Holiday events 2024

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Through the season

Holiday art sale at WCAA

HONESDALE, PA — The Wayne County Arts Alliance (WCAA) will hold its eighth annual Art Under $100+ sale on varying days and times through Sunday, December 29 at 959 Main St. Visit  waynecountyartsalliance.org.

Holiday book sale at the Jeff Library

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The Jefferson branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library will hold its annual holiday book sale from Saturday, December 7 till Saturday, December 14 at the Jeffersonville Firehouse. Learn more at wsplonline.libcal.com.

Holiday tours of Grey Towers

MILFORD, PA — Grey Towers holiday mansion tours take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through Thursday, December 5. Learn more at greytowers.org/event.

Hope Alive 845 toy drive

MONTICELLO, NY — Hope Alive 845 will hold its annual toy drive through Thursday, December 5 at 343 E. Broadway, Suite 4. Learn more at hopealive845.com/events.

Peace, Love & Lights at Bethel Woods

BETHEL, NY — The Bethel Woods Peace, Love & Lights tour takes place nightly, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The last entry is at 9 p.m. Ends Sunday, December 29. Email bethelwoodscenter.org/events.

Santa Express on the Stourbridge Line

HAWLEY, PA — The Stourbridge Line Santa Christmas Tree Express takes place this season. Times and dates vary. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $25 for children, and there is no charge for infants. Email thestourbridgeline.net.

Warming station open

PORT JERVIS, NY — St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will keep its warming station open through April 1, 2025. The church is located at 31 West Main St. Learn more at warmingstationpj@gmail.com or call 845/649-8720.

Winter Wonderland Express on the Stourbridge Line

HONESDALE, PA — Ride the Stourbridge Line’s Winter Wonderland Express, Wednesday-Sunday during the holiday season. Dates and times vary. The costs are $25/adult, $20/children and no charge for infants. Learn more at thestourbridgeline.net.

Friday, November 29

Holiday craft fair at the DYC

CALLICOON, NY — The Delaware Youth Center (DYC) will hold its holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8 Creamery Rd. To learn more, email craftfair@delawareyouthcenter.org.

Holiday market at Bethel Woods

BETHEL, NY — Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will hold a holiday market from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 200 Hurd Rd. Learn more at bethelwoodscenter.org.

James Dworetsky Parade 

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — The James Dworetsky Holiday Parade takes place at 7 p.m. on Main Street. 

Winter Wonderland Parade 

HONESDALE, PA — The Greater Honesdale Partnership will hold its Winter Wonderland Parade down Main Street at 6 p.m. The parade will be followed by a tree and star lighting. Learn more at visithonesdalepa.com.

Saturday, November 30

Christmas craft show at HCEF

HANCOCK, NY — The Hancock Community Education Foundation (HCEF) will hold its Christmas craft show from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at 206 Wildcat Dr. Vendors needed. To learn more, visit hancockeducationfoundation.org.

Holiday market at Bethel Woods

BETHEL, NY — Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will hold a holiday market from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 200 Hurd Rd. Learn more at bethelwoodscenter.org.

Kids’ camp for holiday-shopping parents 

HONESDALE, PA — The YMCA will hold a kids’ camp (for kids in grades K-4), while their parents do their holiday shopping. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is located at 105 Park St. To register, call 570/253-2083.

Joy to Wurtsboro 

WURTSBORO, NY — The Wurtsboro (NY) Board of Trade will hold Joy to Wurtsboro from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans Park, 3rd and Sullivan Streets. Learn more at wurtsboro.org.

PCCoC holiday fair at Tom Quick Inn

MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Chamber of Commerce will hold its holiday fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 411 Broad St. Learn more at pikechamber.com.

Santa, fire trucks and the Grinch 

MILFORD, PA — GAIT Therapeutic Riding Center will hold a holiday event featuring Santa, fire trucks and the Grinch from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 248 Old Milford Rd. Learn more at facebook.com/GAIT.TRC.

Tree lighting and pancake dinner 

LACKAWAXEN, PA — The Lackawaxen Township Volunteer Fire Department will hold its Christmas tree lighting and pancake dinner at the firehouse at 5 p.m. The firehouse is located at 774 Rte. 590. To learn more, call 570/685-7288.

Sunday, December 1

Christkindlmarkt in Port Jervis

PORT JERVIS, NY — The Port Jervis NY Tourism Board will hold its annual Christkindlmarkt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Port Jervis. Learn more at portjervisny.gov/events.

Christmas in the village 

PLEASANT MOUNT, PA — The Pleasant Mount Public Library will hold Christmas in the Village from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 377 Great Bend Tpk. Learn more at waynelibraries.org/pleasant-mount.

Christmas wreath party @ Craft Room

MILFORD, PA — The Craft Room at Ezzo Christmas Tree Farm will hold its annual Christmas wreath-making party from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $55/person. For location and more information, visit thecraftroom15@gmail.com.

Holiday market at Bethel Woods

BETHEL, NY — Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will hold a holiday market from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at 200 Hurd Rd. Learn more at bethelwoodscenter.org.

Make holiday bows and boughs at PEEC

DINGMANS FERRY, PA — Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will teach you to make holiday decorations from natural materials. The event takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at PEEC, 538 Emery Rd. To register, call 570/828-2319.

Monday, December 2

Holiday Love Lites at WMH

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital will hold its annual Holiday Love Lites ceremony at the hospital at 6 p.m. at 601 Park St. The event honors and remembers loved ones. To learn more, visit wmh.org.

Thursday, December 5

Holiday concert at Arts Nest

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — The Arts Nest at Delaware Valley Opera will hold a holiday concert titled “Songs, Stories & Sleighbells” at 6 p.m. at the Arts Nest, 6692 Rte. 52. Visit myrivertickets.com to purchase tickets.

Friday, December 6

‘A Christmas Carol’ at Grey Towers

MILFORD, PA — Grey Towers National Historic Site will hold its 44th annual performance of “A Christmas Carol” at 6 p.m. Grey Towers is located at 151 Grey Towers Dr. To purchase tickets, visit greytowers.org.

Holiday Open House @ EHS

EQUINUNK, PA — The Equinunk Historical Society will hold its annual holiday open house at the Calder Shop, 12 noon-4 p.m. at 1972 Pine Mill Rd. Learn more at equinunkhistory.com.

Saturday, December 7

Christmas market in Port Jervis

PORT JERVIS, NY — The New Century Festival site will host a Christmas market and winter wonderland from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 517 Neversink Dr. Learn more at newcenturyfestivals.com/events.

Christmas on the square

HANCOCK, NY — Hancock Partners will hold its 16th annual Parade of Lights & Christmas on the Square from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 20 E. Main St. Learn more at hancockpartners.org.

Christmas tree lighting in Narrowsburg

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Narrowsburg Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street. Learn more at welcometonarrowsburg.com.

Children’s holiday party at the DYC

CALLICOON, NY — The Delaware Youth Center (DYC) will hold its annual children’s holiday party from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on 8 Creamery Rd. There will be photos with Santa at a cost of $5 per photo. To learn more, call 845/887-5155.

Free gift wrapping at Sunshine Colony

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Livingston Manor Chamber of Commerce will have a  free gift wrapping table in front of Sunshine Colony from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 43 Main St. Visit livingstonmanorny.com/event.

Holiday craft fair at Ladore

WAYMART, PA — Ladore Retreat & Conference Center will hold a holiday craft fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 35 Ladore Way. Visit ladore.org.

Holiday market pop-up

BETHEL, NY — The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Holiday Market Pop-Up takes place at Peace, Love & Lights from 12 noon to 9 p.m., 200 Hurd Rd. Visit bethelwoodscenter.org.

Holiday tree lighting in Barryville

SHOHOLA, PA — Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual tree lighting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Barryville cul-de-sac, Routes 55 and 97. Live music will be followed by dinner at Rivers Edge. Email info@barryvilleny.com to learn more.

Pet photos with Santa 

LAKEWOOD, PA — Northern Wayne Community Library will offer Christmas pet photos with Santa from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 11 Library Rd. The cost is a $5/donation; bring your own camera. To learn more, call 570/798-2444.

Tree lighting in Milford

MILFORD, PA — Milford Borough will hold its annual tree lighting from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Milford Community House, 201 Broad St. Learn more at milfordpa.us.

Sunday, December 8

‘A Christmas Carol’ at Grey Towers

MILFORD, PA — Grey Towers National Historic Site will hold its 44th annual performance of “A Christmas Carol” in a matinee performance at 1 p.m. Grey Towers is located at 151 Grey Towers Dr. To purchase tickets, visit greytowers.org.

Holiday artisan market at the Cooperage

HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage will host its 13th annual holiday artisan market at 1030 Main St. Visit thecooperageproject.org to learn more.

Holiday parade in Port Jervis

PORT JERVIS, NY — The Tri-State Chamber of Commerce will host the 52nd annual Rick Drew Holiday Parade at 2:30 p.m. Lineup is at City Hall. For the schedule and route, visit portjervisny.gov.

Wednesday, December 11

Make a wreath at HPAC

HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre will hold a craft to make your own live wreath in the Nook, 219 Main St. Learn more at hpacny.org.

Thursday, December 12

Meeting and holiday celebration

SHOHOLA, PA — The Greater Barryville Chamber of Commerce will hold its member meeting and gathering at 6:30 p.m. The location is TBD. Learn more at info@barryvilleny.com.

Friday, December 13

Craft Store open house at PCDC

MILFORD, PA — The Pike County Developmental Center (PCDC) craft store will hold its holiday open house from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at 107 W. Ann St. To learn more, call 570/296-6319.

Santa Run at the firehouse

LACKAWAXEN, PA — The Central Volunteer Fire Department will hold its Santa Run with Santa and Mrs. Claus at 5:30 p.m. at 574 Westcolang Rd. Learn more at facebook.com/CVFD27.

Winterfest in Hawley

HAWLEY, PA — Downtown Hawley Partnership will hold Hawley Winterfest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout town. Learn more at facebook.com/VisitHawleyPa.

‘Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus’ by the SCDW

SOUTH FALLBURG, NY — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop will present “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus,” at 7 p.m. at the Rivoli Theater, 5243 St. Rte. 42. 845/807-7212.

Saturday, December 14

Breakfast with Santa at the CVFD

HAWLEY, PA — The Central Volunteer Firehouse, number 27, will hold a Breakfast with Santa event, with photos and Santa’s Workshop, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 574 Westcolang Rd. To learn more, call Joan at 570/949-4296.

Breakfast with Santa at Greeley FD

GREELEY PA — The Greeley Fire Department pancake breakfast with Santa will be held at 9 a.m. at 245 Rte. 590. Learn more at facebook.com/greeleyfire23.

Christmas market in Port Jervis

PORT JERVIS, NY — The New Century Festival site will host a Christmas market and winter wonderland from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 517 Neversink Dr. Learn more at newcenturyfestivals.com/events.

Christmas party and toy drive 

SHOHOLA, PA — ABATE PA in Pike County will hold a Christmas party and toy drive from 8 p..m. to 1 a.m. at 6 West Bar & Grill, 875 Rte. 6. Learn more at facebook.com/pikecountyabate.

Dickens on the Delaware 

CALLICOON, NY — Callicoon will hold its annual Dickens on the Delaware festival from 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Lower and Upper Main Streets. Visit www.visitcallicoon.com.

Dinner with Santa at Bethel Woods

BETHEL, NY — Bethel Woods will host dinner with Santa, with seatings at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. 200 Hurd Rd. Reservations can be made at bethelwoodscenter.org/events.

Holiday market at Sullivan Public

ELDRED, NY — Sullivan Public will host a holiday market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 16 Proctor Rd. Register at sullivanpublic.com.

Winterfest artisan fair in the Hawley Silk Mill

HAWLEY, PA — The Hawley Silk Mill will host the Winterfest Artisan Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Learn more at hawleysilkmill.com.

Winterfest in Hawley

HAWLEY, PA — Downtown Hawley Partnership will hold Hawley Winterfest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout town. Learn more at facebook.com/VisitHawleyPa.

Wreaths Across America in Roscoe

ROSCOE, NY — Wreaths Across America will hold a community event at 12 noon in the Westfield Flats Cemetery, 1955 Old Route 17. Learn more at wreathsacrossamerica.org/NY0414.

‘Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus’ by the SCDW

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop will present “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus,” at 7 p.m. at the Rivoli Theater, 5243 Rte. 42. To learn more, call 845/807-7212.

Sunday, December 15

Gingerbread build & sip at Bethel Woods

BETHEL, NY — Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will hold a Gingerbread Build & Sip project for adults over 21 at 6:30 p.m. The location is 200 Hurd Rd. and the cost is $45. Learn more at bethelwoodscenter.org/events.

Holiday market at Sullivan Public

ELDRED, NY — Sullivan Public will host a holiday market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 16 Proctor Rd. Register at sullivanpublic.com.

Winterfest artisan fair in the Hawley Silk Mill

HAWLEY, PA — The Hawley Silk Mill will host the Winterfest Artisan Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 8 Silk Mill Dr. Learn more at hawleysilkmill.com.

Winterfest in Hawley

HAWLEY, PA — Downtown Hawley Partnership will hold Hawley Winterfest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout town. Learn more at facebook.com/VisitHawleyPa.

‘Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus’ by the SCDW

SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY — The Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop will present “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus,” at 1 p.m. at the Rivoli Theater, 5243 Rte. 42. For more information, call 845/807-7212.

Tuesday, December 17

Holiday craft project for kids

HURLEYVILLE, NY — The Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre will hold a holiday craft hour for kids at 6 p.m. in The Nook, 219 Main St. Learn more at hpacny.org.

Saturday, December 21

Christmas party at Welcome Lake FD

BEACH LAKE, PA — The Welcome Lake Fire Department Christmas party will be held at 99 Cosgrove Rd. To learn more, call Ellen at 570/729-8232 or Craig at 570/729-7402.

Dinner with Santa at Bethel Woods

BETHEL, NY — Bethel Woods will host dinner with Santa, with seatings at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. at 200 Hurd Rd. For reservations, visit bethelwoodscenter.org/events.

Winter Solstice celebration at Lock 31

HAWLEY, PA — The Wayne County Historical Society will host a winter solstice celebration at Lock 31 (the D&H Canal Park) at 5 p.m. at 179 Texas Palmyra Hwy. Learn more at waynehistorypa.com

Sunday, December 22

‘Christmas Carol’ dinner and show

ELDRED, NY — Eldred Preserve “Christmas Carol” dinner show 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Located at 1040 Rte. 55. To make reservations, call 845/557-8316.

Santa’s Workshop

BETHEL, NY — Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will host Santa’s Workshop at 4 p.m. at 200 Hurd Rd. The cost is $25/person, and you can learn more at bethelwoodscenter.org/events.

Tuesday, December 24

Christmas Eve dinner at the Eldred Preserve

ELDRED, NY — The Homestead Restaurant at the Eldred Preserve will host a Christmas Eve dinner at 2 p.m. at 1040 Rte. 55. Reserve your space at 845/557-8316.

Tuesday, December 31

New Year’s Eve celebration

ELDRED, NY — Glitz, glam and groove your way into the new year at the Eldred Preserve. Dining, dancing, entertainment and the ball drop—you’ll find it all from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. For ages 21-plus, the cost is $225/person; for ages 16-20 the cost is $175. 1040 State Rte. 55. Learn more at theeldredpreserve.com.

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