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Plan Your Family Holiday Getaway at Woodloch

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Plan Your Family Holiday Getaway at Woodloch

The holiday season has arrived, and Woodloch celebrates every holiday in style. From the annual Festival of Lights to New Year’s Eve parties and special visits from Peter Cottontail, there is always a holiday to celebrate with us. Read on to learn more about the fun happenings you can expect during your family holiday getaway throughout the year.

A Woodloch Holiday Tradition: Festival of Lights

Woodloch’s Festival of Lights is one of our favorite holiday traditions. Starting after Thanksgiving and ending on January 7th, our on-site nature trail will be illuminated with festive lit-up displays. Join us for a majestic evening hayride past the lights this winter!

The Festival of Lights is $10 per person, and children under five are free. This price includes your wagon ride, holiday movies on the lawn, and fire pits to keep warm. We also have additional items available for purchase, such as light-up toys, snacks, specialty drinks, and s’more kits. Keep in mind that we only have Night of Lights tickets available for December 15th, so we encourage you to book your tickets now or plan ahead to see next year’s lights!

Poconos New Year’s Eve Celebration

Ring in the New Year at Woodloch with our renowned New Year’s Eve parties. We offer a Nightclub Party for adults and children ages seven and up, offering live music, an open bar, and a delicious buffet. If you visit with little ones, we offer a North Lodge Family Party for all ages, including games, contests, DJ music, and a buffet. We have limited availability for our New Year’s Eve package, so book your getaway now!

Presidents & Peter Cottontail Weekend

If you can’t make it for the upcoming holidays, we invite you to plan your family getaway around Presidents Day or our Peter Cottontail Weekend. These all-inclusive packages include your spacious accommodations, 2-3 family-style meals daily, 30 daily activities, and family-friendly nightly entertainment.

The Presidents Weekend package is available for February 17th-20th, while Peter Cottontail will make his visit from March 31st-April 2nd.

Family Holiday Getaways Throughout the Year

Your family holiday getaway awaits at Woodloch. As the number one family resort in the country, we know how to keep everyone entertained throughout the holidays. And with over 30 daily activities, year-round resort amenities, and entertainment, you will never run out of things to do during your visit. Book your Woodloch vacation today!

Celebrate the Holidays with Poconos Winter Activities

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Celebrate the Holidays with Poconos Winter Activities

Woodloch is one of those spectacular places where you can enjoy year-round fun. The Poconos winter activities available at our resort are an especially great way to spend time together during the holiday season. Witness the spectacular Festival of Lights on our nature trail, or enjoy ice skating, snow tubing, or skiing together. Read on to discover why Woodloch is the perfect holiday vacation destination:

The Best Poconos Winter Activities

We have several activities and events at Woodloch to celebrate winter in Pennsylvania. The activities at our resort are an excellent way to get outside and spend quality time together this holiday season. You could stay at home and avoid the cold, or you could visit Woodloch and embrace the season!

Ice Skating: You can go ice skating right at our resort on Lake Teedyuskung. Practice for the Woodloch Olympics on the lake or play a family game of hockey. You can even rent skates and hockey equipment right at the resort, so you don’t have to worry about packing your own.
Snow Tubing: Snow tubing down the Pocono Mountains is an exhilarating family activity that everyone will love. And you can play in the snow all winter long since we make our own snow!
Synthetic Rink: We love skating so much at Woodloch that we have two awesome skating options at the resort. If you want to avoid the chilly winter winds, then skate under the canopy of our synthetic rink instead.
Festival of Lights: Every winter, our on-site nature trails come alive with a spectacular light display. Take a wagon ride through heartwarming seasonal displays and keep an eye out for Saint Nick!
Winter Olympics: The Olympic Games continue with a unique collection of exciting winter sports and games throughout the winter season.
Yule Log Hunt: Join us for the annual Yule Log Hunt, where we hide a yule log somewhere on our 130 acres of property. Legend has it that whoever finds the log will be blessed with good luck in the new year.
Skiing: If you want to experience even more Poconos winter activities, then make the short drive to Ski Big Bear. Here you will find a world of mountain skiing and snowboarding just 15 minutes from the resort.
Snowshoeing: Our nature trails are perfect for snowshoeing and exploring the surrounding wilderness. Rentals are available on-site.

Book Your Stay at Woodloch Now!

Enjoy all of the Poconos winter activities at Woodloch, and start planning early to spend the holidays with us. The holidays are a popular time to visit the resort. We recommend booking ahead of time so that you don’t miss out on this spectacular time at Woodloch. Make a reservation here and join us at Woodloch for a memorable family holiday!

The Best Poconos Fall Activities at Woodloch

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The Best Poconos Fall Activities at Woodloch

Photo of haunted trail at Woodloch: poconos fall activities

Here at Woodloch, we love the fall season just as much as everyone else. That’s why every year, we host a variety of Poconos fall activities at our family resort. The vibrant fall foliage of the Pocono Mountains is the perfect backdrop to celebrate the spookiest season of the year. From pumpkin patches to our famous haunted walk, Woodloch has something for everyone to get in the Halloween spirit.

Pumpkins, Hauntings, & Scavenger Hunts- Oh My!

At Woodloch, we are passionate about bringing families together during their vacation. Every time you visit our family resort, you can expect new and exciting adventures for each season. So, visit Woodloch this fall and learn more about our Halloween festivities below:

Haunted Walk: By far, one of the most popular Poconos fall activites is the haunted hayrides. Join us on the nature trail and brave the creepy cast of characters in the woods. Every year we recruit new monsters and ghouls to scare the living daylights out of you. Join us on the trail if you dare!

Halloween Olympics: Missed out on the summer Olympics at Woodloch? Don’t worry; the games continue with a Halloween theme in October. A favorite family activity where you can expect exciting games such as hockey bowling and wall-ball.

Nail’d It: Do you love baking? Do you have an eye for creativity? Well, put your skills to the test with our Halloween edition nail’d it competition. See if you can duplicate the precision of our Woodloch bakers. We will provide all the supplies and equipment; the rest is up to you!

Even More Halloween Activities at Woodloch

Every day offers something different, from trick or treating around the resort to unique Halloween crafts. We even have our own pumpkin patch where the kids can pick out and decorate their pumpkin. The tentative schedule for our October activities are included below:

Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Trick or treating
Halloween Trivia
Pumpkin Painting

Celebrate Halloween at Woodloch!

Now that you’ve read about the Poconos fall activities you can experience at Woodloch, it’s time to start planning your getaway. Find more information about accommodations for your Halloween weekend here. Visit us at Woodloch for a weekend of scares, scavenger hunts, and pumpkin patches this fall.

Reasons Why Fall in the Best: Poconos Fall Foliage

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Reasons Why Fall in the Best: Poconos Fall Foliage

The Pocono Mountains have long been a destination for vacationers seeking adventure in the stunning natural landscape. And there is no better time of year to visit the Poconos than fall. The beautiful Poconos fall foliage accompanied by the cool and comfortable weather makes for the perfect fall getaway. And our premier Woodloch resort offers access to the best fall activities in the region. Read on to discover just a few reasons why fall in the Poconos is the absolute best!

Incredible Fall Foliage

Every year the greenery of the Poconos Mountains transforms into a sea of vibrant colors. Crimson, orange, and yellow leaves dot the landscape, creating some of the most beautiful fall foliage in the country. At Woodloch Resort, you can see the splendor of fall on our nature trails. But, if you want to see more Poconos fall foliage, make the 30-minute drive to Promised Land State Park. There are over 50 miles of hiking trails here to see the best views of fall foliage.

Perfect Weather for Paddling

The crisp fall temperatures in Pennsylvania are the best time of year to get out and enjoy outdoor activities. Use our on-site kayaks at Woodloch and take in Poconos fall foliage from the water. And if you are looking for more places to kayak, head to Lake Wallenpaupack for even more paddling adventures.

Woodloch’s Halloween Celebration

Every year we celebrate Halloween at Woodloch with a series of haunted attractions and activities. Our most popular attraction is our haunted walk on the nature trails where ghouls and monsters lurk around every corner. The season also brings trick or treating at Woodloch, where kids can find tasty treats all over the resort grounds. Our Halloween activities also include:

Halloween Olympics
Halloween Nail’d It
Pumpkin Painting
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Halloween Trivia

Visit Our Premier Poconos Resort

Witness incredible Poconos fall foliage, relaxing kayak outings, and experience the best fall activities all at Woodloch. The all-inclusive experience at our resort guarantees endless days of fun with the family this season. Browse our signature accommodations here and escape to Woodloch for an unforgettable autumn weekend.