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Spend Small Business Saturday in Downtown Carlisle!
Friday, November 22, 2024 by Phil George
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 us! In each tote bag will be $5 in Love Bucks which spend like cash at over 60 businesses within our downtown. We also will have plenty of downtown guides with maps and a directory of shops and eateries. You’ll also be able to register to win a $25 certificate for a carriage ride this holiday season, courtesy of Benchfield Farms. *Limit one tote bag per family.
Get unique gifts for everyone on your list! It all happens here in downtown Carlisle!
360 DANCE FITTERS // 22 N Pitt Street
HOLIDAY SALE HAPPENING NOW – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH!
Entire Store is on sale ranging from 10% – 70% OFF!
Plus earn 10 stars for every dollar spen as part of our everyday loyalty program.
In store and online at: 360dancefitters.com – Free Shipping on orders over $75!
Anahata Yoga Studio & Anahata Candle Co. // 2 East Liberty Avenue
Friday (Nov. 29) and Saturday (Nov. 30th) Anahata Yoga Studio & Boutique and Anahata Candle Co. will be open 10 am - 6 pm featuring:
- store-wide discounts - we are closing the shop at the end of the year so everything will be priced to sell!
- every $30 spent gives you an entry into a gift basket raffle
- gifts with purchase (while supplies last)
- free refreshments and drinks
Addy & Ally Branding Co. // 37 W High Street
Fri: 11am-8pm // Sat: 10am-6pm
Birch & Iris // 5 N Hanover Street
Enjoy PICTURES, SHOPPING, COOKIE & HOT COCOA!
Don’t miss a Pop Up Photo Op at Birch & Iris on Black Friday from 3-7pm with Woven by Legacies!
Bourbon Cowgirl // 10 S Court House Ave // bourboncowgirl.com
15% OFF anything in store on Small Business Saturday and you can also shop online and use: BCBFCM2024 to get 15% off at bourboncowgirl.com.
BRENDA LEACH JEWELRY // The Pond Galleries, 2nd Floor @ 32 W Pomfret Street
Brenda will be offering FREE GIFT WRAPPING!
C-Luv Thrift // 20 N Hanover Street
10% OFF STOREWIDE on Small Business Saturday!
Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC) // 38 W Pomfret Street
Small Business Saturday, coming November 30th!! Give the gift of ART this Holiday Season!!! Come and visit our gallery and shop from 10am-5pm. We have an unique selection of handcrafted gifts as well as artist demos throughout the day!!
Carlisle Theatre // 40 W High Street
The Theatre Lobby will be open on Saturday from 10am-2pm!
Get a Hollywood on High Patron Pass: $60 for 10 Films and 10 small popcorns!
They will also be selling tickets to all of their current concerts and shows including A Steampunk Christmas Carol playing at the theatre December 6-15, 2024. A show you don’t want to miss.
Castlerigg Wine Shop // 110 S Hanover Street
11th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
?11% OFF Storewide – Friday – Sunday
BLACK FRIDAY: Castlerigg will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. It's our 11th Anniversary!!!!! The kitchen will be open 12:00-8:30 p.m. If you need a break from your Black Friday shopping, come on in and celebrate with us! We will have POMONA'S DUO performing from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Great jazz music.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY: Castlerigg will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. It's our 11th Anniversary!!!!! The kitchen will be open 11:00-8:30 p.m. If you need a break from your Small Business Saturday shopping, come on in and celebrate with us! We will have NORTH MT. RAMBLERS performing from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Great classic rock music.
Carlisle Creative Vibes // 152 N Hanover Street // Open at 11am
Join us on Saturday, November 30th for a day filled with stories, inspiration, and community!
We’re thrilled to welcome local authors Raven Eckman and Elizabeth Reign to Carlisle Creative Vibes! Both authors will be here signing books, sharing insights, and doing live readings from their incredible works.
Throughout the day, Raven and Elizabeth will read chapters from their books, answer your questions in a Q&A session, and share their journeys as writers—perfect for aspiring authors!
The ClothesVine // 134 W High Street
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SALE!
20% OFF Clothing & Shoes Friday Saturday & Sunday!!
Extended Hours: Black Friday 9sm-6pm, Small Business Saturday 9am-7pm & Sundays until Christmas 12-4pm
The Cracked Pot Coffee Shop // 36 N Hanover Street
Don’t miss The Cracked Pot’s Mini Art Show featuring three local artists that will be displaying their artistry with some products available for purchase.
Create-A-Palooza // 11 E High Street
Tis' the season to shop small!
Celebrate your community businesses Today and shop local this holiday season. offering out Regular Coffee Mugs $10
and $5-$7 ornaments a family favorite!!!
EARTH ARTISAN & OUTFITTER // 37 W 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
ECOASIS // 33 N Hanover Street
Ecoasis has stocking stuffers for everyone on your list!
Exquisite Chocolates of Carlisle // 35 S Hanover Street
GATHER YOUR PARTY // 219 N Hanover Street
Grandma Stamm’s // 44 E High Street
FREE LIVE MUSIC from NOON – 10PM!
THE GREATEST GIFT // 117 N Hanover Street // Extended hours 9am-6pm
We will be giving away a $10 gift card every hour. When the timer goes off, whoever is at the check out counter wins. They could use it on the current purchase or save it. We will also be giving away Reusable Natural Life totes with purchases over $100 while supplies last. We will have sweets and treats to keep everyone going!
HAPPY GO CREATIVE // 57 W Pomfret Street // 2nd Floor
Don’t miss the Kids Make A Gift workshop! Pre-registration is required – Sign Up Now at: happygocreative.com!
This is a fundraiser- 20% goes back to Carlisle schools.
HISTORY ON HIGH MUSEUM SHOP
33 W High Street
History on High will be having a book signing with local poet Brad Sweitzer!
They will also be giving away a free Pheasant Field Favorites Cookbook with any purchase while supplies last. (Courtesy of Pheasant Field B & B)
JW Music // 127 N Hanover Street
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sales! 11/29-11/30
- PRS HOLIDAY SALE!
- TAYLOR HOLIDAY SALE!
- 10% OFF: ACCESSORIES, AMPS, UKULELES, FENDER ACOUSTICS & FENDER ELECTRICS!
- KEYBOARDS ABOVE $499 ARE $50 OFF!
Marjorie’s Gems // 44 S Hanover Street
-50% OFF Selected Merchandise!
- One FREE $5 item with any purchase.. limited to one free item per day!
- Marjorie’s HOLIDAY SALE on total purchases begins and is effective through New Year’s Eve – 12/31/2024!
Market Cross Pub & Brewery // 113 N Hanover Street
In between shopping around downtown on Small Business Saturday – stop by the pub for a drink and some delicious food!
We also have Market Cross Pub Gift Cards, Shirts, Hoodies, Hats and other merch for the pub lover on your list!
Beginning Black Friday will be your first chance to pick up our 12 BEERS OF CHRISTMAS – a different beer for twelve days as you countdown through the holiday season!
Miss Ruth’s Time Bomb // 24 N Hanover Street
You're invited to Small Business Saturday, November 30th, at Miss Ruth's Time Bomb.
Small Business Saturday is when our community comes together to support and celebrate their local independent hustlers! This Saturday, we'll be hosting one awesome party! Join us for a signature cocktail from our house Mixed-Up Mixologist, David Bender, a visit from Punk Rock Santa, and festive deals!
~ Buy 4 Pairs of socks and get your 5th pair free
~ 20% off vintage coats
~ 15% off Vintage Samples Housewares
10:00 - Doors Open
12:00 - Bender's Bar Opens
12:30 - 2:30 Punk Rock Santa Comes to Town
6:00 - Doors Close
Come to Miss Ruth's Time Bomb on Saturday, November 25th, and have an experience you'll never have at Kohls.
Pat Craig Studios // 30 W Pomfret Street
We have $5 jewelry specials running Fri & Sat while supplies last.
Old World Christmas is retiring some long time faves and we’re doing 25% OFF these select Old World Christmas Ornaments, while supplies last.
Select puzzles & games on sale!
PLAYA BOWLS CARLISLE // 32 N Hanover Street
RHOADS & CO. BOUTIQUE & SALON // 60 E Pomfret Street
We’re so grateful for your support, and to celebrate Small Business Saturday, we’re giving away a $250 Rhoads & Co. Boutique Salon gift card!
Here’s how to enter:
- Purchase any retail product at the salon between November 25th and 30th.
- Post about us on social media explaining why you love coming to Rhoads & Co. and tag us in your post.
Each action counts as an entry, so feel free to do both to double your chances!
Winner will be chosen Monday, December 2nd.
Not only could you win this amazing prize, but purchasing retail products and spreading the word about us helps our small business thrive and bring in new clients. Thank you for being part of our journey!
Let’s make this Small Business Saturday the best yet!
Sanctuary Boutique // 100 W High Street
Sanctuary Boutique will be offering complementary Personal Fashion Consultations.
Every purchase comes with the opportunity to win a gift certificate toward our 2025 Spring Line.
First 3 purchases win a handmade silk Soruka Bag!
Serendipity Stitch // 126 N Hanover Street
The Urban Artisan Studio // 101 N Hanover Street
Open Friday & Saturday: 10am-6pm & Sunday: 12-4pm
Free Gift with purchase
10% off $50 purchase
15% off $75 purchase
20% off $100 purchase
Specials will be good for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Whistlestop Bookshop // 129 W High Street
On Shop Small Saturday at 11:45am we are celebrating the installation of Crystal Oakman's stained glass window here at the bookshop! A brief midday ceremony with a few words will mark the occasion and what it means for the coming year -- Whistlestop Bookshop's 40th in business! Join us to appreciate spectacular new art in a fine old building!
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