5 Fun Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Pocono Mountains

1. Raise a Glass to 2025

Dance and dine the old year away at Poconos New Year's Eve parties and events! Get tickets for the New Year's Eve Great Gatsby Gala at Historic Forest Hall in Milford for a glitzy evening harking back to the Roaring 20s, enjoy the balloon drop during New Year's Eve at magnificent Skytop Lodge, or jam out the the DJ at the New Year's Bash at Silver Birches as you savor a decadent buffet on the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack. The New Year's Eve Dinner Around the World at Glass - Wine.Bar.Kitchen at Ledges Hotel will take your taste buds on an international journey. Browse even more events and dinners below! Skip the late drive home and book a room at the host property or find a place to stay nearby.

2. Share a Special Meal

Reminisce about the past year with loved ones and share your hopes for the year to come during a fine dining experience. Get dressed up and make it an occasion with a reservation at extraordinary Poconos establishments like Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap, The Frogtown Chophouse in Cresco, The Mansion House of Summit Hill, or Macaluso's Restaurant near Jim Thorpe. Step inside the newest luxury hotel in the Poconos, The Swiftwater, to experience elevated dining at The Olivet. Local chefs will wow you with hand-crafted dishes.

3. Treat Yourself to a Cozy Overnight Stay

Maybe getting cozy by the fireplace as you muse on your dreams and plans for 2025 sounds more your style for December 31. Atmospheric Poconos lodgings are the perfect place to start the new year! Take a look at our country inns, cabins, and vacation rentals like Mountain Springs Lake Resort, Barry and Kari's Lake Harmony Houses and Sylvania Tree Farm & Country Lodging. Browse New Year's offers at popular area accommodations like The Settlers Inn to take advantage of extra savings!

4. Splash in the New Year

Warm up inside one of our enormous waterpark resorts! There's no need to worry about the weather at these impressive aquatic playgrounds. Perfect for kids of all ages, you can spend the day riding the slides or relaxing by the pool, and then enjoy the incredible resort amenities and activities at night. Gift shops, restaurants, and exciting extras like laser tag, escape rooms, and VR experiences await, all under one roof. Hit the arcade at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, check out the impressive new spaces and Grand Woodland Villas at the reimagined Great Wolf Lodge, or combine splash time with ski time at Camelback Lodge & Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark.

5. Hit the Slopes

If "learn to ski or snowboard" is on your list of 2025 resolutions, why not get started early? Book a lesson with dedicated experts at one of our six fantastic ski areas. If you're already advanced at the schussing and stemming, you'll find plenty of trails to challenge you. Conquer the slopes while skiing or snowboarding on either New Year's Eve or New Year's Day or try gliding down the mountainside while snow tubing.

Pocono New Year's Eve Celebrations

For more ways to welcome 2025 in the Pocono Mountains, visit our New Year's events page. Be sure to browse New Year’s special offers for deals on places to stay and more. Check out our ski & snow activities and winter pages for even more ideas.

Happy New Year from the Pocono Mountains!