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  • January 2026

  • Sat 31
    January 31, 2026 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 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 31
    January 31, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Chili-Q & Beer Garden 2026, Icefest | Downtown Chambersburg

    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    The 21st Annual Chili-Q at Ice Fest 2026! Saturday, January 31st | Downtown Chambersburg Warm up your winter with one of Ice Fest’s most anticipated traditions—the Chili-Q! Get ready as some of the region’s best professional chefs and talented amateur cooks battle it out for the title of Chili Champion—and YOUR vote decides the winner! […]

  • February 2026

  • Mon 2
    February 2, 2026 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 2
    February 2, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    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 and discuss, it can be any kind of novel, story, comic, etc. that has some connection to the theme. What:  Hosted by youth for youth!  […]

  • Wed 4
    February 4, 2026 @ 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 4
    February 4, 2026 @ 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 […]

  • Thu 5
    February 5, 2026 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 5
    February 5, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Winter Dance Party | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

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

    Thursday February 5th, 2026 * 7:00 PM a tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” ® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live […]

  • Fri 6
    February 6, 2026 @ 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 […]

  • Sat 7
    February 7, 2026 @ 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 […]

  • Sat 7
    February 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Get in the Mood for Spring with Winter Sowing | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Farm and Garden Penn State Extension Ag Heritage Center 185 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday February 7th, 2026 * 10:00 AM Get a head start on your spring garden with this hands-on workshop led by Penn State Master Gardeners. Learn how to create a […]

  • Sat 7
    February 7, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Puppy Pals LIVE | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    Puppy Pals LIVE | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

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

    Saturday February 7, 2026 * 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sit, Stay, and Get Ready for a Howling Good Time! Puppy Pals LIVE is a family fun action-packed show where adopted […]

  • Sat 7
    February 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Puppy Pals LIVE | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    Puppy Pals LIVE | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

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

    Saturday February 7, 2026 * 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sit, Stay, and Get Ready for a Howling Good Time! Puppy Pals LIVE is a family fun action-packed show where adopted […]

  • Sat 7
    February 7, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    GALENTINE’S DAY III w/ Comedienne, Karen Morgan | Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg

    Capitol Theatre 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday February 7th, 2025 * Pop-up Shopping 5:30 PM; Show 7:00 PM Our Galentine’s event makes a return with Comedienne Karen Morgan! A former trial attorney, Karen began her professional comedy […]

  • Mon 9
    February 9, 2026 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 […]

  • Wed 11
    February 11, 2026 @ 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 […]

  • Wed 11
    February 11, 2026 @ 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 […]

  • Thu 12
    February 12, 2026 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 […]

  • Fri 13
    February 13, 2026 @ 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 […]

  • Fri 13
    February 13, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Fendrick Library Book Group | Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library Book Group | Mercersburg

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

    Second Friday of each month * 7:00 PM 12/12/25 | Holiday gathering FREE READ & POTLUCK meet at Julie’s 1/9/26 | This Land Is Our Land: immigrant’s manifesto (2019), a […]

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  • Barn Quilt Trail
  • Coffee Shops
  • Pizza Trail
  • Pour 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.