December is easily one of the busiest months of the entire year in Northeastern PA around Lake Wallenpaupack.
Hawley’s 23’rd annual Winterfestis happening Dec 9 – 11. But wait – there’s MORE! Lots more!
Here is a smattering of some of the stuff you can do in Wayne & Pike County this weekend around Lake Wallenpaupack, Honesdale, Hawley, Lake Ariel, and other areas in the region. There are a ton of Christmas activities, concerts, parties, craft fairs, and more!
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Now, on to the holiday festivities!
Thursday, Dec 8 / Friday, Dec 9 2022:
Christmas Themed Holiday Paint & Sip. Thurs Dec 8, 2022, 6PM – 8PM.(Tickets must be purchased in advance).Looking for the best gift this holiday season? Paint it from the heart! Reserve your ticket for this Christmas themed Paint n Sip at KC Pepper Bar & Grille. Tickets are $40 per person includes one free drink and your final painting product. Call KC Pepper to purchase your tickets: 570-253-0770. 182 Ski Run Rd, Honesdale PA.
Winterfest Concert with Arcadia Chorale. Fri Dec. 9, 2022 at 7:30 PM. Celebrate the season of Koliada, when friends and family come together to sing carols from Christmas to Epiphany. This joyous concert by the Arcadia Chorale presents music from Eastern Europe, with a special focus on Ukrainian carols. Hawley United Methodist Church, 315 Church St. Hawley, PA.
Hawley Winterfest Artisan Market. Friday Dec 9 from 1PM – 8PM; Dec 10 & 11 from 10AM – 5PM. Hawley Winterfest has everything you need to deck your halls, trim your trees, stuff your stockings & fill your fridge. Join us for (3) days of shopping along Main Ave and on Keystone St.
Holiday Art Sale. Dec 9, 10th 10am-5pm & Sunday Dec 11 1-5pm. Give the gift of art this Holiday Season! Artworks by local WCAA member artists. 3 days only at the Dorflinger Factory Museum – 8 Elizabeth Street White Mills PA. All artworks priced at $99 or less. Also available online through Dec 16, 2022 at https://www.waynecountyartsalliance.org
Saturday Dec 10 / Sunday Dec 11 2022
Breakfast With Santa at The Waterfront at Silver Birches. Sat Dec 10 from 10AM – 12PM.Join us for Breakfast with Santa at The Dock / Waterfront at Silver Birches! $20/Person Plus Tax and Service. $12 for Kids 12 and Under. Under 3 Free. 205 Route 507, Hawley, PA.
Hawley Santa & UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER Parade & Winterfest Carriage Rides. Sat. Dec 10 from 11AM – 4PM.TheSanta Parade is at 11:00 AM. There is no entry fee to participate – come one, come all! Groups, organizations, family units, church groups, musical groups, animal groups – everyone is welcome! Please show off your UGLY SWEATER by joining in the parade – get in line after the end of the parade passes you. No entry form needed to show off your UGLY SWEATER. No Santas allowed– Santa rides on the Borough Float. Join in the fun at Bingham Park with Santa, a bonfire, caroling, and hot chocolate immediately following the parade.
The festivities continue with horse drawn carriage and wagon rides originating at Miss Elly’s Antiques & Such on Church Street. Carriage rides continue all day until 4PM.
Annual Holiday Cookie Walk & Craft Fair. Sat Dec 10 from 9AM – 2PM.Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company. 405 Cortez Road, Mount Cobb, PA. Cookies will be sold at $8.99/lb. Proceeds from the Cookie Walk and Craft fair will benefit the fire company. Event starts at 9 and will go to 2pm or until sold out. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED!
Adam’s Hardscape Green-Up Workshops. Sat Dec 10 from 10AM – 2PM & Sun Dec 11 from 11AM – 3PM.Various workshops to choose from;please click here for workshop schedule! Centerpiece or wreath workshop: create your own centerpiece arrangement or wreath. All materials including greens, pine cones, berries are included. $47/person. Noble fir bough workshop: create your very own bough perfect for your front door or wall. We are using a special green in this workshop called Noble fir. Greens, pine cones, berries and a bow are all included in the cost of this workshop. $37/person. Live arrangements workshop: create arrangements using live houseplants true to the season such as Christmas cactus, Norfolk pine etc. You are welcome to bring your own planter from your home. You will learn the proper way to plant and care for your houseplants. We will supply all the dirt, drainage rocks, and variety of plants as well as very special small decor items for your planter. This workshop is priced à la carte based on your plant selections.
Holiday Festival & Craft Fair. Sat Dec 10, from 10AM – 3PM.Come out to Ladore’s annual Holiday Festival & Craft Fair! Come shop for gifts by local crafters & vendors for your family, friends, and even yourself. Ladore is a camp, retreat and conference center owned and operated by The Salvation Army since 1967. Camp Ladore is located at 287 Owego Tpke, Waymart, PA 18472.
Winterfest Brunch at the Settler’s Inn. Sat. Dec 10 & Sun Dec 11 from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Celebrate Winterfest with a farm to table brunch including an emporium table at The Settlers Inn. Enjoy live music with Harpist Kristy Chmura. $44/Person Plus Tax and Service. Reservations suggested. 4 Main Ave., Hawley PA.
Narrowsburg Union Holiday Market. Sat. Dec 10 from 10 AM – 6 PM & Sun Dec 11 from 10 AM – 4 PM.The Narrowsburg Union invites you to the Holiday Market 2022 featuring regional Artists, Artisans, Makers, and Craftsmen. This Year’s Market will feature: a Food Court by Bridge Street Bakehouse & The Woodburning Oven; Wreath Making Workshops by Catskills Curated; Holiday Baking Workshops by Bridge Street Bakehouse; and the Student Art Show Opening. The Holiday Market will take place in Delaware Hall, 7 Erie Ave, Narrowsburg, NY.
Ritz Company Playhouse Annual Christmas Show. Sat Dec 10 & Sun Dec 11, 2:30PM.Make sure our annual Christmas Show is on your list of things to do for Winterfest 2022. Special visit by Santa Claus after the show! This is a free show and tickets are not given out, it is first come first serve. 512 Keystone St. Hawley, PA.
The Road to Bethlehem. Sat Dec 10 from 5PM – 7PM.The Road to Bethlehem tells the story of Jesus’ birth with live animals and costumed characters. Use cell service or connect a device to our extended wifi to listen to the narrations from the comfort of your car. Don’t miss this wonderful annual event! Hawley United Methodist Church, 315 Church St. Hawley, PA.
Ritz Holiday Jazz Concert. Sat Dec 11, 2022 7:30PM. Come out for a swinging good time perfect for the whole family! Featuring: Ekat Pereyra – Vocals; Stephen Faubel – Keyboard/Vocals; John Valinote – Bass; & Steve Kurilla – Drums. Ritz Company Playhouse, 512 Keystone St., Hawley, PA. Tickets: $15/person.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party @ Rohman’s Pub. Sat Dec 10, 2022 8PM.Break out your best/worst Ugly Holiday Sweater and join us at Rohman’s Pub. Enjoy the music of Cold Sweat! 103 Rohman Rd, Shohola, PA
Christmas Party & Toy Drive 2022. Sat. Dec 10, Call 6 WEST Bar & Grill for time…(570) 409-6966.ABATE of PA – Pike County Chapter #41, will host its annual Christmas party and toy drive. Live music will be provided by “The Gripes”. Donation of (1) one NEW unwrapped toy per person -OR- $10 entry at the door per person. Party is open to the public at least 21 years of age. Toys and proceeds will benefit local area children this holiday season. Light food will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
Santa Pet Photos & Dog Rescue Adoption Fundraiser. Sun Dec 11 from 10AM – 2PM. Stephanie’s Shepherds Rescue and Darleen Beth Photography will be teaming up at Milford Pet Supply for a Pet Photo Fundraiser! Bring your pets between 10-2pm, $20 fee (to benefit Stephanie’s Shepherds) for a professional grade holiday photograph of your pets! We will receive a special visit from Santa Clause himself between 11-1pm!! Milford Pet Supply, 113 7th St. Milford, PA
Bingo at Beach Lake Firehall! Sunday Dec 11 at 11:00AM.Doors open at 11am, First ball called at 1pm. Come on out for a bingo filled day and support your local fire department. General admission $25- 4 cards, 12 Faces; with option to buy additional cards. Food and refreshments for sale by the auxiliary. Beach Lake Volunteer Fire Hall, 1033 Beach Lake Hwy, Beach Lake PA.
One Stop Christmas Shopping Event. Sunday Dec 11 2022 from 11AM – 3PM.A line up of vendors will be selling their wares for your Christmas shopping needs in one convenient location at the Jefferson Township Fire Hall in Mount Cobb, PA.
Hawley Winterfest Bell Concert. Sunday Dec 11 2022 at 2pm. Join the Joyful Ringers for their annual Handbell Christmas Concert, at the Great Hall at the Hawley United Methodist Church (UMC). 315 Church St. Hawley, PA.