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  • February 2026

  • Sat 28

    2026 SKEC Reading Rainbow | Shippensburg

    February 28 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Shippensburg Firefighters Activity Center 33 West Orange Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Saturday February 28th, 2026 * 8:15 AM - 12:15 PM The event will take place at the Shippensburg Firefighters Activity Center, 33 West Orange Street | Admission is FREE! The first 200 children will receive a FREE book while supplies last. There will be fun activities suitable for children in PreK through 5th grade. Activities […]

  • Sat 28

    STEM Express, Frost STEM Challenge | Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library, Waynesboro

    February 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library 45 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Saturday February 28th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Kids in grades K-5th All aboard for another exciting journey! Next stop: join us for special STEAM Express - Frosty STEM Challenge in the Makerspace for Mainstreet's Frosty Family Frolic in Downtown Waynesboro. Experience some chilly labs as we explore snowy experiments and challenges! Registration […]

  • Sat 28

    Doormat Workshop | Vibrantly Wild, Waynesboro

    February 28 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Vibrantly Wild 90 W Main St., Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Saturday February 28th, 2026 * 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM DIY DOORMAT EVENT at Vibrantly Wild Get ready for a FUN & creative day making your very own custom doormat! This event is the perfect way to create something cute, seasonal, or fun for your home (or as a gift!). We will have a variety […]

  • March 2026

  • Sun 1

    TWEP Open House | Charles Brightbill Environmental Center, Mercersburg

    March 1 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    The Charles Brightbill Environmental Center 4881 Ft. Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday March 1st, 2026 * 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Elementary Art Show at the Charles Brightbill Environmental Center Aunt Sandy's Facepainting (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM) | Sponsored by […]

  • Sun 8

    Beaded Garden Stakes Workshop | Vibrantly Wild, Waynesboro

    March 8 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Vibrantly Wild 90 W Main St., Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Sunday March 8th, 2026 * 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Beaded Garden Stake Workshop at Vibrantly Wild Join us on March 8th to create your own beautiful, beaded garden stakes! […]

  • Tue 10

    PokéPals a Monthly Pokémon Club | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

    March 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PokéPals a Monthly Pokémon Club | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg
    Grove Family Library 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, United States

    Tuesday February 10th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Calling all Pokémon trainers to help us celebrate the beginning of Grove Family Library's new Pokémon Club! Join us for […]

  • Wed 11

    Mommy & Me Preschool Playtime | First Assembly of God, Greencastle

    March 11 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Mommy & Me Preschool Playtime | First Assembly of God, Greencastle
    First Assembly of God 525 Leitersburg St., Greencastle, PA, United States

    2nd & 4th Wednesday each month * 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM If you have littles at home and are looking for a warm place to get some wiggles out […]

  • Sat 14

    Spring Crafts Make & Take | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

    March 14 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Grove Family Library 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, United States

    Saturday March 14th, 2026 * 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM For Children 12 and under. Enjoy spring-themed crafts and activities. Activities include rock decorating, plant a flower station, and more. […]

  • Sat 14

    Lucky Little Planter | Backroads Greenhouse, Chambersburg

    March 14 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
    Backroads Greenhouse 5991 Boundary Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday March 14th, 2026 * 9:00 AM Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at the Greenhouse! Plant your very own shamrock (oxalis) and take home a little luck this Saint Patrick’s Day […]

  • Sat 14

    The Magic School Bus, Lost in the Solar System | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    March 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm The Magic School Bus, Lost in the Solar System | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg
    H.Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Saturday March 14th, 2026 * 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer […]

  • Sat 14

    The Magic School Bus, Lost in the Solar System | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg

    March 14 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Magic School Bus, Lost in the Solar System | Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg
    H.Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Saturday March 14th, 2026 * 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer […]

  • Sat 21

    Williamson Ruritan Breakfast Buffet | St. Thomas

    March 21 @ 6:30 am - 10:00 am Williamson Ruritan Breakfast Buffet | St. Thomas
    Williamson Ruritan Community Center 5583 Kennedy Avenue, Saint Thomas, PA, United States

    Saturday January 17th, February 21st, and March 21st, 2026 * 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM All you can eat: Pancakes | French Toast | Eggs | Bacon | Sausage | […]

  • Tue 24

    Terrific Tuesday Theater | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

    March 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Grove Family Library 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, United States

    Tuesday March 24th, 2026 * 6:00 PM the Bad Guys 2 The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when […]

  • April 2026

  • Sat 4

    Two Top Ruritan Easter Egg Hunt

    April 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Two Top Ruritan Club 12270 Two Top Road, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday April 4th, 2026 Please join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Begins at 10:00 AM, divided by age groups 12 and under.

  • Sat 4

    Annual Easter Egg Hunt | Backroads Greenhouse, Chambersburg

    April 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Backroads Greenhouse 5991 Boundary Road, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday April 4th, 2026 * 10:00 AM Join our fun Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt! This is free for the community! Age groups will be 0-4, 5-7, 8-12. Arrive at […]

  • Sat 4

    The Shippensburg History Center Annual Easter Egg Hunt

    April 4 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Shippensburg History Center 52 West King Street, Shippensburg, PA, United States

    Saturday April 4th, 2026 Ages 12 and younger are invited to the SHC’s annual Easter egg hunt. Groups will be 8-12 and 7 & under | Grand Prizes for those […]

  • Sat 4

    Duck Egg Dye & Race | Fort Loudoun

    April 4 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Fort Loudoun Historic Site 1720 Brooklyn Rd N, Fort Loudon, PA, United States

    Saturday April 4th, 2026 * 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM We will be dyeing duck eggs using 18th Century dye ingredients. Children will learn about them and get the chance […]

  • Wed 8

    Mommy & Me Preschool Playtime | First Assembly of God, Greencastle

    April 8 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Mommy & Me Preschool Playtime | First Assembly of God, Greencastle
    First Assembly of God 525 Leitersburg St., Greencastle, PA, United States

    2nd & 4th Wednesday each month * 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM If you have littles at home and are looking for a warm place to get some wiggles out […]

  • Sun 12

    Garden Tea Party | Grayce Gardens, Chambersburg

    April 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Grayce Gardens 51 Plasterer Avenue, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Sunday April 12th, 2026 * 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Join us for our 3rd Annual Garden Tea Party, designed especially for young garden lovers ages 12 and under! This special […]

  • Tue 14

    PokéPals a Monthly Pokémon Club | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

    April 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm PokéPals a Monthly Pokémon Club | Grove Family Library, Chambersburg
    Grove Family Library 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, United States

    Tuesday February 10th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Calling all Pokémon trainers to help us celebrate the beginning of Grove Family Library's new Pokémon Club! Join us for […]

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  • Barn Quilt Trail
  • Coffee Shops
  • Pizza Trail
  • Pour 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.