THE POCONO PLANNER
A comprehensive list of things to do in the Pocono Mountains and seasonal events curated by our Serenité concierge team.
november 30- December 6, 2023
EAST STROUDSBURG DOWNTOWN TREE LIGHTING
When: December 1, 2023. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Price: Free! Eastburg Community Alliance 5 South Kistler St East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
JIM THORPE’S OLDE TIME CHRISTMAS – TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
When: December 1, 2023. Time: Starts at 5 p.m. Price: Free! Route 209 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
SANTA’S ARRIVAL & TREE LIGHTING AT CAMELBACK
When: December 1, 2023. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Price: Free! Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark 193 Resort Drive Tannersville, PA 18372
POCONOS LIGHTS
When: November 23, 2023 – December 31, 2023. Recurrence: Weekly Thursday- Sunday. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Price: $24.99/per vehicle; $59.99/limo or van; $139.99/tour bus. Poconos Park 265 Tom Ridge Drive Bushkill, PA 18324
CHRISTMAS TRAM TOURS
When: November 24, 2023 – December 31, 2023. Recurrence: Daily. Time: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Price: $25/adults; $20/children (November 24 through December 12; $30/adults; $25/children (December 13-31) The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort 100 Shawnee Inn Drive Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
SIP & SHOP AT MOUNTAIN VIEW VINEYARD
When: December 1, 2023. Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Price: Free to attend. Mountain View Vineyard Winery 2332 Walters Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360
SNOWMEN OF STROUDSBURG
When: Through February 24, 2024. Recurrence: Daily Price: Free! Downtown Stroudsburg Business Association 111 N. 8th Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360
CARBON COUNTY BLACK FOREST KRAMPUSNACHT
When: December 2, 2023. Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price: Free! Pocono Whitewater Adventures 1519 PA-903 Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL
When: November 24, 2023 – December 23, 2023. Recurrence: Weekly Friday- Sunday. Time: Friday & Saturday: 2 PM & 8 PM; Sunday: 2 PM. Price: $16-$56/person Shawnee Playhouse 552 River Road Shawnee On Delaware, PA 18356
SANTA CLAUS SPECIAL
When: November 24, 2023 – December 24, 2023. Recurrence: Weekly on Friday- Sunday. Time: Trains depart at 10:30 AM; 1 PM; 3:30 PM Price: Standard Coach: $20/adult, $9/child (3-12); Open Air Car: $24/adults; $10/child (3-12), free for children 2 and under. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway 1 Susquehanna Street Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS
When: December 2, 2023. Time: 8 p.m. Price: $23/advance; $28/premium seating. Penn’s Peak 325 Maury Road Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
TOM PAPA: 2023 COMEDY TOUR
When: December 2, 2023. Time: Doors: 7 PM; Showtime: 8 PM. Price: $32 to $52/person. Sherman Theater 524 Main Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360
LEHIGHTON’S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
When: December 3, 2023. Time: 4 to 6 p.m. Price: Free! 1 Constitution Drive Lehighton, PA 18235
BODYWORKS GENTLE FLOW WEEKLY YOGA
When: Through December 28, 2023. Recurrence: Weekly on Thursday. Time: 8:30 a.m. Price: $16/per class; $140/10 classes. Bodyworks Wellness Studio 95 Crystal Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
SANTA’S GINGERBREAD HOUSE PARTY
When: December 5, 2023. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Price: $50/up to 8 guests. Country Junction – World’s Largest General Store Route 209, Forest Inn Lehighton, PA 18235
BODYWORKS ALL LEVELS YOGA
When: Through December 26, 2023. Recurrence: Weekly on Tuesday. Time: 9 a.m. Price: $16/per class; $140/10 classes. Bodyworks Wellness Studio. 95 Crystal Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
LIVE MUSIC AT DOUBLE CUT
When: Through August 30, 2024. Recurrence: Weekly on Wednesday- Sunday. Time: 8 p.m. to Midnight. Price: Free! Double Cut Charcoal Grill/Liquor Bar. 250 Kalahari Blvd Pocono Manor, PA 18349
OPEN MIC
When: Through December 28, 2023. Recurrence: Weekly on Thursday. Time: 7 to 10 p.m. Price: Free! ShawneeCraft Brewing Company. 100 Shawnee Inn Drive Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356
CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND AT WALKER’S TREE FARM
When: Through December 24, 2023. Recurrence: Daily. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Price: Varies by activity Walker’s Tree Farm 308 Spruce Street Lehighton, PA 18235
TRIVIA TUESDAYS AT BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT
When: Through October 28, 2025. Recurrence: Weekly on Tuesday. Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Price: Free! Blue Mountain Resort. 1660 Blue Mountain Drive Palmerton, PA 18071
33RD QUIET VALLEY OLD TIME CHRISTMAS
When: December 2, 2023 – December 10, 2023. Recurrence: Weekly on Saturday & Sunday. Time: 2:30 to 7 p.m. Price: $18/adults; $10/ages 3-12. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm 347 Quiet Valley Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT KALAHARI
When: December 2, 2023 – December 17, 2023. Recurrence: Weekly on Saturday & Sunday. Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Price: Ages 13 & older- $34.99/Children Ages 4-12- $19.99/ 3 and under Free. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions 250 Kalahari Blvd Pocono Manor, PA 18349
SANTA PICTURES AT COUNTRY JUNCTION
When: Through December 17, 2023. Recurrence: Weekly on Saturday & Sunday. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Price: Call for photo pricing. Country Junction – World’s Largest General Store Route 209 & Forest Inn Lehighton, PA 18235
SKYTOP’S MAGIC WONDERLAND AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONIES
When: Through December 23, 2023. Recurrence: Weekly on Saturday & Sunday. Time: Varies by day. Price: Free (fee for some activities). Skytop Lodge One Skytop Lodge Road Skytop, PA 18357
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT SKYTOP LODGE
When: Through December 17, 2023. Recurrence: Weekly on Sunday. Time: 9 to 11 a.m. Price: $45/adults; $35/ages 5-12; under 4 free. Skytop Lodge One Skytop Lodge Road Skytop, PA 18357
RYAN PELTON – AN ELVIS CHRISTMAS LUNCH SHOW
When: December 6, 2023 – December 7, 2023. Recurrence: Daily. Time: Doors: 11 AM; Lunch: 12 PM; Showtime: 1 PM. Price: Call for pricing. Penn’s Peak 325 Maury Road Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Make sure to reach out to our concierge to facilitate your experience.