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  • July 2026

  • Thu 2

    Downright Perfect Day Camp | Camp Penn, Waynesboro

    June 29 - July 3
    Camp Penn 8005 Old Forge Rd., Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Monday June 29th - Friday July 3rd, 2026 A brand new inclusive summer camp is coming to Camp Penn (Waynesboro) June 29th to July 3rd, created specifically for children to young adults with disabilities. This isn’t your typical fast paced camp, it’s a supportive, welcoming space where our kids can: Build confidence Make real friendships […]

  • Thu 2

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

    July 2 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 2

    Summer Concert Series | Kiwanis Bandshell in Memorial Park, Chambersburg

    July 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Summer Concert Series | Kiwanis Bandshell in Memorial Park, Chambersburg
    Memorial Park Band Shell Memorial Drive, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Thursday July 2nd | The Blue Dice * 7:00 PM * (Cancelled due to extreme heat) Sunday July 5th | Jessica Snyder * 7:00 PM Thursday July 9th | JCM Band * 7:00 PM Sunday July 12th | Brady Steinour * 7:00 PM Thursday July 16th | Honky Tonk Twins * 7:00 PM Sunday July […]

  • Fri 3

    Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Chambersburg

    July 3 Little Apprentices Preschool | Franklin County Career & Technology Center, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Career & Technology Center 2463 Loop Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Little Apprentices Preschool is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year! Spots are limited, so please email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com promptly to get your spot. Little Apprentices Preschool is a lab school located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]

  • Fri 3

    Come From Away | Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville

    July 3 Come From Away | Totem Pole Playhouse, Fayetteville
    Totem Pole Playhouse 9555 Golf Course Road, Fayetteville, PA

    June 19th - July 4th, 2026 Come From Away | Regional Premiere Totem Pole Playhouse is proud to present the Regional Premiere of one of the most uplifting and celebrated musicals of the modern era—Come from Away. In the days following September 11, 2001, when the United States closed its airspace, 38 planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers were […]

  • Fri 3

    Poolside Yoga | Chambersburg Aquatic Center

    July 3 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm Poolside Yoga | Chambersburg Aquatic Center
    Chambersburg Aquatic Center 1 Memorial Drive, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Fridays June 5th, 2026 - August 7th, 2026 * 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Find your Zen at the Aquatic Center this summer with Poolside Yoga, you can drop in or pre-register for sessions HERE Ages 15 + $10/$9 per class, per person  

  • Fri 3

    Free Yoga Flow | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    July 3 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am Free Yoga Flow | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro
    Renfrew Museum & Park 1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Start your Friday mornings with Yoga Flow at Renfrew Museum & Park. Led by Laurie Hovermale, RYT 200 Certified, these free guided yoga sessions take place every Friday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, June through September. Participants of all experience levels are welcome to enjoy movement, mindfulness, and the beauty of Renfrew's historic grounds. […]

  • Fri 3

    Ship First Fridays | Ship Station, Shippensburg

    July 3 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ship First Fridays | Ship Station, Shippensburg
    Ship Station 51 E Fort Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    First Fridays of the month | April thru October 2026 – 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Ship First Fridays is a collaboration of local nonprofit groups aimed at getting people out and about in the community and having fun. Join the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council at Ship Station for food trucks, a beer garden and live music. […]

  • Fri 3

    Shippensburg Truck & Tractor Pull | Shippensburg Fairgrounds

    July 3 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Shippensburg Fair Grounds 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA

    Friday July 3rd * & Saturday July 4th, 2026 * 7:00 PM This 4th of July we are heading to Shippensburg Truck and Tractor Pulls for 2 huge nights of pulling action you won’t wane miss!!! Not only are we going truck & tractor pulling but also celebrating AMERICA! What better way then 2 big […]

  • Fri 3

    Hot Dog Eating Contest, Boro Bash | Downtown Waynesboro

    July 3 @ 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    Downtown Waynesboro Downtown Waynesboro, Waynesboro, PA

    Friday July 3rd, 2026 * 7:30 PM Attention all hot dog lovers! At the Boro Bash, Mainstreet Waynesboro will be holding a hot dog eating contest. You must sign up at the Mainstreet Tent to participate. There is a max of 10 people that can participate.

  • Sat 4

    Summer Jubilee | Waynesboro

    July 4
    Waynesboro Waynesboro, United States

    Saturday July 4th, 2026 It is hard to believe that 2026 will be the 30th Summer Jubilee, 5K Run, and Fireworks celebration! We are looking forward to a full day of fun, including the Kid’s Zone, Food and Craft Vendors, Live Entertainment. For a complete list of events & times, CLICK HERE 500 East Main St., […]

  • Sat 4

    2026 Salamander Scramble 5K Fundraiser | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    July 4 @ 7:00 am - 11:00 am
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Saturday July 4th, 2026 * 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Join Team Salamander for the Salamander Scramble 5K at the Waynesboro Summer Jubilee on July 4th! The Salamander Scramble is fundraiser for Buttonwood Nature Center | Funds raised support our programs and community events. Register with Team Salamander and Scramble in the Kids Fun Run […]

  • Sat 4

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

    July 4 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 4

    2026 Yankee Doodle Dash 5K Run & Walk | Shippensburg Memorial Park

    July 4 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Shippenburg Memorial Park 677 Orrstown Rd., Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Saturday July 4th, 2026 * 8:00 AM 5 Kilometer out and back road course. The course starts in the Shippensburg Memorial Park on road behind the football stadium. The course travels between the Middle School and the High School, around behind the High School and into the Volvo parking lot before returning to and finishing […]

  • Sat 4

    North Square Farmers Market | Chambers Fort Park, Downtown Chambersburg

    July 4 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm North Square Farmers Market | Chambers Fort Park, Downtown Chambersburg
    Chambers Fort Park North Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    May 30th, 2026 - November 21st, 2026 * 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM North Square Farmers Market opens for the season — and we can’t wait to see you there. Come out to Chambers Fort Park for the freshest local produce, homemade goods, and the kind of Saturday morning that actually feels like a Saturday […]

  • Sat 4

    Market at the Park 2026 | Mainstreet Waynesboro

    July 4 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Market at the Park 2026 | Mainstreet Waynesboro
    Main Street Park 25 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Open Saturdays May 23rd, 2026, to September 26th, 2026 * 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Locally Grown Produce, Meat, Plants, Crafts, Baked Goods & Honey Shop Local If interested in being a market sponsor or a vendor, please reach out to Carrie Carbaugh at carriec@mainstreetwaynesboro.org

  • Sat 4

    Free Train Rides | Norlo Park, Fayetteville

    July 4 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Train Rides | Norlo Park, Fayetteville
    Norlo Park 3050 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville, PA, United States

    The Norlo Park Train returns Saturday June 6th, for its first run of the season. Free rides will be available from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Norlo Park, 3050 Lincoln Way E., Fayetteville, PA. The train is operated by volunteers. Donations are appreciated. Weather permitting.

  • Sat 4

    Independence Day Celebration | Memorial Park, Chambersburg

    July 4 @ 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Chambersburg Memorial Park 1 Memorial Drive, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday July 4th, 2026 * 3:00 PM Join us in celebrating America's 250th during our Independence Day Celebration! The fun begins at 3:00 PM in Memorial Park with food trucks, bounce houses, games/activities at the Aquatic Center, a fireworks show, and more. We hope to see you there!

  • Sat 4

    Mercersburg Area Community Band 41st Summer Season

    July 4 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mercersburg Area Community Band 41st Summer Season

    Sunday June 21st * 3:00 PM | First United Methodist Church, Mercersburg Saturday July 4th * 8:00 PM | Chambersburg Memorial Park, Concert followed by fireworks Saturday July 25th * 6:30 PM | United Church of Christ, Mercersburg, Concert and ice cream social Sunday August 9th * 7:00 PM | Mercersburg Lions Club, Concert following […]

  • Sat 4

    4th of July Fireworks Celebration | Shippensburg Memorial Park

    July 4 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Shippensburg Memorial Park 100 Park Place, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Saturday July 4th, 2026 Music By: Shippensburg Town Swing Band * 8:00 PM Fireworks diplay begins at 9:30 PM For more information 717.530.0261 or director@shippensburgparkandrec.com  

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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.