At Pocono Raceway we put kids first! That is why children ages 12 & under receive free admission each day of our NASCAR Race Weekend. That’s right, kids are FREE for even our NASCAR Cup Series Race.

Children, ages 12 and under, will receive FREE Admission to 100 and 200 levels of the Grandstand which includes Fan Fair, every day during our NASCAR Weekend. Children, ages 12 and under receive FREE Camping Admission as well.

How it works: Upon checkout of your 100 or 200 Level Ticket purchase, you may add on up to 4 Kids Free tickets with your purchase! On Sunday all seating is reserved and each child will receive a reserved seat ticket. For our Friday and Saturday events kids 12 and under DO NOT require a ticket and no additional steps are needed.

If you have any questions about our Kids Free Initiative please contact us here: questions@poconoraceway.com

Children, ages 12 and under, have and will continue to be free in all Pocono Raceway camping areas during NASCAR event weekends.

Additional tickets required for kids to enter such areas such as the Paddock+ area. All guests regardless of age must have a Paddock+ Pass to be in that area. Click Here to purchase Paddock+ Passes. GEICO Grandstand stand camping guests are required to purchase Sunday grandstand tickets, kids free would apply and you must add on reserved seats for your children through the normal purchasing process.

Camping Activities for Kids

Pocono Mountains Activities & Welcome Center: Daily programming will take place for campers and guests of all ages! Drop-In Kids activities are available each day to drop in and participate in such as perler beads, legos and coloring. Pocono Mountains Activities and Welcome Center Schedule is Coming Soon!

Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Inclusive Playground: The Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Inclusive Playground is designed for children of all ages and abilities to learn, grow and play together. The nearly 5,000 square foot playground is recognized as a National Demonstration Site, making it one of top 100 inclusive playgrounds in the country. The playground is another amenity available to all camping guests during our major events weekends.

KIDS FREE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What events and access apply to the Kids Free At Pocono initiative?
Children, ages 12 and under, receive free gate admission to Pocono Raceway on all NASCAR event days . This includes Grandstand access to the 100 and 200 levels, as well as Fan Fair. Please be aware this free admission may not apply to all events taking place in Fan Fair and the Grandstand. Please contact our ticket office at 1-800-RACEWAY or email questions@poconoraceway.com if you have questions regarding specialty events as they are announced.

Do kids need a ticket and, if so, how many kids tickets can I select, per transaction?
For all Friday and Saturday NASCAR events, kids will be admitted free and will not require a ticket for gate admission. There is no limit to kids attending with an adult ticket holder.

On Sunday, children will be admitted free and they must have a reserved ticket. To receive a reserved kids tickets, FREE OF CHARGE, select the ‘Kids 12 and Under’ ticket during your online ticket purchase or mention it to us when calling 1-800-RACEWAY. You can select up to four, reserved kids tickets, per transaction.

Again, an adult ticket holder must accompany children for gate access and at all times while on Pocono Raceway property.

How does this apply to camping guests during race weekends?
Children, ages 12 and under, have and will continue to be free in Pocono Raceway camping areas during NASCAR event weekend. The only change will be for GEICO Grandstand Camping and Tent Camping guests, who are required to purchase a Sunday Grandstand ticket (see previous question for more.)

What tickets and/or passes are NOT included in the Kids Free at Pocono initiative?
The following tickets and/or passes are not part of the Kids Free at Pocono initiative and must be purchased at the advertised price, regardless of age: Sky Box, Club Pocono, Sunday Terrace Club, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 300-Level Grandstand, and Paddock Pass+ Tickets. When purchasing your tickets, please read the prices and information carefully as additional tickets may be added to this list as the NASCAR event draws closer. Note: If you received Sunday Grandstand tickets through promotional giveaways, the Kids Free offer does not apply. 

My child is a member of Pocono Raceway’s Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Kids Club. What is the difference between this Free Kids at Pocono Initiative and the Kids Club?
The Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Kids Club is a membership program for children ages 14 and under. The perks which come along with the Kids Club membership include a membership badge, welcome bag and exclusive race weekend perks.

All attendees on Sunday, including children, must have a reserved ticket. This can be selected, free of charge, during the ticket purchase process online at or by calling 1-800-RACEWAY.

For more details about the kids club, please visit www.poconoraceway.com/kidsclub.

Can Free  Sunday Kids Tickets be refunded, exchanged or resold on third-party websites?
Pocono Raceway’s ticket policy states that all ticket sales are final, there are no refunds and there are no exchanges. All tickets, including Free Sunday Kids Tickets, will be honored on the rescheduled race day, in the event of a delay or postponement. Special pricing on tickets for kids (ages 12 and under) is intended as a courtesy to Pocono Raceway’s young fans and their families. Abuse of this courtesy will be handled at the discretion of Pocono Raceway and may result in a ticket being revoked or forfeited.

Do you have designated family grandstand seating?
Yes, we have non-smoking/non-alcohol areas at our facility. For more info, please call us at 1-800-722-3929.

Additional Questions?

Please contact us! Call 1-800-722-3929 or E-Mail questions@poconoraceway.com

TRICKY’S TIPS FOR KIDS

1. Children, ages 12 and under, will receive FREE Admission to 100 and 200 levels of the Grandstand, as well as Fan Fair, for all Friday, Saturday and Sunday events during our NASCAR Weekend. Also Kids camp free!
2. Tricky’s Kit Kamp is located behind the Grandstand (Near gate 8) and is open for free play during our NASCAR event.
3. SECRET:  Tricky gives out free Hero Cards; just ask him!
4. Our Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Kids Zone is located in Fan Fair!
5. Don’t forget your Ear Plugs.
6. R.E. Scanners are a great way to listen to the Drivers and Crew Chiefs talk, they also protect your ears from the noise!
7. Parents: Coolers are welcome.  Feel free to bring a healthy snack and drink for your Kids!  We’ll take care of the treats!

Pocono Raceway’s 2024 Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Kids Day

Join us on Saturday, July 13 for Kids Day! 
Hours: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

In an effort to engage the youngsters and provide a family-friendly and fun day, Pocono Raceway hosts an Annual Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Kids Day.  We host a number of FREE activities including face painting, exhibits, photo booths, educational/community activities and more.  All activities and entertainment are FREE for kids (ages 12 and under) and FREE for adults with a Saturday Gate Admission ticket.

Activities & Displays Information

Entertainment  

• Face Painting
• Strolling Performer
• Bounce House
• D.J.
• Bubble Vendor
• Photo Booth

Displays & Activities

• Clymer Library
• Crayola Experience
• Kids Peace Foster Care
• Lehigh Valley Health Network
• Monroe County Habitat For Humanity
• Monroe County Children & Youth
• Pocono Services for Families and Children S
• Special Recreation Services Inc.
• Safe Monroe, S.A.F.E Inc.  – (Supporting Autism and Families Everywhere)
• Scranton School for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children
• Da Vinci Science Center
• ESU Tick Research Lab
• Tobyhanna Army Depot

LEHIGH VALLEY REILLY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL KIDS ZONE

The Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Kids Zone is located in Fan Fair and includes tons of kid-friendly activities during our NASCAR Race Weekend.

Kids Zone Hours 
Friday, July 12
2:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 13
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 14
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Inclusive Playground is designed for children of all ages and abilities to learn, grow and play together. The nearly 5,000 square foot playground is recognized as a National Demonstration Site, making it one of top 100 inclusive playgrounds in the country. The playground is another amenity available to all camping guests during our major events weekends.

Our Playground is also open to local residents and track visitors to use throughout from late April (weather permitting) through mid-to-late October, free of charge, during normal business hours.

Regular Playground Hours 
Monday-Sunday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
We always recommend that you please call 570-643-7118 to make sure the playground is open before your arrival. *Hours are subject to change without notice.

Please Note: The playground may be open additional hours during the summer time. In addition, in some rare instances that there is a private event at the Raceway the playground may be closed without prior notice. Please call the number below ahead of time or check with our Gate 1 attendant.

Tricky’s Kit Kamp is located right inside of Gate 8 and is designed for our youngest fans of “The Tricky Triangle” to play and have some fun. Be on the lookout as this is one of our Mascot Tricky’s place to hang out during race weekend. If you see Tricky before sure to get a picture with him and ask for an autographed hero card!

The carnival is once again coming to town during our NASCAR Race Weekend July 12-14. Free with a gate admission ticket, kids and families can expect some fun an exciting carnival games and rides such as: The Sizzler, The Cobra, Strawberry Patch Ride, Fire House Walk through (Parents & Kids), and Little Kids Car Ride, all to enjoy prior to the on-track racing entertainment.

Our 16th Annual Scout Day event this year will be Saturday, July 13th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.  We welcome all Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts to join us for this great event.

To purchase your tickets, please call Sandy at 570-643-6724 or via email at sdeleon@poconoraceway.com.  

We have planned several activities for the day including face painting, raffles, educational activities, giveaways, and numerous games.  These activities are free for all in attendance and will be in our Chalet Village Area.

See you on Scout Day!!

Name: Tricky

Birthday: May 10th

Height: 6’5″ to the ears!

Weight: 186 lbs

Birthplace: Long Pond, PA

Hobbies: Dancing, Skateboarding, Racing & Recycling

Current Residence: Tricky’s Kit Kamp

Role Models: Dr. Joe & Dr. Rose Mattioli

History: The legend of Tricky is… The Mattioli Doctors took in Tricky when he was only a little kit.  When Dr. Joe found him, Tricky was suffering from a terrible toothache. Being a dentist, Dr. Joe brought Tricky home and took care of his tiny little teeth.  After getting his teeth fixed, Tricky told Dr. Rose the tale of how he lost his home. The Doctors, taken back by Tricky’s story, told him that he could live at the race track, and they would help him to reclaim the Poconos from trash through reducing, reusing, and recycling!  Tricky now tries to teach race fans how to go green, because he knows “it’s not that tricky.”

Favorites

Movies: The Fantastic Mr. Fox; The Fox & the Hound

Food: Green Jalapeño Hot Dogs

Color: Green

Actor: Michael J. Fox

Songs: “It’s Tricky” – Run D.M.C.

Place to Hang Out: Tricky’s Kit Kamp, Kid’s Zone, Victory Lane, Kid’s Day

Tricky is learning how to E-Mail! Send Tricky a message or an idea you have for him using the form below! *Parent/Guardian consent required.

You may also mail Tricky a letter! See his address below.

Pocono Raceway
Attn: Tricky
1234 Long Pond Road
Blakeslee, PA 18610

A message from Tricky…

Welcome to our fun and games page! Below you will find many fun activities Such as Coloring Pages, Word Searches, A Maze and more!. Check back often as more fun and games will be added to this page! Have fun and be sure to ask your parents to share your work with me on social media by tagging @poconoraceway in your post!

Coloring Pages:

To Print: Click the image above and Save As to your computer or click the link below, download and print.
Tricky Coloring Page
Camping World Truck Series Coloring Page
Xfinity Series Coloring Page
Cup Series Coloring Page

Word Search

Click Here to download a Pocono Word Search

Tricky Triangle Maze

Click here to download the maze: Tricky Triangle Maze

Drawing Lesson from Boris of Joe Gibbs Racing

Check out this Pocono themed episode of Drawing Racecars with Boris: Click Here

Addition Information on Kid Friendly Programs

CLICK HERE to check out all of our kid friendly initiatives that take place at the track each summer.

CLICK HERE to learn about our Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Kids Club. (Open to all children ages 14 & under)

Hope to see you at Pocono Raceway this summer!

Your pal,

TRICKY’S TIPS FOR KIDS

1. Children, ages 12 and under, will receive FREE Admission to 100 and 200 levels of the Grandstand, as well as Fan Fair, for all Friday, Saturday and Sunday events during our NASCAR Weekend. Also Kids camp free!
2. Tricky’s Kit Kamp is located behind the Grandstand (Near gate 8) and is open for free play during our NASCAR event.
3. SECRET:  Tricky gives out free Hero Cards; just ask him!
4. Our Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital Kids Zone is located in Fan Fair!
5. Don’t forget your Ear Plugs.
6. R.E. Scanners are a great way to listen to the Drivers and Crew Chiefs talk, they also protect your ears from the noise!
7. Parents: Coolers are welcome.  Feel free to bring a healthy snack and drink for your Kids!  We’ll take care of the treats!