October 2025

This holiday season, the Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging you to Think Local First and support the small businesses that make our community strong by shopping local during Small Business Weekend, Saturday, November 29th and Sunday, November 30th throughout the Brookville area. In a world where it’s easy to click “add to cart” or standing in line at a big-box store, it’s more important than ever to remember what happens when we choose to support the businesses right here at home. Every dollar spent at a small business stays right here to strengthen our local economy and support the people who live and work among us.  When you shop small, you’re helping a little girl take dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom put food on the table, a dad pay the mortgage, or a college student afford tuition. “We don’t have large chain restaurants or shopping malls in Brookville,” said Jamie Popson, Executive Director of the Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce, “but what we do have is a warm smile that greets you, genuine service from someone who knows your name, a personal touch to help you find just the right thing, and a shopping experience where you leave with more than your purchase, you leave with a new friend.” Small Business Weekend in Brookville will be filled with festive fun and community spirit. Shoppers can enjoy giveaways, discounts, specials, and a free tote bag sponsored by local businesses eager to thank you for choosing local. It’s the perfect time to explore the variety Brookville has to offer, discover unique holiday gifts, and enjoy the charm of small-town shopping at its best. From curated vintage treasures and elegant home décor, chic fashion, luxurious fragrances, intimate accessories, gourmet treats, and festive finds, the Brookville area is full of surprises. You’ll discover outdoor gear and quality workwear featuring trusted brands and so much more. Every corner of Brookville offers something special — a blend of creativity, tradition, and personality that makes shopping local a true destination of discovery. With rising costs and challenges touching everyone in some way, this season is a reminder that kindness costs nothing and that supporting your neighbors makes a real difference. Every purchase, no matter how small, helps keep our community strong and thriving. Small Business Weekend is more than a shopping event — it’s a celebration of community, connection, and the people who make Brookville feel like home. For more details and event updates, visit brookvillechamber.com.

Brookville Chamber Presents “Death Bites” on Thursday, October 16th Sharpen your stakes, polish your fangs, and prepare your sharpest detective instincts! The Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to a thrilling night of sinister suspense and deadly comedy at Murder Mystery Dinner: Death Bites on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Brookville YMCA. Doors creak open at 5:00pm. The evening begins at 6:00pm with a delicious dinner prepared by Shannon’s Catering, complete with dessert and refreshments. Expect classic dishes served with frightful flair and clever names sure to delight every mortal appetite. This is a BYOB event, bring your favorite spirits… of any kind. After dinner, the stakes rise as Mystery’s Most Wanted, Pittsburgh’s #1 comedy murder-mystery dinner theater company, takes the stage with their fang-tastically funny production, Death Bites. This year’s plot unfolds at the Annual Vampire Hunter’s Convention, where hunters brag that their work is done and vampires are finally extinct. But rumors of something lurking in the shadows suggest otherwise. Are the undead gone for good or hiding in plain sight, ready for one last deadly bite? Only the audience-turned-detectives can solve the case before the night ends in bloody laughter. Costumes are encouraged—whether you slip into the elegance of a vampire lord or lady, channel your inner Gothic sleuth with trench coat and magnifying glass, or arrive as a rugged vampire hunter armed for the chase, your look will help set the stage for an evening of mystery and mayhem. Dress to impress and snap your best look at the photo booth! Tickets are required. Dinner, dessert, and a night of deadly delight are included with admission. Seating is limited and this event sells out quickly, so reserve your spot today at the Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce office at 100 Franklin Avenue, Brookville or Click here to purchase online.