Mahanoy City Santa Train and Christmas Tree Lighting Set for November 28

MAHANOY CITY — Santa Claus will help kick off the holiday season in Mahanoy City on Saturday, November 28, 2026, with a train ride, community Christmas tree lighting and an evening of family activities.

Pine Grove Boys Basketball Spreads Holiday Cheer

The Pine Grove Area boys basketball team took time away from the court Tuesday evening to give back to the community, visiting residents at Providence Place assisted-living in Pine Grove.

12 Days of a Schuylkill County Christmas

   

On the 12th Day of Christmas my True Skook Gave To Meeeeeee!!!

Frackville Business and Professional Association Thanks Community After Christmas on the Mountain, Announces $15K Boost for New Lights

The Frackville Business and Professional Association (FBPA) is thanking the community following a strong turnout and fundraising success at “Christmas on the Mountain,” held December 13.

Frackville Business Group Plans to “Light Up” Town with Holiday Events, Fundraising

The Frackville Business and Professional Association (FBPA) is kicking off the Christmas season with a full slate of holiday activities designed to bring families together and raise money to upgrade the community’s Christmas light display.

Knoebels’ “Joy Through the Grove” Lights Up the Season with Nightly Holiday Magic

Knoebels Amusement Resort has officially turned on the lights for its annual holiday drive-through spectacular, Joy Through the Grove, now open nightly from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. through December 31, excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. 

St. Clair to Host 4th Annual Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony This Saturday

The holiday season will shine bright in St. Clair this weekend as the community gathers for the 4th Annual Christmas Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, December 6, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Admiral Boone Park.

Santa and Rudolph Bring Holiday Magic to Girardville on Thanksgiving Night

The holiday season made its entrance in Girardville once again on Thanksgiving evening as Santa Claus and Rudolph arrived to greet children and families eager to kick off Christmas in the borough.

Parachutes, Pierogies, and Christmas Cheer: Skydiving Santa Set to Soar Into Shenandoah

The holiday season in Shenandoah will once again kick off in spectacular fashion as Mrs. T’s Pierogies holds its 18th Skydiving Santa celebration on Friday, November 28, at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

North Schuylkill SWAT Club Spreads Christmas Cheer with Gift Box Project

On Tuesday afternoon, the North Schuylkill High School SWAT Club - which stands for Students With A Testimony - came together after school to fill 40 Christmas gift boxes for children in need.

Holiday Tradition Returns to Schuylkill Haven with the Holly Trail

A familiar holiday tradition is set to return to Schuylkill Haven this year as the Holly Trail makes its comeback on Sunday, November 30, 2025, after a brief hiatus. 

O’Connor Law Brings Holiday Cheer to Two Families in Need

As the holiday season unfolds, O’Connor Law continued a tradition of spreading joy through “Project O’Cheer.” 

12 Days of a Schuylkill County Christmas

  

On the 12th Day of Christmas my True Skook Gave To Meeeeeee!!!

Schuylkill County Football Teams Spread Christmas Cheer

This past Saturday, two Schuylkill County teams teamed up to spread some Christmas cheer within their communities.

Follow Santa’s Journey: NORAD Launches 2024 Santa Tracker

NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) has officially launched its annual Santa Tracker. 

Twas' the Night Before Christmas in Schuylkill County

Our "Twas' the Night Before Christmas" Skook Version was a hit many year ago, but it was time to rewrite it.

Christmas Cheer at “Christmas on the Mountain” in Frackville

On Saturday, the Frackville Business and Professional Association brought holiday magic to the community with their inaugural Christmas on the Mountain event.

Ashland Rotary Club Hosts Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Event

Ashland embraced the holiday spirit Saturday evening during its Old-Fashioned Christmas event, hosted by the Ashland Rotary Club. 

First County Country Christmas at Sweet Arrow Lake Park

Get ready to ring in the holiday season with the inaugural County Country Christmas at the Clubhouse at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park in Pine Grove Township on Saturday, December 22, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. 

Free Holiday Parking Returns to Downtown Pottsville

Just in time for the holiday season, downtown Pottsville is offering free on-street and off-street parking from Friday, December 13th, at 5:00 PM through Christmas Day, December 25th.