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  • Sat 11

    Glow Hunt | Benchfield Farms, Newville

    April 11 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Benchfield Farms 368 Gameland Road, Newville, PA, United States

    Saturday April 11th, 2026 * 8:00 PM Join us for our second annual GLOW HUNT for Teens and Adults! Teen hunt starts at 8:00 PM & the adult hunt starts […]

  • Sun 12

    Mason Dixon Flea Market Grand Opening | Greencastle

    April 12 @ 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Mason Dixon Flea Market Grand Opening | Greencastle
    Mason Dixon Flea Market 12876 Molly Pitcher Hwy, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Friday April 10th, Saturday April 11th, Sunday April 12th, 2026 * 7:00 AM Grand opening of Mason Dixon Flea Market. Looking for vendors, flea, resellers, fundraiser, kids set up free, […]

  • Sun 12

    How To Plant a Tree | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    April 12 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Ag Heritage Building 185 Franklin Farm Lane, CHambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday April 12th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Join Penn State Extension Master Gardeners for “How to Plant a Tree,” an in-person workshop featuring both classroom instruction and […]

  • Sun 12

    Garden Tea Party | Grayce Gardens, Chambersburg

    April 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Grayce Gardens 51 Plasterer Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday April 12th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Join us for our 3rd Annual Garden Tea Party, designed especially for young garden lovers ages 12 and under! This special […]

  • Sun 12

    The Besties Brunch | The Barrel House, Chambersburg

    April 12 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Hammer & Stain Chambersburg 31 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday April 12th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Grab your girls and join us for the ultimate Besties Brunch! We’re teaming up with The Barrel House for a […]

  • Sun 12

    Addressing Gettysburg’s Ask A Gettysburg Guide: The Battle of Gettysburg | Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville

    April 12 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Totem Pole Playhouse 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville, PA

    History… but make it funny. Join us Sunday April 12th, 2026, at 2:00 PM for Addressing Gettysburg: A Live Podcast Event — where you’re not just watching the show, you’re part of it. This one-of-a-kind event puts you right in the studio audience as the podcast records LIVE, with your reactions, laughter, and participation becoming […]

  • Sun 12

    TWEP Open House, April | Charles Brightbill Environmental Center, Mercersburg

    April 12 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    The Charles Brightbill Environmental Center 4881 Ft. Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday April 12th, 2026 * 2:30 PM Open House will feature a plant workshop by Grace Gardens. There is a fee of $20/person and participants must pre-register by calling the […]

  • Sun 12

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

    April 12 @ 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 […]

  • Sun 12

    Cottontail Trail at Tiny World | Benchfield Farms, Newville

    April 12 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cottontail Trail at Tiny World | Benchfield Farms, Newville
    Benchfield Farms 368 Gameland Road, Newville, PA, United States

    Saturday April 11th, 2026 * 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Sunday April 12th, 2026 * 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Our Cottontail trail includes: Horse drawn Wagon Ride | Treat Stations | Games & Activities | Petting Zoo | Tiny World | Visit with the Easter Bunny Only $12 for adults/$8 per child with paying […]

  • Mon 13

    Before & After School Programs | Boys & Girls Club of Chambersburg & Shippensburg

    April 13 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

    2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    April 13 2026 Summer Camp | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg
    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    Tuesday July 14th - Friday July 17th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Kids ages 6-13 will dive into fun, hands-on adventures in nature and history, from colonial life […]

  • Mon 13

    Stars, Stipes & Stitches, A Patriotic Quilt Exhibit | Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    April 13 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Stars, Stipes & Stitches, A Patriotic Quilt Exhibit | Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Now through the end of July celebrate America250PA Franklin County with: Stars Stripes & Stitches a patriotic quilt exhibit at the Franklin County Visitors Center. The patriotic exhibit of handmade […]

  • Mon 13

    Spring Ballroom Dance | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    April 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    H.Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Mondays April 13th - May 18th, 2026 * 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Ballroom dance continues trending and entertaining audiences on television. Now you can learn some ballroom dance steps! […]

  • Mon 13

    Exciting FREE happenings in April from the Conococheague Audubon Society

    April 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Exciting FREE happenings in April from the Conococheague Audubon Society

    Conococheague Audubon General Meeting Who: Lynn & Dorian Runt What: Conservation of the Eastern Bluebird When: Monday April 13th * 7:00 PM Where: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2695 Luther […]

  • Tue 14

    Pound Fitness & Yoga | Leidys Woodworking, Mercersburg

    April 14 Pound Fitness & Yoga | Leidys Woodworking, Mercersburg
    Leidy's Woodworking 11427 Church Hill Rd., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Tuesdays | Pound Fitness 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM & Yoga for All 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Fannettsburg Fire Hall) Wednesday | Yoga for All 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Thursdays | Pound Fitness 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturdays | Energetic Yoga 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Move alongside some truly incredible humans […]

  • Tue 14

    Eggs from Farm to Kitchen | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    April 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Ag Heritage Building 185 Franklin Farm Lane, CHambersburg, PA, United States

    Tuesday April 14th, 2026 * 11:00 AM This program presents the essentials of egg food safety from farm to table, offering guidance on proper handling during production, transport, and storage. […]

  • Tue 14

    PokéPals a Monthly Pokémon Club | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

    April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PokéPals a Monthly Pokémon Club | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg
    Grove Family Library 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, United States

    Tuesday February 10th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Calling all Pokémon trainers to help us celebrate the beginning of Grove Family Library's new Pokémon Club! Join us for […]

  • Tue 14

    Flavorful Gardening: Create an Herbal Container Garden | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesday April 14th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us for a hands-on Herbal Container Garden Workshop! Create and take home a beautiful planter filled with fragrant culinary […]

  • Tue 14

    Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House, Greencastle

    April 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House, Greencastle
    John Allison Public House 155 South Antrim Way, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Every Tuesday * 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Grab your friends and come out for some food, drinks, fun & TRIVIA! Reservations are encouraged! 717.643.0218

  • Tue 14

    Cumberland Valley Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings | Franklin Fire Company, Chambersburg

    April 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cumberland Valley Civil War Round Table Monthly Meetings | Franklin Fire Company, Chambersburg
    Franklin Fire Company 158 W King St,, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Second Tuesday of each month, September through May * 7:00 PM Upstairs meeting room of the Franklin Fire Company | 158 W. King St. Chambersburg, PA The Cumberland Valley Civil […]

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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.