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  • Fri 5
    December 5 Annual Festival of Trees | Franklin County Visitors Bureau

    Annual Festival of Trees | Franklin County Visitors Bureau

    Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Fri 5
    December 5 Trail of Lights | Country Creek Produce Farm, Chambersburg

    Trail of Lights | Country Creek Produce Farm, Chambersburg

    Country Creek Produce Farm 3794 Etter Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday November 28th - Saturday January 3rd, 2025 It’s our 6th Season! Step into the magic of the holidays at Trail of Lights, where the farm transforms into a sparkling […]

  • Fri 5
    December 5 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Christmas on the Farm, Celebrate the Holidays | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    Christmas on the Farm, Celebrate the Holidays | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    Renfrew Museum & Park 1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Two Days Only! Friday December 5th & Saturday December 6th, 2025 * 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Admission Includes Tours, Wagon Rides, Live Music, Crafts, and More!$15.00 per personChildren, Ages […]

  • Fri 5
    December 5 2025 Heritage Christmas Events | Greencastle

    2025 Heritage Christmas Events | Greencastle

    Downtown Greencastle Greencastle , PA, United States

    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 | […]

  • Fri 5
    December 5 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cradle to the Cross: A Wagon Ride Journey | Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, Chambersburg

    Cradle to the Cross: A Wagon Ride Journey | Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, Chambersburg

    Antrim Brethren in Christ Church 24 Kauffman Road East, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday December 5th, Saturday December 6th, and Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Travel back in time and experience a live dramatic event with others on […]

  • Fri 5
    December 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Cocoa Crawl 2025 | Downtown Chambersburg

    Downtown Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Fri 5
    December 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting | Lemasters Historical Society

    Sniders Elevator 4551 Lemar Rd., Mercersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Fri 5
    December 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tiny World | Benchfield Farms, Newville

    Tiny World | Benchfield Farms, Newville

    Benchfield Farms 368 Gameland Road, Newville, PA, United States

    Kick off the holiday season with an unforgettable experience! Every Friday–Sunday | December 5th - 21st, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday - Tuesday | December 26th - […]

  • Fri 5
    December 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6th Annual Holiday Lights Drive Thru | Volvo Construction Equipment, Shippensburg

    6th Annual Holiday Lights Drive Thru | Volvo Construction Equipment, Shippensburg

    Volvo Equipment 304 Volvo Way, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Friday December 5th - Monday December 8th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Volvo Construction Equipment continues to brighten our community with the 6th Annual Holiday Lights Drive-Thru, happening […]

  • Fri 5
    December 5 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    A Carnival & Tree Lighting Christmas | Mont Alto

    Mont Alto Fire Company 603 South Main Street, Mont Alto, PA, United States

    Saturday December 5th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Borough of Mont Alto Presents the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Carnival Christmas Adventure Awaits at Every Corner Santa […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 Annual Festival of Trees | Franklin County Visitors Bureau

    Annual Festival of Trees | Franklin County Visitors Bureau

    Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 11/30 Visitors Center 15 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Red Run Santa Express | Waynesboro

    Red Run Park 12143 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Washington Township Police are trading in their patrol cars for a train! That’s right, the Red Run Santa Express is pulling into the station, and you’re officially summoned to attend. We’ve pulled some strings and used our connections to get Santa down here. Here is the briefing: DATE: Saturday, December 6th, 2025 TIME: 11:00 AM […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    THE POLAR EXPRESS Pajama Party & Movie | Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg

    Capitol Theatre 159 South Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 2025 Heritage Christmas Events | Greencastle

    2025 Heritage Christmas Events | Greencastle

    Downtown Greencastle Greencastle , PA, United States

    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 | […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Christmas on the Farm, Celebrate the Holidays | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    Christmas on the Farm, Celebrate the Holidays | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    Renfrew Museum & Park 1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Two Days Only! Friday December 5th & Saturday December 6th, 2025 * 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Admission Includes Tours, Wagon Rides, Live Music, Crafts, and More!$15.00 per personChildren, Ages […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 2025 Shippensburg Parades

    2025 Shippensburg Parades

    Downtown Shippensburg Shippensburg, PA, United States

    2025 Shippensburg Parade Dates: Save the Dates for Upcoming Parades! Shippensburg is ready to celebrate another season of community traditions! Whether you’re a longtime resident or a visitor, you won’t […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Cradle to the Cross: A Wagon Ride Journey | Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, Chambersburg

    Cradle to the Cross: A Wagon Ride Journey | Antrim Brethren in Christ Church, Chambersburg

    Antrim Brethren in Christ Church 24 Kauffman Road East, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Friday December 5th, Saturday December 6th, and Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Travel back in time and experience a live dramatic event with others on […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 6th Annual Holiday Lights Drive Thru | Volvo Construction Equipment, Shippensburg

    6th Annual Holiday Lights Drive Thru | Volvo Construction Equipment, Shippensburg

    Volvo Equipment 304 Volvo Way, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Friday December 5th - Monday December 8th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Volvo Construction Equipment continues to brighten our community with the 6th Annual Holiday Lights Drive-Thru, happening […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 2025 Heritage Christmas Events | Greencastle

    2025 Heritage Christmas Events | Greencastle

    Downtown Greencastle Greencastle , PA, United States

    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 | […]

  • Sat 6
    December 6 @ 7:00 pm

    A Christmas Blessing | Star Theatre, Mercersburg

    Saturday December 6th, 2025 * 7:00 PM & Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 3:00 PM Saturday December 13th, 2025 * 7:00 PM & Sunday December 14th, 2025 * 3:00 PM […]

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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.