Family events in Tamaqua, PA

Experience the Lehigh River Gorge by combining a rail trip with a bike ride. Board the Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad with your bicycle for a 25-mile journey from Jim Thorpe to White Haven, then follow the D&L Trail back to Jim Thorpe on two wheels. Pricing options include $39.00 for the train shuttle only or $66.00 per person for a package that provides a bike rental plus the shuttle.

At Ringtown Senior Citizens Center, Mother Goose on the Loose offers an interactive early-learning session for babies and toddlers that uses rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments, and playful activities to encourage learning. The program supports school readiness by fostering a love of learning through nursery rhymes and music, building social and emotional skills like taking turns, following directions, and showing appreciation, strengthening fine and gross motor abilities, developing language, and reinforcing concepts and general knowledge. Best suited for infants and toddlers up to 36 months, it provides a lively experience for little ones and their adults. No registration is required, and drop-in participation is welcome for scheduled sessions.

At CAN DO Community Park, a free community gathering honors local first responders, including police officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel. It offers time to meet and talk with the people who serve area neighborhoods, enjoy complimentary burgers and hot dogs, and relax while expressing gratitude. Families and friends can come together to say thanks to those who are ready to help when needed.

This casual Pokemon Trading Card Game event welcomes players of every skill level. Participating is fun, grows the community, supports the local game store, and can help make future Pokemon prerelease events possible.