2025 Summer Camps | The Ultimate Summer Camp Adventure Awaits! Explore. Create. Play. Discover! Looking for an unforgettable summer experience? Our exciting summer camps offer endless fun, creativity, and adventure for kids of all ages! Whether your child loves art, science, nature, language, or exploration, we have the perfect camp for them! Visit their website […]
Summer at Shalom are 4 day camps open to all kids at Shalom and in the community entering Kindergarten through 10th grades. Campers will have fun and learn at the same time from experienced teachers from Shalom Christian Academy and our community. To see specific camp information, click HERE to be directed to our Summer@Shalom camp […]
Monday July 14th, 21st, 28th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Enjoy A different experience in the arts every week. Intended for children up 5 to 12. Registration required! Email jbrowning@fclspa.org or call 717.263.1054 Ext 1005.
Tuesday July 29th, 30th & 31st, August 1st, 4th & 5th, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and United Way at United We Read. This year's book is Area 51 Files written by Julie Buxbaum and illustrated by Lavanya Naidu. Find out about the top-secret Area 51 and the special […]
Tuesday July 29th, 30th & 31st, August 1st, 4th & 5th, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and United Way at United We Read. This year's book is Area 51 Files written by Julie Buxbaum and illustrated by Lavanya Naidu. Find out about the top-secret Area 51 and the special […]
Tuesday July 29th, 30th & 31st, August 1st, 4th & 5th, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and United Way at United We Read. This year's book is Area 51 Files written by Julie Buxbaum and illustrated by Lavanya Naidu. Find out about the top-secret Area 51 and the special […]
Tuesday July 29th, 30th & 31st, August 1st, 4th & 5th, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and United Way at United We Read. This year's book is Area 51 Files written by Julie Buxbaum and illustrated by Lavanya Naidu. Find out about the top-secret Area 51 and the special […]
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pine Hill Recreations Area, Waynesboro All new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature. June 21st - Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians June 28th - Birding for Beginners July 5th - Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature's Green […]
Saturday August 2nd, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Splash Pad | Face Painting | Glitter Tattoos | Tie Dye (bring your own shirt) | Playground | Crafts | Free Snacks 11:00 AM | Air Weaver Balloon Show Rain Location: Coyle Free Library 498 2nd St. Chambersburg, PA 17201
Free train rides are back for summer 2025 at Norlo Park! Enjoy this family favorite every 1st and 3rd Saturday in June, July, and August from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (weather permitting). Norlo Park | 3050 Lincoln Way E. Fayetteville Special thanks to the Cumberland Valley Railroad Historical Society—NRHS for continuing to bring this beloved […]
Sunday August 3rd, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM Join us for Church at the Park! 150 Free Backpacks and School Supplies | Haircut Vouchers | Bounce Houses | Games/Face Painting | Bingo | Door Prizes | Candy Drop | Food Trucks | Ice Cream Truck
Tuesday July 29th, 30th & 31st, August 1st, 4th & 5th, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and United Way at United We Read. This year's book is Area 51 Files written by Julie Buxbaum and illustrated by Lavanya Naidu. Find out about the top-secret Area 51 and the special […]
Monday August 4th, 2025 * 8:00 PM Plan to come see us the Monday of GA Old Home Week for a movie night under the stars! Girl Scouts will be here selling concessions. Bring your own chairs or blankets, whichever you prefer. Movie starts at 8:00 PM, we will be playing The Sandlot. See you […]
Tuesday July 29th, 30th & 31st, August 1st, 4th & 5th, 2025 * 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau and United Way at United We Read. This year's book is Area 51 Files written by Julie Buxbaum and illustrated by Lavanya Naidu. Find out about the top-secret Area 51 and the special […]
Monday August 11th - Saturday August 16th (Ride Nights) 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Snyders Attractions Providing Rides On Sale Now - Advance Ticket Sales Unlimited Rides $20.00 (plus $2.00 Service Fee) $25.00 the week of the fair Purchase early online, Here
Thursday August 7th & 14th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Held at Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro, Pa. Spend the day at Buttonwood learning all about streams! Participants will have the chance to learn about water birds, collect and study macroinvertebrates, and play in the stream! Campers should come prepared in weather appropriate clothing […]
Friday August 8th, 2025 * 8:00 PM Can we get a CHEE-HOO!?! Grab your swimsuits and join Novel Reels for an unforgettable evening with a free showing of Moana 2 at the Chambersburg Aquatic Center! Doors Open: 8:00 PM | Movie Starts at 8:15 PM FREE Admission – No membership or fee required starting at […]
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pine Hill Recreations Area, Waynesboro All new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature. June 21st - Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians June 28th - Birding for Beginners July 5th - Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature's Green […]
Sunday August 10th - Saturday August 16th, 2025 Rides * Food Stands * Games * Bingo * Entertainment * Talent Show Food stand opens each night at 5:3 PM and rides (Monday - Saturday) run 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Free Admission & Parking Nightly Schedule, Visit their Facebook page
Available 2 nights ONLY!! Sunday August 10th & Wednesday August 13th beginning at 5:30 PM CARBLOAD: Caramelized Onions, Hash Browns, Mac & Cheese, and Maple Honey BBQ Sauce | $6.50 each
Sunday August 10th, 2025 * 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Held at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro, Pa. Our guided walks along the StoryWalk® trail continue… NEW for 2025, special events will happen four times a year to mark the season. Each StoryWalk® event celebrates the new season in a fun and meaningful way […]
Sunday August 10th - Saturday August 16th, 2025 Rides * Food Stands * Games * Bingo * Entertainment * Talent Show Food stand opens each night at 5:3 PM and rides (Monday - Saturday) run 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Free Admission & Parking Nightly Schedule, Visit their Facebook page
Sunday August 10th - Saturday August 16th, 2025 Rides * Food Stands * Games * Bingo * Entertainment * Talent Show Food stand opens each night at 5:3 PM and rides (Monday - Saturday) run 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Free Admission & Parking Nightly Schedule, Visit their Facebook page
Sunday August 10th - Saturday August 16th, 2025 Rides * Food Stands * Games * Bingo * Entertainment * Talent Show Food stand opens each night at 5:3 PM and rides (Monday - Saturday) run 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Free Admission & Parking Nightly Schedule, Visit their Facebook page
Available 2 nights ONLY!! Sunday August 10th & Wednesday August 13th beginning at 5:30 PM CARBLOAD: Caramelized Onions, Hash Browns, Mac & Cheese, and Maple Honey BBQ Sauce | $6.50 each
Thursday August 7th & 14th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Held at Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro, Pa. Spend the day at Buttonwood learning all about streams! Participants will have the chance to learn about water birds, collect and study macroinvertebrates, and play in the stream! Campers should come prepared in weather appropriate clothing […]
Sunday August 10th - Saturday August 16th, 2025 Rides * Food Stands * Games * Bingo * Entertainment * Talent Show Food stand opens each night at 5:3 PM and rides (Monday - Saturday) run 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Free Admission & Parking Nightly Schedule, Visit their Facebook page
Looking for a fun night out with the family? Stop by Cluggy's Amusement Center on Thursday, August 14th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM for our Pride Annual Picnic! Adults and their kids can have a blast for just $6/person per activity! Don’t miss out on mini-golf, go-karts, laser tag, and tunnels/bounce! Pizza and fountain […]
Sunday August 10th - Saturday August 16th, 2025 Rides * Food Stands * Games * Bingo * Entertainment * Talent Show Food stand opens each night at 5:3 PM and rides (Monday - Saturday) run 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Free Admission & Parking Nightly Schedule, Visit their Facebook page
Saturday August 16th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Over 100 craft vendors with food and drink vendors Free entertainment for kids and family Come and join the fun for the 14th Annual Festival. Event is hosted by Trinity United Church of Christ in Fort Loudon Located at the Fort Loudon Community Center grounds […]
Free train rides are back for summer 2025 at Norlo Park! Enjoy this family favorite every 1st and 3rd Saturday in June, July, and August from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (weather permitting). Norlo Park | 3050 Lincoln Way E. Fayetteville Special thanks to the Cumberland Valley Railroad Historical Society—NRHS for continuing to bring this beloved […]
Sunday August 10th - Saturday August 16th, 2025 Rides * Food Stands * Games * Bingo * Entertainment * Talent Show Food stand opens each night at 5:3 PM and rides (Monday - Saturday) run 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Free Admission & Parking Nightly Schedule, Visit their Facebook page
Is your 3 year old interested in sports but doesn’t know which one they want to try? Our Sporties for Shorties class introduces your child to the basics of soccer, basketball, and tee-ball through a series of fun lead up games and activity stations. Children also participate in group games and activities that encourage socialization […]
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.