Celebrate the holiday season in Hawley, PA – December 11–13, 2026.
Experience the magic of the season at Winterfest in Downtown Hawley, where a charming small-town holiday atmosphere comes alive with festive shopping, the beloved Victorian Lighted Winterfest Parade on Friday at 6 PM, followed by hot cocoa, s'mores, and a community bon fire in Bingham Park.
Enjoy horse and carriage rides from Church Street on Saturday from 11 AM-4 PM and Sunday from 12-3 PM, browse the Artisan Market at the Hawley Hub all weekend, visit food trucks on Keystone Street, snap snow globe selfies at the Hawley Public Library, and support local non-profits through Trees for a Cause at Queen of Cups Coffee & Vintage.
Stroll beautifully decorated streets, shop local, and make lasting holiday memories in the heart of Hawley. See below for the full lineup of Winterfest events happening throughout Downtown Hawley and the Lake Region.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning guest, Winterfest in the Poconos offers festive fun for all ages.
Trees for a Cause –Queen of Cups – Hawley Hub– 318 Main Avenue
Wander through the various trees decorated for the holidays and pick your favorite one and donate to your favorite local non profit organization.
Letters to Santa – 520 Church Street, 4–6 PM
Enjoy Letters to Santa before the parade with Berkshire Hathaway, Pocono Real Estate, Crescita Abstract and Prosperity Mortgage with a festive letter writing station, hot chocolate bar and cookies plus a special Santa Mailbox! - FREE
Victorian Lighted Parade – Main Avenue to Bingham Park, 6 PM
After the parade, enjoy hot cocoa and s’mores provided by Ryan Harsche with Citywide Mortgage - FREE
The Lyric Consort – Vault 240– 240 Main Avenue, 7:30 PM – $25 per person
Saturday, December 12
Saturday, December 12
Activities and Events
Trees for a Cause – Queen of Cups – Hawley Hub– 318 Main Avenue
Wander through the various trees decorated for the holidays and pick your favorite one and donate to your favorite local non profit organization.
Customer Appreciation –The Grains– 305 Penn Avenue
Enjoy cookies while you shop and their annual homemade Apple Cider plus free gift for every purchase over $10.
Breakfast with Santa – The Settlers Inn– 4 Main Avenue, 9 AM–11 AM
Cookie Walk – First Presbyterian Church of Hawley– 815 Church Street, 9 AM–12:30 PM
Over 30 varieties of cookies and special Christmas goodies!
Cost: $10 per pound for cookies; specialty items $5 per bag
Santa Christmas Tree Express– Stourbridge Line Train– 100 Main Avenue, 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM
All Aboard for a magical Christmas excursion that will become your family's next holiday tradition!
FREE Holiday Concert –St. Paul's Lutheran Church– 401 Church Street, 2:30 PM
The program will feature David and Tomoko Kuhn with Koaki Shinkai on her solid gold flute. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of holiday music.
Annual Road to Bethlehem– Hawley United Methodist Church– 315 Church Street, 5–6:30 PM
Experience a guided walking tour through seven live nativity scenes - FREE
Annual Ritz Holiday Concert with the Ritz Holiday Ensemble–Ritz Company Playhouse – 512 Keystone Street,7:30 PM
Performance is led by Zane Herzog and arrangements by Jeremy Jocobus with vocalists Mason Marie Clark, CJ Shultz, Stephen Faubel, Chris Babcock, Jim Lownes and more.
Pet Photos with the Pike County Humane Society – Hawley Fire Department – 17 Columbus Avenue
Annual Hawley Public LibraryAuthor Signings, kids crafts, raffle baskets and more– 103 Main Avenue
Trees for a Cause – Queen of Cups – Hawley Hub – 318 Main Avenue
Wander through the various trees decorated for the holidays and pick your favorite one and donate to your favorite local non profit organization.
Customer Appreciation –The Grains– 305 Penn Avenue
Enjoy cookies while you shop and their annual homemade Apple Cider plus free gift for every purchase over $10.
Cookie Walk – First Presbyterian Church of Hawley– 815 Church Street, 9 AM–12:30 PM
Over 30 varieties of cookies and special Christmas goodies!
Cost: $10 per pound for cookies; specialty items $5 per bag
Santa Christmas Tree Express– Stourbridge Line Train– 100 Main Avenue, 10 AM and 1 PM
All Aboard for a magical Christmas excursion that will become your family's next holiday tradition!
Simply Crafted with Samantha–The Grains– 305 Penn Avenue, 12–4 PM
$35 per person, all workshop supplies and hands on instruction with Samantha are included. Pick one of her gently used books, bring your own book or purchase a book
Ring and Sing Christmas –Hawley United Methodist Church– 315 Church Street
Joyful Ringers Bell Choir and HUMC Chancel Choir come together for their annual Winterfest Holiday Concert.
