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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Carlisle's Ice Art Fest 2025

Downtown Carlisle Association  @ Downtown Carlisle

Ice Art Fest, a dazzling display in Downtown Carlisle, begins on Friday, January 31st at 4pm and...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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Celebrate HOTCHEE NEW YEAR in Downtown Carlisle!

Love Carlisle's Hotchee New Year brought to you by Brightspeed is happening inside and outside of the Carlisle Theatre on West High Street on Tuesday, December 31st from 6-10pm. Special thanks to Briggson Building Co. for handling the logistics of the Hotchee Drop. LIVE MUSIC: We are thrilled to have Deep Space 90’s performing a FREE concert on the theatre's stage from 6-8pm and then immediately following the Hotchee Dog Drop. until 10pm. 600 HOTCHEE DOGS TO GIVEAWAY: Tommy...read more
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Downtown Nutcracker Stroll & Silent Auction!

Come to Downtown Carlisle and stroll around town and check out over 40 nutcrackers that have been created by our downtown merchants! Each nutcrackr is 4ft tall. Every single nutcracker has been uniquely designed and crafted by downtown merchants and Dickinson students at The Trout Gallery. The nutcrackers will be on display at businesses around town for the next three weeks. They might be hanging in the windows or they could be placed somewhere inside our local merchants. Bring the family down and...read more
News - Shopping - Community

Play Downtown BINGO while you're shopping small this holiday season!

In an attempt to encourage you to SHOP SMALL and SUPPORT LOCAL all season long, we've come up with a fun and festive Holiday BINGO contest. There are 3 bingo card options: RETAILERS, RESTAURANTS and EXPERIENCES... Play one, or try all three! Winners will receive LoveBucks certificates, but you must follow the rules to be eligible. CLICK HERE for Official Rules!  CLICK HERE to downtown the RETAILERS BINGO CARD!  CLICK HERE to downtown the RESTAURANTS BINGO CARD!  CLICK HERE to...read more