Events Schedule
SPECIAL EVENTS
Holiday Open House
11/9/2024
Kick off the holiday season in downtown Carlisle... It's always a great time to SHOP LOCAL and support the small businesses in your community. 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, November 10th that ends on Small Business Saturday, November 25th. Several locations will be participating in a COOKIE CONTEST, one day only -- while supplies last, on Saturday, November 11th. Sample them all and vote for your favorites: BEST TASTING, MOST CREATIVE and MOST FESTIVE. One ballot will be drawn to win $25 in LoveBucks, which spend like cash at participating downtown locations! Santa's Mailbox will once again be located at the Carlisle Theatre, so kids can stop by any time after November 9th to send out their wish lists.
Small Business Saturday
11/30/2024
Get unique gifts for everyone on your list by shopping local and supporting downtown Carlisle's small businesses. Stop by and see Love Carlisle under the marquee at the Carlisle Theatre beginning at 10am! The first 20 people in line will receive a tote bag and $5 in LoveBucks to spend in downtown Carlisle! If your business is interested in sponsoring Small Business Saturday, contact Stacey Gould at: [email protected].
Making Spirits Bright Holiday Parade
12/5/2024
The Making Spirits Bright Holiday Parade will be making its way through downtown Carlisle on Thursday, December 5, 2024! Thank you to the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Carlisle, PA for sponsoring the event! We are HO-HO-HOping you'll join us! Register ONLINE, in person at the Stuart Community Center (415 Franklin St), or over the phone! *Pre-Registration is required. Enter yourself, your organization, company, team or family for FREE! Santa will be in the parade, please do NOT include a Santa in your entry. Street Closure and Parking: @ 6:00 p.m.: -North Street will be closed to all through traffic between East and Spring Garden Streets. -Parking available at Weis Markets, McCarren's Supply, and Louther St. (North and South) Municipal Lots after 4:30 p.m. Parade Route: @ 7:00 p.m.: -West on E. North Street to Hanover Street; south on Hanover Street to Willow Street; east on Willow Street where parade disbands. Fair weather only, no make-up date!
Holly Jolly Jubilee and Tree Lighting
12/7/2024
Join us in Veterans Courtyard on the Town Square for tons of FREE ACTIVITIES for kids... including free visits with Santa and the annual tree-lighting ceremony, plus so much more! Brought to you by the Downtown Carlisle Association and our community partners. Special thanks to our event sponsor Create-A-Palooza
Hotchee New Year
12/31/2024
Help us celebrate all that 2024 had to offer, while we look forward to so much more in 2025! We will be dropping a GIANT 6ft HOTCHEE DOG designed by the very talented AEDAN GRIFFITH a student at Big Spring High School. We will have live music on stage at the Carlisle Theatre from 6-8pm DJ Rob will be outside playing tunes and counting down to the giant hotchee drop which will be happening at 9pm! Hot Dog Eating Contest begins at 8pm. 50/50 Raffle for cash and other prizes! Plus, Exclusive "Eat More Hotchee" T-Shirts for Sale (to support future New Year's Eve events) If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event, please, reach out to Stacey Gould at: [email protected].
Carlisle's Ice Art Fest 2024
1/31/2025 - 2/2/2025
The Ice Art Fest, a dazzling display in Downtown Carlisle, begins on Friday, January 31 at 4pm and continues until Sunday, February 2 at 3pm. Sponsored by UPMC, the event promises to be an icy spectacle with over 100 ice sculptures. We have some exciting new plans for 2025's Ice Art Fest so make sure to keep checking back as we get closer to the event for more details.
