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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 locations will also be participating in a COOKIE CONTEST on Saturday, November 9th. Sample them all and vote for your favorites: BEST TASTING, MOST CREATIVE and MOST FESTIVE.

CLICK HERE FOR THE SCAVENGER HUNT FORM! 

CLICK HERE FOR THE COOKIE CONTEST VOTING SHEET! 

Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list during Downtown Carlisle's Holiday Open House tomorrow. Here's a sneak peek of some of the special offers to help kickoff the shopping season.
 

Find the perfect gift for the dancer in your life at 360 Dance Fitters 

Addy & Ally Branding Bar is ready to serve top notch style alongside the trendiest western wear and accessories in town. Come by during the open house for some purty lookin' branded gear! 

Stop by Anahata Yoga Studio & Boutique between 10am and 5pm
[??] taste cookies and vote in the Cookie Contest
[??] enjoy 20% off of all fall candles & wax melts
[??] shop winter & Christmas candle collection
[??] get a gift with purchase (while supplies last) 

At Back Porch Brewing you can buy $50 in gift cards and get a $10 gift card free. Or, buy $100 in gift cards get a $20 gift card free. If you spend $200 or more from any downtown merchant or combination of merchants, show them your receipt(s) and receive a free $10 gift card! 

Birch & Iris will be offering extended hours for the holiday season... Open Sundays 11am-4pm on November 17 & 24, December 1, 8 & 15 

Need a gift for the whiskey lover in your life? Bourbon Cowgirl has got you covered. And don't miss their upcoming whiskey-tasting event on November 21st. 

Join 100 local vendors, and Castlerigg Wine Bar for Cocktails & Candy Canes at the Carlisle Antique Mall! Explore 35,000 sq ft of holiday treasures curated just for you. 

Ho-Ho-Holiday Gift Card Deal Alert at Carlisle Creative Vibes!
Stumped on what to get that hard-to-shop-for person who always says, "Oh, I don't need anything"?  [??]  Give the gift of choice (and save yourself the headache)! Starting now through Christmas Eve, for every $50 in gift cards you purchase, we’ll give you a $10 gift certificate to treat yourself—or keep it rolling with even more gifts!  [??] [??]
Here’s how it works: You can load it all onto one card or split it up into two—because sometimes two presents are better than one, right? Perfect for the friend who loves our store but is just a little too tricky to shop for.  [??]
So, save yourself the guesswork and let them shop till they drop at Carlisle Creative Vibes, while you pocket a little extra jingle in your wallet!  [??] [?]  But hurry—this deal's only here through Christmas Eve, and it’s the season of giving (or gifting yourself... we won’t tell). 

Castlerigg Wine Shiop is hosing a Wine & Shine Paint & Sip from 1-3pm. Visit their event listing for ticket availability and seat reservations.

Central Wedge is hosting a **FREE** Meet the Cheesemaker Holiday Open House where you can sample cheese and meet the awesome people behind some of Carlisle's favorite cheeses! Stop in between 11-3pm on Saturday, Nov. 9th.
We'll be participating in the Cookie Contest with a ricotta sugar cookie made with Caputo Brothers Creamery ricotta! You might also find a Toy Soldier here?

he ClothesVine is offering s Sale on Sale! Take an extra 20% off the lowest ticketed sale price. 

C-Luv Thrift is hosting a "So Much to be Thankful for Sale" 10% off the entire store during the open house... $1 Sale Items will soon be disappearing. 

The Cracked Pot crew will be serving up some great coffee and delicious pastries. Plus, don't miss the Nutcracker photo opp at their entrance provided by students from the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet! 

Create-A-Palooza will have ornaments for $5 or $7 Plus 10 oz Coffee Mugs for $12
It's Movie Night: Arthur Christmas begins at 6pm 

Dickinson Farm Works (169 West High Street) is open to the public. They offer vegan and gluten-free soups and salads made daily, and, on Saturdays they offer a breakfast menu!

You can also find canned goods, sustainable home and body products, College Farm produce, and 100% grass-fed, humanely raised beef products. 

Earth is celebrating the season with a Seed Sale on all Heirloom Organic Art Seed Packs from Hudson Valley Seed Company this Saturday November 9 from 11-4! These are perfect to slide inside greeting cards, gifted to holiday hosts, or as stocking stuffers for those who love to grow their own. Seed Bombs & Mushroom Grow Kits are also on sale 10% off! Our shop is full of so many wonders! This is the perfect time to gather earth-based art, goods, gear, and guides that make meaningful, sustainable gifts! Earn points on your Earth Loyalty Card with all purchases of $10 or more! There's no place like Earth! Get Out & Get Here! We're open 11-4, located at 37 West Chapel Ave.

Plan ahead for our 11th Annual Sustainably Harvested Fresh Cut Greens Sale on the Porch coming up Small Business Weekend, Friday November 29 11-4, Small Business Saturday November 30 from 10-6, and Shop Small Sunday December 1 from 12-4, while supplies last. Gather the greens, and earth-based gifts, warm up by the fire & enjoy light refreshments while you shop small in support of Life Wild & Free! On Small Business Saturday we are also hosting special guests Pekin Hill Soapworks and The Wholesome Loaf who will have natural soaps and breads for sale at their Pop Up Shops outside of Earth. It will be a great day to keep the good vibes flowing in our community! Learn more by following us @earthartisanoutfitter 

Stop by Eclipse Gaming Cafe for comfort food and learn to play Dune Imperium, a deck builder that’s full of Lore and Dune goodness! This is a free event slated to begin at 1pm

A fun, fashionable evening awaits at Ecoasis on Saturday, with a free DIY patches workshop from 6:30-7:30pm! Create a one-of-a-kind patch to add some flair to an old piece of clothing. You bring your clothing/accessory, Keely will bring everything else. There will be light refreshments and the opportunity to shop some unreleased upcycled pieces!

Let Esch Metals Studio help you make a plan for the perfect gift. They specialize in custom, one-of-a-kind pieces... You dream it we make it! They can also transform Kid’s Treasured Artwork into jewelry.

Exquisite Chocolates offers Belgium & Artisanal Chocolates for any occasion, Plus Desserts, Gifts and Holiday Faire

the greatest gift will be giving away a $50 gift card to one of our customers on Saturday. Clearance items will be an additional 40% off!

Happy Go Creative will be in the studio from 11-4 on Saturday and would love for you to swing by and make an ornament -- just $5 each

History on High offers unique items & gifts, including books and art. They also have art demonstrations, classes and trunk shows!

Hook & Flask is the first distillery in Carlisle since prohibition! Stop by for weekend entertainment, dinner specials or Sunday brunch

Marjorie's Gems offers and exquisite, curated collection of jewelry.... Vintage to new!

An array of sweetness awaits you at Mummert Chocolates

Stop by North Hanover Grille and try their delicious Tiramisu Martini and more!

 Join Playa Bowls for Love Carlisle's Cookie Contest and the Toy Soldier Scavenger Hunt! 
Celebrate the holiday season in beautiful DOWNTOWN Carlisle! Taste delicious cookies, hunt for toy soldiers hidden around town, and enjoy all the charm our downtown has to offer. Support small businesses this holiday season while making unforgettable memories with your family and friends. Shop Small. Shop Local.

Find new arrivals of globally inspired, elevated fashion at Sanctuary Boutique. Plus, home & garden decor 

Serendipity Stitch is a quilt & gift shop that features modern fabric lines, sewing notions, classes and longarm quilting! 

Pat Craig Studios will be offering $5 Jewelry Items!
Next door at The Pond you will find Artist Fran Piper, Brenda Leach Jewelry and K Olsen Ceramics! 

The Urban Artisan Studio features candles, soaps and unique gift items!

Whistlestop Bookshop will have a panel of talents for book signings on Saturday, 11/9, noon-1:30 p.m.: Aron Rook, Marc Leeds, Jason Seaux, Chad Bruce, and Pat LaMarche. Plus, free brand new coloring books will be available.
Join us for a harvest of the arts!

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Wick + Pour! Looking for something unique? Pick up a Gift Certificate to a candle pouring workshop, a DIY Candle Kit for the kids to enjoy at home or a candle gift set—perfect for everyone on your list! While you’re there, grab a treat and cast your vote for the Cookie Contest!