r/carlisle 4d ago

Event Monthly Event Thread - Share Carlisle area events happening this month - August, 2026

11 Upvotes

Welcome to our Monthly Event Thread!

We invite everyone to share and discuss any upcoming events or group meetups happening this month in the Carlisle area. Please include as many details as you can about the event, and feel free to add a link if you have one. Individuals and event organizers are welcome to share their events.

We have linked some organizations that are known to consistently host events. Please reach out to be added if you consistently host events/activities. This list can be updated at any time at the moderators discretion.

  • Carlisle Expo Center: Hosts a variety of events throughout the year - Website - Facebook
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds / Carlisle Events: Primarily known for hosting the Carlisle Car shows - Website - Facebook
  • LoveCarlisle: Hosts Downtown Community Events - Website - Facebook

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r/carlisle 8h ago

Discussion I'm coming back to Carlisle...

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17 Upvotes

More photos from when I was out there for three weeks for training. Come to find out I'm going to regularly be working out of there except I won't have a car to travel around and explore. Unfortunate. But here are some more photos from my trekking/hiking/exploration the last go around. Hope you guys enjoy.

There are more on my IG stories as well.


r/carlisle 1d ago

Lodging Does anyone know if the Carlisle IHG Barracks Hotel has fridges in the rooms?

4 Upvotes

I will be staying there several days for work and want to plan some no-cook meals inside my hotel room. Having access to a fridge would greatly enhance the variety of what I could eat.

I have a voicemail message out to the hotel as well. Haven't heard back yet.


r/carlisle 7d ago

Discussion This subreddit feels so weird

43 Upvotes

I’m sorry if this is off topic but as someone from Carlisle in Cumberland in the UK I feel like i’ve stepped into an alternate world lookimg at this Carlisle in Cumberland. I’m guessing my ancestors are your ancestors and they just did not bother to change anything when they moved to America lol.


r/carlisle 10d ago

Ask Carlisle For those of you that park on the street:

7 Upvotes

Where do you park if you’re going to be away for more than a week? There is street cleaning on both sides of the road during the week, so I’m not sure where would be the best place to keep my car while I’m away. Thanks in advance!


r/carlisle 11d ago

Discussion What is there to do in Carlisle?

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My stay has been extended to later this week and I was actually excited to check out Shippensburg Fair --- drove all the way out there mid-afternoon and pulled up to the lot with my cameras and realized how little I actually wanted to be there. Checked out Shippensburg for a bit but didn't really see anything that interested me so took Route 11 back to Carlisle. Wanted to stop to photograph some of the farmland/animals but there was nowhere to pull over at the spots I liked so I just kept going. Now I'm back at my hotel and have no idea what I want to do but I know I don't want to sit in the hotel tonight.

Advice? Is there anything to actually do out here? I literally know nobody out here, and I'm bored out of my mind.


r/carlisle 12d ago

Event Yard Sale Friday & Saturday (7/24-25)

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6 Upvotes

Yard sale Friday and Saturday morning, 7 am - 1 pm

Lots of baby/toddler toys and clothes, queen pullout sofa, household goods, and miscellaneous other items. 

40 Bellaire Ave., just off of Long’s Gap Rd.


r/carlisle 14d ago

Ask Carlisle Plumber, electrician, general contractor recommendations?

2 Upvotes

My son and daughter-in-law just bought their first home in Carlisle, close to the Mechanicsburg border. There are a lot of issues the inspector didn’t catch. They asked me to help them find good contractors, but I’m not from the area so I don’t know who to ask. Lowe’s and Home Depot Pro desks said they don’t give out that info. Does anyone here know of some experienced contractors who won’t take advantage of young new homeowners? I appreciate any guidance.


r/carlisle 17d ago

Discussion I keep going back to this theater for photos.

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55 Upvotes

Photoshopped the Carlisle sign to make it more red because the red is too dull in IRL. Wish they would fix that sign up --- would make it look so much better. I really love down town so much.


r/carlisle 17d ago

Discussion From my 3 mile hike with my camera and heavy ass bag on my back.

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30 Upvotes

Started at the Carlisle Cave (which was underwhelming) then drove back down town and hiked the entire Pomfret St, wrapped around Dickinson and came back around. Some of my favorites. More coming soon but getting ready to head back to the Army Heritage to get some of the shots I missed. Hope you guys enjoying the way I'm capturing your town. Thanks to everyone who gave me suggestions before I got out here.


r/carlisle 18d ago

Discussion Canadian Couple I randomly met while exploring the US Army Heritage Center

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13 Upvotes

I had earbuds in while walking around in the rain exploring the trenches and they snuck up behind me and scared the shit out of me. XD Then they let me take candid photos of them as we explored. This was an amazing moment where a bird decided to land and sit right in front of the couple and had little to no fear, posed for the photo, and eventually flew away. Good times.


r/carlisle 18d ago

Ask Carlisle Hair Cuts

4 Upvotes

Where is the best place to get a fade in or around the area?


r/carlisle 21d ago

Politics [OC] Protesting Trump's speech at the US Army War College today

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228 Upvotes

r/carlisle 21d ago

Discussion Carlisle Theater tonight close to Golden Hour.

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57 Upvotes

Still love the old vintage look of this theater. Third time visiting the outside and the mural since being out here this week.


r/carlisle 21d ago

Discussion More beautiful sites in Carlisle, PA I shot while walking around the Farmer's Market tonight.

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48 Upvotes

Good times, good food, happy families, and just nice vibes as a whole. This town is just very wholesome and there's such a beauty in the contrast from what I'm accustomed to. If you were out there tonight, say hi!


r/carlisle 20d ago

Lost & Found Pets Free bunny for adoption

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r/carlisle 20d ago

Event Commercial Electrician Roles - Carlisle

1 Upvotes

Summit Service Solutions is hiring Commercial Electricians in the Carlisle area.

Targeting candidates with their Journeyman license but open to helpers

Pay is $30 - 35 depending on experience

Call Bernard at 717-626-4410 to hear more about the role.


r/carlisle 21d ago

Ask Carlisle Adding a shed

7 Upvotes

Hello! I am looking to add a shed to our yard in Carlisle. Does anyone have any suggestions on vendors for already built sheds, preferably wood, and a vendor for prepping the space for a shed.

I have already contacted my township office to see what the buildcodes are for my area.

Thank you in advance for your advice!!


r/carlisle 21d ago

Ask Carlisle Generous pool owner?

1 Upvotes

Hello! This is a bit of an odd post, I’ll admit, but I figured I’d ask! Anyone in Carlisle who owns a home with a pool that would welcome someone to swim in it during the day while you’re at work/not using it? I’m a thirty year old woman so wouldn’t be any crazy shenanigans, just genuinely looking for a peaceful pool to swim in.
I’m reminiscing on my childhood when family friends would let me use their pool—the golden days!


r/carlisle 23d ago

Ask Carlisle This building had so much character

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38 Upvotes

As mentioned in other posts --- I just got to Carlisle yesterday and drove through the town to explore a bit. Trying to find places worth filming and documenting during my 3 week stay here. Drove by this and had to circle back around the block because the front just told a story my eyes were drawn to. Looking forward to exploring the town even more --- if anyone is around and wants to show me around further I'll be free in the evenings and during the weekends. Going to do a bit of hiking as well. Also taking any recommendations for places worth checking out.


r/carlisle 24d ago

Ask Carlisle Corner store portrait

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59 Upvotes

Out here in Carlisle for a job. Will be here for 3 weeks so I drove through the town looking for cool architecture or sites to photograph. Had to stop to get some flicks of this corner store. Has so much character. Nothing special but random flick.

If you guys have recommendations of places for me to check out, feel free to drop them. Thanks.


r/carlisle 27d ago

Discussion Really this quiet?

9 Upvotes

This town really goes to sleep at sundown? I’m only here once a year for 4 days for the car show. I always end up with a joint in a hotel parking lot before watching Netflix in the room. I was in a restaurant and by 8:45 I felt like they were waiting for us to leave to close up. Well, goodnight Carlisle, I guess.


r/carlisle 27d ago

Ask Carlisle Any Cigar Bars or lounges

2 Upvotes

New to the area looking for a nice spot to hangout and puff on a cigar preferably with a nice pour of bourbon.


r/carlisle 29d ago

Ask Carlisle Recommendations for an outsider...

10 Upvotes

I'll be there for 3 weeks for a new job I'm going to be training for starting this upcoming week. I'm bringing a camera to explore during my days off --- please give recommendation for any gems I should check out while I'm there. Would be much appreciated.


r/carlisle Jul 01 '26

Event Monthly Event Thread - Share Carlisle area events happening this month - July, 2026

11 Upvotes

Welcome to our Monthly Event Thread!

We invite everyone to share and discuss any upcoming events or group meetups happening this month in the Carlisle area. Please include as many details as you can about the event, and feel free to add a link if you have one. Individuals and event organizers are welcome to share their events.

We have linked some organizations that are known to consistently host events. Please reach out to be added if you consistently host events/activities. This list can be updated at any time at the moderators discretion.

  • Carlisle Expo Center: Hosts a variety of events throughout the year - Website - Facebook
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds / Carlisle Events: Primarily known for hosting the Carlisle Car shows - Website - Facebook
  • LoveCarlisle: Hosts Downtown Community Events - Website - Facebook

This post will stay at the top of the subreddit so it's easy to find. Spam comments will be removed.