Family-Friendly Winter Activities in the Poconos

From frolicking in the snow to splashing in an indoor waterpark, a winter Pocono family vacation filled with lasting memories awaits! Find family-friendly ski resorts, winter festivals in the Pocono Mountains, the best winter activities for kids, and indoor activities for all ages at our family resorts. Keep reading to find family winter vacations Pocono Mountains insider tips to maximize family fun.

Snow Activities
Exciting Events
Winter Treats
Indoor Fun
Museums
Waterparks

1. Where are the Snow Activities in the Poconos?

Break out your warmest coats and best winter boots for an avalanche of snow activities! Whether you prefer exploring frosty trails on horseback or racing down the slopes while snow tubing, you and your family are guaranteed to love winter outdoor adventure in the Pocono Mountains.

Skiing and snowboarding are offered at six family-friendly ski areas, with ski and snowboard lessons available for kids, adults, and groups! If you'd prefer a more tranquil pace, try snowshoeing (weather permitting!) over the snow-covered landscape.

To kick the adrenaline up a notch, book a four-wheeler rental for some off-road ATV tours Poconos winter fun or gear up for a paintball battle in the woods at spots like Skirmish Paintball, the largest paintball park in the world.

Insider Tip: Guests staying overnight at Skytop Lodge and Woodloch Resort can enjoy a variety of outdoor winter activities on-site, including ice skating! Be sure to check with the resort before your stay to confirm current offerings.

2. What Winter Events Are Happening in the Pocono Mountains?

Savor the winter season with Pocono Mountains events! From winter festivals in our charming small towns to exciting concerts at iconic venues like The Sherman Theater to educational classes, get the family out of the house for a fun outing.

Experience a slice of local winter history at the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest, take a Stargazing Tram Tour at The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, or join Kettle Creek Environmental Center for an Eagle Watch Bus Trip.

Bundle up for WinterFest in Downtown Stroudsburg, Jim Thorpe's Winter Fest, or Wally Ice Fest. Brave the temperatures during the Annual Polar Plunge at Mauch Chunk Lake Park, or race to the top of Shawnee Mountain Ski Area during Bigfoot Snowshoe Race Day.

Insider Tip: Winter is maple syrup season in the Poconos! Learn about the fresh sap rising in the trees and how maple syrup is made when you take a tour at Pocono Mountain Maple or go for a Sugar Shack Scramble with Pocono Environmental Education Center.

3. Where are Great Places for Families to Eat in the Poconos?

All that excitement and adventure is sure to work up an appetite. Gather around the table and refuel at one of the region’s delicious restaurants. Stop by a café like The Cure Cafe in Stroudsburg or Camp Umpy's Bagels & Stuff in Honesdale to warm up with hot sandwiches and hot chocolate or enjoy some quality time together during a hearty meal at a family restaurant like Apple Valley Restaurant in Milford or Murphy's Loft in Blakeslee.

Looking for something sweet? Visit a Pocono Mountains bakery and treat yourselves to yummy desserts and pastries. Find specialty cupcake flavors for every taste at Sonia's Sweet Inspirations. Swing by the Stroudsmoor Bakery & Café for adorably decorated and perfectly seasonal sugar cookies or create a personalized donut masterpiece at Duck Donuts of Bartonsville.

Insider Tip: Resorts like Kalahari and Camelback feature great restaurants onsite like Kalahari's B-Lux Grill & Bar and Camelback's Wood Fired Graffiti Pizza where overnight guests and day guests alike can enjoy delicious fare in a family-friendly atmosphere that's close to great attractions.

4. What Are Indoor Winter Activities for Families in the Poconos?

Want to get out of the cold for a bit? There are plenty of indoor family fun parks where little ones can work off energy inside. Bouncing and laughing are great Poconos toddler activities in winter! Poconos Rocks! has bounce houses, a ninja warrior course, a boulder climbing wall, and an on-site cafe. For older kids over 54" tall, a day on the track at S&S Speedways is a great way to get in some go-kart poconos action.

Insider Tip: Love to game? Enjoy a cozy winter day indoors playing classic video games at The Arcade Era or get in some exercise with the virtual simulator games at The Wake Zone Indoor Golf and Taproom.

5. What are the Best Museums to Visit in the Poconos?

Take the family back in time to discover the antiquity and arts of the Pocono Mountains at one of our historical attractions and museums. Sign up for the free mobile Pocono History & Art Trail to discover hidden gems form the past and take in the beauty that has brought visitors to this area for generations.

Historical societies showcase stories from the past at spots like the Columns Museum in Milford and the Wayne County Historical Society and Museum in Honesdale. Bundle up to see National Historic Landmarks like the Roebling Aqueduct Bridge or the grounds of Grey Towers National Historic Site covered in snow.

Insider Tip: Experience history first-hand when you hop aboard a vintage coach during a train tour with Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway or The Stourbridge Line!

6. What are the Best Indoor Waterparks in the Poconos?

Spend some time poolside this winter! Pocono Mountains waterparks provide excitement and relaxation for all members of the family, and the weather is always a guaranteed 84 degrees!

Kalahari Resort

Voted #1 in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions has an enormous indoor aquatic playground as well as onsite restaurants, activities like escape rooms and mini bowling, plus great events like the upcoming Kalahari Food and Not Just Wine Festival.

Great Wolf Lodge

Water slides, wave pools, dump buckets, and aquatic obstacles await at Great Wolf Lodge, which also has interactive games like MagiQuest and incredible Grand Woodland Villas, perfect for big family gatherings.

Camelback Resort and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark

Go from the slides to the slopes at Camelback Resort, where you can splash the morning away at Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark then head out to the snow for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing at adjacent Camelback Mountain.

Insider Tip: Indoor waterpark day tickets are available, but waterpark admission is included in an overnight stay, and you'll want to give yourself more time to experience the wide variety of fun these all-under-one-roof resorts have to offer.

Winter Family Fun in the Poconos

Discover Pocono family resorts with activities, entertainment, and dining all under one roof, plus find ways to save on accommodations with special offers. Looking to plan a family reunion in the Pocono Mountains? Get in touch to tell us about your upcoming group gathering, and we’ll assist with your event planning needs! Don’t forget to check out more winter things to do, ski and snow activities, and winter day trip ideas. Stay up-to-date with area snow conditions as you plan your winter family escape to the Pocono Mountains.

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Family-Friendly Winter Activities in the Pocono Mountains

Snow Activities

1. Where are the Snow Activities in the Poconos?

Exciting Events

2. What Winter Events Are Happening in the Pocono Mountains?

Winter Treats

3. Where are Great Places for Families to Eat in the Poconos?

Indoor Fun

4. What Are Indoor Winter Activities for Families in the Poconos?

Museums

5. What are the Best Museums to Visit in the Poconos?

Waterparks

6. What are the Best Indoor Waterparks in the Poconos?

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Great Wolf Lodge

Camelback Resort and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark

Winter Family Fun in the Poconos

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Family-Friendly Winter Activities in the Pocono Mountains

Snow Activities

1. Where are the Snow Activities in the Poconos?

Exciting Events

2. What Winter Events Are Happening in the Pocono Mountains?

Winter Treats

3. Where are Great Places for Families to Eat in the Poconos?

Indoor Fun

4. What Are Indoor Winter Activities for Families in the Poconos?

Museums

5. What are the Best Museums to Visit in the Poconos?

Waterparks

6. What are the Best Indoor Waterparks in the Poconos?

Kalahari Resort

Great Wolf Lodge

Camelback Resort and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark

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