Things to do in May 2023
Spring is in full swing! School is winding down and summer plans are being made. Itching to get into the swing of summer? Look no further than our vacation rentals, with several options in the Lake Harmony area you will be sure to find a place for the whole family to relax, unwind and dip those toes in the water or catch up on some much needed sunshine. As always when you visit the Beautiful Pocono Mountains there truly is something for everyone!
Kick off May by attending a concert. Country Music Singer Randy Houser will perform at Penn’s Peak on May 5th. Concert starts at 8 pm. Purchase tickets here. He is best known for his songs “Runnin Outta Moonlight”, “Boots on” and “How Country Feels”. (Approximately 25 min drive from our vacation rentals)
Looking to try something a little daring? Head to Pocono Whitewater Adventures for the “Whitewater Dam Release” Select Saturdays and Sundays starting May 13th through the month of October. Take a ride down Lehigh River Gorge and experience the thrill of whitewater rafting, it is said to be the best water in the tri-state area. This family fun adventure is for children 8 and up. Tickets include all necessary equipment. (Approximately 25 min drive from our vacation rentals)
Spend Saturday and Sunday at Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm for its Annual “Farm Animal Frolic” May 20th-21st and May 27th-28th From 10:00am- 4:00pm. Frolic farms come alive with baby animals! Get up close and personal with what spring is all about. Watch baby chicks hatch, see and touch soft bunnies, lambs, baby goats and little piglets. You will also get the chance to meet the work horses Jenny and Judy. Wagon rides will be offered. Refreshments will also be available. Purchase tickets in advance starting April 1st for a discount or pay at the gate. (Approximately 30 min drive from our vacation rentals)
Head to the Pocono Raceway for “ The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow” The event will take place May 27th and 28th starting around 1pm each day. The show is headlined by the U.S Navy Blue Angels, F-22 Raptor Demonstration team and additional performances. Purchase tickets online with the link above. Group tickets are also available. (Approximately 10 min drive from our vacation rentals)
Head to the annual "Community Aviation Day and Fly-in-drive-in Breakfast" May 29th from 8:00-2:00pm. Come for pancakes and stay for the fun! Kids 8-17 can enjoy free airplane and helicopter rides. There will be children’s activities, car displays, military displays, and the pace car from the Pocono Raceway. There will be a special colors ceremony with an American flag parachute demonstration. (Approximately 30 min drive from our vacation rentals)
Head to Stroudsburg for the “Memorial Day Vendor and Food Truck Festival” May 28th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Come out for the day to enjoy food trucks, Craft vendors and family fun games all day long. (Approximately 35 min drive from our vacation rentals)
Want to keep tabs on all the happenings around the Pocono Area for Memorial Day weekend? Check out this website for updates for added events throughout the holiday weekend. Events from May 26th- May29th.