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THIS WEEK: Dec. 2 to 8, 2016
Christmas Candylane, with two million lights, Santa and his reindeer, village shops, Hershey characters, strolling musicians, a two-mile ride through Hershey Sweet Lights and more than 30 amusement rides decorated for the season including five coasters. Hershey Park, 100 W. Hersheypark Drive. 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23; noon to 10 p.m. Dec. 3, 10, 17 and 30; noon to 9 p.m. Dec. 4, 11, 18 and 26-29; 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 12-15 and 19-22; noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 24 and 31. 717-534-3900 or christmasinhershey.com.
Emmet Otter’s Jugband Christmas, free showing of the film about a poor otter family that risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize in a talent contest. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 5:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3. 570-996-1500.
Shrek: The Musical, Jr., a stage show about the ogre and his fairy tale misfits. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 7 p.m. Dec. 2; 11 a.m. Dec. 3. $5. 570-344-1111.
Kids and Cookies, a baking class for ages 9 to 11; with instruction on basic culinary skills and designing signature holiday cookies. Educational Conference Center, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 3. Registration: 570-740-0495.
Breakfast with Santa, crafts, holiday music, basket raffle and Santa photos. St. Jude School, 422 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountain Top. 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 3. $10 includes a personalized Christmas ornament. Reservations: 570-474-5803.
Brunch with Santa, Santa photo ops. Cougar’s Den, Banks Student Life Center, Misericordia University, 301 Lake St., Dallas. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3. $12; $6 children age 5 to 12. Reservations: 570-674-6764.
Christmas in a Small Town, the 20th annual Santa Train, stopping at six Lackawanna County towns for visits with children, refreshments, live entertainment and activities. Dec. 3 at the Carbondale Train Station on River Street at 10:30 a.m.; Archbald Train Station, Pike Street at 11:35 a.m.; Jessup Train Station, Church Street at 12:20 p.m.; Queen City Train Station, Boulevard Avenue, Dickson City at 1:45 p.m.; and Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton at 3 p.m. Free. 570-963-6730.
Holiday Workshop, a morning of cookie decorating, crafts, singing and creations by the Balloon Lady. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3. All ages. 570-996-1500.
Breakfast with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Good Shepherd Church, 87 S. Hunter Highway, Drums. 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 4. $7, $3 children. 570-788-3141.
Breakfast with Santa, including a small gift for each child. West Wyoming Hose Co. #1, 926 Shoemaker Ave. 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 4. $8, $5 children. 570-498-6262.
Ecozone Discovery Room. Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave and dig in a fossil pit in this room of hands-on exhibits. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry. 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 4. $2. 570-828-2319.
Holiday World Gift Shop, set up for children to shop for their family and friends with gifts ranging from 50 cents to $1 and “shop helpers” to assist the children. Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton. 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 6. 570-346-7186.
It’s Electric! Play with static electricity by creating electric cornstarch, making a match spin without touching it and making a light bulb work without plugging it in an outlet. West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave. 6 p.m. Dec. 6. Signup: 570-654-9847.
Hide ‘n Seekers, learning about the natural world through stories, activities and crafts for ages 3 to 5. Nescopeck State Park, 1136 Honey Hole Road, Drums. 10 a.m. Dec. 7. Registration: 570-402-2006.
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Elf, a free screening of the 2003 holiday film about a man raised as an elf at the North Pole sent to the U.S. in search of his true identity. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave. 11 a.m. Dec. 17. 570-344-1111.
Tea, Tips and Treasures, a snowman-themed Christmas tea party for age 3 and older. Wyoming Free Library, 358 Wyoming Ave. Dec. 17 at noon. Free. Reservations: 570-693-1364.
Holiday Camp, three days of art workshops including pottery, mixed-media sculptures and painting/drawing. For ages 5 to 12. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 27 to 29. $35. Registration: 570-996-1500.
Doktor Kaboom Live Wire: The Electricity Tour, a school show for grades 3 to 8 tracing the development of electricity and how it changed the world. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Jan. 12. Free. 570-826-1100.
Disney on Ice: Passport to Adventure. Join Mickey and Minnie Mouse as they travel to four timeless worlds: the African Pride Lands, Ariel’s mystical underwater kingdom, Neverland with Peter Pan and Arendelle with the snowman Olaf. Mohegan Sun Arena, 255 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. 7 p.m. Jan. 12 and 13; 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Jan. 14; 3 p.m. Jan. 15; noon Jan. 16. 800-745-3000.
I Have a Dream, a “Young People’s Theater” presentation for grade 3 and older about the phenomenal impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Feb. 9. Free. 570-826-1100.
Bill Blagg’s Science of Magic, a school show for grades 2 to 7 with the illusionist showing how he uses science “to create the impossible.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. Feb. 13. Free. 570-826-1100.
Odd Squad Live! An interactive adventure with Kid Agents Olive and Otto attempting to crack a case. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 6:30 p.m. March 24. $29.50, $25.50, $19.50. 570-826-1100.
Story Pirates, an interactive school show for kindergarten through grade 5 that turns local students’ original stories into wild sketch comedy musicals. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 10 a.m. April 7. Free. 570-826-1100.
