City of Scranton

Connell Park Walking Club
2024-04-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Connell Park, 800 Gibbons Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Weekly Walking Club that meets every Saturday 10:00 AM at Connell Park.

Part of National Walk with a Doc program, where medical professionals walk and are available for questions.

Monthly prize drawings. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Gone But Knott Forgotten – Memorial 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk to Support Local Veterans
2024-05-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
Inaugural event (5k race/1 mile walk) in memory of local combat Veteran Glenn Knott, who passed away unexpectedly on 08/13/2023.

All proceeds will go towards supporting local Veterans.

NEPA Velo Time Trial
2024-07-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Lake Scranton Road
Bike time trail taking place on July 27 with the first rider off at 11:00 AM taking in 10 miles along Elmhurst Blvd. over to Blue Shutters Road and then back towards the start on 307.

Tentatively this is the State Champs for the time trial discipline.

Never Forgotten Motorcycle Ride
2024-08-25 09:00 - 17:00 | 524 Court Street
Our event features a beautiful motorcycle ride through Northeastern Pennsylvania. After the ride we offer food, basket raffles, 50/50 tickets, and entertainment. This is our 9th Annual Ride.

Proceeds benefit first responders in need. Thus far, we have donated thousands of dollars to police officers, firefighters, sheriffs, and emts who found themselves in need of assistance.

West Scranton Fall Festival @ Clover Field
2024-08-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Clover Field, 400 W Locust Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
This year, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania is excited to present its third annual West Scranton Fall Festival! This two-part event is FREE to the public and will be held on Saturday, September 28! Rain date is October 5.

The first part of the festival will be at Clover Field (400 W Locust St, Scranton) from 12pm to 4pm.

Available activities will include art activities, music, bounce houses, food vendors, and more! Food vendors include Marv’s Italian Ice, Papi’s Kitchen, Pigler’s Pastries, Jitty Joe’s, and Osborne Specialties.

Captain James R Minicozzi Memorial Race
2024-08-31 08:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Scranton
Memorial 5K/1mile walk race in honor of Captain James R Minicozzi.

Municipal Leadership Summit
2024-10-10 08:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00 | Hilton Scranton and the Radisson Lackawanna Station
The League, PA State Association of Township Commissioners (PSATC) and PA Career Fire Chiefs Association are heading to Scranton for the 2024 Municipal Leadership Summit.

Plan to join us to build your leadership skills, learn the latest in topics important to local government, share best practices for serving your community and learn how others are moving their communities forward.

Invited guests and featured speakers include: Former U.S. Congressman Charlie Dent; Marimba Milliones, President & CEO of the Hill Community Development Corporation; and legislative leaders.

Session topics being planned include:

Equity in Urban-Core Redevelopment

Community Development & Infrastructure

Lessons Learned from Collective Bargaining

Implementing Social Work in Lancaster City Police Force

Telling Your Municipality’s Story: Strategies for Garnering and Managing Media Interviews

Meeting Public Expectations – Through Police Accreditation

How DEIB Makes Your Community Stronger

Municipal Finance

Today’s Challenges for Fire and EMS Services – Is Regionalization the Answer?

Un-Affordable Housing – What is the Fix

Legislative Update

Implementing Internal Controls and What Can Happen if You Don’t

PEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

Funding for Your Community

Creating Beautiful and Thriving Communities

Featured events being planned include:

Welcome to Scranton Reception at Backyard Ale House

Group Tour of the Coal Mine and Anthracite Museum

“The Office” Self-Guided Tour

Lackawanna County Pizza Trail, Wine Trail, Haunted Trail, Mural Trail, and Fall Foliage Trail

Monte Carlo Night

Exhibitor Reception

Silent Auction and Reception to Support The Schuettler Center for Municipal Development

Summit Registration Fees (Registration closes on September 23, 2024):

League or PSATC Member is $550 after September 5

Non-member price is $700

Registration for Guest/Non-Member Official is $430

Registration: PML.org/municipal-leadership-summit

Fall Greek Food Festival
2024-10-16 11:00 - 2024-10-18 18:00 | 505 N. Washington Ave.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Festival, located at 505 N. Washington Ave., in Scranton, PA. will hold its annual FALL Greek Food Festival on the church grounds from WEDNESDAY, October 16th, through FRIDAY, October 18th, 2024, from 11:00AM – 6:00PM. This will be a smaller TAKE-OUT ONLY version of our Summer Food Festival with a more limited menu, including our specialties such as Pastichio, Moussaka, Gyros, and Baklava, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!!!!

To cut down on pedestrian traffic we kindly ask, if possible, that you phone in your order ahead of time at (570) 342-0566. You can also order online at greekfoodscranton.com. The ordering link will be active starting MONDAY, October 14th, 2024.

Of course, you can order in person as well! Thank you!!

Illuminate the Night Honoring our Veterans
2024-11-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center, 401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
This event is to help celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center and the start of Veterans Day weekend. The sky will be lit up with a drone display celebrating all Veterans. This is the first display of drones of this magnitude in the City of Scranton.

30th Annual Santa Parade
2024-11-23 09:15 - 11:00
This parade ushers in the holiday season to Downtown Scranton every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The parade includes balloons, floats, bands and many walking units. This parade ends with the visit from Santa Claus.

Green Ridge Mile
2024-11-30 11:00 - 14:00 | 1392 N. Washington Ave.
Annual Andy Gavin’s Green Ridge Mile

Growing Strawberries Workshop
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Join the Master Gardeners as we explore spring’s sweet gift – Strawberries! Learn what it takes to grow delicious strawberries & what materials you will need – including a small take-home container and plants.

To register, please email: programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Get the Most from Your Garden
2025-04-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Albright Community Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Discover how to create a beautiful garden for landscaping or growing vegetables with the help of the PennState Extension Master Gardeners.

Kids Cooking Class
2025-04-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
FREE Kids Cooking Class for ages 8-12

Spots are limited.

Please email Dana Force to register dforce@scrantonpa.gov

Seed and Bulb Swap
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Albright Community Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Join us for an exciting seed and bulb swap! Bring seeds, bulbs, rhizomes, or tubers to share with fellow gardeners and stay for an informative Q&A session with the PennState Extension Master Gardeners.

Swap Details:

Once ticket holders have made their selections, any remaining items will be available to others.

Participants can bring up to five items to trade.

Each item will earn a ticket for trading.

Label seeds from open-pollinated flowers in paper or plastic bags. Each package should contain enough seeds to grow three to five plants. Empty seed envelopes are available if needed.

Seeds for vegetables, fruits, and herbs must be in their original commercial packaging.

Bring rhizomes, tubers, and bulbs in labeled plastic pots or bags (paper or plastic). Ensure they are free from disease and pests—any infected offerings will be removed from the swap.

Check-in time: 10:30–11:00 a.m.

The seed swap will begin once all items are checked in.

Easter Food and Basket Giveaway
2025-04-16 08:00 - 13:00 | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Until Supplies Last | Hasta Agotar Existencias

DRIVE-THRU OR WALK UP | DRIVE-THRU O SUBIR A PIE

*4,000 food baskets available* | *4.000 canastas de alimentos disponibles*

Agencies/Case Workers:

Please Email Linda to Coordinate a17lcmr@gmail.com

Edad/Trabajadores Sociales:

Envíe un correo electrónico a Linda a Coordinate a17lcmr@gmail.com

Free Art Workshop: Oil Pastels
2025-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
Come Get Inspired

Free Art Workshop for Ages 13 to Adult!

Art Materials Supplied

Email Dana Force with any Questions.

Pride Flag Raising at City Hall
2025-06-01 10:30 - 11:00

Kid's Cooking Class: Learn to Make Tacos!
2025-06-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
Join Chef Ericka for this week’s Kids Cooking Class happening at Weston Field House from 5 PM to 6:30 PM on May 8!

Kids ages 8 to 12 will be learning to make tacos! ???‍?

? Space is limited, so please RSVP by emailing Dana at dforce@scrantonpa.gov

South Side Farmer's Market
2025-06-07 10:00 - 13:00 | 526 Cedar Ave
The Southside Farmers Market is a year-round farmers market located in South Scranton that hosts up to 20 local farms and small business vendors.

From May-October we are going to be located at and around the Cedar Center (526 Cedar).
