Hello Franklin County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Glow rave kids edition, fairy fest, and transit fare changes + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Fare changes ahead: Harrisburg’s transit system will launch rabbitPAY fares on July 21, covering Capital Region, Gettysburg, Shippensburg and York. A 31-day adult pass increases to $55, while cash rides will be $2 -- see the fare changes.
Summer fun for families: Buttonwood Nature Center’s free StoryWalk Sunday will return July 12 at Waynesboro’s Pine Hill Recreation Area, featuring a color scavenger hunt, a water game, and a reading of Summer Color! -- see what’s planned for kids.
Summer camp for creatives: Buttonwood Nature Center will host a Textile Arts and Nature camp July 14 at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Register by July 7 to try wet felting and weaving -- register for camp spots.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Game night upgrade: All Fun and Games is Chambersburg’s local hub for board games, trading cards, and Magic: The Gathering, with staff who actually help you find the good stuff. Pop in when the usual deck is stale... they’ve got options that spark rivalries and weeknight plans.
Make your home greener: Grayce Gardens lets you choose a plant and pot, then get hands-on at their Arrangement Bar with friendly staff to help. Wander the greenhouse for lush houseplants, good-looking containers, and gift-ready pre-made arrangements... a quick way to revive a windowsill or finally fill that empty corner.
Pickleball, paths, playtime: Greene Township Park packs 1.6 miles of paved walking paths, tennis and pickleball courts, sand volleyball, ballfields, and inclusive play areas into one easy spot. Perfect for a quick sweat, a kid energy dump, or a dog walk with leash-on etiquette and handy waste stations.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🦖 Little Dinos Garden Party @ Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library (Waynesboro) | Wednesday (6/24) at 11:00 AM – Give your toddlers and preschoolers a midweek adventure in Martha’s Garden. Start with story time in the Kids Room, then wander through the flowers with plenty of space to wiggle, explore, and burn off the snack-induced zoomies. If the skies misbehave, it all moves inside.
🎮 Pokemon Mid Year Celebration @ All Fun & Games (Chambersburg) | Wednesday (6/24) at 6:30 PM – Nothing beats a midyear Pokemon TCG throwdown where ten bucks gets you in, bragging rights, and store credit. Win rounds, snag a prize pack each time, and if the Johto starters hit your nostalgia button, first place takes home a special Johto starters playmat.
✨ Glow Rave Kids Edition @ Otterbein Church Community Park At Welty Road (Waynesboro) | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Finally, a kid-friendly glow rave for ages 4 to 16, with live DJ, glow sticks, face painting, games, mocktails, and snacks and desserts. Ages 4 to 10 need a guardian, who watches free or grabs an add-on to join the race; no booze, sugar-fueled moves.
🚗 11th Annual PA Cruisers Car, Truck & Jeep Show @ Upton Community Center (Greencastle) | Saturday (6/27) at 4:00 AM – The 11th Annual PA Cruisers Car, Truck & Jeep Show returns with polished chrome, popped hoods, and more tall tales than a diner counter. Expect classics, character, friendly shade-tree debates, and that whiff of octane and nostalgia. Rain date is TBD, because of course.
🧚 Fairy Fest @ Main Street Park (Waynesboro) | Saturday (6/27) at 8:30 AM – Whether your inner child needs a little pixie bribery or shows up unprompted, this fairy themed market at the park brings whimsical stalls, local makers, and sparkle. Wear wings if you must, or just curiosity, and prepare to find glitter in your car for weeks.
👑 Princess Event @ Vibrantly Wild (Waynesboro) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Let your tiny monarch hold court at a princess bash with crown and wand making, bracelet crafting, a scavenger hunt, and painting. $18 per kid, two adults included, or $35 if they make a royal shirt. Glitter, smiles, and your living room stays glitter-free.
🧺 Great American Picnic @ Veterans Memorial Park (Shippensburg) | Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 PM – Grab a lawn chair and your best potato salad for a community picnic at Shippensburg Memorial Park, courtesy of the America250 crew, celebrating the last Saturday in June. Expect classic games, neighborly chatter, and enough red, white, and blue to outshine your porch bunting.
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07 — The Franklin County report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 2 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 8%
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