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Independence Day Celebration | Memorial Park, Chambersburg

by Leisa McCracken | Jun 4, 2026

Saturday July 4th, 2026 * 3:00 PM Join us in celebrating America’s 250th during our Independence Day Celebration! The fun begins at 3:00 PM in Memorial Park with food trucks, bounce houses, games/activities at the Aquatic Center, a fireworks show, and more. We...

Chase-ing the Dream 7th Annual Goldfish Barn Auction

by Leisa McCracken | Jun 4, 2026

Friday July 17th * 6:00 PM | Auction at the Goldfish Barn Saturday July 18th * 12:00 PM | Poker Tournament Help Chase Keep Fighting Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy For 8 years, our community has helped support Chase Andrews’ life changing stem cell treatments. This...

150th Anniversary of Historic Zion Union Cemetery | Mercersburg, Pennsylvania

by Leisa McCracken | Jun 3, 2026

Saturday July 18th, 2026 * 10:00 AM This is a sacred place of remembrance, resilience, and African American history. Founded in 1876, Zion Union Cemetery holds a unique place in our nation’s story as the largest known private burial site of veterans from the...

FREE Outdoor Worship Concert | Chambersburg Memorial Park Bandshell

by Leisa McCracken | May 28, 2026

Sunday May 31st, 2026 * 7:00 PM FREE outdoor worship concert series at the Chambersburg Memorial Park Bandshell! Join us Sunday night as part of the Chambersburg Recreational Department Summer Concert Series. Featuring: Stars Burn Down Memorial Park –...

A Cappella & Unplugged Round One | Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg

by Leisa McCracken | May 28, 2026

Friday June 19th, 2026 * 7:30 PM Join the Franklin County Visitors Bureau at the beautiful and historic Capitol Theatre. This FREE event is the preliminary round bringing numerous performers together, hand-picked from various Open Mics around the county. These...