Pocono Events

Pocono Calendar

2004 Calendar

October

All Month Pocono Mainline Rail Excursions, Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. Throughout October, a full schedule of fall foliage rail excursions along the Pocono Mainline will be offered. All trains will arrive at the Tobyhanna Station at 12pm and return to the Steamtown Depot by approximately 3pm. Call for a complete schedule and more information. (570) 340-5200.

Mondays Monday Night League, Evergreen Golf Course, Analomink. New players accepted throughout the season. Call for more information. (570) 421-7721.

Tuesdays Seniors Day, Evergreen Golf Course, Analomink. Only $15 per player, includes greens fees & cart. Call for more information. (570) 421-7721.

Tuesdays Cabaret Nights, Mama Bella's Italian Restaurant, Bushkill. Enjoy cabaret nights from 6-9pm with Sally Shulter and Todd Deen on the 12th and 26th, Stan Stewart on the 5th, and Norris and James on the 19th. 888-FERNWOOD.

Tuesdays, 50-Plus Shopper Club, The Crossings Premium Outlets, Tannersville. If you are at least 50 years of age you can take advantage of an added 10% savings on Tuesdays by simply presenting a photo identification with your proof of age to the cashier at participating stores. Call for a list of participating stores. (570) 629-4650.

Tuesdays Out in the Open, Legendary Tannersville Inn, Tannersville. Come for the fun and excitement of a live taping of Out in the Open, a local program featuring Pennsylvania’s great outdoors. Enjoy guests and information on sports, hunting, fishing, boating, and much more. (570) 629-3134.

Wednesdays Ladies Day, Evergreen Golf Course, Analomink. Only $15 per player, includes greens fees & cart. Call for more information. (570) 421-7721.

Thursdays Quizzmo, Legendary Tannersville Inn, Tannersville. Join the Quiz Master for adult trivia every Thursday at 8pm. Play alone or with friends to test your knowledge on music, sports, television, movies, general knowledge, and more for great prizes (570) 629-3133.

Fridays Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Legendary Tannersville Inn, Tannersville. Be part of the action in this longest running murder mystery in the Poconos! Suspense and laughs abound, as you try and capture the killer. A new mystery starts each month. Reservations are required. (570) 629-3131.

Fridays and Saturdays Rotary Ghost Walk, Jim Thorpe. Enjoy a one mile, one hour walking tour of the historic district with a costumed storyteller. Tour leaves from the lobby of The Inn at Jim Thorpe. Cost is $8 per person. Call for more information. (570) 325-4462.

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Live Bands, Legendary Tannersville Inn, Tannersville. Every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm-1am enjoy live music from various local performers. Every Sunday, it’s the Dynamics, a spectacular show band from 7-11pm. (570) 629-3131.

Saturdays Monroe Farmers Market, 8th and Main Streets, Stroudsburg. Enjoy wonderfully fresh produce, sinful baked goods, fragrant flowers and much more. Event runs 8am-1pm. For more information, call (570) 424-9131.

Saturdays, Dining With Friends - The Grand Buffet, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. You are invited every Saturday evening to Stroudsmoor Country Inn for the Grand Buffet, a sumptuous dinner feast. Enjoy soup and salads, homemade pasta, poultry selections, a veal or pork entree, or a seafood or fish entree, carving board, desert, and more. The Grand Buffet is $23.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Buffet runs from 4:30-11pm. Reservations required. (570) 421-6431 x411.

Saturdays Wayne County Farmers Market, Wayne County Visitors Center, Honesdale. The Wayne County Farmers Market runs every Saturday until October 23rd from 9am-1pm. The selection of produce changes with the seasons, but there is always a wide variety of locally made household items, baked goods and decorative items. Your dollar goes directly to the farmer/producer and stays in the community. Farm vendors accept WIC Farmers Market checks. (570) 729-0401.

Saturdays Saturday Night Bands, Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Bushkill. Come to the Trolley Stop Pub at 10pm for live bands. On the 2nd, it's Groove Patrol with June Thomas, followed by Right Hand Red on the 9th, and Fuzzpipe on the16th. Adults only after 10pm. 888-FERNWOOD.

Saturdays Saturday Soloists & Duos, Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Bushkill. Come to the Trolley Stop Pub from 2-4pm for great entertainment. On the 2nd and 16th of the month, enjoy the duo Colarusso & Lang. Kevin Craig will be featured on the 9th and 30th, and Regina Sayles on the 23rd. 888-FERNWOOD.

1-22 : Art Exhibit "Still Moved: 9/11", East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg. Jacqueline Lima's artistic reaction to the events of 9/11 will be on display in the Madelon Powers Gallery of East Stroudsburg University's Fine and Performing Arts Center. Gallery hours are 11am-7pm Monday and Wednesday; 11am-4pm Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. (570) 422-3483.

1-25 : "A Look at Two Lands" Art Exhibit, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. Come see the artwork of Brian Keeler, whose works include landscapes, still-lifes, figures and portraits in oil, pastel, and watercolor. His regional paintings of Northeast Pennsylvania have been featured in numerous exhibitions, private collections, and at the Everhart Museum in Scranton. (570) 421-6431.

1-31 : The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival, Country Junction World's Largest General Store, Lehighton. Come see thousands of pumpkins, scarecrows, free petting zoo, daytime hayrides, and more. Open noon-6pm weekdays, and 10am-6pm Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. (610) 377-8400.

2-31 : Fall Foliage Hayrides, Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Jim Thorpe. Take a scenic, forty-five minute fall foliage hayride, starting and ending at the beach parking lot. Reservations required. Fee is $1.25 for children up to 12 years of age, and $2.50 for adults. (570) 325-3669.

19 : Children's Fall Festival, Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. Children 3 and up along with caregivers can enjoy the wonders of the fall season beginning with a short walk. Bring your own pumpkin to carve. Fall treats available. $3 per child. Pre-registration required. (570) 689-9494.

19-22 : Fall Weekday Golf Tournament, Caesars Pocono Palace, Marshalls Creek. Fore you! A tournament sure to score with fun loving couples. Join us at Caesars Pocono Palace with your event host, Golf Pro Dave Fowler. Enjoy luxurious suites, all you can eat breakfast and dinner, live nightly entertainment and much more! Choose from several suites that feature the world famous 7 foot champagne glass whirlpool bath for two, heart shaped bath for two, indoor pool, sauna and fireplace. Call now to book a stay and register for the tournament. 800-233-4141.

20 : Kettle Creek For Kids - Scales, Skins, and Fur, Monroe County Conservation District, Stroudsburg. The Kettle Creek For Kids program is for ages 4-6 and is scheduled every two weeks from 1:30-2:30pm. Parents must attend with their children. Cost is $4 non-member, $2 EE member. Registration is required and will only be accepted one week in advance. (570) 629-3061.

21 : Adult Night, Big Wheel Roller Skating Center, East Stroudsburg. From 7-9pm adults skate to a variety of music. (570) 424-5499.

22 : Banding Saewhet Owls, Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. Meet at the Sanctuary then carpool to Skytop Lodge for a program on bird-branding. Children encouraged to attend with a caregiver. Call to make arrangements. (570) 689-9494.

22,23,29,30 : Haunted Wagon Rides & Guided Walks, Sugar Mountain Carriages, Bushkill. Take a haunted horse-drawn wagon ride or guided walking tour through the spooky woods from 7-11pm. Cost is $15 for wagon rides and $10 for guided walking tours. (570) 588-3063.

22-24 : Autumn Trek, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. What could be a better way to witness the fall foliage than to witness it up close and personal. We will hike through fields and forests to scenic vistas and waterfalls. Knowledgeable PEEC guides will lead hikes with moderate climbs and flexible distances. We can call this weekend a "hike-a-thon." Cost is $114. (570) 828-2319.

23 : Mega Ski/Snowboard Swap & Sale, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Free admission. A ski/snowboard swap run by and benefiting the Shawnee Mountain Ski Patrol. Big sale in Shawnee Ski Shop. Early purchase discount on Season Passes for the 2004/2005 Ski Season. Event runs 10am-4pm. (570) 421-7231.

23 : Boy Scout Badge Festival, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Tiger, wolf, bear, webelos, and boy scouts can work on specific badge requirements at the center from 9am-4pm. Scouts can learn about birds, animals, forestry, and more. Full and half-day sessions available. Prices are $7 per person half-day, $12 for full day, and $18 for all day session with lunch. (570) 828-2319.

23 Fall Foliage Tours, Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry. Discover the splendor of paddling in Autumn. Enjoy color displays mirrored on the river's surface with waterfowl and birds of prey to make the trip even more colorful. Call for information and reservations. 1-800-FLOAT-KC.

23,24 : Oktoberfest at Shawnee Mountain, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee-on-Delaware. From 12-5pm enjoy live polka and German bands, dancing, ethnic foods, crafts, scenic chairlift rides, and more! Free admission. (570) 421-7231.

23,30 : Intro to Soccer, Big Wheel Roller Skating Center, East Stroudsburg. Beginning October 9th, children 8 and under can come for an introduction to indoor soccer, Saturday mornings from 10:30-11:30am. Cost is $15 for a four-week session. (570) 424-5499.

24 : Heritage Day, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Join the first annual Heritage Day festivities at PEEC, where you will witness old-time crafts people demonstrating their skills. Program runs 11am-4pm, and refreshments will be available. Price is $10 per person and $5 for children 8 and under. (570) 828-2319.

24 : Pocono Rim Trail, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Take a 4-mile hike along the Pocono Escarpment to explore ridge top eco-systems. Bring water and a snack. (570) 828-2319.

28-31 : Sasha Zhitneva Art Exhibit, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. Come see the works of Sasha Zhitneva, a graphic artist in Silica whose art conveys an idea and provides viewers with a comfortable channel to understand her medium, glass. (570) 421-6431.

29 : 6th Annual Monroe County Arts Council Masked Ball, Ridgecrest at Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. Join the Monroe County Arts Council for a night of fun! Enjoy an hors d'oeurves reception, cash bar, entertainment, dancing, a silent auction for fine art and the opportunity to win fabulous prizes! A mask is required. Bring your own or purchase one made by a local artist or student! Event runs from 7-11pm. Cost is $45 per person. Reservations required. Call (570) 476-4460.

29-31 : "Don't be Scary" Halloween Special, South Boulder Therapy, LLC, Albrightsville. Add a facial to any massage at your location for just $15 additional. Relax and be a real beauty for Halloween. Get a 10% discount on bath salts, scrubs, and lotion for a perfect you. Call for more information. (570) 722-9175.

30 : Halloween Parade Extravaganza, Main Street, Stroudsburg. Get ready for a ghoulish good time during Downtown Stroudsburg's annual Halloween parade and costume contest. Best costumes in the region show up at this event. Floats and marching bands welcome too! Event runs from 12-2:30pm. (570) 424-9131.

30 : PEEC-A-Boo Halloween Trail, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Bring your family for a night of fun! Follow your guide through our fun Halloween trail and learn about the creatures of the night and listen to a story around the campfire. Event runs 2-5pm for younger children and 6-9pm for older children, reservations are strongly suggested. Price is $5 per person. Children 3 years of age and under are free. (570) 828-2319.

30 : Halloween Fun, Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions, Honesdale. Ghosts and goblins galore, they all adore the costumes and treats that make this two-hour train ride a favorite with children of all ages. All are invited to join in the fun and wear their Halloween finest. Boarding time is 1pm. Cost is $15. (570) 253-1960.

30 : Scout Day, Monroe County Conservation District, Stroudsburg. Scout groups are invited to learn more about the natural environment with fun, hands-on activities. Attend either the morning session at 9am or the afternoon session at 1pm. Program runs three hours. Register by October 22nd. Cost is $4 per Scout, non-refundable and must be paid in full by registration. (570) 629-3061.

30 : Edgar Allen Poe Readings, Grey Towers National Historic Landmark, Milford. Two reading of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" and "Premature Burial" will take place in the Great Hall of the Grey Towers Mansion. The first reading is at 7pm and the second is at 8:30pm. Tickets are $10 per person. Seating is limited. (570) 296-9630.

30 : "A Pastel Fall" Art Workshop, Monroe County Arts Council, Stroudsburg. Learn about color use and expression of famous artists in the still life pieces they created from 10am-1pm. Use pastels to create a fall still life in your own style. Students will also learn how to finish artwork for framing. Tuition $25 for members/$30 for non-members. Ages 12-14. (570) 476-4460.

30 : Mask Making with Samantha Mack, Monroe County Arts Council, Stroudsburg. Students will paint, cut, and shape to create wearable masks out of paper plates. For ages 4-6 from 1:30-3:30pm. Tuition is $20 for members/$25 for non-members. (570) 476-4460.

30 : Teacher's Workshop: Project Learning Tree, Lacawac Sanctuary, Lake Ariel. Teachers can attend this workshop on Project Learning Tree, a supplementary environmental education curriculum, from 9am-3pm. ACT 48 credit available. Fee is $20. Pre-registration required. (570) 676-0567.

31 : Halloween Parade, Jim Thorpe. Call for more information. (570) 325-8720.

November

Tuesdays Comedy Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Legendary Tannersville Inn, Tannersville. Be part of the action in this longest running murder mystery in the Poconos! Suspense and laughs abound, as you try and capture the killer. A new mystery starts each month. Reservations are required. (570) 629-3131.

Tuesdays Book Illustration Course, Monroe County Arts Council, Stroudsburg. Join Ted Michalowski from 6-9pm for a course concentrating on the exploration and enjoyment of the exciting field of children's book illustration. Class is for beginners to advanced. Students should bring four to seven tales from either Mother Goose, Aesop's, or Grimm's and materials for quick thumbnail sketches. Cost is $100 for members and $120 for non-members.

1-28 : Sasha Zhitneva Art Exhibit, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. Come see the works of Sasha Zhitneva, a graphic artist in Silica whose art conveys an idea and provides viewers with a comfortable channel to understand her medium, glass. (570) 421-6431.

3 : Constellation Program, Monroe County Conservation District, Stroudsburg. Come view stars, galaxies, and more during clear autumn skies. Meet at the parking area of State Game Lands #38 on Big Pocono by 6pm. Cost is $4 non-members and $2 E.E. members and children under 12. Pre-register by the 2nd. (570) 629-3061.

3 : Kettle Creek For Kids Fall Program - Turkey Talk, Monroe County Conservation District, Stroudsburg. Program is for ages 4-6 and is scheduled every two weeks from 1:30-2:30pm. Parents must attend with their children. Cost is $4 non-member, $2 E.E. member. Registration is required and will only be accepted one week in advance. (570) 629-3061.

6 : First Saturday Downtown Stroudsburg Monthly Art Walk, Downtown Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg. On the first Saturday of every month from 6-9pm over art galleries, musicians, actors, dancers and poets gather in Downtown Stroudsburg for First Saturday. Stroll from gallery to gallery and view opening exhibits of first rate art and fine crafts. An evening not to be missed! For a free map call (570) 424-9131.

7 : Stroudsmoor Bridal Sampling, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. Stroudsmoor Country Inn invites you to their Bridal Sampling from 12-5pm. See Stroudsmoor’s most frequently chosen menu selections, meet the inn’s floral designers and spa staff, and taste a variety of mouthwatering cake selections. Reservations are limited. (570) 421-6431 ext. 420.

7 : Carbon County Veterans Day Parade, Delaware Avenue, Palmerton. Parade starts at 1:30pm. Call for more information. (610) 824-5100.

13 : Second Saturday, Jim Thorpe. Sixteen galleries and studios will participate in open gallery evenings on the second Saturday of each month from 5 pm to 9 pm. Second Saturdays will feature opportunities to meet and talk with the artists who have created a variety of paintings, photography, sculpture, wearable art, crafts, prints, ceramics and mixed media work. All locations are within a short walking distance of one another in Jim Thorpe’s beautiful historic district. Second Saturdays presents a unique mix of art and the artists themselves in a magical setting. (570) 325-9196.

13 : Lenape Lifeways with John Kraft, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. A hands-on presentation about the Lenape Indians and their way of life before and after contact with the European Americans. Detailed life drawings and photographs show how the Lenape dressed, built shelters, grew crops, hunted, cooked, made tools and weapons, treated disease and more. Objects such as tools, weapons, masks, clothing, containers and musical instruments will be on display. Cost is $10 per person and $5 for children 8 and under. Program runs 9:30am-12pm. Call to register. (570) 828-2319.

13 : Going Green, Monroe County Conservation District, Stroudsburg. From 9-10am, learn the simple ways to improve your health and the health of the planet. Cost is $4 for non-members and $2 for E.E. members and children under 12. (570) 629-3061.

18 : Derek Trucks Band, Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe. Tickets are $19 in advance or $23.50 at the door. Opening act: The Campbell Brothers. Contact Ticketmaster for more information. 571-693-4100.

19-21 : Wilderness Survival, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Join Ivan Erchak, head instructor of the Ndakinna Wilderness Project in Greenfield, NY, for a weekend of advanced hands-on survival skills such as basic animal tracking, stone tool construction, advanced fire making and primitive traps. For all skill levels, ages 12 years and up. Cost is $134. (570) 828-2319.

20-21 : Annual Great Brews of America Classic Beer Festival, The Resort at Split Rock, Lake Harmony. You must be 21 years old to enter the festival. The festival features over 50 of America’s finest classic and micro-breweries offering tastes of their latest brews. Enjoy musical entertainment on two stages and beer-related seminars. Crafts, artwork, and food will be on exhibit and for sale. Each attendee will receive a commemorative beer tasting glass. Saturday night beer and food matching dinner is $45 per person. Call for Homebrew Competition info and ticket information. Tickets at the door are $25 Saturday and $22 Sunday. Advance discounted tickets also available. 800-255-7625.

21 : Fourplay, Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe. Tickets range from $34-$28. All seats reserved. Call Ticketmaster for more information. (570) 693-4100.

25 : Thanksgiving Buffet at Pocmont…Great Value, No Dishes! Seasons Restaurant at Pocmont Resort, Bushkill. Make plans to bring your family Thanksgiving Day for our wonderful buffet and let us do the cooking. Enjoy a beautifully decorated atmosphere. This spectacular holiday feast will be served at the Seasons Restaurant from 1-4pm with traditional carving stations as well as salads, breads, a seafood bar and a wide array of desserts to choose from at $18.95 for adults and $10.95 for children (12 and under), plus taxes and gratuities. Reservations requested. (570) 588-6671 or 800-762-6668.

25 : Thanksgiving Celebration at Stroudsmoor, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. Celebrate Thanksgiving at the inn. Enjoy the family-style feast at Ridgecrest and the Thanksgiving buffet at the Main Inn. Reserve your holiday baked goods from our new bakery. (570) 421-6431.

25 : Thanksgiving Buffet, Ehrhardt's Waterfront Banquet Center, Hawley. Feast on a holiday buffet brimming with traditional favorites as well as specialties from 12-4pm. Soups, salads, breads, hot entrees and sides, carving station, and dessert table. Cost is $20.95. (570) 226-7355.

26 : Downtown Stroudsburg Tree Lighting Celebration, Courthouse Square, Downtown Stroudsburg. Experience the magic of the holiday season in Downtown Stroudsburg when a spectacular light display and 25 foot Christmas tree is ceremoniously lit. Choirs, carolers, Santa and a 20 foot toy soldier will all be on hand for the festivities along with horse and carriage rides for the whole family! Event runs 6-8pm. (570) 424-9131.

26,27 Honesdale For The Holidays, Honesdale. Call for more information. (570) 253-5492.

26-28 : Festival of Lights, Phifer's Ice Dam, Lehighton. Enjoy over 250,000 lights in animated and still displays! Homemade food will be sold in the heated pavilion. Event runs 5:30-9:30pm. Donations will be accepted. (610) 377-0314 or (610) 377-5559.

28 to Dec. 12 : Gingerbread Competition, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. Enter or enjoy a visit to the First Annual Stroudsmoor Gingerbread Competition. Entry categories are Pastry Chef, Culinary Artist, and At-home Baker, so there is a place for all skill levels to show off their sweetest talents. Prizes awarded, including a weekend getaway at the inn for "Best in Show." (570) 421-6431.

December

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays Festival of Lights, Phifer's Ice Dam, Lehighton. Enjoy over 250,000 lights in animated and still displays! Homemade food will be sold in the heated pavilion. Event runs 5:30-9:30pm. Donations will be accepted. (610) 377-0314 or (610) 377-5559.

2-31 : Nancy Bossert Art Exhibit, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. The works of Nancy Bossert will be on display in the Gallery at Stroudsmoor. Referring to her work as "stills," Nancy is known for her textural collaged surfaces and muted, tonal hues. Artist reception will be held December 12th from 1-5pm. (570) 421-6431 ext. 424.

3 : Christmas In The Park - An Old Fashioned Christmas Gathering, Upper Park, Lehighton. Join the Lehighton Area Chamber of Commerce in the park for a festive celebration with music by the Lehighton Band, prize drawings for children 12 and under, hot chocolate, and a Christmas Tree Lighting! Event begins at 6pm, Santa arrives at 6:30pm. (610) 377-2191.

3 : Annual Tree Lighting, Grey Towers National Historic Landmark, Milford. Come for the tree lighting, holiday music, and refreshments. Free to the public. (570) 296-9630.

3,4,5 : Holiday Open House, Delaware Avenue, Palmerton. Get your holiday shopping done while all the specials are going on! Don't miss strolling Santa, carolers, special treats in the stores, and pictures with Santa and Palmerton's "Patches" in the park! Event runs 10am-8pm. (610) 826-2900.

3,4,5,11,12 : Old Time Christmas Celebration, Downtown, Jim Thorpe. (570) 325-5810.

3-24 : Holiday Shopping and Dining in the Gap, Broad & Main Streets, Delaware Water Gap. Get away from the holiday hustle and bustle, and enjoy a day of shopping and dining in a small town atmosphere. (570) 476-0331.

4 : Natural Wreaths Workshop, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Learn how to make your own natural wreaths and take them home to enjoy! Event runs 9am-2pm. Price is $39 and includes supplies. Reservations are required. Bring your own lunch. (570) 828-2319.

4 : Bach and Handel Chorale, Jim Thorpe. Call for more information. (570) 325-2346.

4 : First Saturday Downtown Stroudsburg Monthly Art Walk, Downtown Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg. On the first Saturday of every month from 6-9pm over art galleries, musicians, actors, dancers and poets gather in Downtown Stroudsburg for First Saturday. Stroll from gallery to gallery and view opening exhibits of first rate art and fine crafts. An evening not to be missed! For a free map call (570) 424-9131.

4,5 : "A Christmas Carol" Reading, Grey Towers National Historic Landmark, Milford. Joe Plummer and son will perform a dynamic reading of "A Christmas Carol" at 2pm and 7pm on Saturday, and 2pm on Sunday. Admission $15. (570) 296-9630.

4,5,12 : Santa Express, Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions, Honesdale. Climb on board with Santa, Rudolph, and the rest of the gang when they come to town on this wonderfully traditional two-hour holiday excursion. Clap and sing along to holiday carols, visit with Santa and his friends and enjoy your very own Christmas treat! Train departs at 1pm. Cost is $15. (570) 253-1960.

4,5,11,12 : 14th Annual Old Time Christmas, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. Guides dressed in period clothing lead you by lantern light through the various buildings and displays. Christmas putz, live barnyard nativity, 1820’s Christmas kitchen, Victorian Christmas kitchen, caroling, belschnikel, refreshments, and gift shop filled with handcrafted items. Event runs from 4-7pm; adults are $6, children ages 3-12 are $3. (570) 992-6161.

8,9 : Christmas With Jolly Joe, Ehrhardt's Waterfront Banquet Center, Hawley. A must for the holidays! Come to The Waterfront at 10am for cake, coffee, and Christmas carols, then dance to the sounds of Jolly Joe from 11:30am-12:30pm. A delightful Christmas lunch will be served from 12:30pm-2pm. From 2-3pm enjoy performances by magic bell ringers, singers, dancers, Santa Claus and dancing with Jolly Joe & The Bavarians! Cost is $36 per person. Call for more information and to make reservations. (570) 824-2081.

8,9,10,11 : Christmas Wrappings, Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe. Luncheon/dinner show. Tickets are $32. Motorcoach and group discounts available. Call Penn's Peak for more information. 866-605-PEAK.

10-11 : Open House Christmas Party, Ehrhardt's Waterfront Banquet Center, Hawley. Small businesses and groups are invited from 6:30pm-12am to enjoy an open cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres, four-course meal with choice of three entrees, and DJ with dancing from 8:30 to midnight. Cost is $39. Reservations required. (570) 226-7355.

11 : Night of Art, Song & Spirit, Downtown Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg. Experience the joy of the holiday season in Downtown Stroudsburg. Don't miss the church choirs, brass bands, theatrical performances, holiday shops, thousands of Christmas lights, horse and carriage rides and Santa! Downtown Stroudsburg comes alive from 5-8pm with the sights and sounds of the holiday season. For a full program visit call (570) 424-9131.

11 : Winterfest Excursion, Stourbridge Line Rail Excursions, Honesdale. Bundle up for a 4-hour round-trip train ride, with layover, to Hawley's Winterfest. See this Victorian town dressed in its holiday finest! Town's activities include visits with Santa, music, singing, and the season's best entertainment for the young and young-at-heart. Train departs at 1:30pm. (570) 253-1960.

11 : Second Saturday, Jim Thorpe. Sixteen galleries and studios will participate in open gallery evenings on the second Saturday of each month from 5 pm to 9 pm. Second Saturdays will feature opportunities to meet and talk with the artists who have created a variety of paintings, photography, sculpture, wearable art, crafts, prints, ceramics and mixed media work. All locations are within a short walking distance of one another in Jim Thorpe’s beautiful historic district. Second Saturdays presents a unique mix of art and the artists themselves in a magical setting. (570) 325-9196.

12 : Stroudsmoor Tree Lighting Celebration, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. Enjoy a whole day of holiday festivities at Stroudsmoor Country Inn. The day starts with a holiday brunch from 10am-1:30pm and includes champagne, Belgian Waffles with apples and cinnamon, and more. From noon until 5pm, enjoy holiday entertainment, including performances by local entertainers such as the Pocono Choral Society, Pocono Lively Arts, Son Shine singers, ESHS singers, and more. Meet the artist Nancy Bossert from 1-5pm. Santa will be on hand to light up the Stroudsmoor Mountain at 6pm. Enjoy the American Harvest Buffet from 3-7:30pm. Entertainment events are free to the public. Reservations are required for both the Tree Lighting brunch and dinner buffets. Dining cost is $30 per person. (570) 421-6431 ext. 443.

12 : Bach and Handel Chorale, Jim Thorpe. Call for more information. (570) 325-2346.

18 : Loretta Lynn, Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe. See Loretta Lynn with opening act BR549. Tickets are $55 premium, $49, $46, $40. All seats reserved. 866-605-PEAK.

19 : PEEC Yule Log Celebration, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Join us from 1-4pm for this annual event as you hunt for the Yule log and enjoy crafts, games, refreshments, and more! Cost is $5 per person, $3 for ages 8 and under. (570) 828-2319.

19 : Audubon Christmas Bird Count, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. Join birders from coast-to-coast in the Annual Christmas Bird Count. Become a part of this century long tradition by helping us count the birds within a 7.5 mile radius of PEEC. Cost is $5. (570) 828-2319.

18-19 : A Fernwood Christmas, Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Bushkill. Your Fernwood favorites return to the Events Center for a special Christmas variety show, beginning at 8pm. 888-FERNWOOD.

24 : Pocono Lively Arts Carol Sing and Merry Tuba Christmas, Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg. Come together with friends and family to carol around Stroudsburg's Christmas tree in Courthouse Square. For more info call (570) 424-1971. Event runs 5:30-6:30pm.

31 : New Year's Eve Party, Ehrhardt's Waterfront Banquet Center, Hawley. Celebration includes buffet hors d'oeuvres, salads, hot entrees, carving station, pasta station, and dessert table. Event runs 8pm-1am, with DJ and dancing from 9pm to 1am. Complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Price is $37.50. Reservations required. (570) 226-7355.

31 : New Year's Eve Ball, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. Celebrate the New Year from 8pm-1am with hors d'oeuvre service beginning at 8pm, beverages all night, dinner feast including lobster and filet mignon, spectacular desserts, party favors, and a midnight toast. Entertainment by The Gerald Meyer Orchestra. Cost is $195 per couple, $39.95 to $100 per person. (570) 421-6431.

31 : Fernwood's New Year's Family Party, Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Bushkill. Fernwood's popular family party features entertainment by Jay Mattioli, a DJ, and food. Call for more information. 888-FERNWOOD.

31 : New Year's Eve Gala Party, Fernwood Hotel & Resort, Bushkill. Enjoy live entertainment from local band Lucky 7 and dinner. Call for more information. 888-FERNWOOD.

January

1 : New Year's Day Brunch & Dinner Buffets, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. Start your New Year right! Each buffet features a unique variety of the inn's most famous foods, including roast turkey with all the trimmings, prime rib of beef, Italian pastas, quiche, baked ham, lox and bagels, chicken bianco vino, salmon dolceforte, homemade breads, cakes, pie, and much more. Event runs 10am-8pm. Price is $24.95 to $32.95 per person. Reservations required. (570) 421-6431 ext. 424.

1-15 : Nancy Bossert Art Exhibit, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. The works of Nancy Bossert will be on display in the Gallery at Stroudsmoor. Referring to her work as "stills," Nancy is known for her textural collaged surfaces and muted, tonal hues. (570) 421-6431 ext. 424.

9 : Bikercross, Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton. Charge applies to enter this downhill bike race on the snow; free to watch. Race runs from 8am-3pm. (610) 826-7700 ext.236.

21-23 : Stroudsmoor's Fine Art Exhibit, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. The works of over seventy-five regional artists will be featured for viewing pleasure or purchase during the Second Annual Country Inn Fine Art Exhibition from 1-5pm. Opening reception on Friday the 21st from 7-9pm. (570) 421-6431 ext. 443.

22 : Boardercross and Skiercross, Blue Mountain Ski Area, Palmerton. Charge applies to enter the race; free to watch. Competition runs 8am-3pm. (610) 826-7700 ext.236.

24 : Carter Chamber Music Series, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg. At 7:30pm in the Cecilia S. Cohen Recital Hall, musicians of the New York Philharmonic will perform, featuring members of the wind and brass sections of the orchestra. Single tickets are $20, students 18 and under are $10, and ESU students with current I.D. are $5. (570) 422-3695.

February

11-13 : Valentine's Dinner Theater, Ehrhardt's Waterfront Banquet Center, Hawley. From 5:30-10:30pm, enjoy cash bar cocktails with hors d'oeuvres, soup, salad, choice of three entrees, dessert, and a wonderful show by The Ritz Company Players. Price is $29. Reservations required. (570) 226-7355.

13 : 17th Annual Ice Tee Golf Tournament, Lake Wallenpaupack. Alternate date in case of inclement weather is February 27th. (570) 226-3191.

13-14 : Valentine's Dinner, Stroudsmoor Country Inn, Stroudsburg. Valentine's dinners feature complimentary hors d'oeuvres in our lounge, elaborate buffet dinner, and a romantic atmosphere complete with candlelight and entertainment. Horse drawn carriage rides will be offered during the 2005 Valentine's weekend. Dinners are 4-11pm with a cost of $30.95 to $36.95 per person. (570) 421-6431.