Beginning Saturday 26th & Sunday April 27th, 2025 and continuing every weekend until November 1st, 2025 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Discover vintage treasures, handmade crafts, and great deals from local vendors Vendors: Spaces are $20 (cash only, collected at 9:30). Just drive in and pick your space! Informational meeting will be held April 18th at […]
Penn State Extension in Franklin County is offering free testing on the first Wednesday of every month at the Franklin County Extension Office, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM No need to bring your entire canner, just the lid. Sign up is not required. If you are unable to make one of these dates, you can […]
Penn State Extension in Franklin County is offering free testing on the first Wednesday of every month at the Franklin County Extension Office, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM No need to bring your entire canner, just the lid. Sign up is not required. If you are unable to make one of these dates, you can […]
Penn State Extension in Franklin County is offering free testing on the first Wednesday of every month at the Franklin County Extension Office, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM No need to bring your entire canner, just the lid. Sign up is not required. If you are unable to make one of these dates, you can […]
September & October 2025 View Fall 2025 Schedule here For more information, or to receive an IRP brochure by email, or to report any errors on the website schedule, contact: John Ricca, IRP Information Coordinator 717.352.8996 johnricca@earthlink.net 2011 Scotland Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Tuesday September 30th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Have you noticed different birds in your yard or the park at different times of the year? Do you wonder why some birds fly "away" every year?.. Where they may go?.. Why they return?.. Or even what their journey may be like? Join us we […]
Penn State Extension in Franklin County is offering free testing on the first Wednesday of every month at the Franklin County Extension Office, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM No need to bring your entire canner, just the lid. Sign up is not required. If you are unable to make one of these dates, you can […]
Thursday October 2nd, 2025 * Doors Open: 5:30 PM & First Game Starts: 6:30 PM It’s Our BINGO BIRTHDAY! We can’t believe it’s been a full year of monthly House Plant Bingo nights at Grayce Gardens—and we’re so grateful for all of you who have joined us and keep coming back! To celebrate this special milestone, […]
Thursday October 2nd, 2025 * 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at this year's premier fall fundraising event, Bid for Bright Futures. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there! Join the Shippensburg Community Parks and Recreation Authority (SCPRA) […]
Saturday August 23rd & October 4th, 2025 * 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Poultry, Small Livestock & Local Goods Swaps Buy-Sell-Trade: chickens, ducks, guineas, turkey, game birds, geese, peafowl, rabbits, goats, lambs, pigs, and other small livestock. Also accepting vendors with locally grown, hand-crafted, or baked items. Free samples of various livestock feeds, all while […]
Saturday October 4, 2025 * 1:00 PM Join Penn State Master Gardeners for an engaging session on tree identification. Attendees will gather at the Pavilion of Waltonian Meadows, 129 Cornertown Rd, Chambersburg, PA for a three-hour outdoor workshop. In this informative workshop, you will learn the basics of identifying native tree species using tree identification […]
Saturday October 4th, 2025 * 7:00 PM E5C4P3 has been thrilling crowds for 32 years by recreating an early 80’s Journey spectacle! With a “Steve Perry”-style vocalist, Jason Kelty, the band faithfully performs all the greatest hits plus fan-favorite album cuts with polish and passion. Using the original spelling from the legendary album that included […]
First Sunday Each Month * 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM FREE to play and always a great time at our BINGO on the 1st Sunday of EVERY month! Come in and grab some food, drink beer, play BINGO and win cool prizes! We have N/A options available as well. Prizes include merch, beauty supplies, and […]
September & October 2025 View Fall 2025 Schedule here For more information, or to receive an IRP brochure by email, or to report any errors on the website schedule, contact: John Ricca, IRP Information Coordinator 717.352.8996 johnricca@earthlink.net 2011 Scotland Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Tuesday October 7th, 2025 * 7:30 PM Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation is taking the USA by storm this spring! Join us in Shippensburg for a night of electrifying dance, live music, and Celtic charm that’s captivated audiences around the globe. Featuring former World Irish […]
Thursday October 9th, 2025 * 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Join stained glass artist, Chris Parker, to make your very own suncatcher! You will be able to choose form patterns for a bee, pumpkin, strawberry, or fall leaf. You will learn the steps of creating your project via the copper foil method and will take […]
Friday October 10th, 2025 * 4:00 PM & Saturday October 11th, 2025 * 7:00 AM Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament is BACK! Join us October 10th & 11th at the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA for two days of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit! - All skill levels welcome (ages 12+) - Early bird rate: […]
Friday October 10th, 2025 * 6:00 PM Sing-A-Long LIVE CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE is the perfect way to make memories you’ll cherish for years to come! Join Ms. Appleberry, JJ, Cody, Nina and Cece for a lively Melon Patch musical adventure in this exciting touring production. This interactive live show brings CoComelon’s vibrant world to life, […]
Friday October 10th, 2025 * 4:00 PM & Saturday October 11th, 2025 * 7:00 AM Rally in the Valley Pickleball Tournament is BACK! Join us October 10th & 11th at the Chambersburg Memorial YMCA for two days of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit! - All skill levels welcome (ages 12+) - Early bird rate: […]
Saturday October 11th, 2025 * 8:00 PM Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is one of the most successful stand-up comedians today with six comedy specials streaming on various platforms and selling out theaters across the world. Her most recent special, Say I Won’t, debuted on YouTube in May 2023 with over 7.1M views and counting. Born and raised in San Jose, […]
September & October 2025 View Fall 2025 Schedule here For more information, or to receive an IRP brochure by email, or to report any errors on the website schedule, contact: John Ricca, IRP Information Coordinator 717.352.8996 johnricca@earthlink.net 2011 Scotland Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Tuesdays July 8th, August 12th, September 9th, October 14th, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Soups & Sandwiches Sundaes, Banana Splits (all made with our homemade ice-cream!!) 5583 Kennedy Ave. St. Thomas, PA
Thursday October 16th, 2025 * 7:30 PM Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has been […]
Friday October 17th, 2025 * 7:30 PM Featuring Nicolas Reyes Gipsy Kings mix of Catalan rumba, flamenco, and salsa has fused with popular culture, with the band having played some of the world’s greatest stages, from the Hollywood Bowl to Royal Albert Hall. Their self-titled debut album—a record that became a genuine phenomenon, certified gold […]
Saturday October 18th, 2024 * 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Join us for 1775: Harvest on the Homestead, a lively 18th-century living history event celebrating the season’s bounty! Experience traditional grape stomping (pigéage) for wine, harvesting apples for cider making, and live beer brewing demonstrations by Oakgrove Farm. Discover hearth cooking techniques and savor the flavors […]
Every 4th Friday of the month 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Join book club to read & discuss a new book each month! Ask at the library's front desk for the next book & title
Saturday October 25th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Join the Shippensburg History Center for its historic Halloween festivities. Turn a turnip into a Jack-o-Lantern and play historical games, make a cornhusk doll, and more.
Saturday October 25th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Presented by the Stacy Mellott Group with Keller Williams Central PA! Get ready to raise a glass at the Falling Spring Beer Fest, happening in Chambers Fort Park and nearby parking lots in Downtown Chambersburg! This event is all about fresh, local, and regional craft […]
Saturday October 25th, 2025 * 9:00 PM The Halloween season is not complete for many adults without this annual interactive movie event featuring the popular 1975 horror/musical comedy (R). Dress as your favorite RH character and join in on the Costume Parade at 9:00 PM before the movie begins! We want you to have a […]
All Concerts held Sunday afternoons at 3:00 PM at the Waynesboro High School Auditorium, 550 E. Second Street Waynesboro, PA Includes reciprocal concerts with Gettysburg, PA & Hagerstown, MD Sunday September 14th, 2025 | Bronx Wanderers Ranked on of the Top 10 shows in Las Vegas, The Bronx Wanderers are a high-energy musical "tour-de-force" that […]
Sunday October 26th, 2025 * 7:30 PM CROCE PLAYS CROCE Like only the most enduring of artists, A.J. Croce embodies a joyful love of music that’s fully matched by his phenomenal talent. A piano virtuoso who started playing as a small child and toured with B.B. King at just 18-years-old, the Nashville-based singer/songwriter has since […]
Tuesday October 28th, 2025 * 7:00 PM Presented by Classical Arts Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet, “Swan Lake,” presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by International Ballet Stars. A full-scale production features Tchaikovsky’s legendary score and brings the masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to life. Be spellbound by the iconic […]
The Stitches in Time Barn Quilt Trail includes more than three dozen quilt squares spread throughout Franklin County, PA. Some are inspired by traditional quilt patterns or family designs. Between each square are the many stories of Franklin County.
Coffee Shops
Enjoy a Great Cup of Joe in Franklin County coffee shops!
Pizza Trail
Talk to locals about the “best pizza place, and everyone has a couple favorites. Add them all together and Franklin County has great Italian eateries.
Pour Trail
See the great locations and great beer, wine and spirits that are waiting for you along the pour trail. Plan your next trip and enjoy the flavor of Franklin County.
Sweet Trail
Franklin County is a sweet place to be! Enjoy old-fashioned candy makers, chocolatiers, delicious ice cream, and even pie stores.
Explore the history of Chambersburg and the Civil War.
John Brown
Who was John Brown, what did he do, why did he do it, and what was his connection to Chambersburg, Pennsylvania?
Spring Into History
Explore 300 Years of American History
Underground Railroad
Franklin County played an important role in the passage to freedom—the Underground Railroad. Its location on the Mason-Dixon Line signaled escaping slaves entry to the north, and the mountainous terrain afforded numerous hiding places in caves and wooded areas.
Environmental Centers connect the busy daily lives of people to nature & remind everyone of the importance of fresh water, green trees, and clean air. Explore the beauty of outdoor Franklin County at one of its environmental centers.
Outdoors
Fishing, hiking trails, golfing, kayaking - Franklin County is home to great outdoor fun and relaxation.
Golf
The scenic beauty of Franklin County is timeless and compliments a variety of golfing experiences.
Walking & Hiking
With four state parks and 36 municipal parks, Franklin County gives many choices to enjoy greenery, birds chirping, and mountain views.