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  • April 2025

  • Sat 26
    April 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

    StoryWalk® Event April 2025, Waiting For Wings | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Saturday April 26th, 2025 * 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM 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 with extra fun and special activities. The April StoryWalk® event is held in conjunction with Buttonwood’s Earth Celebration […]

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  • June 2025

  • Sun 1
    June 1 @ 1:30 pm

    StoryWalk® Event – June 2025 | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Sunday June 1st, 2025 * 1:30 PM 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 with extra fun and special activities. Our summer event is on Sunday, […]

  • Tue 10
    June 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]

  • Tue 17
    June 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]

  • Tue 24
    June 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]

  • July 2025

  • Tue 1
    July 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]

  • Tue 8
    July 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]

  • Tue 15
    July 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]

  • Sat 19
    July 19 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Ice Cream Social & Book Sale | Blue Ridge Summit Free Library

    Blue Ridge Summit Free Library 13676 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, PA, United States

    Saturday July 19th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will hold its 49th annual Ice Cream Social and Book Sale on the library grounds. The event is the primary fundraiser for the library. Proceeds support improvements to maintain and keep safe this historic building, built in 1891. More […]

  • Tue 22
    July 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]

  • Tue 29
    July 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Children’s Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]

  • August 2025

  • Sun 10
    August 10 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    StoryWalk® Event – August 2025 | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Fri 22
    August 22 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Book Club | Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library

    Book Club | Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library

    Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library 45 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Every 4th Friday of the month 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Join book club to read & discuss a new book each month! Ask at the library's front desk for the next book & title

  • Sat 30
    August 30 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Fendrick Library 60th Anniversary | Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Saturday August 30th, 2025 * 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Noon- Open House 2:00 PM - Program 3:00 PM - Reception and Music R.S.V.P. by August 25th - 717.328.9233 or librarian@fendricklibrary.org

  • September 2025

  • Fri 26
    September 26 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Book Club | Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library

    Book Club | Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library

    Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library 45 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Every 4th Friday of the month 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Join book club to read & discuss a new book each month! Ask at the library's front desk for the next book & title

  • October 2025

  • Fri 24
    October 24 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Book Club | Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library

    Book Club | Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library

    Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library 45 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Every 4th Friday of the month 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Join book club to read & discuss a new book each month! Ask at the library's front desk for the next book & title

  • November 2025

  • Fri 28
    November 28 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Book Club | Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library

    Book Club | Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library

    Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library 45 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Every 4th Friday of the month 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Join book club to read & discuss a new book each month! Ask at the library's front desk for the next book & title

  • December 2025

  • Mon 1
    December 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Youth Book Club | Fendrick Library, Mercersburg

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    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!  […]

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

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.