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  • December 2025

  • Sat 20
    December 20 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations. (If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY * Start time: 8:00 AM […]

  • Sat 20
    December 20 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Winter Programs | Shippensburg History Center

    Winter Programs | Shippensburg History Center

    Shippensburg History Center 52 West King Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Annual Christmas Program | Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Writing a Revolutionary War New Years Resolution | Saturday January 3rd, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cumberland County America250PA Kick Off | Wednesday January 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tools of a Continental Soldier | Saturday […]

  • Sat 20
    December 20 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Cove Gap Christmas Party

    Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 3:30 PM Meeting & Holiday Party 14600 Buchanan Trail West Mercersburg, Pa 17236

  • Sat 20
    December 20 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Holiday Open House | The Craig Manor Bed and Breakfast, Chambersburg

    The Craig Manor Bed & Breakfast 756 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hi neighbors and visitors! We had so much fun during our first open house last year- we’re doing it again this year! Join us again at our historic home at 756 Philadelphia Avenue for our holiday open house! Local and homemade refreshments will be provided […]

  • Sat 20
    December 20 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    1st Annual Festival of Trees | Antrim Spring Farm, Greencastle

    Antrim Spring Farm

    Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a little magic! Join us for a wonderful, free family event at our 1st annual Festival of Trees. Stroll through a stunning forest of Christmas trees, each one uniquely decorated by our generous local businesses! It's […]

  • Sat 20
    December 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Music & Events Schedule | Colonel Murphy’s Music & Events, Mercersburg

    Music & Events Schedule | Colonel Murphy’s Music & Events, Mercersburg

    Colonel Muphy's Music & Events 2 S. Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Friday October 31st | Motorsmoke & Halloween Party * 8:00 PM Saturday November 1st | Industry Lane * 8:00 PM Saturday November 8th | Ash Phipps & Phriends * 8:00 PM Saturday November 15th | The Flashbacks * 8:00 PM Saturday November 22nd | The Blue Dice * 8:00 PM Wednesday November 11th | Super […]

  • Sat 20
    December 20 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

    Bad Santa & Ugly Sweater Party | John Allison Public House, Greencastle

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

    Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Join us for our FIRST EVER, "BAD SANTA & UGLY SWEATER PARTY"!! Live Music from..."RUMOURS" | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM DRINK & BEER SPECIALS ALL NIGHT! Prizes for UGLIEST SWEATER! BAD SANTA will be here making his rounds with giveaways!

  • Sun 21
    December 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Winter Solstice Celebration | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

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

    Sunday December 21st, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM FREE and open to the public! Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting its sixth annual Winter Solstice Celebration. The winter solstice is the longest night—or shortest day—of the year and typically falls around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. After the solstice, the days get gradually […]

  • Mon 22
    December 22 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 22
    December 22 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 […]

  • Tue 23
    December 23 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House, Greencastle

    Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House, Greencastle

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

    Every Tuesday * 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Grab your friends and come out for some food, drinks, fun & TRIVIA! Reservations are encouraged! 717.643.0218

  • Wed 24
    December 24 @ 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

  • Wed 24
    December 24 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Christmas Eve Celebration | John Allison Public House, Greencastle

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

    Wednesday December 24th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Join us for our 11th Annual Christmas Eve Celebration with friends and family! Our kitchen will be open with a very special limited menu from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM! DRINK SPECIALS Our bar will be open at 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM!

  • Wed 24
    December 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM! For beginners and those that love crochet! Come learn to crochet, make holiday projects as a group or bring a project along. No fee to join the class. If you would like individual instruction to get started, beginner crochet lessons are […]

  • Wed 24
    December 24 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Candlelight Christmas Eve Services | Brandts Church, St. Thomas

    Brandts Church 8003 Brandts Church Rd, Saint Thomas, PA, United States

    Wednesday December 24th, 2025 * 8:00 PM Handbell Choir & Other Musical Presentations mixed with Traditional Bible Reading & Carols

  • Thu 25
    December 25 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

  • Fri 26
    December 26 Trail of Lights | Country Creek Produce Farm, Chambersburg

    Trail of Lights | Country Creek Produce Farm, Chambersburg

    Country Creek Produce Farm 3794 Etter Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday November 28th - Saturday January 3rd, 2025 It’s our 6th Season! Step into the magic of the holidays at Trail of Lights, where the farm transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland! From whimsical farm scenes to large scale Noah’s Arc and Botanical Garden, to magical Music Tunnels and Light Shows - you’ll feel you […]

  • Fri 26
    December 26 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Book Club | Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library

    Book Club | Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library

    Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library 45 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Every 4th Friday of the month 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Join book club to read & discuss a new book each month! Ask at the library's front desk for the next book & title

  • Fri 26
    December 26 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm “Anything Goes” Art Exhibit | Gallery 50, Waynesboro

    “Anything Goes” Art Exhibit | Gallery 50, Waynesboro

    Gallery 50 50 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA

    Friday, November 7th, 2025 * 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM The evening will showcase the new artwork and include free refreshments in addition to live music from The Flying Matlock's in the adjacent Music Makers space. The 11 featured area artists are Cindy Baker, Ophelia Chambliss, Lina Ferrara, Jean Frey, Richard Gottlieb, Robb Helfrick, Kirby Heltebridle, Leslie […]

  • Fri 26
    December 26 @ 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 - […]

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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.