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  • 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! Santa will be joining us for picture opportunities with the kiddos! He may have a helper with him! Bring your camera! Our Brunch Menu will […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Christmas Open House | Cumberland Valley Aimal Shelter, Chambersburg

    Christmas Open House | Cumberland Valley Aimal Shelter, Chambersburg

    Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter 5051 Letterkenny Road West, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday December 6th & Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Have your pet's photo taken with Santa and enjoy the refreshments and raffles. www.cvas-pets.org

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Holiday Campus Tour | Mercersburg Academy

    Mercersburg Academy 100 Academy Dr., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Robert McFadden Model Railroad Museum James Buchanan Cabin Swoope Carillon All three locations open to the public. Parking available at the Hale Field House. Limited parking by the Irvine Memorial Chapel.  

  • 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 crafts for guests to make to decorate your Christmas Tree. No admission! Help us collect donations for a local food bank by bringing non-perishable foods!

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

    Hats Off for Josh, A Ladies Christmas Craft Social | Antrim Spring Farm, Greencastle

    Antrim Spring Farm

    Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Join us for a joyful afternoon of crafting, laughter, and Christmas cheer - all in support of a New Breath for Josh, helping i on his double lung transplant journey. Craft: Create your own snowman hat centerpiece - a festive holiday decoration you'll take home! […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm The Nutcracker | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    The Nutcracker | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    H.Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Saturday December 6th, 2025 * 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 2:00 PM Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® For the First Time Ever at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center Step into a world of holiday enchantment as Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) proudly brings George Balanchine’s The […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Million Dollar Quartet Christmas | Majestic Theatre, Gettysburg

    Million Dollar Quartet Christmas | Majestic Theatre, Gettysburg

    The Majestic Theatre 25 Carlisle Street, Gettysburg, PA, United States

    Wednesday December 3rd * 2:00 PM Thursday December 4th * 2:00 PM Friday December 5th * 7:30 PM Saturday December 6th * 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Sunday December 7th * 2:00 PM Wednesday December 10th * 2:00 PM Friday December 12th * 7:30 PM Saturday December 13th * 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM Sunday […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Annual Christmas Open House | The Inn at Ragged Edge, Chambersburg

    The Inn at Ragged Edge 1090 Ragged Edge Road, Chambersburg, United States

    Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Refreshments. Self-guided tours of this historic railroad mansion. Live music all afternoon. Please bring a small gift to share with a child between the ages of 4-10 Celebrate the wondrous Christmas Season.

  • 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 Santa! Tickets: $5 per child (includes entry for one adult). Additional adults are $5 each. Each guest will enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Mercersburg Community Chorus & Orchestra, 50th Anniversary Concert | Irvine Memorial Chapel, Mercersburg Academy

    The Mercersburg Community Chorus & Orchestra, 50th Anniversary Concert | Irvine Memorial Chapel, Mercersburg Academy

    Irvine Memorial Chapel Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday December 6th & Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 3:00 PM We're so excited to kick off the holiday season and celebrate 50 wonderful years with all of you! Join us for a delightful program featuring three uplifting movements from "Jubilate Deo" by Dan Forrest, along with some beloved Christmas tunes from our past. To […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cradle to the Cross: A Wagon Ride Journey | Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, Chambersburg

    Cradle to the Cross: A Wagon Ride Journey | Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, Chambersburg

    Antrim Brethren in Christ Church 24 Kauffman Road East, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday December 5th, Saturday December 6th, and Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Travel back in time and experience a live dramatic event with others on a wagon ride! Don't miss this special Christmas even - The Cradle to the Cross!! Ride in a wagon and listen to the story unfold […]

  • 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 Christmas tree | Have some cookies and hot chocolate | Take a horse drawn carriage ride | Pictures with Santa | Live nativity scene on […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6th Annual Holiday Lights Drive Thru | Volvo Construction Equipment, Shippensburg

    6th Annual Holiday Lights Drive Thru | Volvo Construction Equipment, Shippensburg

    Volvo Equipment 304 Volvo Way, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Friday December 5th - Monday December 8th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Volvo Construction Equipment continues to brighten our community with the 6th Annual Holiday Lights Drive-Thru, happening along Rowe Road and Volvo Way in Shippensburg. Enjoy the festive display of decorated construction equipment and cast your vote by “liking” your favorite machine […]

  • Sun 7
    December 7 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    It’s A Wonderful Life | Waynesboro Theatre

    Waynesboro Theater 75 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 7:00 PM It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) A timeless classic that reminds us of what truly matters. Join George Bailey on an emotional journey of love, sacrifice, and second chances. It’s a Wonderful Life is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and community. Tickets: $7 Adults | […]

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

  • Mon 8
    December 8 United Way Franklin County | Winter Warmth Drive

    United Way Franklin County | Winter Warmth Drive

    December 1st, 2025 - January 16, 2026 As the temperatures drop this winter season, help keep families and individuals in our community warm, clean, and well-fed by supporting United Way of Franklin County's Winter Warmth Drive. Make it easy for your employees, customers, or members, to participate by signing up as a Community Donation Collection […]

  • Mon 8
    December 8 Donations Needed

    Donations Needed

    No donation is too small, Even a small contribution can make a big difference in someone's life. Donation | Cold Weather & Hygiene Items Together, Let's Make an Impact! Cold Weather Items: Coats, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Blankets, New Socks, New Underwear Personal Hygiene Items: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Soap, Travel Size, Shampoo, and Conditioner, Razors, Deodorant Donations […]

  • Mon 8
    December 8 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Nativity Display | Little Cove United Methodist Church, Mercersburg

    Little Cove United Methodist Church 12599 Little Cove Rd, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Monday December 8th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Come and enjoy Nativity Scenes from all around the world. Refreshments provided  

  • Mon 8
    December 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6th Annual Holiday Lights Drive Thru | Volvo Construction Equipment, Shippensburg

    6th Annual Holiday Lights Drive Thru | Volvo Construction Equipment, Shippensburg

    Volvo Equipment 304 Volvo Way, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Friday December 5th - Monday December 8th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Volvo Construction Equipment continues to brighten our community with the 6th Annual Holiday Lights Drive-Thru, happening along Rowe Road and Volvo Way in Shippensburg. Enjoy the festive display of decorated construction equipment and cast your vote by “liking” your favorite machine […]

  • Mon 8
    December 8 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    The Rock Orchestra | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    H.Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Monday December 8th, 2025 * 8:00 PM BY CANDLELIGHT | 2025 TOUR After mesmerizing audiences across Europe and the UK, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the USA once again. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. In ethereal candlelit settings, […]

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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.