Carbondalien Festival
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST · Downtown Carbondale · Carbondale, PA
Get more events like this
Free daily picks for live events around Carbondale. No account needed.
Reminders arrive the day before, with our daily picks. Unsubscribe any time.
About this event
Carbondalien Festival | Downtown Carbondale Friday–Saturday, November 6–7, 2026 | Friday 6:00–9:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM–5:00 PM The Carbondalien Festival takes place in Downtown Carbondale, PA, on Friday and Saturday, November 6–7, with festivities planned throughout both days. The festival celebrates a mysterious 1974 UFO sighting that has become part of Carbondale’s local culture. Friday’s festivities run from 6:00 to 9:00 PM and feature a light parade and glow party. The celebration continues Saturday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Visitors can explore a vendor marketplace, hear live music and check out interactive areas. The day also includes a costume contest, speakers, art and local history. The festival draws inspiration from reports that a UFO fell into Carbondale’s Silt Pond in 1974. While various explanations have been offered, the story remains a memorable piece of local lore. The Carbondalien Festival celebrates Carbondale’s UFO story with two days of entertainment, art and local history.
Description from discovernepa.com