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  • April 2026

  • Fri 3

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

    April 3 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 3

    The Boro Bunny Hop | Downtown Waynesboro

    April 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Downtown Waynesboro Downtown Waynesboro, Waynesboro, PA

    Friday April 3rd, 2026 * 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Ages 13 & Under Join us downtown for a fun-filled Bunny Hop! Kids can pick up their Hop Stop Guides […]

  • Sat 4

    Two Top Ruritan Easter Egg Hunt

    April 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Two Top Ruritan Club 12270 Two Top Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday April 4th, 2026 Please join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Begins at 10:00 AM, divided by age groups 12 and under.

  • Sat 4

    Annual Easter Egg Hunt | Backroads Greenhouse, Chambersburg

    April 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Backroads Greenhouse 5991 Boundary Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 4

    Easter Egg Hunt | Mercersburg Sportsmen’s Clubhouse

    April 4 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Mercersburg Sportsmen's Association 12143 Dickeys Rd., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday April 4th, 2026 * Door Open 11:00 AM | Hunt begins at noon Brings the kids out for some Easter Egg Hunt fun at the Mercersburg Sportsmens Age groups […]

  • Sat 4

    The Shippensburg History Center Annual Easter Egg Hunt

    April 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Shippensburg History Center 52 West King Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 4

    Duck Egg Dye & Race | Fort Loudoun

    April 4 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Fort Loudoun Historic Site 1720 Brooklyn Rd N, Fort Loudon, PA, United States

    Saturday April 4th, 2026 * 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM We will be dyeing duck eggs using 18th Century dye ingredients. Children will learn about them and get the chance […]

  • Mon 6

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

    April 6 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 6

    2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    April 6 2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    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 […]

  • Mon 6

    Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    April 6 @ 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 […]

  • Tue 7

    Galileo Technic | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    April 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Galileo Technic | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Wed 8

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

    April 8 @ 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 8

    Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    April 8 @ 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 […]

  • Thu 9

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

    April 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 […]

  • Thu 9

    Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps

    April 9 Shalom Christian Academy | Summer Camps
    Shalom Christian Academy 126 Social Island Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

     4-day camps running from June 1st - July 16th, 2026. Registration is now open for Summer at Shalom, Shalom Christian Academy's summer camps filled with fun, creativity, learning, and skill-building […]

  • Fri 10

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

    April 10 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 10

    Daddy-Daughter Dance | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    April 10 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Friday April 10th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Girls ranging from kindergarten-18 years old are invited to bring their father figures to join us for an evening of […]

  • Sat 11

    Kids Fishing Rodeo | Greencastle American Legion Picnic Grounds

    April 11 @ 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Greencastle American Legion Picnic Grounds 4775 Williamson Road, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Saturday April 11th, 2026 * Registration 7:00 AM (Rain Date April 18th) Lines in 8:00 AM Hot Dogs, Chips, and drink provided. Prize give aways during the day. All kids […]

  • Sat 11

    Cottontail Trail at Tiny World | Benchfield Farms, Newville

    April 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cottontail Trail at Tiny World | Benchfield Farms, Newville
    Benchfield Farms 368 Gameland Road, Newville, PA, United States

    Saturday April 11th, 2026 * 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sunday April 12th, 2026 * 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Our Cottontail trail includes: Horse drawn Wagon Ride | Treat […]

  • Sun 12

    Garden Tea Party | Grayce Gardens, Chambersburg

    April 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Grayce Gardens 51 Plasterer Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday April 12th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Join us for our 3rd Annual Garden Tea Party, designed especially for young garden lovers ages 12 and under! This special […]

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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.