Tuesday December 23rd, 2025 Check out the movie at 3:00 PM or 6:30 PM (or both if you’re a huge fan) and enjoy the social hour in between starting at 5:00 PM! The White Christmas Movie & Holiday Social will include a Social Hour in between each movie screening with festive treats, adult-themed beverages, non-alcoholic […]
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
December 1st, 2025 - January 16, 2026 As the temperatures drop this winter season, help keep families and individuals in our community warm, clean, and well-fed by supporting United Way of Franklin County's Winter Warmth Drive. Make it easy for your employees, customers, or members, to participate by signing up as a Community Donation Collection […]
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
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 […]
Friday October 31st | Motorsmoke & Halloween Party * 8:00 PM Saturday November 1st | Industry Lane * 8:00 PM Saturday November 8th | Ash Phipps & Phriends * 8:00 PM Saturday November 15th | The Flashbacks * 8:00 PM Saturday November 22nd | The Blue Dice * 8:00 PM Wednesday November 11th | Super […]
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
Friday November 28th - Saturday January 3rd, 2025 It’s our 6th Season! Step into the magic of the holidays at Trail of Lights, where the farm transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland! From whimsical farm scenes to large scale Noah’s Arc and Botanical Garden, to magical Music Tunnels and Light Shows - you’ll feel you […]
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 […]
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 […]
Annual Christmas Program | Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Writing a Revolutionary War New Years Resolution | Saturday January 3rd, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cumberland County America250PA Kick Off | Wednesday January 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tools of a Continental Soldier | Saturday […]
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
December 1st, 2025 - January 16, 2026 As the temperatures drop this winter season, help keep families and individuals in our community warm, clean, and well-fed by supporting United Way of Franklin County's Winter Warmth Drive. Make it easy for your employees, customers, or members, to participate by signing up as a Community Donation Collection […]
Who: Kids in grades 6-12 When: The 1st Monday each month Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Fendrick Library Theme: 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. What: Hosted by youth for youth! […]
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
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 […]
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
Thursday January 8th, 2026 * 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Discover the science behind one of the most fascinating and accessible methods of plant propagation—stem cuttings—in this engaging one-hour webinar. Explore how a simple cutting can sprout roots and grow into an independent plant and learn what factors determine success or failure in the process. […]
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 […]
Second Friday of each month * 7:00 PM 12/12/25 | Holiday gathering FREE READ & POTLUCK meet at Julie’s 1/9/26 | This Land Is Our Land: immigrant’s manifesto (2019), a Suketu Mehta, meet at the Fendrick Library 2/13/26 | Clap When You Land (2020), Elizabeth Acevedo, meet at the Fendrick Library 3/13/26 | The Island […]
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 […]
"Second Saturday's" * 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Greencastle Senior Activity Center. All Franklin County residents 60+ are welcome!On "Second Saturdays," seniors can hear special presentations from guest […]
Annual Christmas Program | Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Writing a Revolutionary War New Years Resolution | Saturday January 3rd, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cumberland County America250PA Kick Off | Wednesday January 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tools of a Continental Soldier | Saturday […]
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
December 1st, 2025 - January 16, 2026 As the temperatures drop this winter season, help keep families and individuals in our community warm, clean, and well-fed by supporting United Way of Franklin County's Winter Warmth Drive. Make it easy for your employees, customers, or members, to participate by signing up as a Community Donation Collection […]
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
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 […]
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
Third Thursdays Each Month 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM The 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. Current group members are grieving deaths due to illness, accidents, overdose and suicide. This peer-led education/discussion-based group […]
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 […]
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 […]
Annual Christmas Program | Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Writing a Revolutionary War New Years Resolution | Saturday January 3rd, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cumberland County America250PA Kick Off | Wednesday January 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tools of a Continental Soldier | Saturday […]
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
January 20th, 27th, and February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Register by January 19th, 2026 This six-part webinar series offers a sneak peek into the Penn State Extension Master Gardener basic training curriculum and its most critical topics. Dig into the science of gardening with engaging sessions designed […]
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
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 […]
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
Thursday January 22nd, 2026 * 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM "Food Safety Modernization Act: Produce Grower Certification Training" is designed for Pennsylvania fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and the co-management of natural resources and food […]
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 […]
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 […]
Annual Christmas Program | Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Writing a Revolutionary War New Years Resolution | Saturday January 3rd, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cumberland County America250PA Kick Off | Wednesday January 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tools of a Continental Soldier | Saturday […]
Saturday January 24th, 2025 * 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM 176ers Dueling Pianos returns to Chambersburg with their very first show at Gearhouse Brewing Co! Come out to this fun, inclusive spot for a high-energy keyboard show where every song is a request from you!
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
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
Annual Christmas Program | Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Writing a Revolutionary War New Years Resolution | Saturday January 3rd, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cumberland County America250PA Kick Off | Wednesday January 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tools of a Continental Soldier | Saturday […]
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 […]
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
Thursday January 29th, 2026 * 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Join Penn State Extension for Crops Day, your opportunity to gain timely insights from field and forage crops specialists and educators. Discover innovative practices for the upcoming season, explore the latest agronomic research, products, and technology, and reflect on the successes and challenges of 2025 […]
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 […]
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026 * 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM SPONSORED BY KEYSTONE HEALTH (https://keystonehealth.org/) In collaboration with IceFest, presented by M&T Bank Celebrate the beauty of IceFest After Dark as you dance the night away at the Capitol Theatre Center’s SNOWFALL BALL! Located in the spacious Wood Center, and featuring stunning views of the […]
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 […]
Annual Christmas Program | Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Writing a Revolutionary War New Years Resolution | Saturday January 3rd, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Cumberland County America250PA Kick Off | Wednesday January 28th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tools of a Continental Soldier | Saturday […]
The 21st Annual Chili-Q at Ice Fest 2026! Saturday, January 31st | Downtown Chambersburg Warm up your winter with one of Ice Fest’s most anticipated traditions—the Chili-Q! Get ready as some of the region’s best professional chefs and talented amateur cooks battle it out for the title of Chili Champion—and YOUR vote decides the winner! […]
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.
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 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.