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Poconos Entertainment, a Woodloch Resort Speciality

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Family-Friendly Poconos Entertainment, a Woodloch Specialty

Woodloch Resort is, without a doubt, a classic American family vacay. Guests can savor family-style meals amid a gleeful hum of laughter and chatter. Children and adults alike can water ski, swim, paddle, and sail on the midnight blue waters of Lake Teedyuskung. The little ones can enjoy arts and crafts like we used to in the old days at summer camp. Families can go head-to-head with other families competing in wholesome, homegrown activities such as the ever-popular Summer (or Winter) Olympics. Hence, it’s easy to forget about our nightly, crowd-pleasing Poconos entertainment, which ranges from eye-popping magic to foot-tapping live music. A number of people actually stumble upon our world-class family resort by Googling “live music near me tonight.”

All-Inclusive Poconos Entertainment

Year after year, our classic American resort enhances the guest experience, whether that’s via modern renovations or brand new games and competitions. And one of the many ways our staff can showcase its creativity is through the rousing, visually-striking Theme Show, which changes every year. We recently unveiled 2020’s theme: “Islands of the World,” an eclectic blend of reggae, calypso, country, and Broadway music. It’s a visual and musical treat that’s sure to be a highlight during your trip. It’s not easy to find family-friendly live music in the Poconos, especially during winter and spring. We rotate musicians—some come and go, while others return time and time again, such as UUU. Recently, New York’s 45 RPM performed countless Woodstock-inspired classics. In the past year alone, Woodloch has welcomed jazz troupes, held wild west hoedowns, and swayed to acoustic fireside jams.

Live Music in the Poconos: A Festival for Everyone

Yes, we host nightly Poconos entertainment, which is included in each package. But don’t forget that there are several nearby music festivals worth exploring before or after your stay. We’re located approximately eight miles northeast of Hawley, PA, on a secluded, mountainous plot of acreage. If you were to search for “live music near me” during your summertime stay, you’d likely stumble upon one of these six kid-friendly Poconos festivals. While they certainly don’t rival New York City’s Governors Ball Music Festival, it’s hard to top good music, tasty grub, and unobstructed sunshine during summer’s peak.

All-Inclusive Poconos Resorts

Don’t forget to peruse our Poconos entertainment page before your arrival to get a taste of what we offer on a nightly basis. We also recommend reading up about a potential wintertime escape, on-site rainy day activities, and the best times to visit Woodloch. And, as always, remember to check our specials page quite often to save hundreds on a family getaway. To book a well-deserved vacation at the best family resort in the U.S., please give us a call today at 1-800-966-3562 (or check availability online).

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Woodloch's Islands of the World | Woodloch Resort

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Woodloch’s “Islands of the World”

Come “sail away” with us and our 2020 Broadway-style Theme Show!

The smell of salt lingers in the air, the sound of seagulls cries in the distance, the sunshine warms your shoulders, and the ocean breeze gently tossles your hair. You’re on a beautiful tropical ISLAND… if only in your mind!

One can’t deny the gusto of island life, especially set to music! That’s why we are charting the course for a very special theme show in 2020 as Woodloch presents “Islands of the World!”

“2020’s show echoes our very first theme night, which paid homage to our 50th state, Hawaii,” says show producer. “That was 1967, it’s safe to say things have changed a little bit since then! Still, this is a nice little tribute to those days for some of our guests who will remember!”

The night begins with a scrumptious 4-course dinner as you are greeted in our dining room by an eccentric cast of costumed characters. A star-studded parade and photo op precedes dancing in our Heritage Club before the curtain rises on our show! That’s when a fresh musical production featuring plenty of tropical flair delights all ages. Calypso and reggae music, a twist of country, and a few Broadway musical numbers coupled with professional singers, dancers, pyrotechnics and a 22-foot LED screen make for a truly memorable production!

“Every year as our current show draws to an end, we work diligently to ensure that next year’s production raises the bar,” says Brad Kiesendahl, owner. “I can say for sure that we are very excited to bring new thrills and smiles to our guests this year!”

Woodloch’s 2020 Theme Show will premiere during our Christmas / New Year’s package and run throughout the year.

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Woodloch's Haunted Hayrides: Behind The Screams | Woodloch Resort

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Woodloch’s Haunted Walk: “Behind the SCREAMS”

Mornings are getting chillier and chillier, and the leaves are growing ever-more brilliant by the day- FALL has finally… fallen.

While it’s a bittersweet symphony watching the days get a little shorter and feeling the nights grow brisker, to many, it’s a more than welcome time of year. Let brilliant leaves come tumbling down, let the apple cider flow, and let miniature size chocolate bars and candy corns adorn store shelves. For many, this season is just about THE BEST.

In addition to enjoying a full menu of outdoor activities well into the season, one of the most exciting reasons to visit Woodloch during the Autumn
is our annual spooktacular “Haunted Walk.” Guests bold enough to venture into our haunted forest will be thrilled through scenes from your favorite scary movies, television shows and even the imagination. As if the Pennsylvania wilderness wasn’t spooky enough on its own merit at night, you can be sure to expect fog, tricks of light, and a whole cast of wild characters. All in all, it’s a half hour experience that will have you laughing and screaming all the way home.

The Halloween thrills originally started off as just a two night affair, with basic rope drop tricks and boom boxes out in the woods. “Halloween really grew and grew in popularity, especially at our resort,” says Joey Ranner, Activities Director. “As Woodloch expanded our program with costume parties, trick or treating, pumpkin decorating and more, demand for the our Haunted Hayrides grew almost exponentially.”

Preparation for the attraction begins just as the busy summer season winds to a close. “We now have legitimate stages and sets that need to be constructed alongside our Nature Trail,” says Joey. “Welding, wiring, painting, decorating, soundtrack selection… it takes weeks. By the time opening night approaches, we have just enough time to ensure that our guests are getting a fully immersive night of scares.”

And the best part? You’ll NEVER see the same exact ride twice. “Things need to stay fresh to keep up with new fears. For instance, when Pennywise the Dancing Clown terrified theater-goers, we felt it appropriate that he made an appearance.” Who knows what sorts of horrors await this year?

Of course, those too timid to give our rides can enjoy campfire mallows under an October sky, family friendly acts every night on our stage, petting zoos and our less-scary Family BOO-lympic relay events. In fact, we’d say that you can bet your entire bag of candy that Woodloch will pull out all tricks to ensure that you are treated to an unforgettable Hallow-day…