This Week in the Poconos! 8/19-8/24

FRIDAY AUGUST 23 thru SUNDAY AUGUST 25
LEHIGH RIVERFEST
A celebration of the Poconos and fun outdoor activities! Guided rafting trips (reservations required), trail bike rides, paintball target activities, vendors, live music and so much more! Lehigh RiverFest will be held in conjunction with this year’s Lehigh Classic Downriver Race. Camping packages available.
WHITEWATER CHALLENGERS
Weatherly – 288 N Stagecoach Rd.
(800) 443-8554 whitewaterchallengers.com

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FRIDAY AUGUST 23 thru SUNDAY AUGUST 25
WALLY LAKE FEST
The biggest Summer happening in the Northern Pocono Mountains! Over 60 events all weekend long celebrating Lake Wallenpaupack, Downtown Hawley and the entire region! Graciously hosted by the Downtown Hawley Partnership and generously supported by 52 sponsors, presented by Lighthouse Harbor Marina and Silver Birches Resort.
LAKE WALLENPAUPACK
Downtown Hawley – Lake Wallenpaupack
(570) 226-2141 wallylakefest.com

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FRIDAY AUGUST 23
CTHA ART EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION 6:00PM to 8:00PM
The 22nd Annual Coolbaugh Township Historical Association Art Exhibition opens with a reception for the artists, who have entered works of sculpture, fiber arts, ceramics, quilts, drawing and water color, collage/mixed media, and more.
WILLS MANSION MUSEUM
Tobyhanna – 5590 Municipal Dr.
(570) 894-4207  cooltownhistorical.org

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SATURDAY AUGUST 24
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP 225TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
11:30AM TO 4:00PM
Parade kicks off the day’s celebrations at 11:30AM. See nonprofit organization booths, petting zoo, bounce houses, art show at the historical society, activities at the library, and more!
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Tobyhanna – 5520 Municipal Dr.
(570) 894-8490 ext. 3
coolbaughtwp.org

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SATURDAY AUGUST 24
STEAMTOWN TRAIN EXCURSION to TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION Departs Steamtown 11:00AM, returns approximately 3:00PM
Make Tobyhanna your destination for the day! Visit the restored 1907 passenger station. Learn about the important role the area played in providing summertime ice in the days before electric refrigeration. The station staff will have light refreshments available for purchase and special activities to enjoy during your layover.
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
to TOBYHANNA TRAIN STATION
Tobyhanna – 5590 Municipal Dr.
(570) 340-5206   nps.gov/stea
Cost:  $34 for adults (ages 16-61), $29 for seniors (ages 62+), $22 for children (ages 6-15), and Free for children up to age 5 (free ticket required).