December in the Pocono, Holiday Celebrations

December in the Poconos
Holiday Celebrations

December is a beautiful time of year throughout the Pocono Mountains and the surrounding area. It’s a great time to enjoy some very special events. Here are a few of our favorites.

Grey Towers National Historic Site

December 6-8, 2024
Annual performance of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic A Christmas Carol.
This 90-minute two-person performance features the original text by Charles Dickens as he himself performed it during his reading tour of America. For 44 years, one or more members of the Plummer family have presented this performance in the Great Hall of Grey Towers. This year, siblings Therese and Joe Plummer, Jr. continue this proud holiday tradition.
This show is not recommended for children under the age of 10.
$15 Students / $25 Members / $30 General Public
For times and tickets visit www.greytowers.org/events

Stourbridge Line Excursions

Santa Christmas Tree Express
December 14th & 15th
Climb aboard for a unique Christmas experience with a ride on the Santa Christmas Tree Express. Travel in comfort of heated coaches as you dash down the tracks to the trackside Christmas venue. Once you arrive, climb off the train (steps required) to visit Santa, and enjoy complimentary Hot Chocolate.
Passengers will have approximately one hour to visit Santa and choose and purchase that unique Christmas tree from Dein’s pre-cut Christmas Tree lot if you so desire. Trees will be baled, tagged, and loaded on to the flat car. Passengers and trees will be returned to the station. Crews will unload the trees and place them so you can take them to your vehicle.
Please note that the tree cost is an additional cost. Christmas trees are priced individually and sold by Dein Nurseries. Prices will vary according to the size and variety of trees. Wreaths and potted trees will also be available. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
Adults $30 / Children $25 / Infants FREE

Holiday Dinner Train
December 22nd & 29th
Enjoy a scenic trip along the Lackawaxen River to celebrate the holiday season while savoring an amazing dinner catered by Sidel’s Restaurant.
Three course dinner including: Salad, Entrée, Specialty Potato, Vegetable and Dessert
Choose from any of the following entrees:
• Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Veal au Jus
• Wild Salmon w/ Apple Cranberry Cinnamon glaze
• Roasted Pork Chop w/Cabernet Mushroom reduction
Also includes dessert
(Accommodations made for dietary restrictions when requested at time of reservation.)
The dining car has tables of 2 or 4, please note that tables of 2 are on the forest view side of the train. Seating is assigned in the order that reservations are received.
This is a BYOB event. Please let them know if you are bringing wine or beer.
Adults $75 / Youth age 3-12 $70

www.thestourbridgeline.net/excursions

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
December 7th / 8th and December 14th / 15th
Tours start every 15 minutes 2:30p – 7p (last tour at 7p)

Old Time Christmas

Enjoy Christmas in the 1800s on candlelit guided tours of Quiet Valley. Lanterns and luminaries will abound and the farm will be decked out in festive holiday finery. Stop by the bonfire to get warm and listen to a story or two. See the Christmas putz in the Victorian parlor and watch as the farm family makes special gifts for their loved ones. In the barnyard find the heart of Christmas as you visit the live Nativity complete with farm animals. In the cabin see how the family celebrated the holiday in the early 19th century. At the schoolhouse, the school marm will lead you in singing carols, and then off you go to the farmhouse for a visit with an old Pennsylvania German folk character, the Belschnikel! He really knows who has been naughty or nice! Stop by the Christmas Tree Forest where decorated trees sponsored by Quiet Valley families and local businesses will be waiting for guests to vote on their favorite. Complimentary refreshments and the Holiday Gift Shop are a great way to finish your tour. (The total time of your visit will be about an hour and a half)
Advanced Sale: Adult: $16 Youths age 3-12: $8
Onsite Sale: Adult $18 Youths age 3-12 $10
www.quietvalley.org

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Peace, Love & Lights is back and better and brighter than last year!
From Black Friday until New Year’s Eve, experience the sparkling brilliance of the fantastic light show, winding through 1.7 miles of the beautiful Bethel Woods grounds from the comfort of your car. Just turn off your headlights and follow the magical glow.
Standard Vehicle: $32

A Walk-thru experience is also available on Mondays – December 2, 9, 16 & 23 5p-9p Last entry at 7:30p
Tickets are $12 adult (12 & older) and free for those under 11 and under.
December 2, 9, 16 & 23: 5 PM – 9 PM (Last Entry at 7:30 PM)
www.bethelwoodscenter.org