September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
Tuesday September 30th, 2025 * 6:00 PM Join us at 31 S Main St, Chambersburg for a cozy DIY Chunky Knit Pumpkin Workshop! Your registration includes materials and instruction for one adult to create THREE chunky knit pumpkins — one small, one medium, and one large. Color choices are subject to availability, so please list your […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
Saturday October 4th, 2025 * 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM James Buchanan High School Music Boosters are sponsoring an afternoon of fun to enjoy the last bit of nice weather. Tickets include a hot dog, chips, dessert and drink, as well as tickets to play the variety of games for prizes. High School Parking Lot […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
Saturday October 11th * 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday October 12th * 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM You’re invited to the fourth annual Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival! Join us October 11-12 at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds for two fantastic days of live pumpkin carving, food trucks, fall craft vendors, hayrides, activities for kids, and more!
Open weekends through October 29th, 2025 Saturdays 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM & Sundays 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Admission: $9.00 Children 5 years and under free Major Credit Cards Accepted 150 Crossroad School Road | Newville, PA 17241 Visit them on Facebook or contact them Email: jmiller260pm@gmail.com | 717.462.2669
Saturday October 11th * 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday October 12th * 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM You’re invited to the fourth annual Shippensburg Pumpkin Festival! Join us October 11-12 at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds for two fantastic days of live pumpkin carving, food trucks, fall craft vendors, hayrides, activities for kids, and more!
Open weekends through October 29th, 2025 Saturdays 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM & Sundays 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Admission: $9.00 Children 5 years and under free Major Credit Cards Accepted 150 Crossroad School Road | Newville, PA 17241 Visit them on Facebook or contact them Email: jmiller260pm@gmail.com | 717.462.2669
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
Tuesday October 21st, 2025 * 6:00 PM Join us for a delightful evening in the greenhouse creating your very own Fall Magnolia Wreath! Our friendly instructor will guide you step by step to craft a festive wreath in beautiful color palette that you can enjoy all season long. We provide all the materials you’ll need […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
Daytime - Thursday October 16th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM & Evening - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Fall season is among us! Succulent Pumpkins make beautiful, festive centerpieces or decoration. Come join us as we demonstrate how to arrange your very own Succulent Pumpkin and teach you how to care for the […]
Daytime - Thursday October 16th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM & Evening - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Fall season is among us! Succulent Pumpkins make beautiful, festive centerpieces or decoration. Come join us as we demonstrate how to arrange your very own Succulent Pumpkin and teach you how to care for the […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
Saturday October 18th, 2025 * 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Support Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute by bringing your family to a fall celebration of Pumpkins & Pippins! Our fifth annual Pumpkins and Pippins fall festival location is Pine Hill Recreation Area, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA. A fundraiser for Buttonwood, the […]
Open weekends through October 29th, 2025 Saturdays 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM & Sundays 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Admission: $9.00 Children 5 years and under free Major Credit Cards Accepted 150 Crossroad School Road | Newville, PA 17241 Visit them on Facebook or contact them Email: jmiller260pm@gmail.com | 717.462.2669
Open weekends through October 29th, 2025 Saturdays 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM & Sundays 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Admission: $9.00 Children 5 years and under free Major Credit Cards Accepted 150 Crossroad School Road | Newville, PA 17241 Visit them on Facebook or contact them Email: jmiller260pm@gmail.com | 717.462.2669
Sunday October 19th, 2025 * 2:00 PM During this workshop, you will be provided with your choice of pants, shirt and hat to stuff & build your own scarecrow! Straw will be provided to stuff your scarecrow. Light refreshments will be provided. Ticket includes materials to build ONE scarecrow | Ticket Link-https://checkout.square.site/.../SSYR3K44XTQLDEE6YRK4RD3Z
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
Saturday October 25th, 2025 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Join the Shippensburg History Center for its historic Halloween festivities. Turn a turnip into a Jack-o-Lantern and play historical games, make a cornhusk doll, and more.
Open weekends through October 29th, 2025 Saturdays 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM & Sundays 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Admission: $9.00 Children 5 years and under free Major Credit Cards Accepted 150 Crossroad School Road | Newville, PA 17241 Visit them on Facebook or contact them Email: jmiller260pm@gmail.com | 717.462.2669
Open weekends through October 29th, 2025 Saturdays 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM & Sundays 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Admission: $9.00 Children 5 years and under free Major Credit Cards Accepted 150 Crossroad School Road | Newville, PA 17241 Visit them on Facebook or contact them Email: jmiller260pm@gmail.com | 717.462.2669
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
September Saturday September 13th | Season Opening Sunday September 21st | 1 Hour Walking Farm Tour FREE with Admission; Departs promptly at 2:00 PM, find out more HERE Wednesday September 24th * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Family Fun Night (Rescheduled date from September 17th) Saturday September 27th | Pony Rides FREE with admission […]
Saturday November 1st, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Enjoy music while you shop handmade items, trending clothing and accessories and enjoy snacking and drinking from the best food trucks around! A list of vendors, food truck and musicians coming soon! For an application, please email hello@shabbychicfarmhouseboutique.com. We accept handmade items, clothing/accessory boutiques and […]
Saturday November 1st, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM We are less than one month away from Light the Night! Games, food, a corn maze, candy and more! We can't wait to see you there! Held by Mercersburg Mennonite Church
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.