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
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
Thursday January 29th - Sunday February 1st, 2026 Ice Sculptures, Ice Slide, Icing on the Cake, Wing Contest, Chili Cookoff, Snowfall Ball, Carriage Rides, and so much more. Find out about all of the activities and fun to be found at this year's Icefest on their Facebook Page or on their website.
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 located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]
Thursday January 29th - Sunday February 1st, 2026 Ice Sculptures, Ice Slide, Icing on the Cake, Wing Contest, Chili Cookoff, Snowfall Ball, Carriage Rides, and so much more. Find out about all of the activities and fun to be found at this year's Icefest on their Facebook Page or on their website.
Thursday January 29th - Sunday February 1st, 2026 Ice Sculptures, Ice Slide, Icing on the Cake, Wing Contest, Chili Cookoff, Snowfall Ball, Carriage Rides, and so much more. Find out about all of the activities and fun to be found at this year's Icefest on their Facebook Page or on their website.
Thursday January 29th - Sunday February 1st, 2026 Ice Sculptures, Ice Slide, Icing on the Cake, Wing Contest, Chili Cookoff, Snowfall Ball, Carriage Rides, and so much more. Find out about all of the activities and fun to be found at this year's Icefest on their Facebook Page or on their website.
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
Mondays February 2nd - March 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and […]
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 and discuss, it can be any kind of novel, story, comic, etc. that has some connection to the theme. What: Hosted by youth for youth! […]
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
Wednesday February 4th - Wednesday March 4th, 2026 * 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM This sensory art class for preschoolers, ages 3 - 5, is a creative way to help children develop their sensory skills and explore their creativity. These classes focus on the experience of making art with all 5 senses. Rather than the […]
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
Thursday February 5th, 2026 * 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Join stained glass artist, Chris Parker with Peace Through Glass, to make your very own suncatcher! For this class, you will choose between a pattern for a heart or a turtle. You will be expertly guided through the steps of the copper foil method and […]
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 located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]
Saturday February 7, 2026 * 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sit, Stay, and Get Ready for a Howling Good Time! Puppy Pals LIVE is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as we lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches […]
Saturday February 7, 2026 * 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sit, Stay, and Get Ready for a Howling Good Time! Puppy Pals LIVE is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as we lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches […]
Sunday February 8th, 2026 * 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Held at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Our guided walks along the StoryWalk® trail continue… The book for February is The Hat by Jan Brett, a delightfully original companion book to Jan Brett’s bestseller The Mitten. We will take a walk and read The Hat by Jan Brett, […]
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
Mondays February 2nd - March 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and […]
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 during the winter, come on over to First Assembly. Bring ride on toys for your preschoolers and we'll provide coffee for YOU! For more information […]
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
Wednesday February 4th - Wednesday March 4th, 2026 * 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM This sensory art class for preschoolers, ages 3 - 5, is a creative way to help children develop their sensory skills and explore their creativity. These classes focus on the experience of making art with all 5 senses. Rather than the […]
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
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 located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]
Saturday February 14th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mark your calendars for Shippensburg's 2nd Winterfest!! D.O.I.T. members and Shippensburg University Student Services are excited to be hosting our second event of EVERYTHING Winter including Live carvings, Ice Sculptures, Food Trucks, Entertainment, and LOVE!! This will be a great way to celebrate Valentine's Day […]
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
Mondays February 2nd - March 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and […]
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
Wednesday February 4th - Wednesday March 4th, 2026 * 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM This sensory art class for preschoolers, ages 3 - 5, is a creative way to help children develop their sensory skills and explore their creativity. These classes focus on the experience of making art with all 5 senses. Rather than the […]
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
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 located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]
Saturday February 21st, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Come to Fort Loudon’s first ever Cocoa Crawl! More information to be announced as far as your hot chocolate stops and what pop up shopping might be available along our trail Follow their Facebook page for more updates
Saturday February 21st, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM There will be 30 local authors on hand to share their writings and share their stories! There will be children’s, young adult, history, Gettysburg, WWII, illustrators and more authors. Attend the event and enter a drawing for a chance to win a Kindle Fire HD […]
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
Mondays February 2nd - March 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and […]
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
Wednesday February 4th - Wednesday March 4th, 2026 * 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM This sensory art class for preschoolers, ages 3 - 5, is a creative way to help children develop their sensory skills and explore their creativity. These classes focus on the experience of making art with all 5 senses. Rather than the […]
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
Thursday February 26th, 2026 * 7:00 PM Set upon a normal stage transformed with Ice Creative Entertainment’s world-renowned synthetic ice surface, “Wizard of Oz on Ice” takes the audience on a thrilling journey through the magical land of Oz like never before. Watch as Dorothy and her companions glide effortlessly across the ice, weaving through […]
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 located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]
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.