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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 25th - 26th

Spring Clean Up Days

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Love Carlisle? Have a few hours to spare? We invite you to come make a difference in your...more
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June 7th

Ford Parade, Park & Party!

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The Downtown Carlisle Association and Carlisle Events invite you to the 2025 Ford Parade, Park &...more
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August 23rd

2025 Corvette Parade, Park & Party!

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The Downtown Carlisle Association and Carlisle Events invite you to the 2025 CORVETTE PARADE, PARK...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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HIGH STREET MURAL REVITALIZATION UNDERWAY!

  The Downtown Carlisle Association has secured funding to update the iconic mural on W High Street in downtown. Due to the deterioration of the wall and current condition of the painting, a REIMAGINING done by the original artist, Wayne Fettro, will feature the same historic figures of the old mural, but will be printed on a more durable, alumi-graphic material. The new installation will take place in early...read more
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The Downtown Carlisle Bunny Hop is Saturday, April 12th!

Downtown Bunny Hop Saturday, April 12 from 12-3pm    CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2025 BUNNY HOP MAP HERE! CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BUNNY HOP PARTICIPANT LIST!   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 to download above and...read more
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2025 Downtown Peep Show returns April 4th-20th!

The PEEP Art Gallery Show at The Penny Gallery (32 W Pomfret St.) This year for the Downtown Peep Show we are teaming up with The Penny Gallery at The Pond located at 32 W Pomfret Street for our first ever Peep Gallery Show featuring Peep Art from local artists of all ages! We hope you'll get your peeps together and join us for the Peep Gallery Show's Opening Reception on Saturday, April 5 from 12-3pm. We will have Peep hor d'oeuvres to enjoy while taking a peep at all of the fabulous Peep...read more