September 26–October 25, 2026
Fall Fest at Yenser's Tree Farm
Yenser's Tree Farm, Lehighton, PA • Fridays 5:00 PM–9:00 PM; Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
This family-friendly farm festival is a reasonable regional outing from Locust Lake Village, with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, corn cannon, children’s activities, food trucks, and seasonal shopping. Select October dates also include special programming such as Jeep Day and a kids’ glow party.
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October 3–4, 2026
Hawley Harvest Hoedown
Downtown Hawley, PA • Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Hawley’s long-running autumn celebration offers a relaxed small-town day trip for Pocono Lake residents, with live entertainment, local food, shopping, hands-on activities, and family programming. Sunday’s kid-focused activities and inflatables make it especially appealing for families looking for a seasonal outing near Lake Wallenpaupack.
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October 10–11, 2026
The Pocono Food Truck Festival
Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, East Stroudsburg, PA • 11:30 AM–5:00 PM
Residents can make a full fall day of this family-oriented festival, which combines food trucks, live music, craft vendors, arts vendors, and children’s activities against the mountain scenery. Free parking and a relatively direct regional drive make it a practical option from Locust Lake Village.
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October 10, 2026
PEEC's Annual Harvest Festival
Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry, PA • 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
This hands-on harvest event is well suited to Pocono Lake families who enjoy nature and outdoor learning. Activities include arts and crafts, conservation exhibits, educational stations, old-time activities, local food, and music, all set amid the fall scenery of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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October 3–4, October 10–11, and October 17–18, 2026
Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival
Downtown Jim Thorpe, PA • Varies by activity
For a larger regional fall excursion, Jim Thorpe offers colorful foliage, craft and food vendors, free live music, historic streets, scenic train rides, trolley tours, and seasonal walking or ghost tours. It is a popular October destination for Pocono Lake residents, so visitors should plan parking or use available shuttle options.
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October 10, 2026
Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival
Promised Land State Park, Greentown, PA • 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
Promised Land State Park is especially convenient for residents of the Pocono Lake area, and this race festival offers multiple race distances through autumn scenery. Whether participating or spectating, locals can combine the event with a foliage drive, hiking, and a visit to one of the region’s most accessible state parks.
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