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4 things to do in Franklin County this weekend


Cocoa Crawl

Bring the family out Friday night for Chambersburg's second annual Cocoa Crawl! Enjoy the Christmas tree in the square and browse local shops, all while enjoying some delicious hot cocoa recipes. Mugs are available for $5, but hurry - there are only 175 mugs and they will go fast! The event will be held in downtown Chambersburg from 6-8 p.m.

Junie B Musical 

From bus rules to band-aids, carpools to cookies, children are sure to enjoy "Junie B's Essential Survival Guide to School," a musical coming to the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center at Shippensburg University this Saturday. Junie B. and friends deliver the definitive word on surviving and thriving in style. With tips, tricks and trip-ups, Junie B. shares her expertise and shows how school is sometimes scary, sometimes fun and always something to sing about. Shows will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. this Saturday. Reserved tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 717-477-7469 or visiting Luhrscenter.com.

Pop-Up Shops

Need some ideas for gifts or want to check off some items on your holiday shopping list? Head out to the Foundry this Saturday for the center's pop-up shops, which feature local artists' work. The shops will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Nutcracker

Come enjoy a Christmas classic this Saturday an Sunday! A&B Dance Dimensions and A&B Dance Company present “The Nutcracker Suite." The performances will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Waynesboro Area Senior High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 and are available at the high school this Friday from 5-7 p.m., or at the high school box office one hour before each show.