Looking for something to do over the holidays? Here’s what’s happening across the region during Christmas week.

Monroe County

It’s a Wonderful Life: Dinner & A Movie

The classic 1946 Jimmy Stewart film gets the full treatment with a pre-show dinner catered by Momento, served across the street at the United Methodist Church before the screening. A Pocono Cinema holiday tradition.

• When: Sunday, Dec. 21 — Dinner at 5:30 p.m., film at 7 p.m.
• Where: Pocono Cinema & Cultural Center, 88 S. Courtland St., East Stroudsburg
• Cost: $8 members, $10 adults, $6.50 children, $9 seniors
• Info: poconocinema.org

Live Music at Mountain View Vineyard

Warm up with wine and live acoustic music at this Stroudsburg winery. Wine, beer, and cocktails available for purchase.

• When: Sunday, Dec. 21 (Andrew Moses) and Sunday, Dec. 28 (Maribyrd), 1-4 p.m.
• Where: Mountain View Vineyard, 2332 Walters Rd., Stroudsburg
• Cost: Free
• Info: mountainviewvineyard.com

Snowmen of Stroudsburg

Local artists have painted life-size snowmen and scattered them throughout downtown, transforming the borough into a walkable winter gallery. A good excuse to stroll Main Street, grab coffee, and snap some photos.

• When: Now through Feb. 28, 2026
• Where: Downtown Stroudsburg
• Cost: Free
• Info: visitdowntownstroudsburg.com

Wayne County

Stourbridge Line Santa Christmas Tree Express

Ride heated vintage train cars along the Lackawaxen River to a trackside Christmas venue where families can meet Santa, enjoy hot cocoa, and purchase a Christmas tree from Dein Nurseries. Trees are baled, tagged, and loaded onto the train for the return trip.

• When: Dec. 20-21 and Dec. 24 — Departures at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m.
• Where: Honesdale Station, 812 Main St., Honesdale
• Cost: $20-30; advance purchase required
• Info: thestourbridgeline.net

Carbon County

Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas (Final Weekend)

The last weekend of Jim Thorpe’s Victorian-style Christmas celebration features strolling carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday shopping, and train rides on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. No tickets needed—just show up. Dress warmly and bring cash for parking and vendors.

• When: Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 20-21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Where: Downtown Jim Thorpe
• Cost: Free admission; some activities have fees
• Info: jimthorpe.org

Spruce Ridge Reindeer Farm

Meet real reindeer at this family-run farm. The one-hour tours are hands-on and educational—kids can feed and interact with the animals.

• When: Dec. 19-23 (last days of the season)
• Where: Albrightsville
• Cost: Varies; reservations required (no walk-ins)
• Info: spruceridgereindeer.com