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Olde Time Christmas - Jim Thorpe
Jim ThorpePA

Ages: 0 and up

Cost: Free - Fees required for certain activities

Parking: Yes - On Street, assigned lots

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Jim Thorpe Old Time Christmas. Enjoy festivities in Jim Thorpe including a list of events and programs including live performances, contests and shopping.

2018 Dates: December 1,2,8,9,14,15,16

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1

Mitten Tree - Donation

Train Station (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Place mittens, gloves and scarfs for the less fortunate on our Mitten Tree. This has been a tradition for 16 years since the Jim Thorpe Lioness has been in existence.

Gingerbread House Display & Contest​ - FREE

Dimmick Memorial Library (54 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

During normal library hours​

Train Rides with Santa - $

Train Station (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Trains run 10:30, 1:00 & 3:30

Each adult $14. Children are $9 each. Children 2 and under receive a free ticket. Santa Claus will be on the train handing out small treats, talking to all the children, which makes for a great photo opportunity your family will remember for years to come!

Photos with Santa - FREE (donations accepted for local charity)

9:30-10:15, 12:00-12:45, 2:30-3:15, 4:45-5:15

Train Station (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Take your own memorable photos with the one and only!

Christmas Tree Contest - FREE

11am-4:00pm

Mauch Chunk Ballroom (41 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA 18229)

See twenty trees all decked out in various themes at the Mauch Chunk Ballroom​. Vote for your favorite!

Christmas Kids Club - FREE

11am-4:00pm

Mauch Chunk Ballroom (41 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA 18229)

Join in the festivities at the Ballroom where you'll see holiday movies and the kids can even do crafts. Refreshments are available for purchase. Restrooms available. 

Live Singing at the Inn - FREE

11:00am - 3:00pm

Balcony of the Inn at Jim Thorpe (24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Enjoy our talented local singers as they serenade you from the historic balcony of the Inn.

Sing for America Productions - FREE

4:00pm-5:00pm

Balcony of the Inn at Jim Thorpe (24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Performance group that sings traditional and wholesome Christmas songs.

Creche Display - FREE

12:00 - 5:00pm

Lutheran Church of St. John (319 South Ave, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Over 500 Nativity displays to get you in the Christmas spirit!

FREE transportation to and from the church from Josiah White Park (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Christmas Tree Display - FREE

1:00 - 5:30pm

Gilded Cupid Bed & Breakfast (40 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Traditional Christmas display including authentic German ornaments on a live Christmas tree.

Bach & Handel Chorale - $

3:00pm

St. Mark's Church on Race Street

$15/adult; 10 and under is free

Twelve Twenty Four TSO Christmas Event - $28

Mauch Chunk Opera House (14 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Featuring the music of the Trans Siberian Orchestra (TSO), along with selections from their debut album, “Miracle on Rock Street,” and this year’s newest release, “Light in the Dark”, for a one-of-a-kind holiday experience! 

Doors 7:00pm, Show 8:00pm

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2

Mitten Tree - Donation

Train Station (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Place mittens, gloves and scarfs for the less fortunate on our Mitten Tree. This has been a tradition for 16 years since the Jim Thorpe Lioness has been in existence.

Train Rides with Santa - $

Train Station (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Trains run 10:30, 1:00 & 3:30

Each adult $14. Children are $9 each. Children 2 and under receive a free ticket. Santa Claus will be on the train handing out small treats, talking to all the children, which makes for a great photo opportunity your family will remember for years to come!

Photos with Santa - FREE (donations accepted for local charity)

9:30-10:15, 12:00-12:45, 2:30-3:15, 4:45-5:15

Train Station (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Take your own memorable photos with the one and only!

Christmas Tree Contest - FREE

11am-4:00pm

Mauch Chunk Ballroom (41 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA 18229)

See twenty trees all decked out in various themes at the Mauch Chunk Ballroom​. Vote for your favorite!

Christmas Kids Club - FREE

11am-4:00pm

Mauch Chunk Ballroom (41 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA 18229)

Join in the festivities at the Ballroom where you'll see holiday movies and the kids can even do crafts. Refreshments are available for purchase. Restrooms available. 

Live Singing at the Inn - FREE

11:00am - 3:00pm

Balcony of the Inn at Jim Thorpe (24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Enjoy our talented local singers as they serenade you from the historic balcony of the Inn.

Creche Display - FREE

12:00 - 5:00pm

Lutheran Church of St. John (319 South Ave, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Over 500 Nativity displays to get you in the Christmas spirit!

FREE transportation to and from the church from Josiah White Park (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Twelve Twenty Four TSO Christmas Event - $28

Mauch Chunk Opera House (14 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Featuring the music of the Trans Siberian Orchestra (TSO), along with selections from their debut album, “Miracle on Rock Street,” and this year’s newest release, “Light in the Dark”, for a one-of-a-kind holiday experience! 

Doors 7:00pm, Show 8:00pm

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

Mitten Tree - Donation

Train Station (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Place mittens, gloves and scarfs for the less fortunate on our Mitten Tree. This has been a tradition for 16 years since the Jim Thorpe Lioness has been in existence.

Christmas Tree Contest - FREE

11am-4:00pm

Mauch Chunk Ballroom (41 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA 18229)

See twenty trees all decked out in various themes at the Mauch Chunk Ballroom​. Vote for your favorite!

Train Rides with Santa - $

Train Station (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Trains run 10:30, 1:00 & 3:30

Each adult $14. Children are $9 each. Children 2 and under receive a free ticket. Santa Claus will be on the train handing out small treats, talking to all the children, which makes for a great photo opportunity your family will remember for years to come!

Photos with Santa - FREE (donations accepted for local charity)

9:30-10:15, 12:00-12:45, 2:30-3:15, 4:45-5:15

Train Station (1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Take your own memorable photos with the one and only!

Christmas Kids Club - FREE

11am-4:00pm

Mauch Chunk Ballroom (41 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA 18229)

​Join in the festivities at the Ballroom where you'll see holiday movies and the kids can even do crafts. Refreshments are available for purchase. Restrooms available. 

Gingerbread House Display & Contest​ - FREE

Dimmick Memorial Library (54 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

During normal library hours​

Asa Packer Mansion Tours

11:00am - 4:00pm

Packer Hill

$10/adult. Discounts for seniors, students and children​

Live Singing at the Inn - FREE

11:00am - 3:00pm

Balcony of the Inn at Jim Thorpe (24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Enjoy our talented local singers as they serenade you from the historic balcony of the Inn. Special performance by the Gilbert Family.

Sing for America Productions - FREE

4:00pm-5:00pm

Balcony of the Inn at Jim Thorpe (24 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Performance group that sings traditional and wholesome Christmas songs.

Christkindlmarkt - FREE

11:00 - 5:30pm

St. Joseph's Church (526 North Street [East Side], Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Food & Christmas sales; Live Nativity (1:00pm & 5:00pm); Organ and Choir Concert (2:00pm); Guided tour of Church (2:45pm)

St. Mark's Church Tours - Donation

12:00 - 4:00pm

21 Race Street

The tour begins in the Mary Packer Cummings Memorial Chapel, highlighting the room’s marble altar, stained glass windows, and tile floor. After that, the tour proceeds up to the third floor of the church via an original Otis elevator, installed by Mary Packer. Following that is a trip to the Great Hall, which acts as a meeting place for parishioners. The Great Hall also has notable oil murals on its walls. Finally, the tour enters the main body of the church. The sanctuary is adorned with many priceless Tiffany windows, such as the Rose window (right). The church’s marble baptismal font, pipe organ, and tile floor further add to the experience.

$5 donation goes towards the restoration and preservation of the Church​

Christmas Tree Display - FREE

1:00 - 5:30pm

Gilded Cupid Bed & Breakfast (40 W Broadway, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229)

Traditional Christmas display including authentic German ornaments on a live Christmas tree.

Gregory the Great Academy - FREE

1:00 - 5:00pm

Mauch Chunk Museum performance at 1:00 followed by strolling performances in town.

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