The D&L Blog

Holiday shopping and events along the D&L goes beyond just #SmallBusinessSaturday, (although you can click here to take a look at our feature on Trail Friendly Businesses gearing up for the holidays!) As you’re checking off your gift list this season, visit these local shopping events, and #ShopSmall to support local businesses!

Get Your Tail on the (Holiday) Trail!

To build holiday shopping into your D&L Trail treks throughout the holidays, challenge yourself to log 25 miles between November 19^th and December 19^th on Get Your Tail on the Trail to earn the Christkindlmarkt Badge and a chance to win a pair of blown glass ornaments! 

Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce presents:

7th Annual Festival of Trees

On Sunday, November 28 Greater White Haven Chamber of Commerce’s Festival of Trees will beautify the businesses and antique caboose along Main Street, where the D&L connects White Haven’s two D&L Trail Heads. The festival occurs in concert with the Borough of White Haven’s annual tree lighting, with complimentary hot chocolate from Woods Ice Cream at 6 p.m. 

Downtown Wilkes-Barre Dining Deals & Holiday Pop-Ups!

Head up to the D&L’s Northern Terminus and check out Downtown Wilkes-Barre’s Dining Deals for gift card promotions to local restaurants. While you’re there, be on the lookout for Holiday Pop-Up Shops in the Public Square from November 28 to December 12!

Jim Thorpe Krampusnacht Festival

Don’t miss the Krampusnacht Festival benefiting Toys for Tots in Jim Thorpe on December 4! Prepare to be transported to a different era as you step into Black Forest Krampusnacht. Attendees can expect to see a “Running of the Krampus” ceremony, local vendor and food section, Beer Garden, Christmas Tree Tannenbaum, a live polka band, free kids’ craft area, and Krampus Fest 2021 themed merch!

Lehighton Winter Farmers Market

The Lehighton Winter Farmers Market features homegrown, homemade, and handmade goods on Small Business Saturday (November 27), as well as on December 11 and 18. Check out the numerous vendors offering produce, baked goods, dairy products, meat, eggs, poultry, gifts, dog treats, crafts and much more!

Carbon County Five Nights of Christmas

Carbon County Chamber & Economic Development Corporation is celebrating Five Nights of Christmas with extended shopping hours until 9pm in:

• Jim Thorpe on December 7
• Weatherly on December 8
• Palmerton and Bowmanstown on December 9
• Panther Valley on December 10
• Lehighton on December 11

Looking for even more shopping opportunities? #ShopSmall with D&L Trail-Friendly Businesses!

Many of our D&L Trail Friendly Businesses are also small businesses recovering from the economic impacts of COVID-19. Check out our complete list of small businesses who cater to our trail community across five counties below. Wherever you go, you can promote the D&L Trail and our small business community by posting your selfies and shopping hauls on social media with the following hashtags: #ShopSmall #PASmallBiz #DLTrail 

Bucks County 

• Firehouse Cycles – 15 South Main St Yardley, PA  – (215)321-7171 
• Homestead General Store and Coffee Roasters – 1650 Bridgeton Hill Rd Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 – (610)982-5121 
• Someday Cafe & Roastery –  1400 Easton Rd Riegelsville, PA 18077 – (484) 202-0611  
• Fox and Hound Bed and Breakfast – 246 West Bridge St. New Hope, PA 18938 -(215) 862-5982 

Carbon County

• Pocono Biking – 7 Hazard Square Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 – (570)325-9226 
• Chantilly Goods – 200 Bridge St Weissport, PA 18235 – (610)379-4767 
• Krazy Chicken Lady – East Penn Trailhead Riverview Rd. East Penn, PA 18071 – (610)349-5095 
• Jenny’s Sweets and More –  114 1st Street Lehighton, PA 18235 – (570)249-0910 
• Mario’s Pizza – 200 White St Weissport, PA 18235 – (610) 377-7800 
• The Inn at Jim Thorpe – 24 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 – (800)329-2599 
• Canal Side Guest House and Bicycle Tours– 103 Canal St Lehighton, PA 18235 – (484)629-9736 
• Lizard Creek Campground – 2489 W Lizard Creek Rd Lehighton, PA 18235 – (570) 386-2911 
• Times House – 25 Race St Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 – (267)934-9393 
• Glen Onoko Guesthouse – 529 North St Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 – (570) 325-3231 
• Jim Thorpe Massage & Wellness Studio – 69 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 – (570) 995-3025 
• Beautiful Hidden Treasures – 185 Bankway St Lehighton, PA 18235 – (484) 629-2482 
• Lehighton Outdoor Center – 123 Lehigh Drive Lehighton, PA 18235 – (610)377-1230 

Lehigh County

• Diggity Dogs & More – 2 Main St. Slatington, PA 18080 – (610) 392-0461 
• Aardvark Sports Shop – 559 Main St Bethlehem, PA 18018 – (610)866-8300 
• A.F. Boyer Hardware & Guns –  130 Main St. Slatington, PA 18080 – (610) 767-3162 

Luzerne County

• Pocono Biking – 501 Main St White Haven, PA 18661– (570)325-9226 
• The Victorian Connection – 231 Wilkes Barre St White Haven, PA 18661- (215) 870-9428 

Northampton County 

• Saucon Valley Bikes – 824 Main St. Hellertown, PA 18055 – (610)838-1500 
• Easton Public Market – 325 Northampton St Easton, Pa 18042 – (610)330-9942 
• Mueller’s General Store and Kitchen – 3205 South Delaware Drive Easton, PA 18042 – (610)252-8726 
• Easton Outdoor Company – 230 Northampton St Easton, PA 18042 – (610)829-1000