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  • Thu 23
    October 23 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm K-5th Grade Basketball Clinic | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    K-5th Grade Basketball Clinic | Chambersburg Recreation Department

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

    K- 3rd | Tuesdays: 10/21 - 11/4 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM K- 3rd | Thursdays: 10/23 - 11/6 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 4th - 5th | Tuesdays: 10/21-11/4 * 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Don't miss out! K-5th graders are invited to join Coach Szagola, CASHS Freshman Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach, […]

  • Fri 24
    October 24 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 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]

  • Fri 24
    October 24

    Fall Fest 2025 | Greencastle Legion Grounds

    Greencastle American Legion Picnic Grounds 4775 Williamson Road, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Friday October 24th - Sunday October 26th Welcome to Fall Fest 2025! Event Includes…15+ Food Trucks 150 Retail Vendors Beer Garden Car Show Carnival Rides from Snyder's Attractions Helicopter Rides Face Painting Pony Rides AND MORE! Where: American Legion Grounds | 4775 Williamson Rd Greencastle, PA 17225 FREE ADMISSION! For more information, visit their Facebook Page

  • Fri 24
    October 24 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Trunk or Treat | Washington Township Police Station, Waynesboro

    Washington Township Police Station 11798 Buchanan Trail E., Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Friday October 24th, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Washington Township Trunk or Treat: Where Candy Flows and Chaos Reigns We’re turning the parking lot into a sugar-fueled carnival of costumed kids, decorated trunks, and questionable dance moves from your neighbors. Expect: Candy. So much candy. Like, “we might need backup” levels of candy. […]

  • Fri 24
    October 24 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    FREE: Wicked Movie at the Spring Street Amphitheater | Chambersburg

    Spring Street Amphitheater 59 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday October 24th, 2025 * 6:30 PM Join Novel Reels for a gravity-defying evening featuring a FREE showing of Wicked! — plus a free book and snacks for attendees! Location: The brand-new Spring Street Amphitheater, 59 Lincoln Way West, Downtown Chambersburg, PA 17201 Costume Contest: 6:30 PM — prizes for all ages! Movie Start Time: […]

  • Sat 25
    October 25

    Trick or Treat Happenings 2025

    Saturday October 25th * 11:00 AM | Trick or Treat on Main – Downtown Chambersburg Friday October 31st * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Downtown Mercersburg Thursday October 30th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Antrim Township, Greencastle Tuesday October 28th * 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Shippensburg High School Trunk or […]

  • Sat 25
    October 25 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Trunk or Treat | WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital

    Wellspan Chambersburg Hospital 112 N 7th St., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday October 25th, 2025 * 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Coldbrook Parking Lot at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital This family-friendly evening is sure to be a treat — filled with community connection, fun and sweet memories. All children through age 12 with a guardian are welcome to participate. When you arrive, please start by checking in […]

  • Sat 25
    October 25 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Chambersburg Halloween Party | Chambersburg Waste Paper Co.

    Chambersburg Waste Paper Company 2047 Loop Rd, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday October 25th, 2025 * 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Costume Contest DJ Food Trucks Haunted Hayride Kids Wagon Ride Kids Goodie Bag 2047 Loop Rd Chambersburg

  • Sat 25
    October 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Trunk or Treat | Franklin Veterinary Associates, Greencastle

    Franklin Veterinary Associates 2380 Buchanan Trail West, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Saturday October 25th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM We’re hosting our first Trunk or Treat event this year! Please join us for some family filled fun! All are welcome, including your pets! In the Franklin Veterinary Associates Parking lot!

  • Sun 26
    October 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Trunk or Treat | Clayton Memorial Church, Mercersburg

    Clayton Memorial Church 6701 Charlestown Rd., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday October 26th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us for a fun night! Trunk or Treat | Paint Pumpkins | S'mores | Hotdogs | Bonfire

  • Mon 27
    October 27 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 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]

  • Mon 27
    October 27 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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary

  • Mon 27
    October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    2025 Mercersburg Halloween Parade | Downtown Mercersburg

    Downtown Mercersburg Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Monday October 27th, 2025 * 7:00 PM Floats * Food Trucks * Bands and family fun!  

  • Tue 28
    October 28 @ 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 program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]

  • Tue 28
    October 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm K-5th Grade Basketball Clinic | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    K-5th Grade Basketball Clinic | Chambersburg Recreation Department

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

    K- 3rd | Tuesdays: 10/21 - 11/4 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM K- 3rd | Thursdays: 10/23 - 11/6 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 4th - 5th | Tuesdays: 10/21-11/4 * 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Don't miss out! K-5th graders are invited to join Coach Szagola, CASHS Freshman Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach, […]

  • Tue 28
    October 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Franklin County First Responders & Law Enforcement Truck or Treat | Chambersburg Area Middle School North

    Chambersburg Area Middle School 1151 East McKinley Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    We're getting closer to this year's Franklin County First Responders and Law Enforcement Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, October 28th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Through this event, we hope to create positive connections between families and first responders and law enforcement. Come join us and our friends from other county departments, law enforcement […]

  • Wed 29
    October 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 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]

  • Wed 29
    October 29 @ 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 time Activities & Playtime Snack time

  • Thu 30
    October 30 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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary

  • Thu 30
    October 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm K-5th Grade Basketball Clinic | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    K-5th Grade Basketball Clinic | Chambersburg Recreation Department

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

    K- 3rd | Tuesdays: 10/21 - 11/4 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM K- 3rd | Thursdays: 10/23 - 11/6 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 4th - 5th | Tuesdays: 10/21-11/4 * 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Don't miss out! K-5th graders are invited to join Coach Szagola, CASHS Freshman Boys’ Basketball Assistant Coach, […]

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  • Barn Quilt 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.