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There seems a magic in the very name of Christmas
~ Charles Dickens
Walking the streets of Jim Thorpe at Christmastime, you’d think Charles Dickens himself had celebrated his own holidays here. The historic Victorian architecture, cheerful music, brisk mountain air, and mouth-watering aromas floating from restaurants bring a sort of magic to the southern Poconos at Christmastime that it seems to have come right from a Dickens novel.
Jim Thorpe’s 38th Annual Olde Time Christmas is the place to celebrate the holiday season all December long as the snow falls, the bells ring, and everyone is feeling jolly.
Olde Time Christmas Weekends are happening December 7-8, 14-15, and 21-22. Enjoy photos with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, Kids Club at the Mauch Chunk Ballroom, special community holiday events, live entertainment throughout town and so much more!
The 4th annual Cookies & Cocktails brings plenty of cheer, craft cocktails and sweet treats all over town on Saturday, December 21.
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Highlighted Events
Christmas Kids Club
December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22
Activities, crafts and entertainment just for the kids & families!
Cost:
FREE | $5.00
Mauch Chunk Ballroom
11:00am-5:00pm
41 W Broadway
Photos with Santa
December 7, 14, 15, 22
Bring the kids to the Christmas Kids Club and take your own photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus (FREE with admission to Kids Club)
Cost:
FREE
Mauch Chunk Ballroom
1:00pm-3:00pm
41 W Broadway
Nutcracker Holiday Display
November 29 - December 29
This December, do not miss the Harry Packer Mansion’s “The Nutcracker Holiday Displays” Self-Guided Tour, which was featured last year on WNEP’s Home and Backyard and in the Winter Historical Attractions Edition of the Pocono Mountains Magazine.
Cost:
$5.00
Harry Packer Mansion
Times Vary
19 Packer Ave
Victorian Carolers
December 22
Enjoy The Black Ties and Pearls as they stroll through town singing Christmas Carols and other favorites.
Cost:
FREE
Throughout Town
3:00pm-5:00pm
Jim Thorpe Historic District
Cookies & Cocktails
December 21
Your tastebuds will be tantalized with holiday cheer in over two dozen participating shops, galleries and restaurants. This event is SOLD OUT!
Cost:
SOLD OUT
Throughout Town
1:00pm-6:00pm
Jim Thorpe Historic District
Strolling Carolers
December 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22
Enjoy all of the classic carols brought to you by our talented Jim Thorpe Area Senior High School Chamber Singers. The students will serenade you as they stroll through town.
Cost:
FREE
Throughout Town
12:00pm-4:00pm
Jim Thorpe Historic District
Christmas Tree Display
December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22
It's the third annual Christmas Tree Display Contest at The Ballroom at the Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center. Come to The Ballroom, enjoy refreshments and vote for your favorite tree!
Cost:
FREE
Mauch Chunk Ballroom
11:00am-5:00pm
41 W Broadway
Victorian Tree Display
December 7, 14, 21
Join Sheila and Bob as they open their B&B to see their spectacular Christmas Tree all decked out in antique ornaments.
Cost:
FREE
Gilded Cupid B&B
12:00pm-5:00pm
40 W Broadway
Bach & Handel Corale
December 7
The Bach and Handel Chorale presents their annual Christmas Concert under the direction of Maestro Randall Douglas Perry, at the historic St. Mark's Episcopal Church Jim Thorpe.
Cost:
$15.00 | FREE
St. Marks Church
3:00pm
21 Race Street
Horse & Carriage Rides
December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22
Take a memorable ride through the Historic District with your sweetheart or family. Rides offered in wagons or carriages.
Cost:
$40 per trip
Josiah White Park
11:00am-4:00pm
1 Susquehanna Street
Faculty Brass
December 14, 15, 21
Our favorite strolling brass quartet performs throughout the Historic District. Sing along as they play the classic carols!
Cost:
FREE
Throughout Town
1:30pm-4:30pm
Jim Thorpe Historic District
Ugly Sweater Party
December 14
Come Get Ugly at our third annual Sweater Party! Wear your ugliest holiday sweater. This time we'll be doing Karaoke too with Roadhouse Lou, so practice up! We'll have the traditional Ugly Sweater Parade and Contest, with the worst of the worst winning a gift certificate.
Cost:
FREE
Stone Row Pub
8:00pm-11:00pm
45-47 Race Street
Ornament Hand Lettering
December 21
Watch professional hand-lettering artist Tanya Levandoski create personalized Christmas ornaments LIVE for the crowd! A projector will be set up so you're able to enjoy a glass of wine while you watch her work.
Cost:
FREE
Big Creek Vineyard
1:00pm-6:00pm