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
Penn State Extension in Franklin County is offering free testing on the first Wednesday of every month at the Franklin County Extension Office, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM No need to bring your entire canner, just the lid. Sign up is not required. If you are unable to make one of these dates, you can […]
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
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 3-12: $10.00Children 2 & Under: FREERenfrew Members: FREECurrent Renfrew members and their guests may attend one or both nights free of charge! (Number of free […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, 2025 * 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 2:00 PM Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® For the First Time Ever at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center Step into a world of holiday enchantment as Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) proudly brings George Balanchine’s The […]
Saturday December 6th, 2025 * 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 2:00 PM Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® For the First Time Ever at the Luhrs Performing Arts Center Step into a world of holiday enchantment as Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) proudly brings George Balanchine’s The […]
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
Monday December 8th, 2025 * 8:00 PM BY CANDLELIGHT | 2025 TOUR After mesmerizing audiences across Europe and the UK, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify the USA once again. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy. In ethereal candlelit settings, […]
Penn State Extension in Franklin County is offering free testing on the first Wednesday of every month at the Franklin County Extension Office, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM No need to bring your entire canner, just the lid. Sign up is not required. If you are unable to make one of these dates, you can […]
Wednesday December 10th, 2025 * 7:00 PM Symphony Christmas Tour 2025 Experience the magical sound of Celtic Woman this holiday season. Celebrate the holiday season with the celestial voices of Grammy-nominated multi-platinum Irish singing sensation Celtic Woman. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear Celtic Woman’s angelic harmonies with the thrilling live sound of a full symphony orchestra in an intimate concert […]
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
Thursdays 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM For Ages 16 + Held at Rec Center Social Room Registration Deadlines are 1 Week before Class Begins Call the Chambersburg Rec Dept. at 717.261.3275 for more information September 4th | Leaves October 2nd | Cats November 6th | Pumpkins or Votive Holders December 11th | Holiday Items
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 […]
Saturday December 13th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Journey back in time at 1775: A Colonial Christmas! Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of an 18th-century holiday season. Watch a colonial feast being prepared, try your hand at baking traditional gingerbread, and join in the festive spirit with Wassailing and old-fashioned games. Explore a […]
Saturdays * 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM September 20th, 2025 October 11th, 2025 November 15th, 2025 December 13th, 2025 Cancellations due to inclement weather will be posted on Facebook. Remember to bring your ID & Key Tag New members need photo I.D. and your child's birth certificate.
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
Tuesday December 16th, 2025 * 7:30 PM Hits, Harmony, and The Holidays THE MODERN GENTLEMEN first rose to prominence as longtime members of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Hailed as “The MODERN Day Keepers of the Classics”, they’ve earned acclaim for ushering in a NEW season of harmony and timeless hits—reimagined for today’s audiences! […]
Penn State Extension in Franklin County is offering free testing on the first Wednesday of every month at the Franklin County Extension Office, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM No need to bring your entire canner, just the lid. Sign up is not required. If you are unable to make one of these dates, you can […]
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
Thursday December 18th, 2025 * 7:00 PM CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliantly breathtaking holiday spectacular for the whole family. As the original cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual […]
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 […]
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
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
Every 4th Friday of the month 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Join book club to read & discuss a new book each month! Ask at the library's front desk for the next book & title
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
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.