NEPA Weekend Round-Up 01.08.21
Posted: January 6, 2021
Enjoy a Wintry Weekend on the Slopes and Hiking Trails, at a Local Restaurant, or In Search of Your Favorite New Beer
Keep the good vibes of the new year going all weekend long with a long, chilly hike at one of our beautiful state or local parks. Gear up and take on the fresh powder at one of NEPA’s awesome ski resorts. Slow it down on Saturday morning with a cross country ski adventure at the Pocono Environmental Education Center.
Spend the weekend searching out your new favorite IPA, or winter warmer on the DiscoverNEPA Brewer’s Loop. Stop by the Cooperage in Honesdale and pick up some farm fresh produce at their Main Street Farmers Market. Or, stay home and stay comfy with some delicious takeout from your favorite, local restaurant.
Load the kids in the car and head down to the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum on Saturday for their Special Guest Series featuring feathery friends from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Then, on Sunday, treat them to a little relaxation at The Salt Barre in Pittston during their Winter Kids Yoga event.
And don’t forget to carve out a little adult time. Stop by The Grand Bank in Ashley for an empowering art exhibit, a few cocktails and live music. Of course, now that indoor dining is back, you can also enjoy that long-awaited, first date night of 2021.
Mark Your Calendars For:
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Main Street Farmers Market
Saturday, January 9 at 11 a.m.
Make your way to the Cooperage Project in Honesdale for this outdoor market featuring a wide selection of foods and produce form local farms and artisans. The market runs every other Saturday starting January 9.
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Winter Polar Bear Express Kids Yoga
Sunday, January 10 at 2 p.m.
Bring the kids out to The Salt Barre in Pittston for some well-deserved relaxation and mindfulness. This kids only session includes yoga, meditation and fun crafts.
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Fine Art Social Benefit
Saturday, January 9 at 6 p.m.
Stop by the Grand Bank in Ashley for an evening of fine art, live music, cocktails, raffles and more. The gallery event toasts the Strong Women Project, an exploration of healing and empowerment through photography.
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Special Guest: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Saturday, January 9 at 11 a.m.
Get up close and personal with magnificent birds of prey from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary at the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum. Learn about natural history, migration behavior and raptor identification.
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Bridge the Gap: Cross Country Skiing
Saturday, January 9 at 9 a.m.
Head off into the woods for a refreshing, cross country winter excursion with the Pocono Environmental Education Center in Dingmans Ferry. Skis, poles and boots will be provided.
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Dinner To-Go
All Weekend
Take a break from cooking this weekend. Settle in for some playoff football and give your favorite, local restaurant a call to order up a delightful takeout feast. Many restaurants are still offering curbside pickup and local delivery.
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Refreshing Hikes to Start the New Year
All Weekend
Pull on your snow boots. Layer up, hit the trails and conquer the cold weather with a new year/new you hike. Most of NEPA’s state and local parks are open for business. Check with parks for trail notifications or closures
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Discover Local Craft Beer
All Weekend
Knock off those long, boring winter weekend hours by hopping in the car and heading out in search of some NEPA craft beer. Take your pick, or bounce around and sample beers from over 30 local breweries.
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Hit the Slopes
All Weekend
Fresh, recent snow still blankets most of NEPA’s mountain slopes. Whether you shred on a board or skis, you’ll find great powder all over the region. Many slopes also offer convenient equipment rental packages.
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Dining Out: Places to Eat & Drink
All Weekend
Indoor dining is back on at NEPA’s local restaurants. Grab a burger, some wings and catch a game. Get dressed up and celebrate that New Year’s dinner you missed out on. Check with restaurants concerning reservations and social distancing guidelines.
