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 […]
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 […]
Mondays July 7th, July 14th, July 21st, & July 28th, August 4th, August 11th, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Franklin County for the Victory Garden Series! Each workshop costs $10 and will be held at the shed located at the Therapeutic Riding Center, right across […]
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 […]
Monday July 7th, 2025 * 6:00 PM Mercersburg welcomes back former Mercersburg Academy English teacher and world traveler Matthew Caretti for the hometown launch of his newest book, Slow Boat to Samoa. Described by poet Shobhana Kumar as “a master storyteller at work… shamanic, prophetic in its wisdom,” Caretti’s latest collection explores the landscapes of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]
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 […]
Underground Railroad
