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  • January 2026

  • Fri 30

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

    January 30 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 30

    Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg

    January 30 Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg
    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 31

    Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg

    January 31 Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg
    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • February 2026

  • Sun 1

    Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg

    February 1 Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg
    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Mon 2

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

    February 2 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 2

    Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    February 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Mon 2

    Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    February 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 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 […]

  • Wed 4

    Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    February 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am 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 4

    Create & Craft | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    February 4 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Create & Craft | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Thu 5

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

    February 5 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 […]

  • Thu 5

    Stained Glass Workshop | Furnace Run Park Nature Center, Shippensburg

    February 5 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Furnace Run Park Nature Center 2244 Lindsay Lot Rd., Shippensburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Fri 6

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

    February 6 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 […]

  • Sat 7

    Puppy Pals LIVE | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    February 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Puppy Pals LIVE | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg
    H.Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 7

    Puppy Pals LIVE | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    February 7 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Puppy Pals LIVE | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg
    H.Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sun 8

    StoryWalk® Sunday – February 2026 | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    February 8 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Mon 9

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

    February 9 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 9

    Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    February 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Wed 11

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

    February 11 @ 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 […]

  • Wed 11

    Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    February 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am 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 11

    Create & Craft | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    February 11 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Create & Craft | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    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 […]

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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.