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 9th

Holiday Open House

@ Downtown Carlisle

Kick off the holiday season in downtown Carlisle... It's always a great time to SHOP LOCAL and...more

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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

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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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
News - Shopping - Community

Molly Pitcher Birthday Bash - This Saturday, October 12th!

Love Carlisle's 2nd Annual Molly Pitcher Birthday Bash sponsored by Briggson Building Co. Carlisle Barracks MWR and the Army Heritage Center Foundation is THIS SATURDAY, October 12th from 2-6pm on E South Street near the Old Cemetery, Amoriana Sports Performance and Molly Pitcher Brewing Company's Brewery! The event is FREE to attend - enjoy live music with Sara Markowitz and Nick Andrew Staver Music!  Don't miss Cemetery Tours with The Barefoot Historian & Company! Tours will be...read more
News - Community

Fall Clean Up Days!

Love Carlisle? Have a few hours to spare? We invite you to come make a difference in your downtown! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to get down and dirty with us as we cleanup our beautiful downtown. Volunteers should meet at the Carlisle Borough Building at 53 West South Street on Friday, September 20 from 9am - 12noon and on Saturday, September 21st from 9am - 12noon. We will be weeding and picking up trash around the downtown so make sure to bring gloves and gardening tools. This is the perfect event...read more