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Find Your Seasonal Adventure in Cumberland Valley

As the fall colors fade and the leaves gather on the ground, Cumberland Valley's stunning landscape still provides a picture-perfect background for outdoor exploration. If the weather doesn't cooperate, fun and family-friendly indoor activities await. Late fall also marks the beginning of the holiday season with performances, carriage rides, tree lightings, shopping, seasonal treats, festive events, creative workshops, and more. In between your adventures, fuel up with locally-made craft beverages along the Cumberland Valley Beer Trail.

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Activities for Couples or Families

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Inexpensive Things to Do This Winter

Downtown Carlisle Christmas decorations

Carlisle's Wonderland Weekend

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50 Fun Finds

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Top 10 Hikes

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Perfect Pairings Along the Beer Trail

Explore Top Experiences

Things to Do

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Creative Holiday Food & Crafts

Make a handmade gift or a festive decoration, or explore your creativity with a holiday cooking class.

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Craft Shows, Markets & Holiday Open Houses

Enjoy special holiday sales, family-friendly entertainment, and refreshments as you shop and support local businesses.

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Family-Friendly Indoor Activities

Even if it's cold and chilly, or rainy, there are still tons of family-friendly things to see and explore in Cumberland Valley....

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Fun-Filled Entertainment at The Luhrs Center

Enjoy concerts and theatrical performances at this state-of-the-center complex on the campus of Shippensburg University.

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The Kitchen Shoppe & Cooking School

The Kitchen Shoppe provides a fun, foodie-friendly environment with a huge variety of year-round cooking classes.

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Winter Festivals & Events

Below are a few highlighted winter and holiday festivals happening in Cumberland Valley. Be sure to check the online calendar for a complete list of events.

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

The 2024 PA Farm Show

Great American Outdoor Show 2024

Motorama 2024

Carlisle's Ice Art Fest 2024

Outdoor Recreation

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10 Scenic Overlooks

Explore 10 scenic overlooks that offer outstanding vistas of the Valley's quaint towns, rolling farmland, and wooded forests.

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Hunting & ATV Trails

Cumberland Valley offers plenty of chances for hunting on state game lands or exploring state forests along ATV trails.

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Hiking & History

Check out these Cumberland Valley locations where you can add some historical knowledge to your outdoor explorations.

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