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  • Thu 5
    March 5 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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary

  • Thu 5
    March 5 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Easter-Stained Glass Workshop | Furnace Run Nature Center, Shippensburg

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

    Thursday March 5th, 2026 * 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Join stained glass artist, Chris Parker with Peace Through Glass, to make your very own suncatcher! For this class, you will choose between a pattern for an Easter egg, a cross, or a 4-leaf clover. You will be expertly guided through the steps of the […]

  • Thu 5
    March 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    Taiko Project | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

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

    Thursday March 5th, 2026 * 7:30 PM TAIKOPROJECT celebrates twenty-five years of taiko creativity and innovation with a new concert production entitled “25.” Featuring new compositions and choreography, rarely-seen works from collaborations with KODO Distinguished Members Chieko Kojima and Ryutaro Kaneko, fresh video content, and stunning costumes by designer Sueko Oshimoto, “25” will take audiences […]

  • Fri 6
    March 6 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm “Anything Goes” Art Exhibit | Gallery 50, Waynesboro

    “Anything Goes” Art Exhibit | Gallery 50, Waynesboro

    Gallery 50 50 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA

    Friday, November 7th, 2025 * 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM The evening will showcase the new artwork and include free refreshments in addition to live music from The Flying Matlock's in the adjacent Music Makers space. The 11 featured area artists are Cindy Baker, Ophelia Chambliss, Lina Ferrara, Jean Frey, Richard Gottlieb, Robb Helfrick, Kirby Heltebridle, Leslie […]

  • Sat 7
    March 7 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    1st & 3rd Saturdays – WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations. (If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY * Start time: 8:00 AM […]

  • Sat 7
    March 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Downtown Waynesboro Indoor Market | Former Elks building, Waynesboro

    Downtown Waynesboro Indoor Market | Former Elks building, Waynesboro

    Elks Club 66 West Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Do you miss vendors such as Humble Roots Mushroom Farm and Grace's Family Farm? Do you need a place to get fresh goods? We have 6 dates this winter to get your Farmers Market goodies!! The dates are January 10th, January 24th, February 7th, February 21st, March 7th, and March 21st | 9:00 AM - […]

  • Sat 7
    March 7 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    Conococheague Institute 12995 Bain Road, Mercersburg, PA

    You can make every week an adventure, with free historic programs at CI every Saturday year-round! Our 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. Contact us for more details. Every Saturday, […]

  • Sat 7
    March 7 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    2026 Chocolate Excursion | Downtown Waynesboro

    Downtown Waynesboro, PA PA, United States

    Saturday March 7th, 2026 * 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Join us in downtown Waynesboro for the sweetest day of the year! It's our annual Chocolate Excursion, where participants stroll the wide sidewalks of Waynesboro, enjoying the sweets and treats from our locally owned restaurants and sweet spots! Plus, we'll have a few folks from […]

  • Mon 9
    March 9 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 After School Only 440 West Washington St. Chambersburg Andrew Buchanan Elementary

  • Tue 10
    March 10 “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    The Franklin County Visitors Bureau announces the launch of the annual “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless message delivered at Oberlin College on October 22, 1964: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Each year, the contest […]

  • Tue 10
    March 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    Plant Pathology 101 Webinar Series | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Webinar PA, United States

    Tuesdays March 10th - 31st, 2026 * 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Step into the hidden world of plant pathogens through this engaging four-part webinar series. Designed for both professionals and gardeners, the series explores fungi, oomycetes, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and other microscopic organisms that affect plant health. Each one-hour session, led by experts, combines […]

  • Tue 10
    March 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Trivia Knights with Andrew Givens | John Allison Public House, Greencastle

    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 10
    March 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Blue Man Group | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    Blue Man Group | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

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

    Tuesday March 10th & Wednesday March 11th, 2026 * 7:30 PM Dive into the thrilling Blue Man Group experience – a blend of captivating music, interactive art and audience engagement. Blue Man Group creates a fun, disruptive and out of the ordinary atmosphere that exhilarates the senses and uplifts spirits for audiences of all ages. […]

  • Wed 11
    March 11 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Mommy & Me Preschool Playtime | First Assembly of God, Greencastle

    Mommy & Me Preschool Playtime | First Assembly of God, Greencastle

    First Assembly of God 525 Leitersburg St., Greencastle, PA, United States

    2nd & 4th Wednesday each month * 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM If 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. Bring ride on toys for your preschoolers and we'll provide coffee for YOU! For more information […]

  • Wed 11
    March 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Adult Pickleball Open Gym | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Adult Pickleball Open Gym | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Monday, Wednesday, Friday January 2nd - December 30th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Looking for a place to play pickleball this year? We've got you covered with our open gym! Drop i cost per visit: $5 / $4 Boro Residents Membership Pass: $75 / $65 Boro Residents To purchase a membership, participants must […]

  • Wed 11
    March 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Preschool Storytime | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesday mornings * 10:30 AM Join us for a Storytime designed for children preschool ages as we share, grow, play and learn together through books and nursery rhymes. Stories Craft time Activities & Playtime Snack time

  • Wed 11
    March 11 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Stained Glass Workshop | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Stained Glass Workshop | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Thursday February 19th, 2026 Wednesday March 11th, 2026 Thursday April 16th, 2026 Thursday May 28th, 2026 All workshops are * 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM and each workshop will offer a different theme. Join local stained glass artist Chris Parker to make your own stained glass. Participants, ages 10+ will be using the copper foil […]

  • Wed 11
    March 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Crochet Class meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM! For beginners and those that love crochet! Come learn to crochet, make holiday projects as a group or bring a project along. No fee to join the class. If you would like individual instruction to get started, beginner crochet lessons are […]

  • Wed 11
    March 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pub Trivia & Kick the Keg Night | Rough Edges Brewing, Waynesboro

    Pub Trivia & Kick the Keg Night | Rough Edges Brewing, Waynesboro

    Rough Edges Brewing 91 W. Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Every Wednesday Night January 21st - November 25th, 2026 * 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Grab a few friends and join us every Wednesday for our crazy fun General Knowledge Trivia Night. It's free to play and the top 3 teams will win Brew Bucks each week. You can enjoy a sandwich from our kitchen […]

  • Wed 11
    March 11 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Blue Man Group | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    Blue Man Group | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

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

    Tuesday March 10th & Wednesday March 11th, 2026 * 7:30 PM Dive into the thrilling Blue Man Group experience – a blend of captivating music, interactive art and audience engagement. Blue Man Group creates a fun, disruptive and out of the ordinary atmosphere that exhilarates the senses and uplifts spirits for audiences of all ages. […]

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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.