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  • May 2026

  • Sun 17

    37th Annual Youth Festival | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    May 17 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Sunday May 17th, 2026 * 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Fun outside day for kids to include hikes, StoryWalk®, hands-on activities and partnered stations. Happening at Pine Hill Recreation Area […]

  • Mon 18

    Pickin’ Party | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

    May 18 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pickin’ Party | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg
    Grove Family Library 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, United States

    Monday April 20th, May 18th, & June 15th, 2026 * 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Bring an instrument and join the fun, or just come to hear the bluegrass, old […]

  • Wed 20

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

    May 20 @ 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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 23

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

    May 23 @ 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 […]

  • Wed 27

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

    May 27 @ 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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 30

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

    May 30 @ 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 […]

  • Sat 30

    Missions Banquet; Year of the Harvest | Kauffman Community Center, Chambersburg

    May 30 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Kauffman Community Center 7289 Ruritan Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday May 30th, 2026 * 5:00 PM Menu: Ham/Beef, Mashed Potatoes w/gravy, Yams, Corn, Salad, Desserts, Coffee/Sweet Tea/Water FREE OF COST R.S.V.P by 5/23 - 301.992.8864  

  • June 2026

  • Wed 3

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

    June 3 @ 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 […]

    Free
  • Thu 4

    2026 Concert Series | Renfrew Museum & Park, Waynesboro

    June 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Renfrew Behind the Museum House 1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Thursday June 4th, 2026 - Thursday July 30th, 2026 Sit back and enjoy live music on the lawn behind the Royer Museum House on Thursday evenings this summer! All concerts […]

  • Sat 6

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

    June 6 @ 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 […]

  • Mon 8

    Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    June 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Mondays June 8th, 2026 - August 3rd, 2026 * 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners will be hosted by Deb Strite. Spaces are limited to 10 people, […]

  • Wed 10

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

    June 10 @ 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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 10

    Chambersburg Candlelight Walking Tour | Franklin County Old Jail, Chambersburg

    June 10 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    The Old Jail 175 East King Street, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesday ~ June 10th, 2026 * 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM Free ~ Registration Required Begin at the Old Jail. Length 35 minutes 3 historic stops including […]

  • Sat 13

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

    June 13 @ 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 […]

  • Mon 15

    Pickin’ Party | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

    June 15 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pickin’ Party | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg
    Grove Family Library 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, United States

    Monday April 20th, May 18th, & June 15th, 2026 * 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Bring an instrument and join the fun, or just come to hear the bluegrass, old […]

  • Mon 15

    Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    June 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Mondays June 8th, 2026 - August 3rd, 2026 * 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners will be hosted by Deb Strite. Spaces are limited to 10 people, […]

  • Wed 17

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

    June 17 @ 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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 20

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

    June 20 @ 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 […]

  • Sat 20

    Chow Down Chambersburg; A Community Meal for All | Mike Waters Park, Chambersburg

    June 20 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Mike Waters Park 498 2nd St., Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday June 20th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Food insecurity affects one in every 6 children in Franklin county, and 12% of the entire population. We at Park […]

  • Mon 22

    Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    June 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg
    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Mondays June 8th, 2026 - August 3rd, 2026 * 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Dulcimer Workshop for Beginners will be hosted by Deb Strite. Spaces are limited to 10 people, […]

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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.