Woodloch Resort Christmas Break 2026 | Poconos Family Package

Okay friend, real talk: sometimes the best Christmas trip is the one after Christmas. Presents are open, the in-laws went home, and the kids still have a week off school. That's where Woodloch Resort in Hawley, Pennsylvania — in the Poconos — shines.

Why Woodloch is a great Christmas break hotel

Woodloch has a two-night package for Christmas break or New Year's Eve — any 2 nights from December 26 to 31, 2026. It's built around family activities, so the kids are busy and you're not the cruise director.

Woodloch Christmas break highlights

From the official package page:

Christmas

Story Time with Christmas Classics
Gingerbread Wars
Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Silent DJ
Live Band Show with a Holiday Theme
Ice Skating

Highlights (packages vary)

Festival of Lights wagon ride — December 27 and 28
Petting Zoo and Pony Rides

Staying for New Year's?

Woodloch also runs a December 31 – January 2 program with the Festival of Lights, late-night games, live bands and DJs, a midnight countdown (or mock countdowns at the family party for early-to-bed guests), and a midnight buffet and open bars for American Plan parties.

Who should book Woodloch for Christmas break

Families with school-age kids who need something to do between Christmas and New Year's.
East Coast families — the Poconos are an easy drive from New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia.
Parents who want an all-in-one resort.

Why you should book now

There are only six nights in the window, everybody's kids are off at the same time, and the Festival of Lights wagon rides are only on two dates. That's a recipe for selling out.

How to plan your Woodloch Christmas break

Book December 26–28 or 27–29 to catch the Festival of Lights wagon rides.
Check which highlights your package includes — they vary.
Bring skates or plan to rent for ice skating.
Or book December 31 – January 2 for the New Year's party.

Quick answers

When is the Woodloch Christmas break package? Any 2 nights from December 26 to 31, 2026.

When are the Festival of Lights wagon rides? December 27 and 28.

Is Woodloch open on Christmas Day for this package? This package starts December 26 — it's a post-Christmas getaway.

Book Woodloch Resort for Christmas

Here's my honest advice, friend: Christmas week is the most competitive hotel week of the year, and the best rooms always go to the people who book first.

Check Woodloch Resort dates and rates on Expedia — compare room types and book the stay in one checkout.
See holiday hotel packages on Luxury Escapes — worth a quick look against Expedia before you commit.
Holiday events, dining and tickets: reserve with the resort through its official Christmas page.

Compare and book flights on Expedia — Enter your route and travel dates to check available airlines, fares and baggage terms before booking.

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Sources

Woodloch Resort — End of Year Specials (official)

Woodloch Resort Christmas Break 2026: The Poconos Family Getaway After Christmas