Seasonal & Holidays
When Is Santa Claus Coming To Wilkes-Barre?
St. Nick is headed our way! Find out when and where to see Santa this holiday season.
Santa Claus is coming to Wilkes-Barre, spreading holiday magic all across town! Get those wish lists ready, and be on your best behavior — Santa’s watching! Here are some opportunities to catch the man in red in and around Wilkes-Barre this season.
Please note: Event dates are subject to change or cancellation. We recommend contacting the venue ahead of time to confirm details, as you may be required to purchase a ticket in advance.
West Scranton Tree Lighting Celebration
When: Dec. 7 (4:30-6:30 p.m.)
Where: Allen Park, N Main Ave & Price St, Scranton, PA
Website: Click here
Phone: 570-558-2490
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Santa Claus Special Train Rides
When: Dec. 7-8, 21-24 (10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. departures)
Where: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Regional Railroad Station, 718 N Main St, Pittston, PA
Website: Click here
Phone: 610-562-2102
Holiday Pops ‘Celebrate the Holidays’ (Tickets Required)
When: Dec. 8 (3:00-5:00 p.m.)
Where: Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre, The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA
Website: Click here
Phone: 570-270-4444
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Tunkhannock Christmas in Our Hometown
When: Dec 13 (5:00-9:00 p.m.) and Dec. 14 (11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)
Where: Throughout Tunkhannock, PA (see website for locations and activities)
Website: Click here
Phone: 570-687-1584
Santa on the Square
When: Dec. 14 (12:00-2:00 p.m.)
Where: Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Website: Click here
Phone: 570-821-1111
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