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  • July 2025

  • Fri 18

    Dinosaur Weekend | Twin Bridges Campground, Chambersburg

    July 18, 2025 Dinosaur Weekend | Twin Bridges Campground, Chambersburg
    Twin Bridges Campground 1345 Twin Bridge Rd., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday & Saturday July 18th & 19th, 2025 Get ready to RAWR!!! A perennial favorite is back this year, with Dino Weekend at Twin Bridge Campground. Take a hayride with a dinosaur, and don't forget to join us for a dino dance party in the evening!! Call 717.369.2216 or book online, now with NO BOOKING […]

  • Sat 19

    Dinosaur Weekend | Twin Bridges Campground, Chambersburg

    July 19, 2025 Dinosaur Weekend | Twin Bridges Campground, Chambersburg
    Twin Bridges Campground 1345 Twin Bridge Rd., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday & Saturday July 18th & 19th, 2025 Get ready to RAWR!!! A perennial favorite is back this year, with Dino Weekend at Twin Bridge Campground. Take a hayride with a dinosaur, and don't forget to join us for a dino dance party in the evening!! Call 717.369.2216 or book online, now with NO BOOKING […]

  • Tue 22

    Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    July 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]

  • Tue 29

    Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    July 29, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]

  • August 2025

  • Sat 9

    Back to School Family Fun Day | Shippensburg Fair Ground

    August 9, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Shippensburg Fair Grounds 10131 Possum Hollow Road, Shippensburg, PA

    Saturday August 9th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Join us at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds (10131 Possum Hollow Rd, Shippensburg) for a FREE, family-friendly Back to School Family Fun Day! Educational & interactive exhibits Free school supplies Free entertainment and free pizza It’s a great opportunity to connect with local programs and services for […]

  • October 2025

  • Wed 29

    Collection of items for the Children’s Aid Society | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    October 29, 2025 Collection of items for the Children’s Aid Society | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Now through Monday November 17th, 2025 Homeless Matters Collects Personal Care Items for Children’s Aid Society at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner as the year surges toward Christmas and a new year. Late October is a flurry of fun, family activities as many youth head to trick […]

  • November 2025

  • Sun 2

    Collection of items for the Children’s Aid Society | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    November 2, 2025 Collection of items for the Children’s Aid Society | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Now through Monday November 17th, 2025 Homeless Matters Collects Personal Care Items for Children’s Aid Society at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner as the year surges toward Christmas and a new year. Late October is a flurry of fun, family activities as many youth head to trick […]

  • Mon 3

    Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    November 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Mondays November 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and more, your children will learn to […]

  • Wed 5

    Collection of items for the Children’s Aid Society | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    November 5, 2025 Collection of items for the Children’s Aid Society | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Now through Monday November 17th, 2025 Homeless Matters Collects Personal Care Items for Children’s Aid Society at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner as the year surges toward Christmas and a new year. Late October is a flurry of fun, family activities as many youth head to trick […]

  • Sun 9

    Collection of items for the Children’s Aid Society | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    November 9, 2025 Collection of items for the Children’s Aid Society | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Now through Monday November 17th, 2025 Homeless Matters Collects Personal Care Items for Children’s Aid Society at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner as the year surges toward Christmas and a new year. Late October is a flurry of fun, family activities as many youth head to trick […]

  • Mon 10

    Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    November 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Mondays November 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and more, your children will learn to […]

  • Wed 12

    Collection of items for the Children’s Aid Society | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    November 12, 2025 Collection of items for the Children’s Aid Society | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Now through Monday November 17th, 2025 Homeless Matters Collects Personal Care Items for Children’s Aid Society at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner as the year surges toward Christmas and a new year. Late October is a flurry of fun, family activities as many youth head to trick […]

  • Sun 16

    Collection of items for the Children’s Aid Society | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg

    November 16, 2025 Collection of items for the Children’s Aid Society | Franklin County Visitors Bureau, Chambersburg
    Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Now through Monday November 17th, 2025 Homeless Matters Collects Personal Care Items for Children’s Aid Society at Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner as the year surges toward Christmas and a new year. Late October is a flurry of fun, family activities as many youth head to trick […]

  • Mon 17

    Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    November 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Mondays November 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and more, your children will learn to […]

  • February 2026

  • Mon 2

    Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    February 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Mondays February 2nd - March 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and […]

  • Mon 9

    Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    February 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Mondays February 2nd - March 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and […]

  • Mon 16

    Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    February 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Mondays February 2nd - March 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and […]

  • Sat 21

    Author Fair | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

    February 21 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Grove Family Library 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, United States

    Saturday February 21st, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM There will be 30 local authors on hand to share their writings and share their stories! There will be children’s, young adult, history, Gettysburg, WWII, illustrators and more authors. Attend the event and enter a drawing for a chance to win a Kindle Fire HD […]

  • Mon 23

    Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    February 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Mondays February 2nd - March 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and […]

  • March 2026

  • Mon 2

    Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department

    March 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Teeny Boppers | Chambersburg Recreation Department
    Chambersburg Recreation Department 235 S 3rd St., Chambersburg, PA, PA, United States

    Mondays February 2nd - March 2nd, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM or 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Looking to introduce your 2-year-old to basic gymnastics, gross motor skills, and socialization activities in a fun, safe environment? Look no further than our Teeny Boppers program! With active circle-time songs, ball games, parachute play, and […]

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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.