Jim Thorpe

Halloween season is in full swing! Haunted hayrides, family-friendly fun and ghostly experiences await those in search of a scary good time in Northeast Pennsylvania.

The Dunmore Cemetery Tour brings characters of the past to life this Sunday, and Butler Township will host a fall festival and parade on Saturday. Those events and more are in this week's list of things to do.

A behind-the-scenes tour of WVIA studios, a Festival of Wood in Milford and many other events are happening this weekend.

This weekend’s events offer an opportunity to tour Jim Thorpe’s historic architecture, run through a Luzerne County cemetery to support its upkeep, and celebrate Italian heritage in Old Forge.

The Moscow Country Street Fair, Swoyersville Chicken Wing Fling and Lehighton Christmas in July are just a few of the events planned for this weekend.

Mauch Chunk Trust Company announced it will close its branch in downtown Jim Thorpe in a partnership with Carbon County to ease congestion downtown and enhance the visitor experience.

In Carbon County, there is a pride celebration, D&L Trailfest and the Summit Hill Hootenanny this weekend. In Luzerne County, a Polish picnic and garden tour are scheduled.

Governor Josh Shapiro sees the Scranton School District as an example of progress - that’s what he told elementary school students during a visit this week.

It’s a good weekend to get out and celebrate the arts or honor those who serve our country. Other events this weekend include the Harvey's Lake Run, LCRA Riverfest Sojourn and more.

Over two days, more than 250 children with special needs from Carbon County schools will fish along a creek in Jim Thorpe. The late Philip Rodgers started the derby 70 years ago.