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  • December 2025

  • Mon 1
    December 1 Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg

    Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg

    Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends To register online, visit www.bgccs.org Before & After School Nancy Grayson Elementary James Burd Elementary Shippensburg Intermediate […]

  • Mon 1
    December 1 United Way Franklin County | Winter Warmth Drive

    United Way Franklin County | Winter Warmth Drive

    December 1st, 2025 - January 16, 2026 As the temperatures drop this winter season, help keep families and individuals in our community warm, clean, and well-fed by supporting United Way […]

  • Mon 1
    December 1 Annual Festival of Trees | Franklin County Visitors Bureau

    Annual Festival of Trees | Franklin County Visitors Bureau

    Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday November 22nd - Saturday December 6th, 2025 **  We will be closed November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  We will reopen on Saturday November 29th 9:00 AM […]

  • Mon 1
    December 1 Donations Needed

    Donations Needed

    No donation is too small, Even a small contribution can make a big difference in someone's life. Donation | Cold Weather & Hygiene Items Together, Let's Make an Impact! Cold […]

  • Mon 1
    December 1 Kindness Matters Donation Drive | Premier HVAC Services, Greencastle

    Kindness Matters Donation Drive | Premier HVAC Services, Greencastle

    Premier HVAC Servies 345 S. Washington St., Greencastle, PA, United States

    Now through Wednesday December 3rd, 2025 Our Kindness Matters Donation Drive is running now through December 3rd!Drop off new, unopened items at Premier during business hours, or give them to […]

  • Mon 1
    December 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Is your 4–5-year-old child interested in Basketball? Then our Biddy Basketball program is perfect for them! Each class will incorporate basic skill stations and game scenarios. Classes will include a […]

  • Mon 1
    December 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Evergreen ID and Centerpiece Workshop | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Evergreen ID and Centerpiece Workshop | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Penn State Extension Office 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Monday December 1st, 2025 * 5:00 PM & Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 * 9:00 AM Join the Master Gardeners of Franklin County at the Ag Heritage Building, lower level, located […]

  • Mon 1
    December 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Who:  Kids in grades 6-12 When: The 1st Monday each month Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Fendrick Library Theme:  Different themes each month!  Choose your own book to read […]

  • Mon 1
    December 1 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Star Party | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Monday December 1st, 2025 * 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Area residents are invited to a “star party”—a telescope viewing of the night sky at Pine Hill Recreation Area near […]

  • Tue 2
    December 2 Annual Festival of Trees | Franklin County Visitors Bureau

    Annual Festival of Trees | Franklin County Visitors Bureau

    Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday November 22nd - Saturday December 6th, 2025 **  We will be closed November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  We will reopen on Saturday November 29th 9:00 AM […]

  • Tue 2
    December 2 Kindness Matters Donation Drive | Premier HVAC Services, Greencastle

    Kindness Matters Donation Drive | Premier HVAC Services, Greencastle

    Premier HVAC Servies 345 S. Washington St., Greencastle, PA, United States

    Now through Wednesday December 3rd, 2025 Our Kindness Matters Donation Drive is running now through December 3rd!Drop off new, unopened items at Premier during business hours, or give them to […]

  • Tue 2
    December 2 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Evergreen ID and Centerpiece Workshop | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Evergreen ID and Centerpiece Workshop | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Penn State Extension Office 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Monday December 1st, 2025 * 5:00 PM & Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 * 9:00 AM Join the Master Gardeners of Franklin County at the Ag Heritage Building, lower level, located […]

  • Tue 2
    December 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House, Greencastle

    Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House, Greencastle

    John Allison Public House 155 South Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Every Tuesday * 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Grab your friends and come out for some food, drinks, fun & TRIVIA! Reservations are encouraged! 717.643.0218

  • Wed 3
    December 3 Annual Festival of Trees | Franklin County Visitors Bureau

    Annual Festival of Trees | Franklin County Visitors Bureau

    Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday November 22nd - Saturday December 6th, 2025 **  We will be closed November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  We will reopen on Saturday November 29th 9:00 AM […]

  • Wed 3
    December 3 Kindness Matters Donation Drive | Premier HVAC Services, Greencastle

    Kindness Matters Donation Drive | Premier HVAC Services, Greencastle

    Premier HVAC Servies 345 S. Washington St., Greencastle, PA, United States

    Now through Wednesday December 3rd, 2025 Our Kindness Matters Donation Drive is running now through December 3rd!Drop off new, unopened items at Premier during business hours, or give them to […]

  • Wed 3
    December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Is your 4–5-year-old child interested in Basketball? Then our Biddy Basketball program is perfect for them! Each class will incorporate basic skill stations and game scenarios. Classes will include a […]

  • Wed 3
    December 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County

    Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County

    Penn State Extension Office 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

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  • Wed 3
    December 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesday mornings * 10:30 AM Join us for a Storytime designed for children preschool ages as we share, grow, play and learn together through books and nursery rhymes. Stories Craft […]

  • Wed 3
    December 3 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Million Dollar Quartet Christmas | Majestic Theatre, Gettysburg

    Million Dollar Quartet Christmas | Majestic Theatre, Gettysburg

    The Majestic Theatre 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA, United States

    Wednesday December 3rd * 2:00 PM Thursday December 4th * 2:00 PM Friday December 5th * 7:30 PM Saturday December 6th * 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Sunday December 7th […]

  • Wed 3
    December 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM! For beginners and those that love crochet! Come learn to crochet, make holiday projects as a […]

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  • Barn Quilt Trail
  • Coffee Shops
  • Pizza Trail
  • Pour Trail
  • Sweet Trail

Barn Quilt Trail

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.

 

  • Civil War
  • John Brown
  • Spring Into History
  • Underground Railroad

Civil War

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
  • Franklin County Wildlife
  • Great Golfing
  • Take a Walk

Environmental Centers

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.