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  • December 2025

  • Mon 1
    December 1 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 […]

  • Mon 1
    December 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department

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

    Is your 4–5-year-old child interested in Basketball? Then our Biddy Basketball program is perfect for them! Each class will incorporate basic skill stations and game scenarios. Classes will include a […]

  • Mon 1
    December 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    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 3
    December 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Biddy Basketball | Chambersburg Recreation Department

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

    Is your 4–5-year-old child interested in Basketball? Then our Biddy Basketball program is perfect for them! Each class will incorporate basic skill stations and game scenarios. Classes will include a […]

  • Wed 3
    December 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    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 […]

  • Thu 4
    December 4 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 5
    December 5 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Christmas on the Farm, Celebrate the Holidays | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    Christmas on the Farm, Celebrate the Holidays | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    Renfrew Museum & Park 1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Two Days Only! Friday December 5th & Saturday December 6th, 2025 * 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Admission Includes Tours, Wagon Rides, Live Music, Crafts, and More!$15.00 per personChildren, Ages […]

  • Fri 5
    December 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tiny World | Benchfield Farms, Newville

    Tiny World | Benchfield Farms, Newville

    Benchfield Farms 368 Gameland Road, Newville, PA, United States

    Kick off the holiday season with an unforgettable experience! Every Friday–Sunday | December 5th - 21st, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday - Tuesday | December 26th - […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Hip-Hop Class | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Hip-Hop Class | Chambersburg Recreation Department

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

    Saturdays November 11th - December 13th, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (no class on November 29th) Come be yourself and learn to dance during this fun, upbeat class […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Pictures with Santa Holiday Event | M & S Harley Davidson, Chambersburg

    M & S Harley-Davidson, Inc 160 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday December 6th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Photos w/Santa (Photos by LA Cameras) Please bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Mont Alto Fire Co. Toy Drive […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Red Run Santa Express | Waynesboro

    Red Run Park 12143 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Washington Township Police are trading in their patrol cars for a train! That’s right, the Red Run Santa Express is pulling into the station, and you’re officially summoned to attend. […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    THE POLAR EXPRESS Pajama Party & Movie | Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg

    Capitol Theatre 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday December 6th, 2025 * 11:00 AM The PJ Party kicks off at 11:00 AM, followed by movie starting at 12:00 PM! The Polar Express Movie & Pajama Party is […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Christmas on the Farm, Celebrate the Holidays | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    Christmas on the Farm, Celebrate the Holidays | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    Renfrew Museum & Park 1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Two Days Only! Friday December 5th & Saturday December 6th, 2025 * 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Admission Includes Tours, Wagon Rides, Live Music, Crafts, and More!$15.00 per personChildren, Ages […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Brunch with Santa | John Allison Public House, Greencastle

    Brunch with Santa | John Allison Public House, Greencastle

    John Allison Public House 155 South Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Sunday December 7th & Sunday December 4th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Join us for BRUNCH with SANTA. Anyone dining with us is invited to come see Santa! […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Nature Crafts for Kids | Tuscarora Wildlife Education Project, Mercersburg

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

    Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Held at The Charles Brightbill Environmental Center Come enjoy a day with family and friends! There are a variety of […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

    Hot Cocoa with Santa | Grayce Gardens, Chambersburg

    Grayce Gardens 51 Plasterer Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Join us in the magical setting of our greenhouse retail space for a cozy holiday tradition — Hot Cocoa with […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Fort Loudon Christmas in the Village | Fort Loudon Community Center

    Fort Loudon Communiry Center 142 Mullen Street, Fort Loudon, PA, United States

    Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Come to Fort Loudon Community Center to welcome Santa coming to town on horse drawn carriage! Help light the town […]

  • Mon 8
    December 8 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 […]

  • Wed 10
    December 10 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    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 […]

  • Thu 11
    December 11 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 […]

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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.