September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary
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 […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
Saturday October 4th, 2025 * 8:30 AM Join the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council for the 19th annual TrailFest. All events will be held at Shippensburg Station located at the corner of Fort and Earl Streets in Shippensburg. Half Marathon Our main event is a half marathon. The out and back course will start and finish […]
Saturday October 4th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM The street will be closed for a full day of fun, food trucks, vendors, a kid's zone, and LIVE MUSIC in the park! We are thrilled to announce this year's music lineup! Artist Lineup: 11:00–12:00 • Kirin Clay 12:00–1:30 • Drew Adams 1:30–3:00 • Phipps […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary
Tuesday October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Designed for kids in grades K to 5th grade. Location: Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
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, […]
Saturday October 11th, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Come join Tom Horvat to learn about Pennsylvania’s reptiles and amphibians, how to identify local species, and craft your own snake “skin”. All ages welcome to participate (ages 6 & beyond use payment option and ages 5 and under must register but should use free […]
Saturday October 11th * 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday October 12th * 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM You’re invited to the fourth annual Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival! Join us October 11-12 at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds for two fantastic days of live pumpkin carving, food trucks, fall craft vendors, hayrides, activities for kids, and more!
Saturday October 11th * 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday October 12th * 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM You’re invited to the fourth annual Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival! Join us October 11-12 at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds for two fantastic days of live pumpkin carving, food trucks, fall craft vendors, hayrides, activities for kids, and more!
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary
Tuesday October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Designed for kids in grades K to 5th grade. Location: Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
Flashlight Night Maze and Moonlit hayrides every Friday and Saturday night at 5:00 PM! Grab your family and friends for a FUN night on the farm. Come hungry! Local Beef Burgers, Local Italian Sausages, Fresh Cut Fries and more! Hot Apple Cider and Warm Apple Cider Donuts provide the coziest vibes for strolling, whereas Pumpkin […]
Saturday October 18th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AppleFest is a FREE event in Chambersburg, PA. Sponsored by Sheetz! You will find art, crafters, music, food trucks, downtown shopping, restaurants and so much more. Activities for all ages throughout the day! Get your vendor applications here: https://discoverchambersburg.com/event-applications
Saturday October 18th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Do you have youth in your life aged 5 - 18? Come learn about awesome opportunities for them! The Franklin County 4-H Program is hosting an Open House at the Franklin County Extension Office, located at 181 Franklin Farm Lane. We have programming ranging from […]
Saturday October 18th * 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM & Sunday October 19th * 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - Music: Devilish Merry (Appalachian and Irish Melodies) 1:45 PM - Music: Date Night (Classic Nineties Rock) 4:30 PM - Music: Men About Town (Bluesy Folk and Bluegrass) 6:15 PM - Pumpkin Parade […]
Saturday October 18th * 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM & Sunday October 19th * 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - Music: Devilish Merry (Appalachian and Irish Melodies) 1:45 PM - Music: Date Night (Classic Nineties Rock) 4:30 PM - Music: Men About Town (Bluesy Folk and Bluegrass) 6:15 PM - Pumpkin Parade […]
Sunday October 19th, 2025 * 2:00 PM During this workshop, you will be provided with your choice of pants, shirt and hat to stuff & build your own scarecrow! Straw will be provided to stuff your scarecrow. Light refreshments will be provided. Ticket includes materials to build ONE scarecrow | Ticket Link-https://checkout.square.site/.../SSYR3K44XTQLDEE6YRK4RD3Z
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary
Tuesday October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Designed for kids in grades K to 5th grade. Location: Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
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 time Activities & Playtime Snack time
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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
Friday October 24th - Sunday October 26th Welcome to Fall Fest 2025! Event Includes…15+ Food Trucks 150 Retail Vendors Beer Garden Car Show Carnival Rides from Snyder's Attractions Helicopter Rides Face Painting Pony Rides AND MORE! Where: American Legion Grounds | 4775 Williamson Rd Greencastle, PA 17225 FREE ADMISSION! For more information, visit their Facebook Page
Friday October 24th, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Washington Township Trunk or Treat: Where Candy Flows and Chaos Reigns We’re turning the parking lot into a sugar-fueled carnival of costumed kids, decorated trunks, and questionable dance moves from your neighbors. Expect: Candy. So much candy. Like, “we might need backup” levels of candy. […]
Friday October 24th, 2025 * 6:30 PM Join Novel Reels for a gravity-defying evening featuring a FREE showing of Wicked! — plus a free book and snacks for attendees! Location: The brand-new Spring Street Amphitheater, 59 Lincoln Way West, Downtown Chambersburg, PA 17201 Costume Contest: 6:30 PM — prizes for all ages! Movie Start Time: […]
Saturday October 25th * 11:00 AM | Trick or Treat on Main – Downtown Chambersburg Friday October 31st * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Downtown Mercersburg Thursday October 30th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Antrim Township, Greencastle Tuesday October 28th * 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Shippensburg High School Trunk or […]
Saturday October 25th, 2025 * 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Coldbrook Parking Lot at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital This family-friendly evening is sure to be a treat — filled with community connection, fun and sweet memories. All children through age 12 with a guardian are welcome to participate. When you arrive, please start by checking in […]
Saturday October 25th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM We’re hosting our first Trunk or Treat event this year! Please join us for some family filled fun! All are welcome, including your pets! In the Franklin Veterinary Associates Parking lot!
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary
Tuesday October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Designed for kids in grades K to 5th grade. Location: Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]
We're getting closer to this year's Franklin County First Responders and Law Enforcement Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October 28th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Through this event, we hope to create positive connections between families and first responders and law enforcement. Come join us and our friends from other county departments, law enforcement […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
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 time Activities & Playtime Snack time
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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary
Antrim Township Trick-or-Treat NightDate: Thursday, October 30thTime: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMRain Date: Friday, October 31st (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) Join us for a fun and safe night of trick-or-treating across Antrim Township! This year, as always, our schedule aligns with the Borough of Greencastle so families and neighborhoods can celebrate together. Residents and […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
Saturday November 1st, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Benchfield Farms is hosting a Trick or Treat Trail in its corn maze. This event is non-scary and family-friendly, welcoming all ages, with free admission for children 3 and under. The actors will be in non-scary costumes, and props will be turned off. There will […]
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.