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  • Fri 1

    Paint a Plant Night + Free Bingo Fun | Vibrantly Wild, Waynesboro

    May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Vibrantly Wild 90 W Main St., Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Friday May 1st, 2026 * 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Paint a Plant Night + Free Bingo Fun! Looking for a relaxing and creative night out? Join us at Vibrantly Wild for a fun evening where you can paint your own plant canvas and enjoy some free bingo while you create! No experience needed — […]

  • Fri 1

    2026 Upcoming Events | Waynesboro Ceramics

    May 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm 2026 Upcoming Events | Waynesboro Ceramics
    Waynesboro Ceramic Arts Center 13 South Church Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Friday April 10th * 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Berry Bowl/Colander Hand Building Class: Using soft slabs and plenty of opportunity to carve or make texture, this class is all about fun & self-expression. 18+, beginner-level+/ Saturday April 11th * 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Jewelry Plate w/Sculpture Class: Beginner-friendly class for ages 7-17. Create […]

  • Fri 1

    Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling | The Wood Center at the Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg

    May 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling | The Wood Center at the Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg
    Capitol Theatre Woods Center 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday May 1st, 2026 * 7:00 PM Saturday May 2nd, 2026 * 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM Sunday May 3rd, 2026 * 2:00 PM Step into a world of friendship, laughter, and resilience with our presentation of "Steel Magnolias." Set in a small southern town where secrets and stories flourish, this beloved play delves into […]

  • Fri 1

    2026 Spring Performances | Burgin Center for the Arts, Mercersburg Academy

    May 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2026 Spring Performances | Burgin Center for the Arts, Mercersburg Academy
    Mercersburg Academy 100 Academy Dr., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Friday April 17th * 7:30 PM | Spring Pops with Strings, Simon Theatre Friday May 1st * Saturday May 2nd * 7:00 PM | A Midsummer Night's Dream, Boys Garden Saturday May 9th * 7:30 PM | Spring Dance Concert, Simon Theatre  

  • Sat 2

    1st & 3rd Saturdays – WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    May 2 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 2

    Kids Fishing Rodeo | Mercersburg Sportsmens

    May 2 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Mercersburg Sportsmen's Association 12143 Dickeys Rd., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday May 2nd, 2026 * 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Open to all kids up to age 15 Lunch | Drink & Snack | Goodie Bag Prizes for Boys & Girls Division (1st, 2nd, & 3rd) Pre-Registration strongly encouraged by April 18th | Text or Call Levi Robinson at 717.377.4863 Sponsored by Men of the […]

  • Sat 2

    Fort Loudoun’s Across the Centuries | Fort Loudoun

    May 2 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Fort Loudoun’s Across the Centurie | Fort Loudoun
    Fort Loudoun 1720 North Brooklyn Road, Fort Loudon, United States

    Saturday May 2nd, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Sunday May 3rd, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Time travel through 2,000 years of world history at one location. Over 300 living historians representing periods of time ranging from Ancient Greek and Roman to WWII and Vietnam. Includes demonstrations and vehicles such […]

  • Sat 2

    Musical Miles Fun Run/Walk | Norlo Park, Fayetteville

    May 2 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Norlo Park 3050 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville, PA, United States

    Saturday May 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM $10.00 for Tike Triathlon (ages 3-7, adult present) | * $25.00 for Fun/Run Walk (no charge for children 7 and under) *The run registration price includes drinks, desserts, and event t-shirts. *Event t-shirt add-on for children 7 and under available. 10:00 AM TikeTriathlon – 1/10-mile ride (bike/trike), obstacle […]

  • Sat 2

    TWEP Perennial Exchange | Charles Brightbill Environmental Center, Mercersburg

    May 2 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    The Charles Brightbill Environmental Center 4881 Ft. Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday May 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Bring perennials and take others home. Refresh & clean out your flower gardens with friends, family, and meet some new people too! There is no fee.

    Free
  • Sat 2

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    May 2 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our Revolutionary Homestead living history programs change with the seasons: Help bake bread, plant seeds in the garden, feed the sheep, or play games in the tavern, there is always something happening. Contact us for more details. Every Saturday, […]

  • Sat 2

    Spring Fest 2026 | Downtown Waynesboro

    May 2 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Downtown Waynesboro Downtown Waynesboro, Waynesboro, PA

    Saturday May 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM We welcome you all to come out to Spring Fest 2026! Event Includes 10+ Food Trucks & 150+ Retail Vendors Inflatable Bounce Houses & Obstacle Courses Beer Garden, LIVE Music AND MORE! FREE ADMISSION & FREE Parking

  • Sat 2

    12th Annual Greencastle-Antrim Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Festival | Downtown Greencastle

    May 2 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Downtown Greencastle Greencastle , PA, United States

    Saturday May 2nd, 2026 * 12:00 PM Get ready for the 12th Annual Craft Beer, Wine, & Spirits Festival - Presented by M&T Bank!! Join us for an afternoon of local craft beers, wines, and distilled spirits! Talk with the brewers, vintners, and distillers about their product. Visit with friends, play small games of chance, […]

  • Sat 2

    Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling | The Wood Center at the Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg

    May 2 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling | The Wood Center at the Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg
    Capitol Theatre Woods Center 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday May 1st, 2026 * 7:00 PM Saturday May 2nd, 2026 * 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM Sunday May 3rd, 2026 * 2:00 PM Step into a world of friendship, laughter, and resilience with our presentation of "Steel Magnolias." Set in a small southern town where secrets and stories flourish, this beloved play delves into […]

  • Sat 2

    Talk Derby To Me Annual Fundraiser for Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg

    May 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Menno Haven Life Center 2011 Scotland Ave., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday May 2nd, 2026 * 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Ticketed Event! Join us for a day at the races! Attendees will watch the race in style at: The Menno Haven Life Center, 300 Ridgeview, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Included in the admission price of $100 per person Menno Haven’s Life Center Culinary Services Team has […]

  • Sat 2

    Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling | The Wood Center at the Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg

    May 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling | The Wood Center at the Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg
    Capitol Theatre Woods Center 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday May 1st, 2026 * 7:00 PM Saturday May 2nd, 2026 * 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM Sunday May 3rd, 2026 * 2:00 PM Step into a world of friendship, laughter, and resilience with our presentation of "Steel Magnolias." Set in a small southern town where secrets and stories flourish, this beloved play delves into […]

  • Sat 2

    2026 Spring Performances | Burgin Center for the Arts, Mercersburg Academy

    May 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2026 Spring Performances | Burgin Center for the Arts, Mercersburg Academy
    Mercersburg Academy 100 Academy Dr., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Friday April 17th * 7:30 PM | Spring Pops with Strings, Simon Theatre Friday May 1st * Saturday May 2nd * 7:00 PM | A Midsummer Night's Dream, Boys Garden Saturday May 9th * 7:30 PM | Spring Dance Concert, Simon Theatre  

  • Sun 3

    Fort Loudoun’s Across the Centuries | Fort Loudoun

    May 3 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Fort Loudoun’s Across the Centurie | Fort Loudoun
    Fort Loudoun 1720 North Brooklyn Road, Fort Loudon, United States

    Saturday May 2nd, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Sunday May 3rd, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Time travel through 2,000 years of world history at one location. Over 300 living historians representing periods of time ranging from Ancient Greek and Roman to WWII and Vietnam. Includes demonstrations and vehicles such […]

  • Sun 3

    Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling | The Wood Center at the Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg

    May 3 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling | The Wood Center at the Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg
    Capitol Theatre Woods Center 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday May 1st, 2026 * 7:00 PM Saturday May 2nd, 2026 * 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM Sunday May 3rd, 2026 * 2:00 PM Step into a world of friendship, laughter, and resilience with our presentation of "Steel Magnolias." Set in a small southern town where secrets and stories flourish, this beloved play delves into […]

  • Sun 3

    88th Concert Celebration Season, A Touch of Class | Waynesboro High School Auditorium

    May 3 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 88th Concert Celebration Season, A touch of Class | Waynesboro High School Auditorium
    Waynesboro High School 50 E. Second St., Waynesboro, PA, United States

    All Concerts held Sunday afternoons at 3:00 PM at the Waynesboro High School Auditorium, 550 E. Second Street Waynesboro, PA Includes reciprocal concerts with Gettysburg, PA & Hagerstown, MD Sunday September 14th, 2025 | Bronx Wanderers Ranked on of the Top 10 shows in Las Vegas, The Bronx Wanderers are a high-energy musical "tour-de-force" that […]

  • Sun 3

    2026 Singing in the Barn | Greencastle

    May 3 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 2026 Singing in the Barn | Greencastle
    Cold Springs Farm 9433 McClanahan Rd, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Friday April 19th * 7:00 PM | Mel Stoltzfus Family Sunday May 3rd * 6:30 PM | The Krabill Family Saturday June 20th * 6:30 PM | The Johnson Bentley Band Sunday June 28th * 6:30 PM | Living Room Sing Along w/Mark & Ruth Nissley Saturday August 22nd * 6:30 PM | True Vintage […]

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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.