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 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 and historic games to stream life and creative crafts. Learn more and register now for the early-bird discounts by clicking HERE
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, […]
Saturday February 28th, 2026 * 8:15 AM - 12:15 PM The event will take place at the Shippensburg Firefighters Activity Center, 33 West Orange Street | Admission is FREE! The first 200 children will receive a FREE book while supplies last. There will be fun activities suitable for children in PreK through 5th grade. Activities […]
Saturday February 28th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Join us for frosty and furry fun with our Pete the Cat Snow Daze Downtown Window StoryWalk! The kickoff will be held at 66 W. Main St. as part of Mainstreet Waynesboro's Snowman Stroll Family Day. The stroll is free. You can meet some adorable […]
Saturday February 28th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Kids in grades K-5th All aboard for another exciting journey! Next stop: join us for special STEAM Express - Frosty STEM Challenge in the Makerspace for Mainstreet's Frosty Family Frolic in Downtown Waynesboro. Experience some chilly labs as we explore snowy experiments and challenges! Registration […]
Sunday March 1st, 2026 * 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Elementary Art Show at the Charles Brightbill Environmental Center Aunt Sandy's Facepainting (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) | Sponsored by DL Martin Zoo American | Sponsored by the Mount Parnell Lions Club Learn about different jobs people have in a zoo. Live animals will be […]
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 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 and historic games to stream life and creative crafts. Learn more and register now for the early-bird discounts by clicking HERE
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
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, […]
Description: Discover what an owl eats by dissecting an owl pellet! When an owl ingests its prey, the indigestible parts like bones and fur are formed into a clump and then regurgitated. To understand an owl’s diet, we will examine the bones and potentially reconstruct the skeleton of its prey. This class is for young […]
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 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 and historic games to stream life and creative crafts. Learn more and register now for the early-bird discounts by clicking HERE
Tuesday February 10th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Calling all Pokémon trainers to help us celebrate the beginning of Grove Family Library's new Pokémon Club! Join us for a night of games, crafts, snacks, and other Pokémon related fun! Ages 5 - 17 are invited. PokéPals is a club to gather and meet […]
Tuesdays March 10th - April 7th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Chambersburg Recreation Department is excited to announce our partnership with Young Engineers Franklin County to offer the Galileo Technic, The most advanced offering. Ideal for older or STEM focused students. This program features motorized models and more complex mechanical systems, encouraging […]
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
Description: Discover what an owl eats by dissecting an owl pellet! When an owl ingests its prey, the indigestible parts like bones and fur are formed into a clump and then regurgitated. To understand an owl’s diet, we will examine the bones and potentially reconstruct the skeleton of its prey. This class is for young […]
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 March 14th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM For Children 12 and under. Enjoy spring-themed crafts and activities. Activities include rock decorating, plant a flower station, and more. We will also host a delightful meet and greet with the Easter Bunny. Children can move among stations freely. Arrive and leave at your convenience. […]
Saturday March 14th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Join us for a magical Mother-Daughter Tea Party with Princesses. Step into a fairy tale world where dreams come true and memories are made. This enchanting event invites mothers and daughters to enjoy a morning filled with delightful tea, scrumptious treats and the company of […]
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 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 and historic games to stream life and creative crafts. Learn more and register now for the early-bird discounts by clicking HERE
Tuesdays March 10th - April 7th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Chambersburg Recreation Department is excited to announce our partnership with Young Engineers Franklin County to offer the Galileo Technic, The most advanced offering. Ideal for older or STEM focused students. This program features motorized models and more complex mechanical systems, encouraging […]
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
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, […]
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 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 and historic games to stream life and creative crafts. Learn more and register now for the early-bird discounts by clicking HERE
Tuesdays March 10th - April 7th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Chambersburg Recreation Department is excited to announce our partnership with Young Engineers Franklin County to offer the Galileo Technic, The most advanced offering. Ideal for older or STEM focused students. This program features motorized models and more complex mechanical systems, encouraging […]
Tuesday March 24th, 2026 * 6:00 PM the Bad Guys 2 The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do "one last job". Light refreshments will be offered | Free & Open to the public
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
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 March 28th, 2026 * 10:30 AM Enjoy a breakfast catered by Chick-Fil-A, pictures with the Easter Bunny, activities, and crafts! All ages are welcome to this event. $5.00 registration fee. Contact the Rec Dept at 717.261.3275
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 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 and historic games to stream life and creative crafts. Learn more and register now for the early-bird discounts by clicking HERE
Tuesdays March 10th - April 7th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM The Chambersburg Recreation Department is excited to announce our partnership with Young Engineers Franklin County to offer the Galileo Technic, The most advanced offering. Ideal for older or STEM focused students. This program features motorized models and more complex mechanical systems, encouraging […]
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
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 April 4th, 2026 * 10:00 AM Join our fun Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt! This is free for the community! Age groups will be 0-4, 5-7, 8-12. Arrive at 10:00 AM, hunt will begin soon after!! Grand & mini prizes for each age group! Adult egg hunt in the greenhouse!
Saturday April 4th, 2026 Ages 12 and younger are invited to the SHC’s annual Easter egg hunt. Groups will be 8-12 and 7 & under | Grand Prizes for those that find the special eggs. This will begin at 1:00 PM sharp!! Held at the Shippensburg History Center
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.