Welcome to LoveCarlisle.com, your all-inclusive portal to the unique blend of historic charm and modern vibrancy that makes Downtown Carlisle the town to love. The Downtown Carlisle Association has been fostering  civic, cultural, and economic vitality for the entire community, making us one of the longest-running Main Street programs in the Commonwealth. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a lifelong local, we invite you to explore our modern art district, antique showrooms, diverse culinary offerings, and distinctive shopping outlets. Carlisle is more than just a small town; it's a community woven together by friendly and passionate residents who live, work, and play in this special corner of Pennsylvania. 

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April 4th - 20th

Downtown Peep Show!

Downtown Carlisle Association  @ Downtown Carlisle

Bring your PEEPS to Downtown Carlisle - April 4-20 and experience our Downtown PEEP SHOW! Take a...more

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April 12th

Downtown Bunny Hop

@ Downtown Carlisle

Participating downtown Carlisle merchants will be offering treats, games, photo ops and other fun...more

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April 25th - 26th

Spring Clean Up Days

Downtown Carlisle Association  @ Downtown Carlisle

Love Carlisle? Have a few hours to spare? We invite you to come make a difference in your...more

Downtown Carlisle Association
Established 1981

Our Mission: The Downtown Carlisle Association focuses on revitalization, beautification, and historic preservation. Our primary mission is to increase tourism and economic development in the C1 District, the downtown area of the Carlisle Borough. With oversight from a volunteer board of directors, organization liaisons, dedicated volunteers, and borough leadership, the DCA provides a variety of programs, and hosts signature events that are dedicated to enhancing the vitality of the entire community. As one of most established accredited Main Street programs in the Commonwealth, we work to ensure that Carlisle remains a wonderful place to live, work, stay, play & invest.

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Enjoy St. Patrick's Day Weekend in Downtown Carlisle!

Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Downtown Carlisle! There’s deals, specials and delcious food and drinks all around downtown.  Back Porch Brewing 133 N Hanover Street C-Luv Thrift 20 N Hanover Street CLEARANCE SALE!  50% OFF all Winter Coats and all Heart-Punched Items!  Cafe Bruges 16 N Pitt St Weekend special in honor of St. Patrick’s Day: a Reuben! Corned beef, sauerkraut, house made thousand island sauce, gruyere cheese, all on rye...read more
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The Bunny Hop returns to Downtown Carlisle on April 12th!

Downtown Bunny Hop Saturday, April 12 from 12-3pm Participating downtown Carlisle merchants will be offering treats, games, photo ops and other fun activities for children 12 and under.  There will be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny located on the Square by the Old Courthouse during the event!  Maps will be available at lovecarlisle.com or on the Love Carlisle social media pages on Friday, August 11 and will be have printed maps at the Love Carlisle tent located on the Square during the...read more
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2025 Downtown Peep Show returns April 4th-20th!

Love Carlisle’s Downtown PEEP Show returns April 4th-20th throughout downtown Carlisle! This year, it's all about YOUR PEEP ART! Hang with your PEEPS while eating up all the PEEP artwork on display at The Penny Gallery at The Pond. See the information below on how YOU can submit YOUR PEEP ART! There’s a couple spots downtown where you can create PEEP Art this month and have it featured in April during the Peep Show!  Take a PEEP at new spring inventory at your favorite boutiques and...read more