Olde Time Christmas - Jim Thorpe
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Ages: 0 and up
Cost: Free - Fees required for certain activities
Parking: Yes - On Street, assigned lots
Features:
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.