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  • November 2025

  • Wed 12

    Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County

    November 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County
    Penn State Extension Office 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

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  • Thu 13

    Conococheague Audubon Society | November 2025 Events

    November 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Conococheague Audubon Society | November 2025 Events

    Exciting (free!) happenings in November from the Conococheague Audubon Society:  Meeting Who: Kyle Rambo What: Big Year 2024 When: November 11th, Monday * 7:00 PM Where: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2695 Luther Dr., Chambersburg You do not need to be a member to attend. Film What: Journey of the Broad-winged Hawk, PBS The film depicts the migration of the broad-winged […]

  • Sat 15

    1st & 3rd Saturdays – WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    November 15, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Tue 18

    Cumberland Valley School of Music Community String Orchestra, Free Concert | Thomson Alumnae Chapel at Wilson College, Chambersburg

    November 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Thomson Alumnae Chapel-Wilson College 1015 Philadelphia avenue, Chamberswburg, PA, United States

    Tuesday, November 18th, at 7:00 PM at Thomson Alumnae Chapel, Wilson College, Chambersburg. Admission to the concert is free, although donations to the Cumberland Valley School of Music, a nonprofit community school of the arts, will be gratefully accepted.  The orchestra includes musicians of all ages and from all walks of life who enjoy playing […]

  • Wed 19

    Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County

    November 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County
    Penn State Extension Office 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

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  • Sat 22

    1st & 3rd Saturdays – WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    November 22, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sun 23

    Shippensburg University Community Orchestra | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    November 23, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    H.Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Sunday November 23rd, 2025 * 3:00 PM Free - No Ticket Required

  • Wed 26

    Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County

    November 26, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County
    Penn State Extension Office 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 29

    1st & 3rd Saturdays – WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    November 29, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • December 2025

  • Wed 3

    Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County

    December 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County
    Penn State Extension Office 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Fri 5

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

    December 5, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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 a wagon ride! Don't miss this special Christmas even - The Cradle to the Cross!! Ride in a wagon and listen to the story unfold […]

  • Sat 6

    1st & 3rd Saturdays – WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    December 6, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 6

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

    December 6, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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 a wagon ride! Don't miss this special Christmas even - The Cradle to the Cross!! Ride in a wagon and listen to the story unfold […]

  • Sun 7

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

    December 7, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 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 a wagon ride! Don't miss this special Christmas even - The Cradle to the Cross!! Ride in a wagon and listen to the story unfold […]

  • Wed 10

    Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County

    December 10, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County
    Penn State Extension Office 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 13

    1st & 3rd Saturdays – WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    December 13, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Wed 17

    Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County

    December 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Free Pressure Canner Dial Gauge Testing | Penn State Extension, Franklin County
    Penn State Extension Office 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 20

    1st & 3rd Saturdays – WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    December 20, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sat 20

    Christmas Family Fun Night | Thirsty Farmer Brew Works, Biglerville

    December 20, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Thirsty Farmer Brew Works 228 Cashtown Rd., Biglerville, PA, United States

    Saturday December 20th, 2025 * 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join us for a fun filled evening for the family at Thirsty Farmer Brew Works. The event is FREE to attend. The fun filled holiday event will include these FREE opportunities, children's activities and crafts, an appearance by Santa and opportunity for pictures, Live Music […]

  • Sat 27

    1st & 3rd Saturdays – WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    December 27, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro
    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    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 […]

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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.