Ready for holiday fun in Wilkes-Barre? Let our guide show you all the festive happenings! Whether you're deeply rooted in Wilkes-Barre or just branching out, this guide ensures a magical holiday season.
Popular Events: Experience the joy of the season with the PNC Holiday Pops, featuring delightful performances that weave holiday classics into a memorable evening. Unique to this year, the Holiday Craft and Gift Sale showcases local artisans, offering one-of-a-kind gifts and handmade treasures. And don't forget the PNC Holiday Pops, where enchanting music and festive cheer come together for all to enjoy. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Wilkes-Barre
- PNC HOLIDAY POPS
- PNC HOLIDAY POPS (Scranton)
- Polar Express Holiday Showing
- Holiday Craft and Gift Sale (Dallas)
- Winter Open Houses at Hudson Model Railroad (Hudson)
- Christmas at Eckley (Eckley)
- Quakertown Christmas Market (Quakertown)
- Christmas in Pittston/Toy Truck Parade (Pittston)
- Christmas in Our Hometown (Tunkhannock)
- Midtown Village Holiday Pop-up Shops
See these and even more events listed below!
Wilkes-Barre Holiday Light Displays
Quakertown Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Live nativity and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Description:
Quakertown Alive presents the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival in downtown Quakertown. The event features Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving by firetruck to help light the Christmas tree. Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, train rides for children, and a live nativity brought to you by East Swamp Church. The festival also includes several food trucks and many crafters and vendors offering gift ideas for the holidays.
Where: Quakertown | More Info: Quakertown Christmas Market
Wilkes-Barre Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday Craft and Gift Sale
What to Expect:
Supporting local small businesses with face-to-face interactions.
Description:
Home for the Holidays Gift Market is a premier event supporting local and small businesses, offering a wide variety of unique gifts and seasonal items in a festive atmosphere.
Where: Dallas | More Info: Holiday Craft and Gift Sale
Midtown Village Holiday Pop-up Shops
What to Expect:
Local vendors selling a wide variety of holiday items.
Description:
Midtown Village hosts a Pop-up Holiday Vendor Market on November 25, featuring over 25 local vendors selling gourmet popcorn, tea, clothing, cookies, candles, cheese, and soaps. Photos with Santa and strolling carolers add to the festive atmosphere.
Where: Wilkes-Barre | More Info: Midtown Village Holiday Pop-up Shops
Wilkes-Barre Holiday Shows and Entertainment
PNC HOLIDAY POPS
What to Expect:
Dazzling holiday concert with special guest artists and Santa visit.
Description:
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic presents a holiday concert featuring the NEPA Philharmonic, holiday concert choir, and talented guest artists. The event promises to be an unforgettable evening of joy and wonder for audiences of all ages, topped off with a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Where: Scranton | More Info: PNC HOLIDAY POPS
PNC HOLIDAY POPS
What to Expect:
Dazzling holiday concert with professional musicians and guest artists.
Description:
The PNC Holiday Pops features a dazzling concert by the NEPA Philharmonic, holiday concert choir, and talented guest artists, including Ballet Theatre Scranton.
Where: Wilkes-Barre | More Info: PNC HOLIDAY POPS
Polar Express Holiday Showing
What to Expect:
Animated holiday journey to the North Pole.
Description:
The Polar Express is a computer-animated holiday film that follows a group of children as they board the titular train to travel to the North Pole. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, this classic film has become a modern holiday classic.
Where: Wilkes-Barre | More Info: Polar Express Holiday Showing
Wilkes-Barre Other Holiday Activities
Christmas at Eckley
What to Expect:
Historic village with festive decorations and lights.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at Eckley Miners' Village, where historic buildings are adorned with festive decorations and lights, offering a unique glimpse into the past.
Where: Eckley | More Info: Christmas at Eckley
Winter Open Houses at Hudson Model Railroad
What to Expect:
Free admission to a unique model railroad layout.
Description:
The Hudson Model Railroad Club invites visitors to explore its era-neutral layout featuring two mainlines and one branchline, all powered by a Digitrax DCC system. Admission is free, and no registration is necessary. The club room is located on the second floor above the Hudson Polish Club at 97 Martin Street, Hudson, PA 18705.
Where: Hudson | More Info: Winter Open Houses at Hudson Model Railroad
Christmas in Our Hometown
What to Expect:
Community celebration with Santa Parade and live broadcast.
Description:
Christmas in Our Hometown is a community event featuring a Santa Parade, tree lighting, wagon rides, ice carvings, and over 150 vendors offering a variety of food and entertainment.
Where: Tunkhannock | More Info: Christmas in Our Hometown
Christmas in Pittston/Toy Truck Parade
What to Expect:
Toy trucks parade with toy donations for charity.
Description:
The Pittston City Toy Truck Parade and Tree Lighting is an annual event where toy trucks parade through Downtown Pittston, followed by a tree lighting ceremony. Participants are required to bring a toy donation for the Greater Pittston Santa Squad.
Where: Pittston | More Info: Christmas in Pittston/Toy Truck Parade
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Back Mountain (9 miles)
- Scranton (16 miles)
- Hazleton (20 miles)
- Whitehall Township (45 miles)