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2024 Wally Lake Fest in the Pocono Mountains: What to Know Before You Go
Mark your calendar for the return of Wally Lake Fest! This family-friendly, end-of-summer celebration of all that’s great about Lake…
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- Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark
- Recurring daily
This summer, Camelback Resort and Camelbeach guests are in for an adventure of prehistoric proportions! Guests will be greeted by a 35-foot-long Yangchuanosaurus and a host of other ancient dinosaurs at the highly anticipated "Dinobeach" at Camelbeach. Running through September 2, this unique display features 35 lifelike animatronic creatures, offering an immersive journey...
- Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
- Recurring daily
Relax and ride comfortably in vintage coaches built as early as 1917 pulled by diesel engines. The 70-minute narrated round-trip follows the majestic Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, and into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs, mountain scenery, and wildlife surround the train along the forested route to Old Penn Haven. Call as hours vary based on...
Enjoy the best views of the Pocono Mountains atop PA's highest vertical! Ride up and down or take a hike over to Slopeside Pub and Grill for some lunch or dinner! This is a great activity that the entire family can enjoy!
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Saturday
Looking for a great way to spend the day with family and friends? Enjoy a scenic train ride like celebrities from the bygone era of streamline rail travel to Jim Thorpe, PA. During the excursion, spend time in one of the railroad’s notable dining cars which was featured in Alfred Hitchcock’s movie North by Northwest. All excursions include free parking, live narration, and...
Ready for a wild ride? Hang on tight and experience the thrill of Class III Whitewater. With nearly 20 action-packed rapids like Snaggletooth and Cookie Monster, this ultimate whitewater trip is truly exhilarating. Milder sections of the river are also available, which are great for beginners, groups, and younger children! Call to book your trip for July 13, 14, 20, 21, 27,...
You’ll be surrounded by state park protected mountains while enjoying 12 miles of Class II, III whitewater rafting and breathtaking scenery. Whitewater adventures are fun, thrilling, and memorable. In fact, it’s an adventure that everyone from ages 8 and up can enjoy. Not only will you paddle through 17 sets of rapids, but you’ll also laugh, get wet and have an amazing day...
Wear your dinosaur costume and join in the fun! Â Climb aboard for a FUN and educational adventure with the park ranger and his "old" friends. Enjoy a scenic train ride back in time to about 250 million years ago! Dig for dinosaur remains, learn about dinosaurs, and play games. Concessions available (cash only.)
There are plenty of fish waiting to be caught in the ponds at PEEC! Spend the morning learning some of the basics for fishing with a rod and reel and see how many you can get. Strictly catch and release. Call ahead to reserve your spot. Participants over 16 must have a valid fishing license. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation.
Three awesome adventures in one big day! Check-in at Pocono Whitewater and then hop on a Trek bike and embark on a 23-mile bike ride between the 1000 foot walls of the Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail. At the famous Glen Onoko in Jim Thorpe, you’ll not only relax by the Lehigh River, but also enjoy your tasty box lunch. After lunch your day continues with a scenic hike to a beautiful...
Take in the natural beauty of the Northern Pocono Mountains! Join The Stourbridge Line for a 1.5 hour round trip excursion 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 bald eagles and other wildlife along the river. The railcars are heated and restrooms are available on-board....
Where better to spend National Waterpark Day than at Pennsylvania’s Largest Outdoor Waterpark? Join Camelback Resort at Camelbeach to celebrate! The first 100 guests will receive a FREE Camelback Resort tote bag and towel. Stop by our activation station to play Plinko for some awesome Camelback Resort prizes, and let the kids grab a temporary tattoo! Don’t forget to say hi...
Join PEEC for a paddle around their ponds! Beginners are welcome – they will teach you everything you need to know! Dress appropriately – you may get wet. Call in advance to reserve a boat. Lead support is provided by the William Penn Foundation.
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 and the local environment.
Special Note: July 13, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, and December 8 are Bridge the Gap grant funded free dates. Lead support is...
- Slopeside Pub & Grill
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Make every Tuesday Family Night at Slopeside! Enjoy food and drink specials every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to close.
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Spend the night listening to music and enjoying beautiful downtown Stroudsburg....
- Wayne County Fair
- Recurring daily
An agricultural fair building memories for 162 years. Enjoy a huge midway with over 26 big-time rides, kiddie rides, games and fantastic fair food! It’s two large midways filled with down-to-earth agriculture events like horse, tractor, and truck pulls, kids pedal pulls and even a pony pull plus 4-H club shows and judging, car thrill shows, harness racing, fireworks, the...
- Yenser's Tree Farm
- Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
Visit Sunflower Festival at Yenser's Tree Farm for a family-friendly farm experience. The sunflower fields will be in full bloom for photo opportunities and pick your own sunflowers. Enjoy a stroll through the sunflower maze with photo props, hayrides, gift shop, local crafters, food, and farm fun kids zone with giant bounce pad, basketball, corn play area, bubbles galore...
Whitewater every weekend in August! Ready for a wild ride? Hang on tight and experience the thrill of Class III Whitewater on August 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31! With nearly 20 action-packed rapids like Snaggletooth and Cookie Monster, this ultimate whitewater trip is truly exhilarating. Milder sections of the river are also available, which are great for beginners,...
- Carbon County Fair
- Recurring daily
Family-oriented fair with agricultural displays, great food, rides, arena events and musical entertainment. Ride specials daily. Musical entertainment is included with entry fee. Parking is free.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Join Stourbridge Line for a 2.5 hour round trip excursion to White Mills. Step off the train to enjoy a great ice cream sundae made with local ice cream and games and photo opportunities for the family. Climb back aboard the train to Honesdale as the sun sets on the Lackawaxen River Valley. This trip is extremely popular...
Go whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River in the morning and immediately following your rafting trip, you can play paintball at Skirmish until 8:30 p.m.!
Enjoy scenic views of the Lackawaxen River and beautiful Wayne County, PA. Take the Stourbridge Line's Honesdale Explorer, departing Hawley Station to Honesdale and back. Enjoy a stroll down Main Street for fantastic shopping and dining while the train runs through the yard and prepares for the next run. Total time of this experience is about 3.25 hours, including the 2.5...
Join Stourbridge Line for a round trip excursion from Honesdale to Hawley. Step off the train for a layover in Hawley and enjoy a stroll down Main Street for fantastic shopping, dining, a visit to the playground, and Bingham Park. This is one of the best ways to take in the natural beauty of the Pocono Mountains. Keep your eyes open for bald eagles and other wildlife along...
- Recurring daily
Come explore the 102nd West End Fair! Enjoy food, fun, games, rides, and entertainment for the whole family. There will be free attractions all week long like opening night fireworks, agricultural exhibits, and antique tractors and engines. The fair opens each day at 2 p.m. and everyone gets a free carousel ride with paid admission. Don't forget rides are an exciting part of...
- Greene Dreher Sterling Fair
- Recurring daily
Head to the fair! Enjoy vendors, games, music, rides, agricultural exhibits, great food and so much more. Don't miss Connie the Cow, the fair's mascot, as she makes another fun-filled appearance! Parking is free. Price at the gate includes admission to exhibits, all musical shows, most arena events and all rides (extra charges may apply for some special events).
- Recurring daily
Lake Wallenpaupack is celebrated during this action-packed weekend event. Wally Lake Fest is a community-wide festival designed to help summer last a little longer in Hawley.
- Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
- Recurring daily
The Poconos' premier art and craft festival takes place every August at the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm in Stroudsburg, PA. Experience a large variety of art and craft demonstrations, listen to fantastic musicians from the region, and experience some of the best the Poconos has to offer.
- Country Junction - World's Largest General Store
- Recurring daily
Enjoy fresh peaches and peach specialty foods. Bring the family for fair food, rides, arcades, and much more. There's always something new to see - just follow the Yellow Brick Road!
End the summer with Stroudfest! This free, family-friendly festival brings retail, craft, and food vendors, as well as great live music, to Downtown Stroudsburg. Sidewalks from 5th to 9th streets are filled with booths, stages, and activity stations for all to enjoy. See website for complete details.
- Country Junction - World's Largest General Store
- Recurring daily
Pack up the family and the family pet and head to Country Junction's Pet Palooza! There will be pet store discounts, an exotic animal exhibit, treats for furry guests, and much much more!
The hillclimb season starts and ends in Weatherly, a quiet little town that has been hosting these two events since 1960. If engineers designed a public road to be a thrill ride, this is it. The hill consists of uphill straights leading into hairpin turns, one called “the Wall” that has to be seen and driven to be believed, followed by a hairpin turn, a short run to another...