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Spellbound: A Downtown Carlisle Halloween Event will be an entire weekend of activities and events for kids & families and for adults alike. 

More events will be announced soon!

We have two fun activities for the entire family happening during our Spellbound Weekend! 

THE CASE OF THE CARLISLE CAT-ASTROPHE: Don’t miss our Digital Scavenger Hunt Mystery that will take you around Downtown Carlisle. All participants that complete the scavenger hunt will receive a prize and if your team solves the mystery correctly, you’ll be entered to win the grand prize. The first clue will be posted on our website and social media pages beginning on October 22. The scavenger hunt will run from October 22-November 2. 

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS! 

 DOWNTOWN PUMPKIN PATCH: Come downtown October 22-26 and check out our Downtown Pumpkin Patch! Roam around downtown and find carefully crafted pumpkins from our downtown merchants. You’ll also be able to vote for your favorites. 

CLICK HERE FOR A MAP AND DETAILS! 

THE WITCHING HOUR (Friday, October 24): Bring your family and fall under the spell of that is Carlisle with magic and activities at every turn throughout downtown. You’ll find something for everyone.

SPELLBOUND WAGON RIDES WITH BENCHFIELD FARMS (6-8pm): Take a 15 minute horse drawn wagon ride while listening to some wicked Tales of Carlisle. $10/person, groups of 8 or more paying customers eligible for a discount. Children 3 and under are free. Rides begin at Church Ave and S Hanover St. To make reservations, call/text Traci at 717-448-8464.

**SOLD OUT** EAST SIDE GHOST TOUR WITH JENNIFER FROM TIMEKEEPER TOURS (7pm) Join us as we walk Carlisle's east side. Among stories on this tour, you'll hear about a hanging, a senseless duel and a fire that devastated the entire town. This Tour meets at the town mural at 41 West High St Carlisle, Pa 17013. Tours are $15/person. 

BACK PORCH BREWING: 133 N Hanover St

Monster Mash / Costume Contest @ 7pm - Dress in your best costume and come to Back Porch Brewing for an evening of fun and Live Music. Not Quite Rite will be playing your favorite tunes and monster music. Best dressed wins a $25 gift card from Back Porch and $25 in LoveBuck from Love Carlisle. Must be 18 years older or older to participate.

CARLISLE CREATIVE VIBES: 152 N Hanover St

Oddities Exhibit by Spellbound at CCV: Talking Boards, Human Skull, Haunted Dolls and more located inside the Carlisle Creative Vibes - Vibe Lounge. 

CREATE-A-PALOOZA: 11 E High St

(6-8pm) I smell pottery?! Join us in lighting the Black Flame Candle as we summon the Sanderson Sisters! This painting event will surely put a spell on you! Enjoy delicious munchies and let the witch hunt begin.What to expect:

 a wide variety of Hocus Pocus inspired pottery to select from

 never painted pottery before? - no worries! no experience necessary

choose your own paint colors and designs (we can help too)

light snacks served, s’more bar & BYOB

Feel free to dress for the occasion

Avg cost $15-$25

EARTH ARTISAN & OUTFITTER: 37 W Chapel Ave

(12-4pm) Get in touch with your inner green witch and feel empowered by Mother Nature's good green energy at Earth Artisan & Outfitter located in a charming mid-1800's carriage house at 37 W Chapel Ave in the wilds of downtown Carlisle's historic district. Enjoy a sample of freshly brewed herbal tea grown in Earth's garden, pull a tarot card from the Wild Wisdom Companion to learn more about the path you're on, and gather earth-based art, goods, gear & guides for furthering your connection to Mother Nature with a sale on all heirloom organic art seed packs to plant positive intentions and keep the good vibes growing.  

ECLIPSE GAMING CAFE: 57 W Pomfret St 

(4-8pm) Spiritual Intuitive Readings: Step into the realm of quiet knowing during at Eclipse Gaming Cafe, where Shanna Rae will offer readings using both the ancient symbols of runes and the insight of oracle cards to illuminate what’s stirring beneath the surface. Each session invites reflection, clarity, and a touch of magic - perfect for those seeking guidance from the unseen currents of their own lives.

HELENA’S CAFE & CREPERIE: 36 W High St

(4-8pm): Tarot Readings: Step into Helena's Chocolate Cafe and Creperie and encounter the candlelit calm of Awen Tarot. Kyra - a licensed therapist and Tarot reader - will be there to offer a glimpse beneath the veil, where intuition meets insight and symbols speak in whispers. Drawing from depth psychology and shadow work, her readings illuminate what’s stirring in your story and guide you gently back to your own inner knowing.

ROUND-A-BOUT BAGELS (CARLISLE CAT CAFE): 150 N Hanover St

Date with the Familiar (4-9pm) - Book a date with a Familiar during The Witching Hour on Friday. Round-A-Bout Bagels will also be offering drink specials. 

SAUCED: 26 W High St 

Stranger Things Escape the Upside Down: Step into the Upside Down and see if your team can crack the clues and escape before the clock runs out. Book your spot now: https://bookeo.com/saucedescaperoom

THE URBAN ARTISAN STUDIO: 101 N Hanover St

(All Day) Urban Artisan Studio has a variety of Spell Kits for purchase on Friday during The Witching Hour. Four different Spell Kits will be available: 

• Cleansing & Purification Spell Kit: For clearing negative energy, ritual cleansing.
• Abundance & Prosperity Spell Kit: To attract wealth, opportunity, luck.
• Love & Heart Healing Spell Kit: To open the heart, self-love, healing relationships.
• Grounding & Protection Spell Kit: To feel centered, protected, stable.

BOSLER LIBRARY COMIC CON (10am-4pm): Bosler Comic Con is back for another exciting year! This event is FREE to attend. Be a part of all the fun including the Cospay Contest, Superhero Storytime, facepainting, wand making and more! They will also also have vendors set up ranging from creators, collectors, cosplayers and a bake sale! 

CLICK HERE for complete details on Bosler Comic Con! 

SPOOKY SATURDAY (12-3pm): Saturday, October 25th from 12-3pm will be the return of Spooky Saturday! This is a downtown wide treat or treat for kids 12 and under. Kids will be able to walk around downtown in costume and collect candy from participating businesses.  A map of participating businesses will be released on Friday, October 24. 

DOWNTOWN CARLISLE MASQUERADE BALL (6-8pm) brought to you by: The Francavilla-Hodges Community Fund: Enjoy an evening of elegance and mystery in your fanciest mask at the Downtown Carlisle Masquerade Ball happening on Saturday, October 25th from 6-8pm. The Masquerade will be held outside in the Pocket Park and parking lot of the Cumberland County Historical Society.

Music from Dr. Nyce

Charcuterie from Central Wedge Cheese Shop

Cash Bar from Castlerigg Wine Shop

To gain entry into the Masquerade, you will need to provide a ticket, a mask and answer a question to enter. You will receive the answer to the question, when you purchase your ticket.

This is an 18+ event.

Tickets are $5 (not including the $2.18 fee) and the first 50 people who purchase tickets will receive a mask with their ticket. 

Make sure to sign up for Happy Go Creative’s Mask Decorating Class happening on Thursday, October 23 to make sure you have the best mask at the ball. 

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS! 

**SOLD OUT** WEST SIDE GHOST TOUR WITH JENNIFER FROM TIMEKEEPER TOURS @ 7pm: Begin on West High Street and hear tales of poisoning, lost loves and the accidental homicides that have marred these charming streets. The eerie college campus is a fitting final stop for our West Side Ghost Tour. This tour meets at the gates to near the town mural by 41 West High Street Carlisle, Pa 17013.

Rocky Horror Picture Show
R | Horror / Comedy | 1h 38m | 1975
Sponsored by E.K. Weitzel

Saturday, October 25 @ 8:30pm
Saturday, October 25 @ Midnight

This cult classic follows the newly engaged couple, Bran & Janet, who seek refuge from a storm in the mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. The movie is a parody of B horror films and features a cast of eccentric characters and catchy musical numbers.

CLICK HERE for tickets! 

1 MINUTE MYSTERIES FILM FESTIVAL: Submit your 1 Minute Mystery/Horror Film and have it shown to the public at our first ever 1 Minute Mysteries Film Fest that will take place on Sunday, October 26^th at 11am at Miss Ruth’s Time Bomb hosted by the Professor of Horror, Dr. John Paul Checkett, host of Terror and Talk at the Time Bomb, columist to SCREAM magazine, contributor to Video Watchdog and the author of Psycho’s 4 movie DVD Box Set Collection Book. 

We will have a public showing at Miss Ruth’s Time Bomb and dependent on # of submissions) of all movies on Sunday, October 26th. We highly encourage participants to bring their friends and family to the showing!
We will have a release form participants will need to fill out to have their movie shared during the event. We are also planning to make the movies publicly available online via a link for some time (TBD) post-event. 
Movies will be pre-screened by the DCA to avoid any issues in playback that occurred during the upload process, and we reserve the right to decline submissions that aren't in alignment with the spirit of the event.  

Submission Guidelines

• Accepted file formats: .mp4 or .mov 
• Max file size: 1 GB
• Length limit:  No shorter than 1 minute and not to exceed 3 minutes
• Deadline for submission: October 15, 2025

Rating: PG-13
File naming convention: FirstName_LastName_Title.mp4

Upload your video: Fill out the form below and please use a link via your Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft 365 to submit your entry.

FILL OUR THE FORM WITH A LINK TO DOWNLOAD YOUR VIDEO HERE! 

HALLOWEEN POURING PARTY on Sun, Oct 26 AT 1pm - $35 per person

Calling all Halloween lovers and candle enthusiasts! Join us for a Spook-tacular Halloween Candle Pouring Party (ages 14+) that's sure to bring out your inner ghoul. Create a custom soy candle with beautiful seasonal scents.

You're encouraged to come in your favorite Halloween attire, and enjoy spooky snacks and games while your candle cures!  Don't miss out on a day of creativity and wick-ed fun! 

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!