Looking for a safe and fun road trip close to home? Check out these exclusive Pocono Mountains events! Whether on a raft or in your car, experience these summer happenings from the comfort of your own space.
From outdoor entertainment to drive-in movies, our businesses have innovated ways for you to visit. Of course, you should check directly with them to confirm their operations and procedures. Read on for five events you can experience today!
Family Drive-In Movie and Dinner
desaki
Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays through August 27, 2020
Time: Movie begins at 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $60/car
desaki and the Sherman Theater have teamed up to bring you a summer drive-in movie series! Enjoy dinner and a movie from the comfort of your car; a $30 dinner voucher is included in admission. Meals are brought out to your vehicle to enjoy during the film. Part of the proceeds benefit local non-profits. Check out the video below for a sneak peak of what to expect!
Ice Cream Express
The Stourbridge Line
Date: Fridays, July 31 through September 4, 2020
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: $25/adult (ages 13+); $15/junior (ages 3-12); free for children 2 and under (lap seat)
Take a two-hour round-trip train ride with a sweet treat stop. Board the train for a scenic ride from Honesdale to Hawley. In Hawley, you’ll break to stretch your legs and eat an ice cream sundae. As the sun sets on the Lackawaxen River, board the train for a relaxing ride back to Honesdale.
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Ice Cream Express
06/25/2021 - 09/03/2021I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Experience a two-hour round-trip excursion down to Hawley. Step off the train to enjoy a great ice cream sundae made with local ice cream. Climb back…
Lakeside Live
Silver Birches Resort
Date: Saturdays and Sundays through August 30, 2020
Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Experience live music from your boat on Lake Wallenpaupack! On weekends throughout the summer, you can get some fresh air and sun on the Big Lake. Grab takeout food and adult beverages from The Dock before setting sail. Be sure to check with Silver Birches for an update since this event is weather dependent.
Moonlight Rafting
Pocono Whitewater Adventures
Date: Varies
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: $99.99/person
Follow the setting sun on a nighttime adventure like no other. Explore the Lehigh River on an afterhours whitewater rafting trip! Let the moonlight, stars, fireflies and glowsticks light your path while travelling eight miles with an on-raft guide. When you return to base, warm up by the bonfire with some marshmallows and a glass of wine. Private trips for groups of 10 or more can be accommodated during the week.
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Moonlight Rafting
06/19/2021 - 09/05/2021Moonlight rafting provides a nighttime outdoor experience like no other. Take off at sundown to explore the river under a midsummer moon. Travel down eight miles of the Lehigh River. A friendly guide…
Tuesdays on the Terrace - Live Jazz and Casual Dining
French Manor Inn and Spa
Date: Tuesdays through August 25, 2020
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: Call to book your table
Treat yourself to an outdoor dining experience coupled with a live jazz performance. The Terrace not only features incredible food and music but offers breathtaking views that stretch for 30+ miles. Reservations are required and tables are limited, so call today to save your spot. Watch the video below to get an inside look at the experience!
Discover more activities and events happening in the Poconos. Explore the 2,400-square-mile region to find restaurants to enjoy outdoor dining and places to stay. And when you're ready to book your vacation, you can do so directly on our website!
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Train…
Relax and ride comfortably in vintage coaches built as early as 1917 pulled by diesel engines. The narrated round-trip follows the majestic Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, and into the…
Pocono Express
Join Stourbridge Line for a 1.5-hour, 20-mile, round trip from Honesdale to Hawley. This is one of the best ways to take in the natural beauty of the Northern Pocono Mountains. Keep your eyes open for…
Wild Week
Wild Week is back! Glass - wine.bar.kitchen will be hosting Wild Week from April 14-18. Enjoy wild and exotic meals all week long! Visit the website for more information and call to reserve your spot.
Evening Yoga at the Farm
Come start your weekend with a relaxing and mindful yoga session. Instructor Karinsue will take you through a meditative journey, with movements that develop strength, flexibility, bodily relaxation,…
Open Mic
Join ShawneeCraft in the Taproom or Beer Garden (weather permitting) for open mic with Walter Lee! This family-friendly, fun-filled event is every Thursday.
Rhythm & Brews Live Music
Enjoy live music in the Beer Garden or Tap Room every Friday and Saturday night and Saturday and Sunday afternoon (weather permitting). Family-friendly and free to attend, these events feature local…
Bike N Brew 2021
Join ShawneeCraft Brewing Company for this fun outdoor event! You'll be riding a 16 mile loop starting at the ShawneeCraft Brewery, out the McDade Trail and back on River Road, which will be closed…
Bridge the Gap Bike the McDade
PEEC presents this free bike ride along the McDade Trail! All equipment and transportation is provided free of charge. Please bring a water bottle and wear sturdy footwear. Extra water and snacks will…
Bridge the Gap Spring Peeper…
These tiny tree frogs have thawed out and are active again in the forested wetlands. Listen to the impressive choir made by these vocal amphibians as you carefully catch, study, and release them.…
Empanada Chica’s Outdoor Fun
Come join Empanada Chicas every Saturday from 11am-6pm for a fun filled day. Enjoy amazing food, s’more kits, fire pits, music, and fun games for the little ones. Bring your family, friends, and pets…
Glen Eyre Express
Climb aboard for a quick trip to the former Erie Railroad Glen Eyre Station. This trip is approximately one hour leaving out of Hawley. It is a great way to relax with good friends on one of the…
Glen Eyre Limited
Join Stourbridge Line for a 2.5 hour extended trip from Honesdale that proceeds through Hawley and towards Lackawaxen. The train stops at the former Erie Railroad Glen Eyre Station. No better way to…
Gourmet Picnic at PEEC
It's finally spring! Enjoy a gourmet picnic and live music at PEEC! Take your pick of indoor or outdoor seating while you revel in the spring weather. Live music begins at noon and picnic is served at…
Live Wire - The Ultimate AC/DC…
This event was rescheduled from April 25, 2020 and August 29, 2020. Live Wire offers the most complete and authentic reproduction of AC/DC's sound and stage performance in the world. Live Wire's live…
Morning Yoga at the Farm
Come end your week with a relaxing and mindful yoga session. Instructor Courtney will take you through a meditative journey, with movements that develop strength, flexibility, bodily relaxation, and…
Predator Weekend
The Predator is back! He is stronger, smarter and deadlier than before. Are you up for the challenge? If so, tell your referees, and they will let you and your friends play co-op in the Predator’s…
River Road Clean-Up
The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort is seeking volunteers for the annual River Road Clean-Up taking place on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Volunteers will receive safety gear provided by Keep PA Beautiful, a…
Spring CBD Cocktail Soirée
Pocono Organics presents the Spring CBD Cocktail Soirée. Their award-winning chef has developed a delectable three course dining experience, spotlighting the culinary versatility of their organic…
The Bike Train
All aboard the scenic Bike Train! Step back in time and enjoy a relaxing train ride up the Lehigh Gorge for 25 miles, then pedal your bike back down to Jim Thorpe at your own pace along the Lehigh…
The Main Street Farmers' Market…
The Cooperage Project is proud to announce the return of the Main Street Farmers Market. This market brings food directly from the local farmer or artisan to the customer. Preorder from the online…
Upper Delaware Litter Sweep
Volunteers are needed for the first-ever Upper Delaware Litter Sweep that will take place in every Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River corridor community between April 17-25 in celebration of…
Ecozone Discovery Room
Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge and dig in a fossil pit! Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability…
Waterfall Tour
The Delaware Water Gap has quite a few waterfalls within the park that all flow into the Delaware River. Join PEEC for the morning and check out some of the larger and well-known falls in the park.…
Beeswax Wrapper DIY Class
If you’re looking for an easy way to cut out plastics, then this DIY class is for you! By using natural ingredients, you will create reusable, eco-friendly Beeswax Wraps. They will keep your food…
Shawnee Community Concert Series
Join The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort for their Community Concert Series. Concerts feature different performers every week, are free to attend, family-friendly, and take place on the Grand Lawn. Bring…
Kid's Craft Class! Window Boxes
Kids will have a blast learning how to plant, water, and care for plants. Each child will be given their own wooden window box and gardening tools to start their very own mini garden. Led by some of…
50 Shades of Trash
From Pleasant Mount to Hemlock Farms, and from Waymart to Narrowsburg NY, KHHB road adopters will be collecting the discarded trash that has been sullying the roadsides of the beautiful region. Please…
Jim Thorpe Independent Film…
The Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival (JTIFF) is back for a fourth year of screenings and awards. Channeling the rebellious spirit of the Molly Maguires, JTIFF challenges the boldest, most defiant…
Composting 101 with Rodale…
Most people have heard of compost—but have no idea where to start! Pocono Organics are here to tell you - it is easier than you think! Their partners at Rodale Institute, the global leaders in…
Grateful Dead Night
Grateful Dead Night at Glass - wine.bar.kitchen is back this year! Stop in for a night of live music from Grateful Dead cover band, The Village Idiots. There will be attire to fit the occasion. No…
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Restaurants & Dining
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Places to Stay
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