Whether you’re planning a romantic couples escape or a festive family outing, there’s no place like Jim Thorpe for the holidays! Just over the river and through the woods, this historic Pennsylvania town is tucked away in the mountainous Lehigh Gorge, and the Victorian streets of Old Mauch Chunk are an ideal backdrop for savoring the most wonderful time of the year.
2024 Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas
Downtown Jim Thorpe is decked in Victorian style for the annual Olde Time Christmas celebration, with special events held over three magical weekends in December. Festivities begin with the tree lighting ceremony in Josiah White Park on Friday, December 6. Enjoy music by the Jim Thorpe High School Band, Jim Thorpe cheerleaders, chorus and the arrival of Santa at 6 p.m.
The festival continues 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, which has strolling carolers and musicians, train rides, holiday shopping, horse and carriages rides, gingerbread house contest and plenty of free family activities. Fees apply to some events, with proceeds benefiting local charities.
Shop & Be Merry! is an exclusive Jim Thorpe Christmas Shopping Event held on Saturday and Sunday, December 14 & 15, 2024.
Tickets are $30 and gets you a commemorative tote filled with a sample of Carmella’s cookies (the ones you love at the Train Station), a stemless wine glass, a Jim Thorpe ornament, trial soap from Conjured Soap, coupons for a free bike shuttle by Pocono Biking, a sample bottle of balsamic from Jim Thorpe Olive Oil, and other items and coupons valued at over $200!
Plus you receive a punch card of 28 participating merchants! Stop by 20 of the participating merchants and complete your punch card and enter your card into the raffle of 47 prizes! There’s nothing to buy….just Shop & Be Merry! Many of the shops are offering exclusive specials to participants. Get your tickets now before they’re gone!
This winter, see a show or visit a local gallery as you explore the arts, culture, and entertainment scene. When the day winds to a close, warm up with a delicious meal downtown then cozy up by the fireplace at a quaint Jim Thorpe hotel or bed and breakfast.
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