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SUMMARY:1st & 3rd Saturdays - WINTER\, SPRING\, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks\nIMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region\, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.”\nVisit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations.\n(If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page)\nFirst and third Saturdays ONLY * Start time: 8:00 AM\nFirst and third Saturdays: Spring\, summer\, fall and winter bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout the area.\nParticipants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars. \nFree and open to the public. \nJust show up—no reservations required!\nFor more information call 717.762.0373 or email us at maryclaire@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/winter-spring-summer-fall-soar-bird-walks-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2026-11-28/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Nature Center\, 10356 Amsterdam Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:You can make every week an adventure\, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round!\nOur 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.\nContact us for more details.\nEvery Saturday\, the gift shop\, exhibits and bathrooms are also open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/historical-programs-conococheague-institute-mercersburg/2026-11-28/
LOCATION:Conococheague Institute\, 12995 Bain Road\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T160116Z
UID:10002997-1795996800-1796083199@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg
DESCRIPTION:Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends\nTo register online\, visit www.bgccs.org\n\nBefore & After School\nNancy Grayson Elementary\nJames Burd Elementary\nShippensburg Intermediate\nAfter School Only\n440 West Washington St. Chambersburg\nAndrew Buchanan Elementary
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/before-after-school-programs-boys-girls-club-of-chambersburg-shippensburg/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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CREATED:20260107T015904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T164025Z
UID:10006252-1796151600-1796158800@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House\, Greencastle
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday * 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nGrab your friends and come out for some food\, drinks\, fun & TRIVIA!\nReservations are encouraged! 717.643.0218
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/trivia-knights-with-andrew-givens-john-allison-public-house-greencastle-2/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:John Allison Public House\, 155 South Antrim Way\, Greencastle\, PA\, 17225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competitions,General
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CREATED:20260112T221022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T221022Z
UID:10006003-1796205600-1796220000@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Adult Pickleball Open Gym | Chambersburg Recreation Department
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday January 2nd – December 30th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLooking for a place to play pickleball this year?\nWe’ve got you covered with our open gym!\nDrop i cost per visit: $5 / $4 Boro Residents\nMembership Pass: $75 / $65 Boro Residents\nTo purchase a membership\, participants must complete membership application form.\nHeld at the Rec Center in Gym 2
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/adult-pickleball-open-gym-chambersburg-recreation-department/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Chambersburg Recreation Department\, 235 S 3rd St.\, Chambersburg\, PA\, PA\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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UID:10003988-1796207400-1796211000@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday mornings * 10:30 AM\nJoin us for a Storytime designed for children preschool ages as we share\, grow\, play and learn together through books and nursery rhymes.\nStories\nCraft time\nActivities & Playtime\nSnack time
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/preschool-storytime-the-fendrick-library-mercersburg/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Fendrick Library\, 20 North Main Street\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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CREATED:20251015T173118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T173118Z
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SUMMARY:Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nCrochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM!\nFor beginners and those that love crochet!\nCome learn to crochet\, make holiday projects as a group or bring a project along.\nNo fee to join the class.\nIf you would like individual instruction to get started\, beginner crochet lessons are available for $10.\nFor more information e-mail kayeh928@gmail.com
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/crochet-class-the-fendrick-library-mercersburg/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Fendrick Library\, 20 North Main Street\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20250904T160116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T160116Z
UID:10002998-1796256000-1796342399@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg
DESCRIPTION:Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends\nTo register online\, visit www.bgccs.org\n\nBefore & After School\nNancy Grayson Elementary\nJames Burd Elementary\nShippensburg Intermediate\nAfter School Only\n440 West Washington St. Chambersburg\nAndrew Buchanan Elementary
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/before-after-school-programs-boys-girls-club-of-chambersburg-shippensburg/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T200000
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CREATED:20260325T172433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T172433Z
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SUMMARY:Ship First Fridays | Ship Station\, Shippensburg
DESCRIPTION:First Fridays of the month | April thru October 2026 – 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM\nShip First Fridays is a collaboration of local nonprofit groups aimed at getting people out and about in the community and having fun.\nJoin the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council at Ship Station for food trucks\, a beer garden and live music.\nProceeds from First Fridays at Ship Station benefit the Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum.\nYou will find a locally made and hand-crafted goods at the Shippensburg Art Market starting in May.\nDon’t forget\, in Shippensburg borough Ship First Fridays have a relaxed open container ordinance so you can take your beverage from one event to another!\nClick Here\, for more information\n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/ship-first-fridays-ship-station-shippensburg/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Ship Station\, 51 E Fort Street\, Shippensburg\, PA\, 17257\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20250910T195351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T190325Z
UID:10003487-1796457600-1796472000@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:1st & 3rd Saturdays - WINTER\, SPRING\, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks\nIMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region\, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.”\nVisit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations.\n(If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page)\nFirst and third Saturdays ONLY * Start time: 8:00 AM\nFirst and third Saturdays: Spring\, summer\, fall and winter bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout the area.\nParticipants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars. \nFree and open to the public. \nJust show up—no reservations required!\nFor more information call 717.762.0373 or email us at maryclaire@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/winter-spring-summer-fall-soar-bird-walks-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Nature Center\, 10356 Amsterdam Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20260114T134933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T134933Z
UID:10006081-1796464800-1796486400@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:You can make every week an adventure\, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round!\nOur 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.\nContact us for more details.\nEvery Saturday\, the gift shop\, exhibits and bathrooms are also open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/historical-programs-conococheague-institute-mercersburg/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Conococheague Institute\, 12995 Bain Road\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20250904T160116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T160116Z
UID:10002999-1796601600-1796687999@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg
DESCRIPTION:Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends\nTo register online\, visit www.bgccs.org\n\nBefore & After School\nNancy Grayson Elementary\nJames Burd Elementary\nShippensburg Intermediate\nAfter School Only\n440 West Washington St. Chambersburg\nAndrew Buchanan Elementary
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/before-after-school-programs-boys-girls-club-of-chambersburg-shippensburg/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20251117T173423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T173423Z
UID:10005292-1796666400-1796670000@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:Who:  Kids in grades 6-12\nWhen: The 1st Monday each month\nTime: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM\nWhere: Fendrick Library\nTheme:  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.\nWhat:  Hosted by youth for youth!  During the book club meeting we will talk about what we read\, play a game and enjoy snacks!\n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/youth-book-club-fendrick-library-mercersburg/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Fendrick Library\, 20 North Main Street\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20260107T015904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T164025Z
UID:10006253-1796756400-1796763600@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House\, Greencastle
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday * 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nGrab your friends and come out for some food\, drinks\, fun & TRIVIA!\nReservations are encouraged! 717.643.0218
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/trivia-knights-with-andrew-givens-john-allison-public-house-greencastle-2/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:John Allison Public House\, 155 South Antrim Way\, Greencastle\, PA\, 17225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competitions,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20260114T014116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T014116Z
UID:10006028-1796805000-1796808600@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Mommy & Me Preschool Playtime | First Assembly of God\, Greencastle
DESCRIPTION:2nd & 4th Wednesday each month * 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM\nIf you have littles at home and are looking for a warm place to get some wiggles out during the winter\, come on over to First Assembly.\nBring ride on toys for your preschoolers and we’ll provide coffee for YOU!\nFor more information call 717.597.7024 | firstassemblygreencastle.com\n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/mommy-me-preschool-playtime-first-assembly-of-god-greencastle/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:First Assembly of God\, 525 Leitersburg St.\, Greencastle\, PA\, 17225\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20260112T221022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T221022Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Pickleball Open Gym | Chambersburg Recreation Department
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday January 2nd – December 30th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLooking for a place to play pickleball this year?\nWe’ve got you covered with our open gym!\nDrop i cost per visit: $5 / $4 Boro Residents\nMembership Pass: $75 / $65 Boro Residents\nTo purchase a membership\, participants must complete membership application form.\nHeld at the Rec Center in Gym 2
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/adult-pickleball-open-gym-chambersburg-recreation-department/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:Chambersburg Recreation Department\, 235 S 3rd St.\, Chambersburg\, PA\, PA\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20251015T171919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T174227Z
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SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday mornings * 10:30 AM\nJoin us for a Storytime designed for children preschool ages as we share\, grow\, play and learn together through books and nursery rhymes.\nStories\nCraft time\nActivities & Playtime\nSnack time
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/preschool-storytime-the-fendrick-library-mercersburg/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:Fendrick Library\, 20 North Main Street\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T173118Z
UID:10004250-1796839200-1796846400@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nCrochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM!\nFor beginners and those that love crochet!\nCome learn to crochet\, make holiday projects as a group or bring a project along.\nNo fee to join the class.\nIf you would like individual instruction to get started\, beginner crochet lessons are available for $10.\nFor more information e-mail kayeh928@gmail.com
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/crochet-class-the-fendrick-library-mercersburg/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:Fendrick Library\, 20 North Main Street\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street Mercersburg PA 17236 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20 North Main Street:geo:-77.9038447,39.8288526
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20250904T160116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T160116Z
UID:10003000-1796860800-1796947199@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg
DESCRIPTION:Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends\nTo register online\, visit www.bgccs.org\n\nBefore & After School\nNancy Grayson Elementary\nJames Burd Elementary\nShippensburg Intermediate\nAfter School Only\n440 West Washington St. Chambersburg\nAndrew Buchanan Elementary
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/before-after-school-programs-boys-girls-club-of-chambersburg-shippensburg/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20250910T195351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T190325Z
UID:10003488-1797062400-1797076800@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:1st & 3rd Saturdays - WINTER\, SPRING\, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks\nIMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region\, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.”\nVisit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations.\n(If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page)\nFirst and third Saturdays ONLY * Start time: 8:00 AM\nFirst and third Saturdays: Spring\, summer\, fall and winter bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout the area.\nParticipants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars. \nFree and open to the public. \nJust show up—no reservations required!\nFor more information call 717.762.0373 or email us at maryclaire@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/winter-spring-summer-fall-soar-bird-walks-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Buttonwood Nature Center\, 10356 Amsterdam Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20251104T180838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T184413Z
UID:10004747-1797069600-1797084000@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Second Saturday | Greencastle Senior Activity Center
DESCRIPTION:“Second Saturday’s” * 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Greencastle Senior Activity Center.\nAll Franklin County residents 60+ are welcome!On “Second Saturdays\,” seniors can hear special presentations from guest speakers\, enjoy a catered lunch\, participate in health and wellness workshops\, and take part in other offered activities.\nAll equipment and materials that are available during normal hours are also available on Saturdays.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/second-saturday-greencastle-senior-activity-center/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Greencastle Senior Activity Center\, 10615 Antrim Church Rd\, Greencastle\, PA\, 17225\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20260114T141650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T141650Z
UID:10006088-1797069600-1797084000@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:2026 Special Events\, Celebrating American's 250th Anniversary | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:1776: Hearth\, Home and Springtime | Saturday May 9th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nExperience traditional domestic life around the hearth and home and learn the timeless art of food production.\nDiscover the vital roles women played in farming\, gardening\, and agriculture\, and explore how families managed goats and sheep with fresh born lambs and kids on our farmstead!\n1776: Music of the Revolution | Saturday June 6th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nStep back into the soundscape of the American Revolution.\nFrom whistling fifes to powerful drums\, enjoy music and songs popular with both civilians and soldiers\, and learn about the people who inspired them.\nMusical performances continue throughout the day.\n1776: Harvest on the Homestead | Saturday October 10th\, 2026 * 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nCelebrate the harvest with grape stomping for wine\, cider making\, beer brewing\, hearth cooking\, dance\, and games\, then gather round our Bonfire for our special evening tradition!\nSpecial Author Talk with Tom Hand at 1:00 PM followed by CI’s Annual Member meeting at 2:00 PM.\n1776: A Colonial Christmas | Saturday December 12th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nExperience the sights\, sounds\, and flavors of an 18th-century holiday season.\nWatch a colonial feast being prepared\, try your hand at baking traditional gingerbread\, and join in the festive spirit with Wassailing and old-fashioned games.\nFree cookies and hot drinks during our Stocking Stuffer gift shop sale.\nAll events are free to attend and will feature interactive presentations and activities for all ages.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/2026-special-events-celebrating-americans-250th-anniversary-conococheague-institute-mercersburg/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20260114T134933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T134933Z
UID:10006082-1797069600-1797091200@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:You can make every week an adventure\, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round!\nOur 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.\nContact us for more details.\nEvery Saturday\, the gift shop\, exhibits and bathrooms are also open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/historical-programs-conococheague-institute-mercersburg/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Conococheague Institute\, 12995 Bain Road\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,General
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road Mercersburg PA 17236;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12995 Bain Road:geo:-77.8733754,39.7474415
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261215
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20250904T160116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T160116Z
UID:10003001-1797206400-1797292799@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg
DESCRIPTION:Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends\nTo register online\, visit www.bgccs.org\n\nBefore & After School\nNancy Grayson Elementary\nJames Burd Elementary\nShippensburg Intermediate\nAfter School Only\n440 West Washington St. Chambersburg\nAndrew Buchanan Elementary
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/before-after-school-programs-boys-girls-club-of-chambersburg-shippensburg/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20260107T015904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T164025Z
UID:10006254-1797361200-1797368400@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House\, Greencastle
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday * 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nGrab your friends and come out for some food\, drinks\, fun & TRIVIA!\nReservations are encouraged! 717.643.0218
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/trivia-knights-with-andrew-givens-john-allison-public-house-greencastle-2/2026-12-15/
LOCATION:John Allison Public House\, 155 South Antrim Way\, Greencastle\, PA\, 17225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competitions,General
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=John Allison Public House 155 South Antrim Way Greencastle PA 17225 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=155 South Antrim Way:geo:-77.7321777,39.7883502
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20260112T221022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T221022Z
UID:10006005-1797415200-1797429600@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Adult Pickleball Open Gym | Chambersburg Recreation Department
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, Wednesday\, Friday January 2nd – December 30th\, 2026 * 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nLooking for a place to play pickleball this year?\nWe’ve got you covered with our open gym!\nDrop i cost per visit: $5 / $4 Boro Residents\nMembership Pass: $75 / $65 Boro Residents\nTo purchase a membership\, participants must complete membership application form.\nHeld at the Rec Center in Gym 2
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/adult-pickleball-open-gym-chambersburg-recreation-department/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Chambersburg Recreation Department\, 235 S 3rd St.\, Chambersburg\, PA\, PA\, 17201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023014
CREATED:20251015T171919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T174227Z
UID:10003990-1797417000-1797420600@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday mornings * 10:30 AM\nJoin us for a Storytime designed for children preschool ages as we share\, grow\, play and learn together through books and nursery rhymes.\nStories\nCraft time\nActivities & Playtime\nSnack time
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/preschool-storytime-the-fendrick-library-mercersburg/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Fendrick Library\, 20 North Main Street\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023015
CREATED:20251015T173118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T173118Z
UID:10004251-1797444000-1797451200@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library\, Mercersburg
DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\nCrochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM!\nFor beginners and those that love crochet!\nCome learn to crochet\, make holiday projects as a group or bring a project along.\nNo fee to join the class.\nIf you would like individual instruction to get started\, beginner crochet lessons are available for $10.\nFor more information e-mail kayeh928@gmail.com
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/crochet-class-the-fendrick-library-mercersburg/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Fendrick Library\, 20 North Main Street\, Mercersburg\, PA\, 17236\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTSTAMP:20260405T023015
CREATED:20250904T160116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T160116Z
UID:10003002-1797465600-1797551999@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg
DESCRIPTION:Homework Help | Healthy Snacks | Structured Activities | Social Time with Friends\nTo register online\, visit www.bgccs.org\n\nBefore & After School\nNancy Grayson Elementary\nJames Burd Elementary\nShippensburg Intermediate\nAfter School Only\n440 West Washington St. Chambersburg\nAndrew Buchanan Elementary
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/before-after-school-programs-boys-girls-club-of-chambersburg-shippensburg/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T023015
CREATED:20251016T192644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T192644Z
UID:10004482-1797534000-1797539400@www.explorefranklincountypa.com
SUMMARY:Healing Together Grief Support Group | Drew's Hope Grief Center\, Shippensburg
DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays Each Month 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nThe Healing Together grief support group is for grieving adults (18 & older)\, who are grieving the death of a loved one (family member or friend) from any circumstance.\nCurrent group members are grieving deaths due to illness\, accidents\, overdose and suicide.\nThis peer-led education/discussion-based group meets at the Drew’s Hope Grief Center\, 946 Ashton Dr.\, Shippensburg\, PA.\nDue to possible cancellation due to weather/illness/emergency\, pre-registration is requested by contacting the DMTF at drewmichaeltaylor@pa.net. \nTo learn more about other DMTF programs and upcoming events\, visit our website at www.drewmichaeltaylor.org. 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/healing-together-grief-support-group-drews-hope-grief-center-shippensburg/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Drew’s Hope Grief Center\, 946 Ashton Dr.\, Shippensburg\, PA\, 17257\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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