Poconos Best 2024-25

Over 30,000,000 visitors each year visit the Poconos Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Here is where they find the Best Places To Stay, The Best Restaurants, The Best Poconos Events and The Best Places to Buy A Home in the Pocono Mountains.

Poconos Events Calendar and Guide

Welcome to the Poconos Events calendar for arts in the Pocono Mountains, serving both residents and visitors from near and far. The Event Guide service's goal is to provide you with definitive answers to the perpetual quandry of " What Do You Want To Do Today? " ... or to provide inspiration for what to do on all the days that follow. The Greater Pocono region events-- the Playground of the East Coast, reigns as a capital of entertainment and the arts, where it's a given that you can "find it here".From Parades and New Year's Eve events to casino action, Pocono events run the gamut with Chinese New Year celebrations, marathon runs, Film Festivals and concert excitement.Whether it's an artistic affair, a culinary, musical or dance extravaganza, or a world-class sports event, PoconosBest.com's Arts & Events Calendar is your home base for what's happening -- whether you're on home turf or on the road for business or pleasure.

Poconos Event Venues

The Mauch Chunk Opera House See Schedule and Buy Tickets
Jim Thorpe, PA The finest listening room in the region. This historic 1882 Vaudeville theater offers an intimate concert setting with acoustics that rival those of Carnegie Hall. See national touring artists up close, and after the show enjoy meet-and-greets with every performer.


Penn's Peak Concerts See Schedule and Tickets
Penn's Peak is a cozy venue located in Penn Forest Township in the western Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania that can comfortably host 1,800 concertgoers with its spacious dance floor, lofty ceilings, twin bars and restaurant.
The Venue is about 1.5 hours from Philadelphia, and 2 from New York City. Complete with a broad open-air deck for summertime revelry, Penn’s Peak patrons enjoy a breathtaking overlook of nearby Beltzville Lake, plus a commanding, picturesque 50-mile panoramic view of northeastern Pennsylvania’s Appalachian mountains.


January

 

Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's night is Friday.


Camelback Ski and Snow Tubing Resort. Tannersville, PA. 18372
Open all winter. The Poconos largest winter resort.

February

- The Poconos Best Ribs get together party. Sponsored by PoconosBest.com at Alaska Pete's on Rt 209 in Marshalls Creek.


What: Carve 4 Cancer When: Saturday,  Where: Big Boulder, Lake Harmony, PA Details: A percentage of all lift ticket sales for the day will be donated to the nonprofit, Carve 4 Cancer. In addition to snowboarding and skiing, there is a rail jam competition, vendor village, raffles and live music! Simply donating to Carve For Cancer, you are helping raise money for leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related malignancy research.Carve's mission is: Shredding blood cancers through extreme snow-sports fundraising events and awareness campaigns If you need more information please feel free to visit www.carve4cancer.com.

Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's night is Friday.

Camelback Ski and Snow Tubing Resort. Tannersville, PA. 18372
Open all winter. The Poconos largest winter resort.

March

St. Patty's Day Parade
Bagpipers in kilts strut their stuff down Main Street. A long standing community tradition that brings a smile to everyone's face as they watch floats, bands and much more make their way through Downtown Stroudsburg.

Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's night is Friday.

Camelback Ski and Snow Tubing Resort. Tannersville, PA. 18372
Open all winter. The Poconos largest winter resort. Usually closes the first week in April. Call the resort 570-629-1661 for closing day.

April

Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's night is Friday.

May

Monroe Farmers Market
Every Saturday from 8 am to 12 noon beginning May 8th through Main and 8th Streets. Wonderful fresh produce, sinfully good baked goods, fragrant flowers and much more. Treat yourself!

Evening on Main
Saturday, from 6 to 9 pm
First Saturday explodes when the Monroe County Arts Council hosts its yearly Evening on Main. Enjoy a night of art, music and entertainment all along Main Street and experience a place "where culture builds community".


Memorial Day Parade
Get out your red, white and blue and head down to Main Street to honor those who have served our country so proudly.


Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's night is Friday.

Poconos Marathon - Pocono Run for the Red
The Run for the Red Marathon is certified by the USATF and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.The 26.2-mile run, which benefits Red Cross disaster relief efforts and is now in its sixth year, starts in the Pocono Mountain area and ends at Stroudsburg High School.

June


Now thru October - Bushkill Falls Open for 101st Tour Season! Bushkill Falls, "The Niagara of Pennsylvania."

Daily - Free Brewery Tours and Beer Tastings, 12:30pm at the Barley Creek Brewing Company

Farmers Market
Now thru November - Every Saturday, head to Downtown Stroudsburg for the Monroe Farmers Market on Main and Eighth streets. From 8:00am until 12:00noon.

Summer Concerts at the Gazebo
Sundays Summer Concerts at the Gazebo, Presbyterian Church of the Mountain, Delaware Water Gap. Live bands perform from 6-7:30pm in the Gazebo.

Live Performances, Gem and Keystone
Thursdays Live Performances, Gem and Keystone, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Come to Sam Snead's Tavern for live performances from 8-11pm.


Farmers Market
Saturdays Monroe Farmers Market, Main & 8th Streets, Stroudsburg. From 8am-noon


Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival
The Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival returns to Mountain View Park in Wind Gap

Camel beach Waterpark
Open weekends since May 28, beginning today Camel beach Waterpark is Open Daily for the Summer!


The Pocono 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Championship Event

Summer Concerts at the Gazebo
The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap continues its outdoor Summer Concerts at the Gazebo with a terrific performance by the Jesse Green Trio. The concert will be held from 6:00pm to 7:30pm out on the lawn.

Summer Reading
Summer Reading Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware. It's An Evening of Tennessee Williams, a selection of one-act plays. All shows are at 7pm.

Pocono Mountains Bluegrass Festival
Hosted by the Blue Ridge Mountain Boys, the annual Pocono Mountains Bluegrass Festival comes to the Greene-Dreher-Sterling Fairgrounds in Newfoundland. Music will play Friday from 5:00pm to midnight, Saturday 11:00am until midnight, and Sunday 11:00am to 6:00. Admission will be charged.


Fishing Contest


Fishing Contest, Cranberry Run Campground, Analomink. Celebrate Father's Day weekend with a Fishing Contest and free coffee for all dads.

Spring Arts & Crafts Fair
The annual Spring Arts & Crafts Fair hosted by the Hawley-Lake Wallenpaupack Chamber of Commerce returns to picturesque Bingham Park in Hawley. Fair hours are 9:00am until 5:00pm for shoppers and browsers, rain or shine, and admission is FREE!

Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Enjoy a gift to the community. Come out to the front lawn by the Delaware River at 7pm. On the 21st, it's the River City Banjo Band and on the 28th it's Men of Standard. Free admission. Rain or shine.

Sidewalk Sales
Sidewalk Sales return to Downtown Stroudsburg on Friday & Saturday.

Pocono Kidz Faire
Pocono Kidz Faire, Shawnee Place, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Enjoy two days of family fun, safety, and education sponsored by the Pocono Family YMCA. There's food, games, entertainment, and the Pocono Starz talent competition. The fair is from 10am-5pm both days.

Summer Concerts at the Gazebo
The Presbyterian Church of the Mountain in Delaware Water Gap continues its outdoor Summer Concerts at the Gazebo. The concert will be held from 6:00pm to 7:30pm out on the lawn.

Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's night is Friday.


Pocono Raceway. July Race

July

Camelbeach Waterpark
Open weekends since May 28, beginning today Camelbeach Waterpark is Open Daily for the Summer!

Summer Concerts at the Gazebo
Sundays Summer Concerts at the Gazebo, Presbyterian Church of the Mountain, Delaware Water Gap. Live bands perform from 6-7:30pm in the Gazeb

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Summer Concert Series
Tuesdays Summer Concert Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware

Farmers Market
Saturdays Monroe Farmers Market, Main & 8th Streets, Stroudsburg. From 8am-noon

Live Performances, Gem and Keystone
Saturdays Live Performances, Gem and Keystone, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Come to for live performances from 9pm-12am

Shawnee Mountain Fireworks
Annual Shawnee Mountain Fireworks, Shawnee Mountain, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Kick off summer with musical entertainment, vendors, and a barbecue. Fireworks display at dusk.

Fireworks Display, Camelbeach Waterpark
Giant Fireworks Display, Camelbeach Waterpark, Tannersville. Celebrate Independence Day Weekend at Camelbeach with an enormous fireworks display.

Founder's Day
Founder's Day, Downtown, Delaware Water Gap. The celebration begins at 8am with the Fire Department Pancake breakfast.

Annual Fireworks Display
Annual Fireworks Display, Lake Wallenpaupack, Hawley. Fireworks display begins at 9pm over Lake Wallenpaupack. Rain date is July 5th.

American Freedom Festival
Annual American Freedom Festival, Dansbury Park, East Stroudsburg.

Arts & Crafts Show
Arts & Crafts Show, Presbyterian Church of the Mountain, Delaware Water Gap. From 9am-5pm, come for an arts and crafts show. Calliope will perform from noon-2p

Contemporary Christian's Music Concert
Third Day with Hyper Static Union and Sarah Kelly

ESU for Kids, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg. ESU for Kids announces a wide variety of creative and fun classes for children ages six to sixteen on weekdays.

Summer Reading Series
Summer Reading Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware. It's The Laramie Project, when a small town comes face to face with murder; everybody has a tale to tell. All shows are at 7pm.

Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR
Pennsylvania 500 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Weekend, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond.

The Farmer in the Dell
The Farmer in the Dell, Monroe County Arts Council, Stroudsburg. Bring your child to this child/adult outing from 10am-2pm.

Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's night is Friday.

August

Camelbeach Waterpark
Open weekends since May 28, beginning today Camelbeach Waterpark is Open Daily for the Summer!

Summer Concerts at the Gazebo
Sundays Summer Concerts at the Gazebo, Presbyterian Church of the Mountain, Delaware Water Gap. Live bands perform from 6-7:30pm in the Gazebo.

Summer Concert Series
Tuesdays Summer Concert Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Enjoy a gift to the community. Come out to the front lawn by the Delaware River at 7pm.

Karaoke
Fridays Karaoke, Comfort Inn, Bartonsville. Come and show off your talents in the Comfort Zone from 9pm-1am.

Summer Reading Series
Summer Reading Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware. All shows are at 7pm.

Cruizen Honesdale
Cruizen Honesdale , Crazy Fingers, Lakeville. Cruize night from 6-9pm.

Sidewalk Sales
Sidewalk Sales, Downtown, Stroudsburg.

Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's night is Friday.

September

Cruizen Honesdale
Cruizen Honesdale , Crazy Fingers, Lakeville. Cruize night from 6-9pm.

Summer Concert Series
Summer Concert Series, Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Come out to the front lawn by the Delaware River at 7pm.

Annual Jazz and Arts Festival
Annual Jazz and Arts Festival, Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts, Delaware Water Gap.

Celebration of the Arts Music Motif Show
Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts Music Motif Show, Antoine Dutot Museum & Gallery, Delaware Water Gap. The museum and gallery are open Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5pm. An opening reception will be held on September 9th from 6-8pm.

The Super Saturday
The Super Saturday, Downtown, Stroudsburg. Enjoy food, fun and fundraising from 10am-2pm

Annual PRCA Rodeo
Annual PRCA Rodeo, Shawnee Mountain, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Come see pro cowboys compete in 5 PRCA events including: Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Riding, Calf Roping, and Bull Dogging. Also the women will compete in a sanctioned Barrel Race. Rodeo begins at 2pm both days. Gates open at 11:30am.

Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's night is Friday.

Poconos IronMan
The biggest brand in triathlon is coming to the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania with the addition of Ironman 70.3 Pocono Mountains . Scheduled for late September or early October , the event will take place in and around the scenic Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area with a fantastic finish down Main Street in historic Stroudsburg, PA. The race will mark the first Ironman event in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and will include a multisport expo and other interactive events. Course maps and additional race details will be announced in the coming months.

Races in the Poconos Ironman 70.3 Series consist of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike and a 13.1-mile run. This new race joins nearly 50 global events in the Ironman 70.3 Series that qualify athletes for the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3.

October

Annual Harvest Festival
Annual Harvest Festival, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg.

Annual Shawnee Lumberjack Festival
Annual Shawnee Lumberjack Festival, Shawnee Mountain, Shawnee-on-Delaware. Event is from 11am-6pm both days.

Annual Black Bear Film Festival
Annual Black Bear Film Festival, Film Salon, Milford. This event is free to the public.

Fall Foliage Festival
Fall Foliage Festival, Downtown, Jim Thorpe.

Fall Foliage Tours
Fall Foliage Tours, Kittatinny Canoes, Dingmans Ferry.

Halloween Parade Extravaganza
Halloween Parade Extravaganza, Main Street, Stroudsburg. Parade begins at noon.

PEEC-A-BOO Halloween Trail
PEEC-A-BOO Halloween Trail, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. From 3-9pm.

Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's night is Friday.

November


Art Walk
Art Walk, Downtown, Jim Thorpe.

Tree Lighting, Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg. Tree lighting ceremony begins at 6pm.

Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's night is Friday.


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December

Camelback Ski and Snow Tubing Resort. Tannersville, PA. 18372
Usually opens mid December and remains open all winter. The Poconos largest winter resort. Call the resort 570-629-1661 for opening day.

Old Time Christmas Festival
Old Time Christmas Festival, Downtown, Jim Thorpe.

Annual Old Time Christmas
Annual Old Time Christmas, Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg.Continuous tours every 15 minutes from 4-7pm.

Unity Tree Lighting Ceremony
Unity Tree Lighting Ceremony, East Stroudsburg.

Art Walk
Art Walk, Downtown, Jim Thorpe.

Traditional Yule Log Celebration
Traditional Yule Log Celebration, Pocono Environmental Education Center, Stroudsburg. From 12-4pm

Shawnee Playhouse,
Shawnee-on-Delaware. Shows held on the Main Stage. Matinees begin at 2pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Evening shows are at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Special evening shows at 8pm on December 19th and 2nd and December 27-31st. Senior Matinees are held on Fridays at 2pm and kid's night is Friday