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  • September 2025

  • Sat 27
    September 27 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

    First Annual Fall Jubilee | Mont Alto Recreation Area

    Mont Alto Recreation Area 12 Spruce St., Mont Alto, PA, United States

    Saturday September 27th, 2025 * 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Food Trucks - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Crafts, Antiques, Artist Vendors, Jewelry, and handmade goods Yard Sales Kids' Corner: […]

  • Sat 27
    September 27 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    46th Annual Townfest | Downtown Mercersburg

    Downtown Mercersburg Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday September 27th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Celebrate small-town Main Street America! Over 80 vendors, including artisans, crafters, jewelers, food vendors, and local businesses. Live entertainment, amazing […]

  • Sat 27
    September 27 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    35th Annual Franklin Fall Farm Fun Fest | Creekside Dairy Farm, Chambersburg

    The Franklin County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the 35th annual Franklin Fall Farm Fun Fest. 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday September 27, 2025, at Creekside Dairy Farm, […]

  • Sat 27
    September 27 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Fall Faerie Festival | Greene Township Park, Chambersburg

    Greene Township Park 996 Elevator Street, Scotland, PA, United States

    Saturday September 27th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Come join us for our third annual event! Free admission, free parking, free activities! Shop from our unique arts and […]

  • Mon 29
    September 29 Stoners Dairy Farm Calendar of Events 2025 | Mercersburg

    Stoners Dairy Farm Calendar of Events 2025 | Mercersburg

    Stoners Dairy Farm 7678 Oellig Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Mon 29
    September 29 Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg

    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 […]

  • Tue 30
    September 30

    Pre-Beginner Sim Lessons | Chambersburg Recreational Department, Chambersburg

    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Tuesdays & Thursdays beginning September 30th - Thursday October 30th Session 1: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Session 2: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Session 3: 6:30 PM - 7:00 […]

  • Tue 30
    September 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    An Eventful Journey: Fall Migration | Furnace Run Nature Center, Shippensburg

    Furnace Run Park Nature Center 2244 Lindsay Lot Rd., Shippensburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • October 2025

  • Wed 1
    October 1 Stoners Dairy Farm Calendar of Events 2025 | Mercersburg

    Stoners Dairy Farm Calendar of Events 2025 | Mercersburg

    Stoners Dairy Farm 7678 Oellig Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Thu 2
    October 2 Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg

    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 3
    October 3 Stoners Dairy Farm Calendar of Events 2025 | Mercersburg

    Stoners Dairy Farm Calendar of Events 2025 | Mercersburg

    Stoners Dairy Farm 7678 Oellig Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 4
    October 4 @ 8:30 am - 2:00 pm

    19th Annual Cumberland Valley TrailFest | Cumberland Valley Rail Trail, Shippensburg Station

    Shippensburg Station Fort Street & North Earl Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 4
    October 4 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Cumberland Valley Woodcarvers Event | Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project, Mercersburg

    The Charles Brightbill Environmental Center 4881 Ft. Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday October 4th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Come for a fun day of activities, concessions, and art!  

  • Sat 4
    October 4 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Waynesboro Market Day | Main Street Park, Waynesboro

    Mainstreet Park Downtown Waynesboro 25 East Main St., Waynesboro, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 4
    October 4 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    2025 Ethnic Food Festival & Open House | St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, Chambersburg

    St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church 2063 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday October 4th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Join us for an enjoyable day filled with: Delicious Ethnic Food Church Tours Kids Craft about Saint Innocent of Alaska […]

  • Sat 4
    October 4 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    JBHS Music Boosters Fall Carnival | James Buchanan High School Parking Lot, Mercersburg

    James Buchana High School 4773 Ft. Loudon Rd, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday October 4th, 2025 * 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM James Buchanan High School Music Boosters are sponsoring an afternoon of fun to enjoy the last bit of nice weather. […]

  • Mon 6
    October 6 Stoners Dairy Farm Calendar of Events 2025 | Mercersburg

    Stoners Dairy Farm Calendar of Events 2025 | Mercersburg

    Stoners Dairy Farm 7678 Oellig Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Mon 6
    October 6 Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg

    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 […]

  • Tue 7
    October 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EXPLORE! Gone Squirrelly! | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    EXPLORE! Gone Squirrelly | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Wed 8
    October 8 Stoners Dairy Farm Calendar of Events 2025 | Mercersburg

    Stoners Dairy Farm Calendar of Events 2025 | Mercersburg

    Stoners Dairy Farm 7678 Oellig Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

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

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.