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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November 30th

Small Business Saturday

Downtown Carlisle Association  @ Carlisle Theatre

Get unique gifts for everyone on your list by shopping local and supporting downtown Carlisle's...more

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December 5th

Making Spirits Bright Holiday Parade

Carlisle Parks & Recreation & DCA  @ Downtown Carlisle

The Making Spirits Bright Holiday Parade will be making its way through downtown Carlisle on...more

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December 7th

Holly Jolly Jubilee and Tree Lighting

@ Downtown Carlisle

Join us in Veterans Courtyard on the Town Square for tons of FREE ACTIVITIES for kids... including...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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Tell us how you feel about our downtown!

Please take a few moments to complete this online survey about your perception of downtown Carlisle. Survey questions are not written essays, answers only require a simple rating that lies somewhere between STRONGLY DISAGREE to STRONGLY AGREE. Your feedback helps us determine what areas are most important to focus on for revitalization, beautification and improvement initiatives. As an incentive, each week all survey takers will be eligible to win $25 in LoveBucks certificates, which spend like cash at most...read more
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Downtown Carlisle Holiday Open House!

Kick off the holiday shopping season in downtown Carlisle with our Holiday Open House through out all of downtown this Saturday!  It's always a great time to SHOP LOCAL and support the small businesses in your community. Remember parking is FREE on weekends in downtown. Come see all that our unique boutiques and artisan shops have to offer; You'll be sure to find great gifts for everyone on your list. There will be a SCAVENGER HUNT beginning on Friday, that ends on Small Business Saturday. Several...read more
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Register NOW for the Making Spirits Bright Holiday Parade!

Carlisle's 2024 "Making Spirits Bright" Holiday Parade will be making its way through downtown on Thursday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. Registration Deadline = Monday, December 2 We are Ho-Ho-Hoping you'll join us for this special event! Pre-registration is required - available online, over the phone 717-243-3318, or in person at the Stuart Community Center, 415 Franklin Street. Santa will be coming to town at the end of the parade. Please do not include a Santa in...read more