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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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December 31st

Hotchee New Year

@ Carlisle Theatre

Help us celebrate all that 2024 had to offer, while we look forward to so much more in 2025! We...more
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January 31st - 2nd

Carlisle's Ice Art Fest 2024

Downtown Carlisle Association  @ Downtown Carlisle

The Ice Art Fest, a dazzling display in Downtown Carlisle, begins on Friday, January 31 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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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
News - Shopping - Community

Spend Small Business Saturday in Downtown Carlisle!

Shop downtown and support small businesses this Saturday, November 30 and throughout the entire holiday season! Downtown Carlisle has so many unique specialty shops and businesses in and while you’re out and about make sure to grab a bite to eat and drink at the many eateries in downtown and remember PARKING IS FREE ON WEEKENDS! The Downtown Carlisle Association will be under the Carlisle Theatre marquee from 10am-12pm handing out SHOP SMALL tote bags to the first 25 people who stop by and see...read more
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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