Saturday November 22nd - Saturday December 6th, 2025 ** We will be closed November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Saturday November 29th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Local businesses decorate 80 plus trees & wreaths to vote and bid on! Proceeds will go to Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance […]
Monday December 1st, 2025 * 5:00 PM & Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 * 9:00 AM Join the Master Gardeners of Franklin County at the Ag Heritage Building, lower level, located at 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, for a chance to create your own custom centerpiece using a variety of greens. This year, the Master Gardeners […]
Saturday November 22nd - Saturday December 6th, 2025 ** We will be closed November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Saturday November 29th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Local businesses decorate 80 plus trees & wreaths to vote and bid on! Proceeds will go to Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance […]
Monday December 1st, 2025 * 5:00 PM & Tuesday December 2nd, 2025 * 9:00 AM Join the Master Gardeners of Franklin County at the Ag Heritage Building, lower level, located at 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, for a chance to create your own custom centerpiece using a variety of greens. This year, the Master Gardeners […]
Saturday November 22nd - Saturday December 6th, 2025 ** We will be closed November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Saturday November 29th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Local businesses decorate 80 plus trees & wreaths to vote and bid on! Proceeds will go to Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance […]
Wednesday December 3rd, 2025 * 5:00 PM Join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Franklin County at the Ag Heritage Building, Lower Level, 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, for a popular workshop. In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to identify various evergreens and create your very own wreath. The cost of the workshop is […]
Saturday November 22nd - Saturday December 6th, 2025 ** We will be closed November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Saturday November 29th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Local businesses decorate 80 plus trees & wreaths to vote and bid on! Proceeds will go to Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance […]
Saturday November 22nd - Saturday December 6th, 2025 ** We will be closed November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Saturday November 29th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Local businesses decorate 80 plus trees & wreaths to vote and bid on! Proceeds will go to Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance […]
Saturday November 1st | Downtown & Around Town Holiday Open House Friday November 21st * 7:00 PM | Tree Lighting Ceremony, Center Square Saturday November 22nd * 9:21 AM | Annual Greencastle Christmas Parade Saturday November 29th * 9:00 AM | Small Business Saturday Holiday House Friday December 5th & 12th * 5:30 PM - […]
Friday December 5th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us for our Annual Cocoa Crawl along Main Street in Chambersburg sponsored by Valley Agency Insurance! This year's event will be Friday, December 5th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and may feature more than just cocoa for your tasting experience! Enjoy cocoa, cookies, […]
Friday December 5th, 2025 * 6:00 PM Lemasters Historical Society will host the 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Snider's Elevator! Starting at 6:30 PM but you can come early! This is a FREE event and open to our community! Just great fun for all ages! Santa will be there, and we can all sing […]
Friday December 5th & Saturday December 6th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Presented by Discover DanceWorks in partnership with Danza Antiqua. Prince Albert designed & built Balmoral Castle […]
Saturday November 22nd - Saturday December 6th, 2025 ** We will be closed November 27th & 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Saturday November 29th 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Local businesses decorate 80 plus trees & wreaths to vote and bid on! Proceeds will go to Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance […]
Saturday November 1st | Downtown & Around Town Holiday Open House Friday November 21st * 7:00 PM | Tree Lighting Ceremony, Center Square Saturday November 22nd * 9:21 AM | Annual Greencastle Christmas Parade Saturday November 29th * 9:00 AM | Small Business Saturday Holiday House Friday December 5th & 12th * 5:30 PM - […]
Saturday November 1st | Downtown & Around Town Holiday Open House Friday November 21st * 7:00 PM | Tree Lighting Ceremony, Center Square Saturday November 22nd * 9:21 AM | Annual Greencastle Christmas Parade Saturday November 29th * 9:00 AM | Small Business Saturday Holiday House Friday December 5th & 12th * 5:30 PM - […]
Saturday December 6th, 2025 * 11:00 AM The PJ Party kicks off at 11:00 AM, followed by movie starting at 12:00 PM! The Polar Express Movie & Pajama Party is making its annual return! Attendees are invited to partake in our feature in-theme hot cocoa bar. Each ticket will come with one free cup of […]
Saturday December 6th & Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 3:00 PM We're so excited to kick off the holiday season and celebrate 50 wonderful years with all of you! Join us for a delightful program featuring three uplifting movements from "Jubilate Deo" by Dan Forrest, along with some beloved Christmas tunes from our past. To […]
Saturday December 6th & Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 3:00 PM We're so excited to kick off the holiday season and celebrate 50 wonderful years with all of you! Join us for a delightful program featuring three uplifting movements from "Jubilate Deo" by Dan Forrest, along with some beloved Christmas tunes from our past. To […]
Thursday December 11th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us for our annual Ugly Seater Party! Wear your ugliest holiday sweater for a chance to win. pridefranklincounty.org
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Meredith Wilson's "The Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical," as it graces the celebrated Capitol Theatre stage. This holiday season, reconnect with the wonder and belief in the magic of Christmas through vibrant storytelling and glorious musical numbers that promise to capture the hearts of audiences young […]
Saturday November 1st | Downtown & Around Town Holiday Open House Friday November 21st * 7:00 PM | Tree Lighting Ceremony, Center Square Saturday November 22nd * 9:21 AM | Annual Greencastle Christmas Parade Saturday November 29th * 9:00 AM | Small Business Saturday Holiday House Friday December 5th & 12th * 5:30 PM - […]
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Meredith Wilson's "The Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical," as it graces the celebrated Capitol Theatre stage. This holiday season, reconnect with the wonder and belief in the magic of Christmas through vibrant storytelling and glorious musical numbers that promise to capture the hearts of audiences young […]
Saturday November 1st | Downtown & Around Town Holiday Open House Friday November 21st * 7:00 PM | Tree Lighting Ceremony, Center Square Saturday November 22nd * 9:21 AM | Annual Greencastle Christmas Parade Saturday November 29th * 9:00 AM | Small Business Saturday Holiday House Friday December 5th & 12th * 5:30 PM - […]
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Meredith Wilson's "The Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical," as it graces the celebrated Capitol Theatre stage. This holiday season, reconnect with the wonder and belief in the magic of Christmas through vibrant storytelling and glorious musical numbers that promise to capture the hearts of audiences young […]
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Meredith Wilson's "The Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical," as it graces the celebrated Capitol Theatre stage. This holiday season, reconnect with the wonder and belief in the magic of Christmas through vibrant storytelling and glorious musical numbers that promise to capture the hearts of audiences young […]
Christmas Bird Count Who: Vern Gauthier 717.385.9526, verngauthier14@gmail.com When: All day, Tuesday December 16th Where: Franklin/Fulton Counties (PABT) Please contact Vern for further information. Christmas Bird Count Who: Lisa Coombs 715.602.2838 When: All day, Saturday December 20th Where: Chambersburg area (PACH) Please contact Lisa for further information. Christmas Bird Count Who: Tim Johnson717.409.4805, tj359@abcglobal.net When: […]
Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a little magic! Join us for a wonderful, free family event at our 1st annual Festival of Trees. Stroll through a stunning forest of Christmas trees, each one uniquely decorated by our generous local businesses! It's […]
Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Join us for our FIRST EVER, "BAD SANTA & UGLY SWEATER PARTY"!! Live Music from..."RUMOURS" | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM DRINK & BEER SPECIALS ALL NIGHT! Prizes for UGLIEST SWEATER! BAD SANTA will be here making his rounds with giveaways!
Wednesday December 24th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Join us for our 11th Annual Christmas Eve Celebration with friends and family! Our kitchen will be open with a very special limited menu from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM! DRINK SPECIALS Our bar will be open at 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM!
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.