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  • May 2026

  • Thu 7

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

    May 7 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 […]

  • Fri 8

    Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Chambersburg

    May 8 Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Career & Technology Center 2463 Loop Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Little Apprentices Preschool is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year! Spots are limited, so please email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com promptly to get your spot. Little Apprentices Preschool is a lab school […]

  • Fri 8

    Mother’s Day Weekend | Twin Bridges Campground, Chambersburg

    May 8
    Twin Bridges Campground 1345 Twin Bridge Rd., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday May 8th – Sunday May 10th, 2026 Treat Mom to a weekend she’ll never forget We’ve planned a sweet mix of fun, creativity, relaxation, and memory-making for the whole […]

  • Fri 8

    “Anything Goes” Art Exhibit | Gallery 50, Waynesboro

    May 8 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm “Anything Goes” Art Exhibit | Gallery 50, Waynesboro
    Gallery 50 50 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA

    Friday, November 7th, 2025 * 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM The evening will showcase the new artwork and include free refreshments in addition to live music from The Flying Matlock's in […]

  • Fri 8

    Letter Embroidery Workshop | Grayce Gardens, Chambersburg

    May 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Grayce Gardens 51 Plasterer Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Tuesday May 8th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Create Your Own Custom Embroidery. Join us in our historic glass-roof greenhouse for a cozy, beginner-friendly embroidery class where you’ll […]

  • Fri 8

    Fendrick Library Book Group | Mercersburg

    May 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fendrick Library Book Group | Mercersburg
    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Second Friday of each month * 7:00 PM 12/12/25 | Holiday gathering FREE READ & POTLUCK meet at Julie’s 1/9/26 | This Land Is Our Land: immigrant’s manifesto (2019), a […]

  • Sat 9

    1st & 3rd Saturdays – WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    May 9 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to […]

  • Sat 9

    2nd Annual Bloom Bar: Brunch with Mom | Antrim Spring Farm, Greencastle

    May 9 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Antrim Spring Farm

    Saturday May 9th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Don't Miss Our 2nd Annual Bloom Bar: Brunch with Mom! Join us for a delightful experience where you can: *Create […]

  • Sat 9

    Second Saturday | Greencastle Senior Activity Center

    May 9 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Second Saturday | Greencastle Senior Activity Center
    Greencastle Senior Activity Center 10615 Antrim Church Rd, Greencastle, PA, United States

    "Second Saturday's" * 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Greencastle Senior Activity Center. All Franklin County residents 60+ are welcome!On "Second Saturdays," seniors can hear special presentations from guest […]

  • Sat 9

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    May 9 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant […]

  • Sat 9

    2026 Special Events, Celebrating American’s 250th Anniversary | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    May 9 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 2026 Special Events, Celebrating American’s 250th Anniversary | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    1776: Hearth, Home and Springtime | Saturday May 9th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Experience traditional domestic life around the hearth and home and learn the timeless art […]

  • Sat 9

    Rooted & Restored: Mother’s Day Wellness Retreat | Stony Spring Manor, Greencastle

    May 9 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Stony Spring Manor 6149 Bino Rd., Greencastle, PA, United States

    Saturday May 9th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM This Mother’s Day weekend, give yourself (or someone you love) the gift of a full day to slow down, reset, […]

  • Mon 11

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

    May 11 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 11

    2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    May 11 2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    Tuesday July 14th - Friday July 17th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Kids ages 6-13 will dive into fun, hands-on adventures in nature and history, from colonial life […]

  • Mon 11

    28th Annual BCA Golf Tournament | Waynesboro Country Club

    May 11 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Waynesboro Country Club 11000 Country Club Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    The 28th Annual Golf Tournament, hosted by BCA, Inc., will be held on May 11, 2026, at Waynesboro Country Club. The event follows an 18-hole scramble format, and funds raised […]

  • Tue 12

    Pound Fitness & Yoga | Leidys Woodworking, Mercersburg

    May 12 Pound Fitness & Yoga | Leidys Woodworking, Mercersburg
    Leidy's Woodworking 11427 Church Hill Rd., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Tuesdays | Pound Fitness 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM & Yoga for All 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Fannettsburg Fire Hall) Wednesday | Yoga for All 5:30 PM - 6:30 […]

  • Tue 12

    Spring Floral Design | Grayce Gardens, Chambersburg

    May 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Grayce Gardens 51 Plasterer Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Tuesday May 12th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Welcome spring in the greenhouse at our floral styling workshop. Join us in the Garden Atrium to create a large, […]

  • Tue 12

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

    May 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 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

  • Tue 12

    Cumberland Valley Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings | Franklin Fire Company, Chambersburg

    May 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cumberland Valley Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings | Franklin Fire Company, Chambersburg
    Franklin Fire Company 158 W King St,, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Second Tuesday of each month, September through May * 7:00 PM Upstairs meeting room of the Franklin Fire Company | 158 W. King St. Chambersburg, PA The Cumberland Valley Civil […]

  • Wed 13

    Mommy & Me Preschool Playtime | First Assembly of God, Greencastle

    May 13 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Mommy & Me Preschool Playtime | First Assembly of God, Greencastle
    First Assembly of God 525 Leitersburg St., Greencastle, PA, United States

    2nd & 4th Wednesday each month * 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM If you have littles at home and are looking for a warm place to get some wiggles out […]

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