• Third Annual Enchanted Trunk or Treat

    222 Wyoming Ave. Scranton, Pennsylvania

    A safe and fun alternative to traditional trick-or-treating. Over 50 trunk hosts, a variety of games and activities, entertainment, costume contests and more fill the 200 block of Wyoming Avenue.

  • Thrill the World: Global Thriller Flash Mob

    Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania

    Thrill the World is a global flash mob to Michael Jackson's Thriller. The event is open to all ages andserves as a fundraiser to support the historic Scranton Cultural Center […]

  • Pet Food/Accessories Drive

    Nay Aug Park 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania

    November 5th and 6th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Drop off is at the Community Room in pool area by big parking lot.

  • Turkey Trot 2022

    Downtown Scranton along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail

    The Turkey Trot 5/10k will be the 14th annual race in Scranton. This race is a partnership betweenGeisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Friends of the Poor - Scranton, which […]

  • Run Against Hunger

    Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead.

    The Scranton Running Company will be holding it's annual Run Against Hunger 5k/10k race and 2mile fun walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail starting and ending at the Scranton […]

  • Santa Parade

    Downtown Scranton

    This parade was established in 1993 and is a local holiday favorite. This parade includes bands,floats, balloons and walking units. The parade ends with Santa Claus.

    Free
  • 46th Annual Thanksgiving Community Program

    Scranton Cultural Center 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania

    Friends of the Poor is proud to once again announce three community-based programs to helpthose in need this Thanksgiving: The Thanksgiving Dinner for Adults and Elderly, the Family toFamily Thanksgiving […]

    Free
  • Shiver by the River #1

    Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead

    The Scranton Running Company will be hosting its annual Shiver by the River race series which includes a 5k/10k run and a 2-mile walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

  • *POSTPONED* Zoning Hearing Board

    Council Chambers

    The January 2023 meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board has been postponed until next month’s meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 at 6pm.

  • Zoning Hearing Board

    Council Chambers

    The Zoning Hearing Board of the City of Scranton hereby gives notice that it will conduct a public hearing at City Hall, 340 N. Washington Ave., City Council Chambers (2nd […]

  • Shiver by the River #2

    Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead

    The Scranton Running Company will be hosting its annual Shiver by the River race series which includes a 5k/10k run and a 2-mile walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

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