Annual Events
January
- Pocono Winter Beer Festival at the Sherman Theater
- Winter Craft Festival at the Sherman Theater
- Winter Lights Festival in Milford, PA
- Wally Ice Fest on Lake Wallenpaupack
February
March
- Costume Carnival Day at Shawnee Mountain
April
May
June
July
- Independence Day Fireworks Show on-site at Woodfield Manor
- Independence Day Fireworks Show at Mount Airy Resort and Casino
- Independence Day Fireworks Show at Camelback Mountain
- Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm’s Annual Music in the Valley Festival
- Poconos Wurst Festival
- Audubon Art and Craft Festival
August
- Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm’s Annual Heritage Craft Festival
- Sweet Corn and BBQ Festival at Shawnee on the Delaware
- Festival of the Wood at Grey Towers National Historic Landmark
- Wayne County Fair
September
- Stroudfest at the Sherman Theater
- Pocono Garlic Festival
- Cota Jazz and Arts Festival
- Mount Pocono HarvestFest
- The Lantern Festival
October
- Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Days
- Harvest Festival at PEEC
- Autumn Timber Festival at Shawnee on the Delaware
- Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm’s Annual Harvest Festival
- Pocono Food Truck Festival
- The Great Pumpkin Festival at Country Junction
November
- PA’s Bacon Festival in Easton, PA
December
Biking, Hiking & Running
“Run For the Red” Half Marathon
This annual event occurs mid-May and features a marathon (a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon), a half marathon and a 5K road race. The course generally runs near Woodfield Manor, so you can witness the action! Visit the official event website to register and for more information.Big Day Out (Jim Thorpe, PA)
Hosted by Pocono Biking, this day trip includes hiking, biking and rafting. All three meals are also included in this excursion. Plus, there’s a bonfire to end the evening! Multiple dates available in June, July, August, September and October. Visit Pocono’s Biking website for more information.Guided Bog Walks
Explore the unique ecosystem of a Boreal Bog with a local guide. Walks are offered every Wednesday from May 31st – November 1st, in addition to one Sunday per month. Pre-registration is required. Please visit Kettle Creek Environmental’s website for more information.
This annual event occurs mid-May and features a marathon (a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon), a half marathon and a 5K road race. The course generally runs near Woodfield Manor, so you can witness the action! Visit the official event website to register and for more information.Big Day Out (Jim Thorpe, PA)
Hosted by Pocono Biking, this day trip includes hiking, biking and rafting. All three meals are also included in this excursion. Plus, there’s a bonfire to end the evening! Multiple dates available in June, July, August, September and October. Visit Pocono’s Biking website for more information.Guided Bog Walks
Explore the unique ecosystem of a Boreal Bog with a local guide. Walks are offered every Wednesday from May 31st – November 1st, in addition to one Sunday per month. Pre-registration is required. Please visit Kettle Creek Environmental’s website for more information.
Rafting, Kayaking & Canoeing
Big Day Out (Jim Thorpe, PA)
Hosted by Pocono Biking, this day trip includes hiking, biking and rafting. All three meals are also included in this excursion. Plus, there’s a bonfire to end the evening! Multiple dates available in June, July, August, September and October. Visit Pocono’s Biking website for more information.Whitewater Dam Releases (Jim Thorpe, PA)
Experience whitewater rafting on the Lehigh Gorge surrounded by gorgeous natural surroundings. Occurs multiple dates in May through October. Click here for specific dates.Moonlight Rafting (Jim Thorpe, PA)
Take whitewater rafting to the next level – under the stars! Generally offered one to two times per month in June, July and August. Click here for specific dates.Summer Pond Paddle (Dingmans Ferry, PA)
Paddle a canoe or kayak at Pocono Environmental Education Center. Offered one weekend a month during June, July and August. Visit the PEEC website for more information.Canoe, Kayak and Raft Trips (East Stroudsburg, PA)
Take a one, two or even three day river adventure! Visit here for more information.
Hosted by Pocono Biking, this day trip includes hiking, biking and rafting. All three meals are also included in this excursion. Plus, there’s a bonfire to end the evening! Multiple dates available in June, July, August, September and October. Visit Pocono’s Biking website for more information.Whitewater Dam Releases (Jim Thorpe, PA)
Experience whitewater rafting on the Lehigh Gorge surrounded by gorgeous natural surroundings. Occurs multiple dates in May through October. Click here for specific dates.Moonlight Rafting (Jim Thorpe, PA)
Take whitewater rafting to the next level – under the stars! Generally offered one to two times per month in June, July and August. Click here for specific dates.Summer Pond Paddle (Dingmans Ferry, PA)
Paddle a canoe or kayak at Pocono Environmental Education Center. Offered one weekend a month during June, July and August. Visit the PEEC website for more information.Canoe, Kayak and Raft Trips (East Stroudsburg, PA)
Take a one, two or even three day river adventure! Visit here for more information.
Trains
National Train Day Festival (Honesdale, PA)
Annual festival that occurs in late May. For more information, visit The Stourbridge Line’s website.Railfest (Scranton, PA)
A celebration of railroading that occurs annually during Labor Day Weekend.Delaware River Railroad Excursions (Phillipsburg, NJ)
Offers an array of seasonal and interactive train rides including:
Annual festival that occurs in late May. For more information, visit The Stourbridge Line’s website.Railfest (Scranton, PA)
A celebration of railroading that occurs annually during Labor Day Weekend.Delaware River Railroad Excursions (Phillipsburg, NJ)
Offers an array of seasonal and interactive train rides including:
- River and Steam Train – Every weekend from May through October
- Mine Train – Every weekend from May through October
- Winery Train – Every weekend from May through October
- A Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine – Multiple dates in July
- The Polar Bear Express – Weekends from Thanksgiving to mid-December
For more information, visit their website.
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Train Tours (Jim Thorpe, PA)
- Daily rides in July and August
- Daily rides Wednesday through Sunday in October (plan ahead, these rides fill up quickly!)
- Weekend rides only in May, June, September and November
- Bike trains offered one weekend every month from April through November
- Santa Claus Special Trains offered weekends only from Thanksgiving until Christmas
For more information, visit their website.
Environmental Education
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is a non-profit organization that is the education partner of the National Park Service in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. PEEC offers an array of events in environmental education, sustainable living and appreciation for nature. These experiences are often experiential and suitable for people of any age to enjoy.A sample of some of their programs include:
- Dragonfly Walk (July)
- Edible and Medicinal Plant Walks (July)
- Frog Frolic’s (July and August)
- Nature at Night Time (July or August)
- Geology Hikes (July or August)
- Butterfly Walk (August)
Please view the calendar on their website for more information and events.
Other Events
Invasion of Normandy (Albrightsville, PA)
Join over 4,000 players who gather to recreate World World II D-Day at Skirmish Paintball during this annual event that occurs in July. For more information, visit here.Pocono Raceway Events (Long Pond,PA)
Home of the “Tricky Triangle”, this NASCAR track hosts a variety of annual races. Visit their website for more event dates and information.
Join over 4,000 players who gather to recreate World World II D-Day at Skirmish Paintball during this annual event that occurs in July. For more information, visit here.Pocono Raceway Events (Long Pond,PA)
Home of the “Tricky Triangle”, this NASCAR track hosts a variety of annual races. Visit their website for more event dates and information.
- Pennsylvania 400 – June
- Overton 400 – July
- ABC Supply 500 – August