Who: Kids in grades 6-12 When: The 1st Monday each month Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Where: Fendrick Library Theme: Different themes each month! Choose your own book to read and discuss, it can be any kind of novel, story, comic, etc. that has some connection to the theme. What: Hosted by youth for youth! […]
Franklin County Library System Launches Spring Walking Clubs to Boost Community Health Starting in April 2026, walking clubs will be held at locations across the County—downtown routes, parks, and scenic trails—inviting residents to get active, connect with their community, and enjoy the fresh spring air. Click Here for walking schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday January 2nd - December 30th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Looking for a place to play pickleball this year? We've got you covered with our open gym! Drop i cost per visit: $5 / $4 Boro Residents Membership Pass: $75 / $65 Boro Residents To purchase a membership, participants must […]
Every Wednesday Night January 21st - November 25th, 2026 * 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Grab a few friends and join us every Wednesday for our crazy fun General Knowledge Trivia Night. It's free to play and the top 3 teams will win Brew Bucks each week. You can enjoy a sandwich from our kitchen […]
4-day camps running from June 1st - July 16th, 2026. Registration is now open for Summer at Shalom, Shalom Christian Academy's summer camps filled with fun, creativity, learning, and skill-building for students entering Kindergarten through 10th grade. These 4 days camps are open to both Shalom students and children in the community and are led […]
Little Apprentices Preschool is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year! Spots are limited, so please email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com promptly to get your spot. Little Apprentices Preschool is a lab school located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]
First Fridays of the month | April thru October 2026 – 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Ship First Fridays is a collaboration of local nonprofit groups aimed at getting people out and about in the community and having fun. Join the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council at Ship Station for food trucks, a beer garden and live music. […]
Friday April 10th * 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Berry Bowl/Colander Hand Building Class: Using soft slabs and plenty of opportunity to carve or make texture, this class is all about fun & self-expression. 18+, beginner-level+/ Saturday April 11th * 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Jewelry Plate w/Sculpture Class: Beginner-friendly class for ages 7-17. Create […]
Franklin County Library System Launches Spring Walking Clubs to Boost Community Health Starting in April 2026, walking clubs will be held at locations across the County—downtown routes, parks, and scenic trails—inviting residents to get active, connect with their community, and enjoy the fresh spring air. Click Here for walking schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday January 2nd - December 30th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Looking for a place to play pickleball this year? We've got you covered with our open gym! Drop i cost per visit: $5 / $4 Boro Residents Membership Pass: $75 / $65 Boro Residents To purchase a membership, participants must […]
Every Wednesday Night January 21st - November 25th, 2026 * 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Grab a few friends and join us every Wednesday for our crazy fun General Knowledge Trivia Night. It's free to play and the top 3 teams will win Brew Bucks each week. You can enjoy a sandwich from our kitchen […]
4-day camps running from June 1st - July 16th, 2026. Registration is now open for Summer at Shalom, Shalom Christian Academy's summer camps filled with fun, creativity, learning, and skill-building for students entering Kindergarten through 10th grade. These 4 days camps are open to both Shalom students and children in the community and are led […]
Little Apprentices Preschool is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year! Spots are limited, so please email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com promptly to get your spot. Little Apprentices Preschool is a lab school located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]
Second Friday of each month * 7:00 PM 12/12/25 | Holiday gathering FREE READ & POTLUCK meet at Julie’s 1/9/26 | This Land Is Our Land: immigrant’s manifesto (2019), a Suketu Mehta, meet at the Fendrick Library 2/13/26 | Clap When You Land (2020), Elizabeth Acevedo, meet at the Fendrick Library 3/13/26 | The Island […]
Saturday June 13th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Learn about arrowheads and bow technology for indigenous hunters in the region in our exhibit throughout the day and be sure to take a bow in hand at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM with a live archery shoot. We have bows sized for […]
Friday April 10th * 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Berry Bowl/Colander Hand Building Class: Using soft slabs and plenty of opportunity to carve or make texture, this class is all about fun & self-expression. 18+, beginner-level+/ Saturday April 11th * 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Jewelry Plate w/Sculpture Class: Beginner-friendly class for ages 7-17. Create […]
Sunday June 14th, 2026 * 2:00 PM Shippensburg America 250 Parade Join us as Shippensburg celebrates our nation’s 250th anniversary with a community parade on Flag Day – Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Downtown Shippensburg. The parade is the first in a series of special events planned by the Shippensburg America 250 […]
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 time, Celtic, Cajun and fiddle tunes.All skill levels are welcome.Light refreshments offered.Free
Franklin County Library System Launches Spring Walking Clubs to Boost Community Health Starting in April 2026, walking clubs will be held at locations across the County—downtown routes, parks, and scenic trails—inviting residents to get active, connect with their community, and enjoy the fresh spring air. Click Here for walking schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday January 2nd - December 30th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Looking for a place to play pickleball this year? We've got you covered with our open gym! Drop i cost per visit: $5 / $4 Boro Residents Membership Pass: $75 / $65 Boro Residents To purchase a membership, participants must […]
Every Wednesday Night January 21st - November 25th, 2026 * 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Grab a few friends and join us every Wednesday for our crazy fun General Knowledge Trivia Night. It's free to play and the top 3 teams will win Brew Bucks each week. You can enjoy a sandwich from our kitchen […]
4-day camps running from June 1st - July 16th, 2026. Registration is now open for Summer at Shalom, Shalom Christian Academy's summer camps filled with fun, creativity, learning, and skill-building for students entering Kindergarten through 10th grade. These 4 days camps are open to both Shalom students and children in the community and are led […]
Little Apprentices Preschool is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year! Spots are limited, so please email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com promptly to get your spot. Little Apprentices Preschool is a lab school located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]
Friday April 19th * 7:00 PM | Mel Stoltzfus Family Sunday May 3rd * 6:30 PM | The Krabill Family Saturday June 20th * 6:30 PM | The Johnson Bentley Band Sunday June 28th * 6:30 PM | Living Room Sing Along w/Mark & Ruth Nissley Saturday August 22nd * 6:30 PM | True Vintage […]
4th Tuesday of each month * 6:30 PM Join us for an evening of camaraderie and fun with Stamp Collecting. Whether you're a novice or seasoned veteran you are welcome to join us. Hope to see you there!
Franklin County Library System Launches Spring Walking Clubs to Boost Community Health Starting in April 2026, walking clubs will be held at locations across the County—downtown routes, parks, and scenic trails—inviting residents to get active, connect with their community, and enjoy the fresh spring air. Click Here for walking schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday January 2nd - December 30th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Looking for a place to play pickleball this year? We've got you covered with our open gym! Drop i cost per visit: $5 / $4 Boro Residents Membership Pass: $75 / $65 Boro Residents To purchase a membership, participants must […]
Every Wednesday Night January 21st - November 25th, 2026 * 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Grab a few friends and join us every Wednesday for our crazy fun General Knowledge Trivia Night. It's free to play and the top 3 teams will win Brew Bucks each week. You can enjoy a sandwich from our kitchen […]
4-day camps running from June 1st - July 16th, 2026. Registration is now open for Summer at Shalom, Shalom Christian Academy's summer camps filled with fun, creativity, learning, and skill-building for students entering Kindergarten through 10th grade. These 4 days camps are open to both Shalom students and children in the community and are led […]
Little Apprentices Preschool is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year! Spots are limited, so please email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com promptly to get your spot. Little Apprentices Preschool is a lab school located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]
Saturday June 27th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday June 28th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Rascals Have Been expecting Us: A Civil War Living History & Preservation March Please Note: Battle simulations are not part of the daily programming. This is not a reenactment event. Living history presentations, […]
Saturday June 27th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM & Sunday June 28th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Rascals Have Been expecting Us: A Civil War Living History & Preservation March Please Note: Battle simulations are not part of the daily programming. This is not a reenactment event. Living history presentations, […]
Friday April 19th * 7:00 PM | Mel Stoltzfus Family Sunday May 3rd * 6:30 PM | The Krabill Family Saturday June 20th * 6:30 PM | The Johnson Bentley Band Sunday June 28th * 6:30 PM | Living Room Sing Along w/Mark & Ruth Nissley Saturday August 22nd * 6:30 PM | True Vintage […]
Franklin County Library System Launches Spring Walking Clubs to Boost Community Health Starting in April 2026, walking clubs will be held at locations across the County—downtown routes, parks, and scenic trails—inviting residents to get active, connect with their community, and enjoy the fresh spring air. Click Here for walking schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday January 2nd - December 30th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Looking for a place to play pickleball this year? We've got you covered with our open gym! Drop i cost per visit: $5 / $4 Boro Residents Membership Pass: $75 / $65 Boro Residents To purchase a membership, participants must […]
Every Wednesday Night January 21st - November 25th, 2026 * 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Grab a few friends and join us every Wednesday for our crazy fun General Knowledge Trivia Night. It's free to play and the top 3 teams will win Brew Bucks each week. You can enjoy a sandwich from our kitchen […]
Little Apprentices Preschool is now enrolling for the 2026-2027 School Year! Spots are limited, so please email katie.wilmot@franklinctc.com promptly to get your spot. Little Apprentices Preschool is a lab school located right here in CareerTech's Early Childhood Education Classroom! Children from all school districts are welcome! Children will enjoy centers, circle time, snacks, exercise play, […]
First Fridays of the month | April thru October 2026 – 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Ship First Fridays is a collaboration of local nonprofit groups aimed at getting people out and about in the community and having fun. Join the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council at Ship Station for food trucks, a beer garden and live music. […]
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.