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  • Sat 11
    October 11 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Artist Expo & Food Truck Festival | Penn National Community, Fayetteville

    Trellis Terrace at Penn National Golf Course 3720 Clubhouse Drive, Fayetteville, PA, United States

    Saturday, October 11th, 2025 * 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Food Trucks Featuring Artists From: Chambersburg Arts Alliance, The Foundry & Penn National Live Music Special Appearance by Mont Alto […]

  • Sat 11
    October 11 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Tayamentaschta’s 44th Annual Apple Festival | Greencastle

    Tayamentasachta Environmental Center 500 Leitersburg Street, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Saturday October 11th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Save the Date! This is Tayamentasachta's biggest fundraiser of the year, so all of your support goes right back into […]

  • Sat 11
    Mercy House Charity Walk
    October 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Miles for Mercy House | Chambersburg

    St. Paul United Methodist Church 750 Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday October 11th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Join us as our community comes together to support compassionate end-of-life care right here in Chambersburg. Get ready to walk […]

  • Sat 11
    October 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Diaper Depot 2025 | Central Presbyterian Church, Chambersburg

    Diaper Depot 2025 | Central Presbyterian Church, Chambersburg

    Central Presbyterian Church 40 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturdays * 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM September 20th, 2025 October 11th, 2025 November 15th, 2025 December 13th, 2025 Cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted on Facebook. Remember to bring your ID & Key Tag New members need photo I.D. and your child's birth certificate.  

  • Sat 11
    October 11 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Hiss & Hop Academy | Furnace Run Park, Shippensburg

    Furnace Run Park Nature Center 2244 Lindsay Lot Rd., Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Saturday October 11th, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Come join Tom Horvat to learn about Pennsylvania’s reptiles and amphibians, how to identify local species, and craft your own […]

  • Sat 11
    October 11 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

    Fun Dog Show to Benefit the Humane Society | Snider’s Elevator, Mercersburg

    Sniders Elevator 4551 Lemar Rd., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday October 11th, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Fun Dog Show! All proceeds go to the Antietam Humane Society in Waynesboro! Only $2 per class donation. And prizes […]

  • Sat 11
    October 11 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    3rd Annual PAWS 5k at Dogtoberfest | Waynesboro

    Downtown Waynesboro Downtown Waynesboro, Waynesboro, PA

    Saturday October 11th, 2025 * 11:00 AM Walk, jog or run the scenic trails through Waynesboro, solo or with your leashed pets. All levels are welcome as it's all about […]

  • Sat 11
    October 11 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival | Shippensburg Fairgrounds

    Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival | Shippensburg Fairgrounds

    Shippensburg Fair Grounds 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA

    Saturday October 11th * 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday October 12th * 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM You’re invited to the fourth annual Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival! Join us […]

  • Sat 11
    October 11 @ 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 11
    October 11 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Adult Auditions Extended | Chambersburg Community Theatre

    Adult Auditions Extended | Chambersburg Community Theatre

    Chambersburg Community Theatre 159 S Main St #3, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Think Miracle on 34th Street is just for kids? Think again! While we’re looking for our leading gentleman, a junior exec, and of course Santa, there are plenty of other […]

  • Sat 11
    October 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    An Evening of Music on The Lawn | Mercersburg Presbyterian Church

    Mercersburg Presbyterian Church 34 West Seminary St., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday October 11th, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Featuring: Bob Twine, Bethany & Jim, and Ed Stockton Join us for a night of music, food and fellowship. Bring […]

  • Sat 11
    October 11 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Anjelah Johnson-Reyes | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

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

    Saturday October 11th, 2025 * 8:00 PM Anjelah Johnson-Reyes is one of the most successful stand-up comedians today with six comedy specials streaming on various platforms and selling out theaters across […]

  • Sun 12
    October 12 @ 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 12
    October 12 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival | Shippensburg Fairgrounds

    Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival | Shippensburg Fairgrounds

    Shippensburg Fair Grounds 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA

    Saturday October 11th * 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday October 12th * 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM You’re invited to the fourth annual Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival! Join us […]

  • Sun 12
    October 12 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Pride Festival Franklin County | Wilson College

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

    Sunday October 12th, 2025 * 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Food trucks, businesses, and organizations are invited to participate as a vendor to interact with the hundreds of Pride Fest […]

  • Sun 12
    October 12 @ 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 […]

  • Mon 13
    October 13 Stoners Dairy Farm Calendar of Events 2025 | Mercersburg

    Stoners Dairy Farm Calendar of Events 2025 | Mercersburg

    Stoners Dairy Farm 7678 Oellig Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September […]

  • Mon 13
    October 13 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 […]

  • Mon 13
    October 13 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am The Institute for Retired Persons (IRP) Fall 2025 Schedule | Menno Haven Life Center, Chambersburg

    The Institute for Retired Persons (IRP) Fall 2025 Schedule | Menno Haven Life Center, Chambersburg

    Menno Haven Life Center 2011 Scotland Ave., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    You may enroll in-person prior to any Tuesday or Thursday in-person lecture. You do not need to enroll if you live at Menno Haven, or if you are only participating […]

  • Mon 13
    October 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Conococheague Audubon Society | October 2025 Events

    St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church 2695 Luther Dr., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Meeting Who: Jeff and Sue Schmaltz What: 5 Years of Birding in our Mobile Home When: October 13, Monday at 7:00 PM Where: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2695 Luther Dr., Chambersburg […]

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

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.