The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival
Friday, September 29 - October 29, 2023 | 11 AM to 5 PM. There's so much to see and do at The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival, open daily late September through October. Fall weekends are filled with live entertainment, fair food and carnival rides.
View EventAsa Packer Mansion ToursFriday, September 29 - September 30, 2023 | 11 AM - 3:30 PM. Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The Mansion was the home of philanthropist, railroad magnate, and founder of Lehigh University, Asa Packer. Built in 1861 by Philadelphia architect, Samuel Sloan, the home was constructed over a span of two years and cost a total of $14,000 dollars. Topped by a red-ribbed tin roof and a central cupola, or belvedere, the home was built over a cast iron frame and consists of three stories, 18 rooms and approximately 11,000 square feet of living space.
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St. Mark’s & St. John’s Tours
Friday, September 29, 2023 | 12 PM to 4 PM. Explore the many highlights of St. Mark’s and St. John’s history, architecture, and artwork, from the Tiffany windows to the Caen Stone Reredos. While learning services, events, and programs that welcome and inspire visitors.
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Scenic Chairlift Rides
Friday, September 29 - October 29, 2023 | 12 PM to 5:30 PM; Saturday/Sunday: 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Enjoy the best views of the Pocono Mountains atop PA's highest vertical! Ride up and down or take a .6 mile hike over to Slopeside Pub & Grill for some lunch or dinner! This is a great activity that the entire family can enjoy!
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Mazezilla
Friday, September 29 - November 5, 2023. Pack up the family for a fun fall day at Mazeilla. Enjoy picking pumpkins, wagon rides, barnyard animals, pumpkin launching, mountain slide, hay forts, corn pits, fresh produce stand and much more. This year's maze theme is medieval, so get ready for a ye olde grand time. Call or visit website for details and pricing on paid activities.
Fall BazaarFriday, September 29 (5 - 7:30 PM) - Saturday, September 30, 2023 (9 AM - 3 PM). Bake Sale, Homemade Food, Basket Raffle, Fall Decorations, Candy, Plants, Raffle Tickets and Pans of Filling. Free Kid’s Pumpkin Hunt starts at 11am.
View Event1000' Zipline After Dark Friday, September 29 - October 28, 2023 | 6 PM to 10 PM. Race your friends through the night sky on the 1000’ Double Barrel Zip Line past the shadowy creatures below, where the only light is from passing fireflies and distant torches. Experience one of their other truly unique haunts like the Mountain Glowster or Sunbowl Tubing After Dark.
After Dark Adventures at Camelback
Friday, September 29 - October 28, 2023 | 6 PM to 10 PM. Camelback Mountain Adventures is the place to be on October weekends for the ultimate Halloween experience! Prepare for heart-pounding excitement with our thrilling After Dark activities.
Friday, September 29, 2023 | 6 PM. The Hotel of Horror and Altered Nightmares Halloween Haunted House attractions are both housed inside the legendary Lake House Hotel in the picturesque Pocono Mountains; intertwined and breathing next to one another, sharing organs and a circulatory system like conjoined twins.
View EventMountain Glowster
Friday, September 29 - October 28, 2023 | 6 PM to 10 PM. Experience the thrill of racing through the woods on PA’s only mountain coaster illuminated by a dazzling array of fun lights! Experience one of their other truly unique haunts like the 1000' Zipline After Dark or Sunbowl Tubing After Dark.
Sunbowl Tubing After Dark
Friday, September 29 - October 28, 2023 | 6 PM to 10 PM. Check out the view from the fast lane at night! As the largest tubing park in the US, Camelback knows a thing or two about tubing!
View EventComedian Jim Dailakis
Friday, September 29, 2023 | 6:30 PM. Presenting: Jim Dailakis, a New York City-based Australian actor/writer/comedian. Dailakis has been touring the USA for 23 years, headlining many major comedy clubs and venues.
View EventJOHN WATERS FILTHY FILM FEST (w/ John Waters Live!) Friday, September 29 & Saturday, September 30 (7 PM), Sunday, October 1, 2023 (6 PM). Attention, filth fanatics and cult movie enthusiasts! Get ready for a mind-blowing and gut-churning cinematic extravaganza like no other! The legendary John Waters, the Prince of Puke and the Duke of Dirt, is teaming up with Exhumed Films and The Mahoning Drive-In to bring you an unforgettable weekend of sleazy cinema! Join us as we celebrate the bizarre and subversive creations of John Waters, the mastermind behind cult classics such as "Pink Flamingos," "Female Trouble," and "Hairspray." Brace yourself as we dive into John Waters’ diverse filmography, showcasing six of his most outrageous and influential works–as well as a secret bonus feature curated by John himself–all shown on 35mm.
- Friday - Dirty Shame Bottle Race. Costume contest. John Waters intro and Q & A. 10:00PM - FEMALE TROUBLE (1974), 12:00AM - A DIRTY SHAME (2004), 2:00AM - Special Secret Third Feature curated by John Waters!
- Saturday - Costume contest, Pecker’s Pics Photo Contest. 10:00PM - PECKER (1998), 12:00AM - PINK FLAMINGOS (1972), 2:00AM - DESPERATE LIVING (1977)
- Sunday - Dance contest, 9PM - HAIRSPRAY (1988).
Ghost Walks in Old Mauch Chunk
Friday, September 29 - November 18, 2023 | 7 PM. Enjoy intriguing tales of reported ghoulish encounters and stories of historic properties and people along Broadway.
View EventLatin Gala
Friday, September 29, 2023 | 7 PM to 12 PM. Enjoy an enchanting evening of elegance, rhythm and celebration. Embrace the spirit of Latin culture as you dance the night away with salsa, merengue, bachata, and more.
The Underground Experience
Friday, September 29, 2023 | 7 PM. Enter the Underground Room through the brilliant crystal chandelier stairway. As you enter the room, 14 feet beneath the earth, you'll find 2 beautifully handcrafted tables. You've now entered a room that is jet black with gold trim. Look up and you'll see roots growing into the room, that is the chandelier. As you have a seat in the plush chairs, if you’re with your significant other, loved one or friend, please sit across from them, this will be part of the experience. Your experience will last approximately 90 minutes but will feel like 5. During this time, you'll be tasting some of the most brilliant wines the world has ever seen.
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Henry Rollins: Good To See You
Friday, September 29, 2023 | 8 PM. In describing Henry Rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a single sentence. “Rollins is many things,” says The Washington Post, “diatribist, confessor, provocateur, humorist, even motivational speaker…his is an enthusiastic and engaging chatter.”
Tammy Pescatelli
Friday, September 29, 2023 | 8 PM. Arguably one of the hardest working women in comedy today, Cleveland's own Tammy Pescatelli combines brassy sexiness with a bold female voice and witty sarcasm. Tammy is also the host of Circle TV’s standup show “Standup Nashville: Live From Zanies” which is currently airing.
View Event In the Air Tonight -Celebrating the Music of Phil Collins and GenesisFriday, September 29, 2023 | 8 PM. “IN THE AIR TONIGHT” is a concert re-creation of the Grammy award solo artist Phil Collins. The Show is amazing, playing all the famous “Phil Collins” Colossal solo Hits as well as the famous Genesis songs…Everyone sings and dances at a “ITAT” concert. The visual of the lead singer and “dead on” vocals, really makes you think you’re watching the real deal.
View EventTough Mudder Poconos Saturday, September 30 - October 1, 2023 | 7 AM to 7 PM. Tough Mudder is bringing a whole new experience to the Poconos with courses from three miles to over nine miles. These mud soaked hills and scenic vistas roll through the Appalachian Mountains to create a course.
Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 8 AM to 12 PM. The Monroe Farmers Market has been serving the Stroudsburg community for over 40 years and is still growing strong. The market offers quality produce, flowers, meats, baked goods, preserves, and much more from local farmers.
View EventLehighton Downtown Farmers Market Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 9 AM - 12 PM. Join us at our unique Farmers Market! We are a Producers Goods Farmers Market, which means everything you see at the market is either homegrown, homemade or handmade. You will never find a buy and sell item at the Lehighton Downtown Farmers Market. Purchasing can be fun with a huge variety of items including, produce, fruit (in season), dairy, eggs, beef, honey, baked goods, pet treats, crafts and much more!
View Event The Haunted Candle Shoppe Tour Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 9 AM to 5 PM. Come see what's below the floors of the candle shop, which was built in 1897 and once home to a biological laboratory.
View EventBig Day OutSaturday, September 30, 2023 | 9 AM to 6 PM. If you’re seeking a BIG adventure then Pocono Whitewater's BIG DAY OUT is definitely for you.
Begin your day by get fitted for a Trek bike before embarking on a 23-mile
mountain bike ride between the 1,000 foot walls of the Lehigh Gorge Rail-Trail. The adventure continues with lunch before trekking out on a scenic hike with beautiful overlook of the Lehigh River. From there, adventurers will whitewater raft the bends and rolls of the Lehigh River. Your BIG DAY OUT doesn’t end there… a delicious dinner and roaring bonfire await your return.
View Event Lansford Fall FestSaturday, September 30, 2023 | 10 AM to 6 PM. Join Grace Community Chuch and Lansford Alive for their Annual Block Party. Stop by and enjoy craft vendors, food vendors, live music and much more. Be sure to check out all the cars and the Jukebox Cruisers Car Club. Rides for the kids and so much more. You won't want to miss it.
CCTI’s 2nd Annual Fall Festival Car ShowSaturday, September 30, 2023 | 10 AM - 2 PM. This event will be held at Carbon Career & Technical Institute (CCTI). All show entries will be welcomed as space allows, and dash plaques will be given. The entry fee for the car show is a donation to CCTI. CCTI-made trophies and plaques will be awarded to winners.
View EventFall Scenic Lift Rides Saturday, September 30 - October 29, 2023 | 10 AM to 4:30 PM. Watch the seasons change right here in the Pocono Mountains with a scenic chair lift ride.
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Fall Fest at Yenser's Tree Farm
Saturday, September 30 - October 22, 2023 | 11 AM. Fall is in the air! Yenser's offers beautiful views of the Mahoning Valley and a family-friendly fall experience. Spend the day enjoying the corn maze, pumpkin patch, farm fun kids zone area with obstacle course, air cannon, reindeer train and more.
Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain
Saturday, September 30 - October 1, 2023 | 11 AM to 5 PM. Oktoberfest is back on the mountain for 2023. Celebrate the Oktoberfest tradition in style in the Valley at Blue Mountain Resort. Enjoy live German music, a Biergarten, hayrides, and a wide-spread of Bavarian-style food and more! This celebration is FREE for the whole family!
Saturday, September 30 - Sunday, October 1, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Head to Shawnee Mountain for a weekend of food and family fun. Enjoy food vendors and trucks, craft and art vendors, chairlift rides and music all weekend long!
View EventThe 3rd Annual Blues Festival at Blue Ridge WinerySaturday, September 30, 2023 | 12 PM - 6 PM. Featuring Gary Dillion, Friars Point, Mercahts of Groove, Wild Bill & The Bruisers.
View Event2023 ESU Latino Heritage Month Film SeriesSaturday, September 30, 2023 | 2 PM to 6 PM. Join the Department of Modern Languages, Philosophy and Religion on September 30 as they celebrate 10 years of the Latino film fest at ESU.
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Andrew Moses Live at Slopeside Pub & GrillSaturday, September 30, 2023 | 6 PM. Slopeside Pub & Grill offers an unmatched mountain-top dining experience in the Poconos. Enjoy live music by Andrew Moses.
View Event Night Time Zip and ClimbSaturday, September 30, 2023 | 6:30, 7 PM, & 7:30 PM. Experience the Summit Aerial Park High Ropes Course after dark! Climb, zip and swing through the trees with laser lights, glow sticks and more!
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Movies in the Park: Casper (1995)
Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 6:45 PM. Pocono Cinema and the Friends of SROSRC are bringing movies outdoors! Bring your own blanket or chair, and settle in to a movie night with family and friends! Pro tip: bring layers to keep warm and cozy throughout the show.
View EventWaldorf Estate of FEAR
Saturday, September 30 - October 28, 2023 | 7 PM to 11 PM. The harvest begins this fall… the soul harvest. The Waldorf hotel is full of high-tech lighting and tricks as well as enthusiastic, highly-energetic, live actors who will have you screaming for your mommy.
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Slatington Expo Comedy Night!Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 7 - 10 PM. Join us for a night of laughter at the Slatington Expo Comedy Night! Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as we feature some of the funniest comedians in the country! This is an in-person event, so be sure to invite your family and friends to join in on the fun!
View EventSixteen Candles at The 80's Bar Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 8 PM to 11 PM. The 80's Bar is pleased to present the hard rockin' Sixteen Candles out of Stroudsburg, PA. They will perform all the great alternative 80's rock and much more. Come out for a night of dancing, singing and great music - best of all it is FREE!
Solar Federation
Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 8 PM. Hailing from Central Pennsylvania, Solar Federation performs the music of Rush with passion and precision, tuning into all the fine details die-hard fans analyze with every spin of an album.
Romeo Delight - The Ultimate Van Halen Tribute Band
Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 8 PM. Romeo Delight is the #1 Most viewed Van Halen Tribute Band on You Tube and named 13th Top Tribute Band by Mashable.com! The only band in the world to perform entire Van Halen album’s in track sequence specializing in David Lee Roth Era Van Halen plus, Sammy Hagar’s Van Halen Hits, and their Greatest Solo Hits presented with customized recreations of Staging, Instruments, and Costumes!
View Event The Spooktacular Balloon FestivalSunday, October 1, 2023 | 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM. The Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival of Ballooning is the largest fall laser lit hot air balloon, music, and glow festival in North America and is a premiere family entertainment attraction in Pennsylvania.
View Event35TH ANNUAL LEHIGH TWP BENEFIT FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | 8 AM. Our 35th Annual Lehigh Township Benefit Festival & Car Show to benefit Dream Come True of the Blue Ridge Chapter.The proceeds help seriously, chronically, and terminally ill children who have their dreams fulfilled by either going to Disney World or seeing their favorite star/actor, to name a few.
View Event Spooky Stroudsburg Sunday, October 1 - October 28, 2023 | 10 AM to 6 PM. Come explore historic Downtown Stroudsburg this October! Businesses throughout the town are decorating their storefronts like never before so that visitors can enjoy fun activities to get into the Halloween spirit!
View EventPredator DaySunday, October 1, 2023 | 10 AM - 5 PM. The Predator is back! It is stronger, smarter, and deadlier than ever. 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 territory. Remember - hunt or be hunted. If you defeat the predator, you will win a free pass to come back and play Skirmish.
View EventGet Out! for Wellness Series: Canoeing at Beltzville State Park Sunday, October 1, 2023 | 1 - 3 PM. Join Wildlands Conservancy for an easy paddle on Beltzville Lake’s quieter side. You'll paddle for a mile or so total across the lake and a bit of the way up Wild Creek to see the falls. Safety staff, canoes, paddles, and pfd’s provided. Meet at Preachers Camp boat launch. Don’t worry if you don’t have a partner- we can pair you up upon arrival.
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Special Night for our Special Needs Families-The Spooktacular Balloon Fest
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | 2 - 7 PM. This Free Special Needs community event will provide an opportunity for children/adults with special needs and their families to enjoy a hot air balloon festival.
View EventPATHway to HopeSunday, October 1, 2023 | 3 PM. PATHway of Hope is a choral concert supporting Pocono Area Transitional Housing. Enjoy choirs of Christ Hamilton United Lutheran, Zion United Church of Christ, First Presbyterian of Stroudsburg, Our Lady, Queen of Peace and St. John's Lauther, Stroudsburg.
Dog Park Trivia
Sunday, October 1 - December 1, 2023 | 6 PM to 9 PM. A FUNdraising event to support Stroud Region Dog Park Project! Head to the Willow Tree Inn and test your knowledge.
View EventZach Nugent's Dead Set
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | 7 PM. Dead Set is more than just a cover band; they are an extraordinary ensemble that brings the Grateful Dead’s timeless music to life with remarkable precision and passion.
Monday, October 2, 2023 | 9 AM. Drive Pocono Raceway in your own sports car and explore the limits! Bring Your Own Car Experience will have you exploring the limits of your car.
View EventStockCar Racing Experience at Pocono Raceway
Monday, October 2, 2023 | 9 AM to 2 PM. Ride or drive a NASCAR style stock car at Pocono Raceway! StockCar Racing Experience will make you feel like a pro when they teach you what you need to know and suit you up in an official race suit and safety gear.
View Event Rick Larrimore -The Ultimate Tribute to Rod StewartTuesday, October 3, 2023 | 1 PM. Rod Stewart indeed!!! It's not just Rick's uncanny resemblance or his "spot on" Rod vocals, but his sense of humor, energy and audience engagement that thousands of loyal fans throughout the USA and abroad have come to love about his shows. His ability to "bring you in" and truly feel a part of the event, that separates him from the pack. What you see and hear is only the beginning from a truly gifted artist! As Rick says..."accept no SUBSTITUTES...well maybe one!"
View EventCommunity Concert Series: Downtown Jimmy Brown Duo
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 6 PM. Downtown Jimmy Brown Duo takes the indoor stage for the Community Concert Series Guitar World magazine Senior Music Editor Jimmy Brown is also a professional guitarist-vocalist-entertainer based out of Stroudsburg who performs regularly as a duo with his very talented adult son Nick. Featuring sweet harmony vocals, electric and acoustic guitar sounds, electric bass, foot-operated real drums and lively grooves and inspired jams, the duo are a virtual “two-man band.” Jimmy utilizes a diverse range of acoustic and electric guitar sounds, and both he and Nick have pleasing voices, a polished, professional sound and a fun, attractive presentation.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 6:15 AM. Join and unite together in prayer for the country and community. Through the inspiration of this gathering, those in attendance pray for our nation and hear a message of hope.
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Tunnel Vision Tuesday: BEETLEJUICE '88 (on 35mm)
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 6 PM. The Mahoning Drive-In Theater is the place to be on Tuesday nights all season long as Exhumed Films presents TUNNEL VISION TUESDAY! In this house…if you’ve seen one ghost…you haven’t seen them all. Say his name three times and you’ve got the name in laughter from the hereafter, BEETEJUICE (1988)!
View EventThe Linda Ronstadt ExperienceWednesday, October 4, 2023 | 1 PM. American Idol Star Tristan McIntosh creates a stunning portrayal of Linda Ronstadt in the prime of her career. Supported by a superb backing band, Tristan’s formidable vocal talent and stage presence will transport you to a time when Linda Ronstadt ruled the airwaves as one of the most popular female vocalists in music history.
View EventTaste of the Poconos Foodie TourWednesday, October 4, 2023 | 4 - 8 PM. Experience the unique local flavor of the Poconos! Pocono Day Tripper delivers you to delicious destinations on the Taste of the Poconos Foodie Tour. You will get to sample local delicacies and learn about the culture behind each dish. Along the way, you'll have the chance to chat with the chefs, learn interesting stories about the culinary history, and enjoy a unique experience with the locals.
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Cold Process Soap Making
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 6 PM. Get ready for some sudsy fun and learn the traditional way of making soap! Main Street Makery will cover the history and folklore of soapmaking with this classic method. You’ll choose your fragrance (you may also bring your own ounce of fragrance or essential oil) and make your own batch to take home.
The Salvation Army Harvest Festival & Auction
Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 5:30 PM. Join The Salvation Army in honoring Doris and Robert "Bob" (In Memory) Kinsley. The Harvest Festival and Auction is a yearly fundraising event that brings the community together to honor strong civic leaders who are dedicated to service.
Rhythm & Brews
Live Entertainment at Blue Ridge Winery