This Week in the Poconos! 10/17-10/20

THROUGH SUNDAY OCTOBER 20
JIM THORPE FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL 11:00AM TO 5:00PM
Scenic train rides, handmade arts and crafts, delicious food, free live music, children’s activities, ghost tours & seasonal specials from local restaurants, shops & galleries. See Downtown Jim Thorpe in all its autumn splendor!
JIM THORPE TOURISM AGENCY
Downtown Jim Thorpe
(570) 325-5810 jimthorpe.org

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THROUGH SUNDAY OCTOBER 20
OLD JAIL GHOST TOURS 6:15PM TO 9:00PM
On October 5, 12, 19 & 26, stroll the dark halls of the original 1871 Old Jail and hear haunting tales of true, ghostly happenings while you hunt for spirits. Tours begin every 20 minutes. No children under 12. No advance tickets.
THE OLD JAIL MUSEUM
Jim Thorpe – 128 W. Broadway
(570) 325-5259 theoldjailmuseum.com
Price: $15/adults; $10/high school student; children under 12 are not permitted

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THROUGH SUNDAY OCTOBER 27
GREAT POCONO PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Monday – Saturday: 9:00am-6:00pm; Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm
There’s fun for all at Country Junction’s Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival! Pick pumpkins, play games and try some tasty food. Enjoy daily hayrides, family corn maze, haunted house & more. Weekends feature wagon rides, midway rides, bumper balls, and a gourd grenade activity. Escape rooms will be open. Fees apply to weekend additions. See website for details.
COUNTRY JUNCTION
Lehighton – 6565 Interchange Rd.
(610) 377-5050 countryjunction.com
Price $10/funband; weekend activities additional; free for children under 2

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THROUGH WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 30
POCONO FOLIAGE EXPRESS Call for Departure Times
A 1.5 hour, 20 mile round-trip from Honesdale to Hawley. One of the best ways to take in autumn’s natural beauty in the Northern Poconos! Rail cars are heated, restrooms available. Train runs on select Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Departs on October 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, & 30.
STOURBRIDGE LINE
Honesdale – 812 Main St.
(570) 253-2697 thestourbridgeline.net
Price: $20/adult (13 & over), $10/junior (3-12), Free for children ages 2 & under (lap seat)

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16
LEARN THE BIRDS:BIRDING IDENTIFICATION SERIES 7:00PM to 8:30PM
Join Pocono Avian Research Center to learn some new tricks or hone some old skills at identifying raptors. All ages welcome.
KETTLE CREEK ENV. ED. CTR.
East Stroudsburg – 552 Cherry Lane Rd.
(570) 629-3061 mcconservation.org
Cost: $6/non-members, $4/children under 12. EE Center members free.

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FRIDAY OCTOBER 18
MONSTER MASH DANCE 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Have a fun-filled evening of dancing, contests, games, prizes and music by DJ Zee. Come dressed in your Halloween costume! Cafeteria & concession stand will be open to purchase drinks, food and snacks. Cash only. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Monsignor McHugh Elementary School
Cresco – 212 Rt. 390
(570) 595-7463 monsignormchugh.org
Price: $5, under age 5 free.

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FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 thru SUNDAY OCTOBER 20
BLACK BEAR FILM FESTIVAL Call for times
One of Pennsylvania’s premier independent film festivals, celebrating its 20th year in 2019.
MILFORD THEATRE
Milford – 114 East Catharine St.
(570) 409-0909 blackbearfilm.com
Call for pricing.

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 19
LAUREL HILL CEMETERY WALK
11:00am to 12:30pm and 2:00PM to 3:00pm
Guided walk through one of Milford’s original cemeteries on the grounds of Grey Towers, with a theatrical twist! Dramatic first-person readings – based on extensive research – bring the stories of those buried there to life. Advance registration & payment required. Limited to 25 persons. See website for details.
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Milford – 122 Old Owego Tpk. / Rt. 6
(570) 296-9630 greytowers.org
Price $10/person

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 19
MONROE FARMERS’ MARKET 8:00AM TO 12:00PM
Serving the Stroudsburg community for 40 years and still growing! Offering quality produce, flowers, meats, breads, preserves, and more from local farmers.
Courthouse Square
Stroudsburg – 610 Monroe St.
monroefarmersmarket.com

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 19
LEARN ABOUT WILDLIFE 1:00PM & 2:00PM
A naturalist from the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will discuss wildlife of the area. Demonstrations with live birds and animals will be held under the tent.
BUSHKILL FALLS
Bushkill – Bushkill Falls Rd.
(888) 287-4545 visitbushkillfalls.com

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 19
STEAMTOWN TRAIN EXCURSION TO DELAWARE WATER GAP
9:00AM TO 6:00PM
Take a scenic Fall Foliage excursion across the Poconos and experience small town hospitality, including restaurants, shops and historic displays. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure.
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Scranton – 150 South Washington Ave.
(570) 340-5200 nps.gov/stea
Price: Adults (ages 16-61) $54.00; Seniors (ages 62+) $49.00; Youth(ages 6-15) $32.00; Child (to age 5) Free, Ticket Required.

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SATURDAY and SUNDAY OCTOBER 19 & 20
POCONO FOOD TRUCK AND ART FESTIVAL 11:00AM to 5:00PM
The food truck line-up of 25+ vendors will feature the best eats on wheels ranging from sweet & savory to spicy & delicious. Attendees can cast their vote for the best food truck. The annual Art on the Mountain Art Show & Sale will feature over 65 of the region’s talented painters, crafters, photographers, sculptors and more, fitting any budget or taste.
SHAWNEE MOUNTAIN
East Stroudsburg – 401 Hollow Rd.
(570) 421-7231 shawneemt.com
Price: Advance: $9/adult, $7.50/child; gate: $12.50/adult, $8.50/child; free for children 4 and under

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 20
‘LAKE TO LAKE’ 8K TRAIL RUN, WOODS WALK & DOG WAG
The race course will lead participants over the trails of Lacawac Sanctuary in Lake Ariel, offering views of 400 acres of rich biodiversity and natural resources. Cash awards will be given in the Trail Run for Overall male and female and medals for top three finishers in age groups. To register, visit www.lacawac.org/lake-to-lake-8k-trail-run.html or https://runsignup.com/lacawac
LACAWAC SANCTUARY
Lake Ariel – 94 Sanctuary Rd.
(570) 689-9494 lacawac.org
Price registration is $30 for the 8K and $20 for the woods dog walk.