at the Boston Comedy Festival\, the Asheville Comedy Festival\, the Prince Edward Island Festival\, and the Laughing Skull Festival in Atlanta\, GA.\nHe was a contributing writer for “The Complete Idiotʼs Guide to Jokes” and the book “Kiss Your Butts Goodbye”.\nIn 2007 he was the Mid-Atlantic winner of “HBOʼs Lucky 21” contest.\nHe has been heard on the Nationally Syndicated “Bob and Tom” radio show\, the Canadian radio show and podcast “Whatʼs So Funny” and is a regularly featured comic on XM Satellite Radio.\nSnag those tickets today before they sell out and then come early to grab a table and enjoy dinner before the show.\nWe have beer\, wine\, cocktails and N/A beverages available.\nOur food menu consists of delicious paninis\, flatbreads\, salads\, and hoagies as well as shareable crab pretzels and more.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/comedy-night-rough-edges-brewing-waynesboro/
LOCATION:Rough Edges Brewing\, 91 W. Main St\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
CATEGORIES:Brewery,General
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SUMMARY:Beetlejuice Jr. | CAMS North\, Chambersburg
DESCRIPTION:Friday January 30th & Saturday January 31st\, 2026 * 7:30 PM\nPresented by Chambersburg Area School District Summer Theatre Camp\nBuy Tickets\n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/beetlejuice-jr-cams-north-chambersburg/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:CAMS North Auditorium\, 1957 Scotland Avenue\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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