The Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival begins this weekend with free music, art, vendors, shopping and food specials.

The festival in downtown Jim Thorpe continues Oct. 9 and 10, 16 and 17 and 23 ad 24.

A free outdoor concert series will be held during the festival at five different stages spread throughout downtown. These music performers range from Jim Thorpe locals to regional names and favorites.

Entertainment hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a special musical bonus at “The Gazebo” in Josiah White Park on Oct. 30 and 31.

Stages will be set up at the following locations:

• The Gazebo at Josiah White Park (train station)

• Shozo Park on Race Street

• Quarry Street on Broadway

• Mauch Chunk Opera House

• Cafe Arielle at the Stabin Museum

Stores, restaurants and museums will offer specials.

Train rides and bicycle tours run seven days a week in October. Check www.lgsry.com for information.

The Jim Thorpe Trolley operates Friday through Sunday.

Parking will be available at the following locations:

Carbon County Municipal Lot, 1 Susquehanna St., Jim Thorpe. Paid parking, use kiosk.

Street, available on Susquehanna, Broadway, and West Broadway. Paid parking, use kiosk.

Immaculate Conception Church, 178 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe. Paid parking.

Sam Miller Field, 122 North Ave., Jim Thorpe. Paid parking, shuttle to historic district is included in your parking fee.

Jim Thorpe Memorial Hall, 101 E. 10th St., Jim Thorpe. Parking is free if you choose to walk to the downtown area (approximately 1.5 miles away). If you opt for a shuttle, hourly trolley service is available to the historic district but you must purchase tickets for the trolley service from The Jim Thorpe Trolley Co.

Jim Thorpe police remind people to cross the roadways at the designated crosswalks and always wait for pedestrian signals or direction from personnel directing pedestrian traffic before crossing.

The Mauch Chunk art walk is held every weekend in October. Participating businesses include: Anita Shapolsky Art Foundation, Big Creek Vineyard, Black Diamond Gallery, Broadway Grille, Cafe Arielle at the Stabin Museum, Decorate it Again Boutique, Dimmick Memorial Library, Driesbach House, Donerds Donuts, Gem Thorpe, High Priestess Metaphysical Boutique, Macabol, Artisanal Gifts, Moya, Muggles Mug, Mulligans Toys, Myst, Naturally Yours, Rosemary Remembrances, Sellers Books, Studio YNW, Trend and Source, Wear It Again Boutique, Wild Elder Wine and Cider Co.

Featured artists are Amanda Acevedo, Cheryl Popek, Consciously Sown Creations by Rebekkah Setlock, Dee Dasher, Dusty Sage, Heather Souza, Jay McCauley, Jesaka Leigh, Kaitlyn Flynn, Karlee Keenehan, Maggie Lukasevich, Marge Rappaport, Maria Loyd, Mariel Bredbenner, Randall Sellers, Ron Chupp, Seth Marnuk and Lavender Stamper, Storms End Homestead by Sarah Maddon-Cox, Victor Stabin and Yvonne Wright.