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  • Wed 28

    Winter Programs | Shippensburg History Center

    January 28 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 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 […]

  • Wed 28

    Crochet Class | The Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    January 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 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 28

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

    January 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 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 […]

  • Thu 29

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

    January 29 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 29

    Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg

    January 29 Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg
    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Thursday January 29th - Sunday February 1st, 2026 Ice Sculptures, Ice Slide, Icing on the Cake, Wing Contest, Chili Cookoff, Snowfall Ball, Carriage Rides, and so much more. Find out about all of the activities and fun to be found at this year's Icefest on their Facebook Page or on their website.  

  • Thu 29

    Franklin County Crops Day | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    January 29 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Kauffman Community Center 7289 Ruritan Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Thu 29

    Exciting (free!) happenings in February | Conococheague Audubon Society:

    January 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Exciting (free!) happenings in February | Conococheague Audubon Society:

    Exciting (free!) happenings in February from the Conococheague Audubon Society: Film What: Islands of Wonder: Borneo, PBS A journey from Borneo’s rich coral reefs, through lush jungles to its mountainous heart, reveals it is no paradise. The struggles for survival are the secret to a greater variety of life than found on almost any other […]

  • Fri 30

    Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg

    January 30 Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg
    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Thursday January 29th - Sunday February 1st, 2026 Ice Sculptures, Ice Slide, Icing on the Cake, Wing Contest, Chili Cookoff, Snowfall Ball, Carriage Rides, and so much more. Find out about all of the activities and fun to be found at this year's Icefest on their Facebook Page or on their website.  

  • Fri 30

    South Mountain Partnership Winter Partnership Meeting | Norlo Park, Chambersburg

    January 30 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Norlo Park 3050 Lincoln Way East, Fayetteville, PA, United States

    Friday January 30th, 2026 * 9:00 AM Twice annually, the Partnership holds a meeting in which all partners and interested parties are invited to come together and build relationships and collaborations across the region. This Winter, we are excited to gather at Norlo Park outside of Chambersburg. This event includes breakfast snacks and coffee. For […]

  • Fri 30

    Live Ice Carving of the Giant Ice Sculptures | Downtown Chambersburg

    January 30 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday January 30th, 2026 * 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Come watch the magic as large blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful ice sculptures with chainsaws, torches and the unmatched talent of our carvers from Glacial Ice Works (same carvers, new company name).

  • Fri 30

    “Anything Goes” Art Exhibit | Gallery 50, Waynesboro

    January 30 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm “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 […]

  • Fri 30

    Snowfall Ball, Icefest 2026| Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg

    January 30 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Capitol Theatre 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Fri 30

    Beetlejuice Jr. | CAMS North, Chambersburg

    January 30 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Beetlejuice Jr. | CAMS North, Chambersburg
    CAMS North Auditorium 1957 Scotland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday January 30th & Saturday January 31st, 2026 * 7:30 PM Presented by Chambersburg Area School District Summer Theatre Camp Buy Tickets  

  • Sat 31

    Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Buffet | Shady Grove Ruritan

    January 31 @ 7:00 am - 10:30 am Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Buffet | Shady Grove Ruritan
    Shady Grove Community Center 2100 Buchanan Trail East, Shady Grove, PA, United States

    Saturday January 31st, February 28th & March 28th, 2026 * 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM It's Pancake and Sausage Breakfast time, featuring sausage from Kline's! Blueberry & Traditional Pancakes w/maple syrup | Kline's Sausage | Scrambled Eggs | Biscuits & Sausage Gravy | Breakfast Potatoes | Orange Juice | Chocolate Milk | Coffee | Tea […]

  • Sat 31

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

    January 31 @ 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 31

    Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg

    January 31 Icefest 2026 | Downtown Chambersburg
    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Thursday January 29th - Sunday February 1st, 2026 Ice Sculptures, Ice Slide, Icing on the Cake, Wing Contest, Chili Cookoff, Snowfall Ball, Carriage Rides, and so much more. Find out about all of the activities and fun to be found at this year's Icefest on their Facebook Page or on their website.  

  • Sat 31

    Grow Your Business: Understanding Yourself & Others | My Little Studio, Fayetteville

    January 31 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    My Little Studio 2118 Hillview Dr., Fayetteville, PA, United States

    Saturday January 31st, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Do you want to grow your small business in 2026? Do you want to better understand yourself and how you communicate during sales conversations? Do you want to better understand others and how to make specific communication adjustments for better sales success? Do you want […]

  • Sat 31

    Exhibit Opening: Franklin County in the American Revolution | Franklin County Historical Society, The Old Jail

    January 31 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Franklin County Historical Society 175 East King Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday January 31st, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Join us in celebrating America's 250th anniversary this year by coming in to see our newest exhibition on Franklin County in the American Revolution titled The World Turned Upside Down! The exhibit will open for free January 31st at 10:00 AM during Chambersburg's IceFest Pa […]

  • Sat 31

    Historical Programs | Conococheague Institute, Mercersburg

    January 31 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 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 31

    Winter Programs | Shippensburg History Center

    January 31 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 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 […]

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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.