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You LOVE Downtown, we LOVE Downtown, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect way to spend more time LOVING Downtown Carlisle.

From romantic carriage rides and entertainment to pairings, painting, sweet treats, and creative events, LOVE Carlisle’s Valentine’s list features our small businesses and establishments hosting special events and promos for Valentine’s Day weekend (and beyond). The list also includes sweets, Valentine’s-themed coffee drinks, date night dinner specials and where to find the perfect gift for the special someone in your life.

Everything is listed under Activities, Food & Drinks and Gifts, so finding what you are looking for is easy. 

Read the full guide here downtownyorkpa.com/valentines-events-in-downtown-york. We would LOVE to see you soon!
 

Valentine’s Carriage Rides with Benchfield Farms – Saturday, February 14 from 5-9pm

Treat that Special Someone to a lasting memory this Valentine's Day with Benchfield Farms!
All Packages include a Private Carriage Ride and a flower from Royers Flowers.
Basic Package:
Prebooked:
Saturday 2/14 - $50.00
Same day or walk-up (if space available)
Saturday 2/14 - $55.00
Reservations & Prepayment are required. We accept Venmo or all major credit cards ($2 swipe fee applies).
Rides are Approximately 15 minutes long depending upon traffic. We load/unload at Church Ave and 2 S. Hanover St.
Please text or call Traci at 717-448-8464 for questions or Reservations!

Carlisle Arts Learning Center – 38 W Pomfret St

Join us for the opening reception of Dandelion, our 2026 Annual Members' Color Show! Celebrate 185 works by 116 of our talented member artists across multiple mediums. 

Join us this Friday, February 13th from 5:30pm-8pm for the opening of this colorful show!

Carlisle Theatre – 40 W High St

The Unshushed Sisters
Friday, February 13 @ 7:30pm

"An all-women-of-color improv troupe bringing sharp wit, dynamic presence, and unscripted magic to the stage. Kick off V-Day Weekend with this fabulous comedy group!"

CLICK HERE for tickets! 

LOVE STINKS! [a Comedy Cabaret Celebration of Love's Labor Lost]
Saturday, February 14 (V-Day, Gross!) @ 7:30pm
Written & Directed by Catie MO | Rated PG-13.

Please note audience members are seated on stage, which are accesed with stairs and railings from house to the stage. If you need special accommodations, we are happy to to help you plan your visit. Bar will be onstage for drinks during the show.

LOVE STINKS! [a Comedy Cabaret Celebration of Love's Labor Lost] is a 1 hour musical comedy cabaret where two dysfunctional MCs will guide you and your broken hearts through the awkwardness, loathing, pain and suffering of finding and losing love. Yeah-it’s gonna be a fun night! Recommended seating in odd numbers as "third wheels" will be guests of honor. Color schemes are black, purple with pink or red accents, like a bruised heart and a darkened soul, made cynical by love’s labor truly lost. It'll be ok though as the bar will be open and mocktails will be available for those of you stuck driving your sad friends to and fro.

[This event is produced by Players on High as part of our blackbox performance series.]

CLICK HERE for tickets! 

Central PA Swing Dance Club at The Green Door – 14 E North St

Every Saturday evening @ The Green Door Dance Venue

Beginner lesson: 7:30 - 8:30pm Open dancing: 8:30 - 11:00pm

Admission cost: $8 or $6 with student ID All ages.

No partner required. Door prize at 9:30 PM. No flip flops

Central Wedge Cheese Shop – 25 W High St

Cheese & Chocolate Pairing – Friday, February 13 from 6:30-8pm

Central Wedge Cheese Shop, 25 W High St, Downtown Carlisle

There's something about great food shared with our best people that makes life better. Cheese and chocolate are the perfect combination to slow down and make the best of that time together. Stephanie hand-selects the best Pennsylvania cheese and chocolate for a flavor journey on Valentine's Day weekend.

You will receive:

Snacks to prime the palate

4 cheese and chocolate servings

Water and crackers to cleanse the palate

Event is BYOB. CLICK HERE to reserve your tickets!

Create-A-Palooza – 11 E High St

You, Me & Mugs 

Make it a Date Night, Paint Night this Valentine’s Day Weekend at Create-A-Palooza! Get 2 regular mugs for just $25 this Friday and Saturday! 

Enchanted Forest LLC – 17 E High St

Enchanted Forest is offering a Date Nights for Valentine’s Day weekend. Go out with your love and drop the kids off at Enchanted Forest. The will be hosting date nights on Friday, February 13 and on Saturday, February 14.

Contact Enchanted Forest at: (717) 601-8140 to book your child’s spot.  

Gather Your Party Games – 219 N Hanover St

Come out to Gather Your Party Games on Friday, February 13^th beginning at 7pm and Paint Your Partner! 

$20/person with charcuterie cups available from central wedge for an addition charge. 

Also, signature drinks will be available for all the participants as well :)

Happy Go Creative – 2 E Liberty Ave

Valentine's Day Art Cafe
Join us for a creative art date this Valentine’s Day!
Bring a friend, a partner, your family, or come on your own and get creative with us at our “choose your project” Art Cafe! We have many projects to choose from!
Here’s how it works:
1. Reserve your time.
2. When you get here, choose your project one of our our project kits or off of our menu.
3. Pour yourself a complimentary cup of tea or hot coco and enjoy creating in the studio!
We’ll have a variety of projects available across many mediums including: watercolor, acrylic, valentine’s specific projects, pressed flower, resin, jewelry making, open-ended kids shelf, and more!

Quick Facts:
It is $15 per person to reserve your spot, and this will go towards your project total.
All items are subject to availability. If there is a project you specifically want to do, please indicate in your reservation and we will do our best to make sure we have it in stock!
1 tea or hot coco is complimentary per reservation. 

CLICK HERE to sign up! 

Lively Hive – 14 W Louther St

Kids Night Out

Friday, February 13 / 5:30 – 8pm

Our Kids Night Out is a great opportunity to have a date night, catch up with friends, or do some shopping. Our trained and caring staff members will watch over your children and help manage playtime, games/activities, dinner, and general care.Included: dinner, general care, and lots of fun!

Register HERE! 

Round-A-Bout Bagels (Carlisle Cat Cafe) – 150 N Hanover St

Join Summer with Owlfeathers Watercolor at Round-a-Bout Bagels Cat Cafe in Carlisle for this beginner friendly watercolor workshop painting cats!

Painters are provided with a traceable outlines, so that no drawing skills are needed!
Class begins with group instruction on the basics of watercolors, followed by individualized one-on-one instruction.

Open to all ages able to follow instruction
Beginner Friendly
No prior experience needed.
All supplies included.
Paper Size: 9x12

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out [email protected] | 717-494-2084
 

CLICK HERE to sign up!

Wick & Pour Studio – 152 S Hanover St

VALENTINE'S DATE NIGHT CANDLE POURING - $90 per couple

Celebrate love with a creative Valentine's Date Night. ♥ Couples will craft custom, hand-poured candles together, enjoy sweet treats while they cure, and then take a short stroll up the street to Castlerigg Wine Bar for a curated glass of wine. A romantic, fun, and memorable night out! *Reservation is for 2 people. CLICK HERE to reserve a seat! 

Wick & Pour Studio + Castlerigg Wine Shop

VALENTINE'S DAY POURING PARTY - $45 per person

Grab your favorite people and join us for a relaxing and creative Valentine’s celebration! Craft a custom soy candle, snack on sweet treats, and soak up the good vibes. While your candle sets, take a short stroll up the street to Castlerigg Wine Shop where a curated glass of wine awaits - the perfect finish to a perfect day! *Guests must be 21 years old or older to attend. CLICK HERE to reserve your seat! 

Back Porch Brewing – 133 N Hanover St

Offer valid Tuesday, February 9 – Saturday, February 14, 2026.

A reminder that this week is Valentines Date night week. This week, come to the brewery with your date or significant other, buy one appetizer and entree and get a second entree of equal or lesser value FREE! See you there. Cheers!

Carlisle Bakehouse – 46 W High St

Now Taking Orders for Valentine’s Day! Call us at: (223) 336-5989

carlislebakehousepa.com

The Cracked Pot Coffee Shop – 36 N Hanover St

Love and the smell of our delicious specials is in the air!!
Stop by all month of February to nourish your heart and soul with our uplifting specials! 

Eclipse Gaming Cafe – 57 W Pomfret St

For valentines weekend we are bringing back the chocolate strawberry Italian soda!
We are also doing a buy one, get one half off for the whole weekend!
So bring a friend, share some drinks, and have fun playing games together!
 

Gingerbread Man of Carlisle – 5 S Court House Ave

Make sure the Gingerbread Man is a stop this weekend for Specialty Valentine’s Day Cocktails! 

Helena’s Cafe & Creperie – 36 W High St

Stop by Helena’s this weekend for 20% off on all macarons! In store promo only.

Hungry Run Carlisle – 22 W Pomfret St

Mean Girls–Inspired Galentine’s Night
Celebrate friendship in true Plastics fashion on Friday, February 21st from 7–11PM.
Expect themed cocktails, pink-forward vibes, and a night made for your group chat.
Because being a good friend never goes out of style.
CLICK HERE for tickets!

Market Cross Pub – 113 N Hanover St

Check out these drink specials this Friday and Saturday at Market Cross Pub! 

Cupids Arrow
Vodka, chances raspberry liqueur, limoncello, cranberry juice
Chocolate Cherry Martini
Chocolate vodka, cherry vodka, cream, splash of grenadine

One 13 Social – 113 W High St

A sweet reason to visit One 13 Social this week.

There limited Valentine’s dessert menu is available now through Saturday, February 14^th. 

Passage to India – 25 N Hanover St

Join us for a special Valentine's Day dinner buffet from 5pm to 9pm on Saturday, february 14th.

For reservations, call 717-254-6585

Csdtlerigg Wine Shop – 110 S Hanover St

Shhhh... we'll never tell if you waited until the last minute to pick up the perfect wine to show your loved one that you care. We're open until 8pm on Friday, Feb. 13^th and on Saturday, February 14 from 11am-7pm so you have plenty of time to get your favorite bottle or a few! 

Civil Eyes’d Optical – 118 N Hanover St

Sweetheart sale!
Frames at $99
Spin the wheel for lens offer and a chance for a free frame!
Great opportunity for a second pair as sunglasses or computer glasses, or just an alternate style, affordable, and fabulous!

Earth Artisan & Outfitter – The Carriage Housr at 37 W Chapel Ave

This Valentine's Day we invite you to fall in love with Mother Nature. Stop by Earth for inspiration on ways to mindfully connect to Life In The Bigger Picture with earth-based art, goods, gear & guides for home, garden, and trail.

♥ We will have treats & specials on select items (indicated by a heart), while supplies last.
♥ February 13th - 16th is also The Great Backyard Bird Count, be sure to grab birding goods & guides while you're here.
♥ Help us “fill the bucket!” Make a cash donation for wildlife conservation and the Life Wild & Free Fundraiser and be entered to win one of our limited edition art prints.
Get Out & Get Here! Then, Go Hug A Tree, Think Big, Do Good, Live & Love Wild & Free!

Esch Metals Studio – 52 W Pomfret St

If you're waiting for a sign to get your loved one custom jewelry for Valentine's Day, this is it!

The Carlisle Clothing Curators

Birch & Iris / Bourbon Cowgirl / the clothesVine / the greatest gift / Miss Ruth’s Time Bomb / Sanctuary Boutique

SIP-and-SHOP March 7, 2026 from 10am-4pm

Gift your Valentine a Clothing Curators Tote Bag for their next Sip and Stroll event happening in March!

Stop into any of the 6 boutiques to get your tote bag for our next Sip-and-Shop event. Each location only has 20 bags available and they’ll sell quickly!
(If you purchased a bag for our November event, you don’t need a new one. Once you purchase a bag, it works for all future events!)
 

Exquisite Chocolates of Carlisle – 35 S Hanover St

The perfect way to show your loved ones that you care is with our delicious NEUHAUS chocolates! 
Plus... We're offering a free cup of our house blend hot chocolate with every purchase this week!
And, extended shopping hours: All week Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm and Sat 10 am - 3 pm

Georgie Lou’s Retro Candy – 56 W High St

Stop by Georgie Lou’s Retro Candy for the perfect treat for your Valentine! Stop from chocolate, candy and your favorite pop culture merch! CLICK HERE to shop online! 

Glow Getter Studio – 30 W High St

We are planning an epic Valentines event!!!  
Joining us Motique with her charm bar and permanent jewelry.  
Fishers Florist with premade bouquets.  
Wink Prints and Keepsakes with custom photo magnets.  
And sweets  by Sable.
Plenty of champagne and treats ALL DAY from 12-7 pm!

CLICK HERE for details! 

Marjorie’s Gems – 44 S Hanover St

Valentine's Day is this Saturday and it’s all about the hearts at Marjorie’s Gems! Check out all of our heart pendants and earrings by the register.

Mummert Chocolates – 21 W Pomfret St

Pick up a box of gourmet chocolate for Valentine’s Day from Mummert Chocolates! 

Open: Tuesday – Friday: 10am-4pm / Saturday: 10am-2pm 

Addy & Ally Branding Co inside The Merchant House of Central PA – 15 N Hanover St

Lasso your gals and join us for another year of our Cowboy Cupid Galentines Event – Friday, February 20 from 4-8pm

- Our branding bar will be fully set up for an unforgettable night of good company, cowgirl style items on the boutique stand and purty lookin’ branded gear!
- Special event sales include:
- Branding Bar: 25% OFF all items on the branding bar - packages & accessories included.
- Boutique Stand: 50% OFF all other items on our stand at the merchant house, discount bins not included.
– Discount Bins: we have additional items that will be heavily discounted (60% or more) within price categories of $1, $5 and $10!

The Merchant House of Carlisle also has sooo many other awesome vendors and artisans to shop in store, but the discounts only apply to Addy & Ally Branding Co. items!

CLICK HERE for details!
If you have any questions please reach out via phone or email: 717-205-7005 / [email protected]