Holiday Events in Milford, PA

Milford, PA - Winter tourism is of significant importance to Milford and the surrounding areas. As the weather turns colder, most residents of the northeastern states begin heading south to warmer climes. Especially Florida and California. But that doesn't mean that there is nothing to see or do in the area. Christmas is a fun and exciting time in Milford.

Here is a list of some of the upcoming events.

A dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol - December 3-4, 2011, 2pm (Limited seating available for 12/4/2011) Location: Grey Towers Historic Landmark, 151 Grey Towers Drive Milford, PA 18337. Tickets: $20 per person. Contact information: 570-296-9625.

A Charles Dickens Family Holiday - December 3, 2011, 7pm Location: Broad Street Coffee house, 611 Broad Street Milford, PA 18337. Tickets: $15 per person. Contact information: 570-409-6090.

A Christmas Wizard of Oz - November 18 - 22, 2011. Friday and Saturday weekly, 10am. Location: The Shawnee Playhouse, 552 River Road, Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356. Tickets: $10. Contact information: 570-421-5093.

A Christmas Carol - December 15 - 30, 2011, 2pm and 7pm (check for date/times). Location: Sussex County Community College. One College Hill Rd, Newton, NJ 07860. Tickets: $20/$25/$28. Contact information: 973-875-2950 or order tickets online.

1 ^st Annual Kris Kringle Market - December 10, 2011. 10am to 4pm. (Vendors needed) Location: The Delaware Township Pavilion. Contact information: Mary Kate at 570-828-4360 or Sarah at 570-828-4365.

Handel's Messiah (by the Delaware Valley Choral Society & Symphony Orchestra) - December 4, 2011, 4pm. Location: Milford Bible Church, 110 Foxcroft Drive, Milford, PA 18337. Tickets: $10/$15. Contact information: 570-267-8773.

Let Heaven and Nature Sing (Pike County Choral Society) - December 3, 2011, 7:30pm. Location: Church of The Good Shepherd, 321 5 ^th Street, Milford, PA 18337. Tickets: $10. Contact information: 570-775-0963. (snow date: December 10, 2011, 7:30pm)

Milford Holiday Tree Lighting - December 3, 2011. 5pm. (Santa arrives by fire truck at 6pm) Location: lawn of Pike County Public Library and Milford Community House at the light in Milford, PA. Dining options all over town. Contact information: 570-296-8700.

Friends of the Delaware Water Gap Annual Fundraiser & Holiday Party - December 3, 2011, 6-9pm. Location: Mt Haven Resort Log Tavern Rd, Dingman, PA. Tickets: $40 per person / $75.00 for 2 people. Contact information: Herb 570-828-1422 or email herbriver@msn.com / friendsofdewa@aol.com.

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