Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm presents its 26th annual Old Time Christmas. Begin a new tradition with your family this year with a visit to Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, where the Christmas customs of the past are brought to life. From the softly glowing lantern lit tour of the 19th century farm to complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, Old Time Christmas is sure to become a favorite holiday tradition for many years to come. Check their website for more information.
Experience Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas celebration the first three weekends of December where kids can enjoy train rides with Santa, Asa Packer Mansion tours, live nativity, ghost walks, gingerbread house contest, story time, strolling carolers, expanded shopping hours, and seasonal dinner specials. Each Friday and Saturday there is live entertainment at the Mauch Chunk Opera House (tickets required). Check their website for more information about this free event!
Bring the kids to spend the day at Santa's workshop with Mrs. Claus and the elves. They can decorate cookies and ornaments, write a letter to Santa, take a stroll through Twinkle Town, sing and dance with their favorite Frozen characters, get their picture taken with Santa and more. There’s also a breakfast with Santa Buffet on Dec. 10, 11, 17, and 18 from 9am-10:30 am, Santa arrives at 9:30am. Click here for more information.
Visit Hawley for their 18th Annual Hawley Winterfest 2016. This event filled weekend is certain to get you in the holiday spirit. Enjoy this lovely small town nestled in the Lake Region of the Pocono Mountains that host’s plenty of holiday activities including: Delicious holiday fare; the sounds of the season filling the air; a children's show at the community theater; artists and authors mingling with residents and visitors; ice carving; gingerbread decorating; and even a ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
Sometimes you need to plan a little more in advance. Here’s an event that’s worth putting on your calendar for later in the winter. It’s the 11th Annual Crystal Cabin Fever; Pocono Mountains coolest winter event. This amazing interactive ice display is made from over 100 tons of ice! The event features a 50-foot dual-run ice slide, ice carving demonstrations, interactive ice displays, and ice carving competitions. Enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate. The expanded courtyard has live woodcarving and glass blowing, food, music, and tons of photo opportunities. This year will feature Once Upon a Time! Keep a lookout for Jack and the Beanstalk, castles, fairytale creatures and much more! Click here for tickets or more information.