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  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    1775: Harvest on the Homestead | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    Saturday October 18th, 2024 * 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Join us for 1775: Harvest on the Homestead, a lively 18th-century living history event celebrating the season’s bounty! Experience traditional grape […]

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  • Sat 18
    October 18 Cowans Gap Fall Weekend | Cowans Gap State Park, Ft. Loudon

    Cowans Gap Fall Weekend | Cowans Gap State Park, Ft. Loudon

    Cowans Gap State Park 6235 Aughwick, Ft Loudon, PA, United States

    Friday October 17th - Sunday October 19th, 2025 Campsite Decorating Contest Decorate your site with spooky or seasonal flair Judging: Saturday evening Winners announced: Sunday morning Fall Heritage Day | […]

  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Pumpkin Carving Party | Adams County Winery, Orrtanna

    Adams County Winery 251 Peach Tree Road, Orrtanna, PA, United States

    Saturday October 18th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pumpkin Carving at the Winery  As part of Come Over October, we’re hosting a festive fall afternoon of pumpkins, wine, and […]

  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Fall Furnace Fest 2025 | Pine Grove Furnace Fest, Gardners PA

    Fall Furnace Fest 2025 | Pine Grove Furnace Fest, Gardners PA

    Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA, United States

    Saturday October 18th * 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM & Sunday October 19th * 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - Music: Devilish Merry (Appalachian and Irish Melodies) […]

  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Pumpkins & Pippins Fall Festival 2025 | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Saturday October 18th, 2025 * 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Support Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute by bringing your family to a fall celebration of Pumpkins & Pippins! […]

  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Two Day, Fall Two Ball Golf Tournament | Greencastle Golf Club

    Two Day, Fall Two Ball Golf Tournament | Greencastle Golf Club

    Greencastle Greens Golf Course 2000 Castlegreen Dr., Greencastle, PA, United States

     Fall Two Ball Tournament * October 18th & 19th Two-Person Better Ball Format $125 Members | $150 Public Dinner Saturday + Lunch Sunday Optional Pins & Skins ($50/player, cash only) […]

  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Maple Lane Farm Corn Maze & | Newville

    Maple Lane Farm Corn Maze & | Newville

    Maple Lane Farm 150 Crossroad School Rd., Newville, PA, United States

    Open weekends through October 29th, 2025 Saturdays 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM & Sundays 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Admission: $9.00 Children 5 years and under free Major Credit Cards […]

  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Shady Grove Ruritan, All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner | Shady Grove Community Center

    Shady Grove Ruritan, All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner | Shady Grove Community Center

    Shady Grove Community Center 2100 Buchanan Trail East, Shady Grove, PA, United States

    Sunday September 21st, 2025 & Saturday October 18th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Join us at the Shady Grove PA Ruritan for an all you can eat spaghetti […]

  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 2025 Shippensburg Parades

    2025 Shippensburg Parades

    Downtown Shippensburg Shippensburg, PA, United States

    2025 Shippensburg Parade Dates: Save the Dates for Upcoming Parades! Shippensburg is ready to celebrate another season of community traditions! Whether you’re a longtime resident or a visitor, you won’t […]

  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Drone Show | Wilson College, Chambersburg

    Wilson College 1015 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday October 18th, 2025 * 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wilson College invites the community to look to the skies for a breathtaking celebration of history, innovation, and unity. From […]

  • Sat 18
    October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

    Bobby D. & The Truck Stop Burritos | Colonel Murphys Music & Events, Mercersburg

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

    Saturday October 18th, 2025 * 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Yee Haw!! We're fixin' to have a really good time on Saturday night. Put on your best cowboy hat, boots, […]

  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Mason Dixon Flea Market | Greencastle

    Mason Dixon Flea Market | Greencastle

    Mason Dixon Flea Market 12876 Molly Pitcher Hwy, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Saturday 6th, 2025 and Sunday 7th, 2025 from 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM & Every Saturday - Sunday, until November! Do you have unwanted items? Do you need to lessen […]

  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Two Day, Fall Two Ball Golf Tournament | Greencastle Golf Club

    Two Day, Fall Two Ball Golf Tournament | Greencastle Golf Club

    Greencastle Greens Golf Course 2000 Castlegreen Dr., Greencastle, PA, United States

     Fall Two Ball Tournament * October 18th & 19th Two-Person Better Ball Format $125 Members | $150 Public Dinner Saturday + Lunch Sunday Optional Pins & Skins ($50/player, cash only) […]

  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Open House | Chambersburg Volunteer Fireman’s Museum

    Open House | Chambersburg Volunteer Fireman’s Museum

    Chambersburg Volunteer Fireman's Museum 441 Broad St., Chambersburg, United States

    Sunday October 5th, 2025 & October 19th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tours | Antique Fire Engines | Free Admission | Souvenirs & Items for Sale 441 Broad […]

  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Fall Furnace Fest 2025 | Pine Grove Furnace Fest, Gardners PA

    Fall Furnace Fest 2025 | Pine Grove Furnace Fest, Gardners PA

    Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA, United States

    Saturday October 18th * 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM & Sunday October 19th * 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - Music: Devilish Merry (Appalachian and Irish Melodies) […]

  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

    Jewish Food & Heritage Festival | Congregation Sons of Israel, Chambersburg

    Congregation Sons of Israel 209 E. King St., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday October 19th, 2025 * 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM & 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Menu: Israeli Salad, Latkes, Rolls, Briskets, Green Beans & Assorted Desserts You will hear […]

  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Art of the Company Chauffeur | Waynesboro Area Middle School

    Waynesboro Area Middle School 702 East 2nd Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Sunday October 19th, 2025 * 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fire Apparatus Operators, Engine Company Chauffeurs, Driver/Operator, Engineer…. Whatever your title, come join us on Sunday October 19th for a […]

  • Sun 19
    October 19 Cowans Gap Fall Weekend | Cowans Gap State Park, Ft. Loudon

    Cowans Gap Fall Weekend | Cowans Gap State Park, Ft. Loudon

    Cowans Gap State Park 6235 Aughwick, Ft Loudon, PA, United States

    Friday October 17th - Sunday October 19th, 2025 Campsite Decorating Contest Decorate your site with spooky or seasonal flair Judging: Saturday evening Winners announced: Sunday morning Fall Heritage Day | […]

  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Maple Lane Farm Corn Maze & | Newville

    Maple Lane Farm Corn Maze & | Newville

    Maple Lane Farm 150 Crossroad School Rd., Newville, PA, United States

    Open weekends through October 29th, 2025 Saturdays 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM & Sundays 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Admission: $9.00 Children 5 years and under free Major Credit Cards […]

  • Sun 19
    October 19 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Build Your Own Scarecrow Workshop | Backroads Greenhouse, Chambersburg

    Backroads Greenhouse 5991 Boundary Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday October 19th, 2025 * 2:00 PM During this workshop, you will be provided with your choice of pants, shirt and hat to stuff & build your own scarecrow! Straw […]

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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.