Tuesdays July 8th, August 12th, September 9th, October 14th, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Soups & Sandwiches Sundaes, Banana Splits (all made with our homemade ice-cream!!) 5583 Kennedy Ave. St. Thomas, PA
Sunday July 6th - Saturday July 12th, 2025 * 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Join us for the 60th Annual Franklin County Fair! Enjoy 6 nights of delicious food and exciting entertainment. It all kicks off on Sunday, July 6 with the Vespers Service featuring worship by Grand Point Church. Check out our full fair […]
Wednesday July 9, 2025 * 11:00 AM or 5:00 PM In recent years, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Canning, in the form of pickling, is a great way to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. While this method of home food preservation has existed for centuries, we have learned much about […]
Wednesday & Thursday July 9th & 10th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Area students are invited to join Buttonwood Nature Center at Orvis Hill Country for a 2-day outdoor adventure camp—learn all about fly fishing, the art of fly-tying and so much more on the beautiful property of Orvis Hill Country. Overview: Experience […]
Monday July 7th - Friday July 11th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM For kids completing grades K - 7 This is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art. In an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature, students spend a full […]
Penn State Extension in Franklin County is offering free testing on the first Wednesday of every month at the Franklin County Extension Office, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM No need to bring your entire canner, just the lid. Sign up is not required. If you are unable to make one of these dates, you can […]
Wednesday July 9th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Join us for a sweet summer memory in the making! Our Succulents & Sundae Bar is a delightful, child-friendly event designed to spark creativity and satisfy your sweet tooth. Each participant will create their very own mini succulent garden in a colorful compote dish—perfect for little hands […]
Wednesday July 9th, 2025 * 1:00 PM Get ready for an afternoon of thrills, laughs, and discovery at Fendrick Library! Join Science Heroes Adventure of the Missing Color on their mission to turn science into an adventure at the Fendrick Library in Mercersburg. Embark on a colorful quest where SCIENCE saves the day! Kids become […]
Join Our Weekly Chess Club for All Ages! Unplug from screens and immerse yourself in the timeless game of strategy and skill—chess! Under the expert guidance of Neil Coleman and Jef Savage, participants of all ages will have the opportunity to enhance their abilities, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned […]
Sunday July 6th - Saturday July 12th, 2025 * 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Join us for the 60th Annual Franklin County Fair! Enjoy 6 nights of delicious food and exciting entertainment. It all kicks off on Sunday, July 6 with the Vespers Service featuring worship by Grand Point Church. Check out our full fair […]
Wednesday & Thursday July 9th & 10th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Area students are invited to join Buttonwood Nature Center at Orvis Hill Country for a 2-day outdoor adventure camp—learn all about fly fishing, the art of fly-tying and so much more on the beautiful property of Orvis Hill Country. Overview: Experience […]
Monday July 7th - Friday July 11th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM For kids completing grades K - 7 This is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art. In an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature, students spend a full […]
Thursday July 10th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Join Ms Abby and Ms Sarah for a story and an art project. Each week, we will explore the work of a different artist. For children ages 4 to 8, although siblings are welcome. Children must be accompanied during the program by a parent or […]
Thursdays July 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM This summer, we have four exciting new sessions of educational FUN! Wee Wonders registration is full-series only. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute), age-appropriate program activities make learning fun, and include exploring the outdoors, hikes, theme-related and […]
Thursday July 10th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Participants will learn more about the American War for Independence. They will learn about the uniforms and equipment used by the American soldier. They will also learn about the Manual of Exercise which was used to teach the soldiers how to maneuver and use their […]
Thursdays May - September, 20225 * 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM The market is in its 9th season held at Memoria Park (100 Park Place) near Field 5 and features a variety of local vendors from week-to-week. Vendors are always needed!
June 12th - August 28th, 2025 (Thursdays) Sit back and enjoy live music on the lawn behind the Museum House on Thursday evenings this summer! All concerts begin at 6:30 PM and are free to the public (though donations are gratefully accepted). Bring a chair or blanket to sit on and feel free to bring […]
2025 Mercersburg Walking Tours | Downtown Mercersburg Thursday, July 10 – Joan McCulloh – Begins at The First United Methodist Church on 101 E. Seminary Street. Subject: Mercersburg’s beginnings and early settlers through the Civil War Monday, July 14 – Ron Martin-Minnich – Begins at The Fendrick Library on 20 N. Main Street. Subject: The […]
Sunday July 6th - Saturday July 12th, 2025 * 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Join us for the 60th Annual Franklin County Fair! Enjoy 6 nights of delicious food and exciting entertainment. It all kicks off on Sunday, July 6 with the Vespers Service featuring worship by Grand Point Church. Check out our full fair […]
July 3rd | The Blue Dice (Variety) July 4th | Skyla Burrell Band, Mercersburg Area Community Ban, Evan Misal (Bands Begin @ 3:00 PM) July 6th | Leslie McKee (Contemporary Christian) July 10th | Americana Trio (Americana) July 13th | Jessica Snyder (Hymns/Gospel) July 17th | The Negley Brothers (Acoustic Sing-along) July 20th | Brady […]
Underground Railroad
