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  • Sat 17
    January 17 Register for Icing on the Cake | Icefest, Downtown Chambersburg

    Register for Icing on the Cake | Icefest, Downtown Chambersburg

    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday January 31st, 2026 ·This competition is open to all skill levels with categories as follows: Child: (Ages up to 12) Must work as independently as possible with minimal adult help Student: Ages (13-18 years old) Must work independently Home Baker: Must not be employed in or accept money for working in the baking or […]

  • Sat 17
    January 17 @ 6:30 am - 10:00 am Williamson Ruritan Breakfast Buffet | St. Thomas

    Williamson Ruritan Breakfast Buffet | St. Thomas

    Williamson Ruritan Community Center 5583 Kennedy Avenue, Saint Thomas, PA, United States

    Saturday January 17th, February 21st, and March 21st, 2026 * 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM All you can eat: Pancakes | French Toast | Eggs | Bacon | Sausage | Hash Browns | Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, plus muffins and Sweet Rolls | Drinks Provided Adults: $10.00 | Kids Ages 6 - 12 years old: […]

  • Sat 17
    January 17 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    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 17
    January 17 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Franklin County Pa Indoor Flower Sale | Shady Grove Community Center

    Shady Grove Community Center 2100 Buchanan Trail East, Shady Grove, PA, United States

    Saturday January 17th, 2026 Sale will start at 8:00 AM and end at 1:00 PM or until every customer is out the door. Held by Shady Grove PA Ruritan  

  • Sat 17
    January 17 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Winter “Cabin Fever” Sportsman’s Show- Izaak Walton League | Greencastle Sportsman’s Association

    Greencastle Sportsmans Association 3260 Sportsmans Rd, Greencastle, PA, United States

    Saturday January 17th, 2026 * 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Winter “Cabin Fever” Sportsman’s Show Modern, vintage & collectible firearms, ammo, scopes, reloading, archery, fishing, hunting/shooting accessories, black powder (no flea market items/jewelry/beef jerky/etc permitted) Admission: donation per person (kids 12 & under free) SPONSOR: Franklin Co. PA Chapter Izaak Walton League America-501c (3) Non-Profit

  • Sat 17
    January 17 @ 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 17
    January 17 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Winter Programs | Shippensburg History Center

    Winter Programs | Shippensburg History Center

    Shippensburg History Center 52 West King Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 17
    January 17 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Corpus Christi Open House, Chambersburg

    Corpus Christi Open House, Chambersburg

    Corpus Christi Catholic Church 320 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday January 17th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Sunday January 18th, 2026 * 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Discover the beauty & meaning of the enhancements which Conrad Schmitt Studios, Brechbill & Helman & 5 other contractors achieved in our 1907 church.  

  • Sat 17
    January 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    As the Ball Drop Murder Mystery Dinner Party | Hammer & Stain, Chambersburg

    Hammer & Stain Chambersburg 31 S. Main St., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday January 17th, 2026 * 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM) Yes—you are part of the show!No acting experience needed—just come ready to have a great time!Join Hammer & Stain Chambersburg for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue, and interactive fun at our As the Ball Drops Murder Mystery Dinner Event. This immersive experience […]

  • Sat 17
    January 17 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

    Bobby D. & the Truck Stop Burritos | Colonel Murphy’s Music & Events, Mercersburg

    Colonel Muphy's Music & Events 2 S. Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday January 17th, 2026 * 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Look who's coming to Colonel Murphy's Mudic & Events! One of the House favorites. We're also having a fundraiser for Penn State THON beginning at 4:00 PM with a silent auction, raffles and QB Challenge! Help us support pediatric cancer patients through Four Diamonds & […]

  • Sun 18
    January 18 Register for Icing on the Cake | Icefest, Downtown Chambersburg

    Register for Icing on the Cake | Icefest, Downtown Chambersburg

    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday January 31st, 2026 ·This competition is open to all skill levels with categories as follows: Child: (Ages up to 12) Must work as independently as possible with minimal adult help Student: Ages (13-18 years old) Must work independently Home Baker: Must not be employed in or accept money for working in the baking or […]

  • Sun 18
    January 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Cringo-crystals & Bingo | Soul 2 Soul, Mercersburg

    Soul 2 Soul 241 Fort Loudon Rd., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday January 18th, 2026 * 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM $22.00 per person, tickets must be paid for in advance to save your spot-limited seating!! This is bingo, winning crystals, and some crystal education at the same time, along with loads of fun!! Some prizes will be beautiful tumbles, raw pieces also, and some fun […]

  • Sun 18
    January 18 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Corpus Christi Open House, Chambersburg

    Corpus Christi Open House, Chambersburg

    Corpus Christi Catholic Church 320 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday January 17th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Sunday January 18th, 2026 * 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Discover the beauty & meaning of the enhancements which Conrad Schmitt Studios, Brechbill & Helman & 5 other contractors achieved in our 1907 church.  

  • Mon 19
    January 19 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

  • Mon 19
    January 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Infinite Hope presented by Ernest Owens | Alumnae Chapel of Thomson Hall Wilson College, Chambersburg

    Thomson Alumnae Chapel Wilson College Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Monday January 19th, 2026 * 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM – Wilson College will honor the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a special evening program titled “Infinite Hope” on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Alumnae Chapel of Thomson Hall. This annual event invites the community […]

  • Tue 20
    January 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Dig into Gardening Series, Live Webinar | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Webinar PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Wed 21
    January 21 Horse & Wagon and Carriage Rides, IceFest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg

    Horse & Wagon and Carriage Rides, IceFest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg

    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    The Franklin County Visitors Bureau and Chambersburg IceFest are once again teaming up with Benchfield Farms to bring back one of IceFest’s most cherished traditions—horse drawn wagon and carriage rides through downtown Chambersburg. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing ride along Main Street, taking in the sparkling beauty of dozens of hand carved ice sculptures that […]

  • Wed 21
    January 21 Franklin County Visitors Bureau Announces, “Art on ICE” Winter Exhibition

    Franklin County Visitors Bureau Announces, “Art on ICE” Winter Exhibition

    Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA

    The Franklin County Visitors Bureau invites area artists to participate in Art on ICE, a winter art exhibition celebrating creativity, community, and the spirit of the season. The exhibit will be on display at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center from January 26th, 2026, through February 27th, 2026. Open to artists age 16 through adult, […]

  • Wed 21
    January 21 @ 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 21
    January 21 @ 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

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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.