Children's Issues in a Changing World 2023: Resiliency Matters
2023-10-27 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Theater at Brooks – Keystone Community College, 1 College Green, La Plume, Pennsylvania, 18440, United States
Are the decisions we are making today building the optimal future for children in a changing world?

Keynote Speaker: Horacio Sanchez, President and CEO of Resiliency, IncBrain-Based Science and ResiliencyAdditional speaker details are on registration page

Registration starts at 8:30 AMTime: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Act 48 and CEU Credits Available

Contact Carlene Gula at for more information at 570.558.7584

Children’s Issues in a Changing World 2023: Resiliency Matters Flyer

Connell Park Walking Club
2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-23 10:00 - 12:00 and 4 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.

Thrill the World: Global Thriller Flash Mob
2023-10-28 17:00 - 18:15 | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
A worldwide flash mob to Michael Jackson’s Thriller – open to all ages and experience levels.

Visit ThrillScranton.com for full details.

Pop-Up City Hall | Weston Field House
2023-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
Back by popular demand, the City of Scranton is extends its Pop-Up City Halls through November!

Join us at Weston Field House on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for a chance to meet your city officials, access important resources, and voice your ideas!

Whether you have questions and concerns, need recycling bins, or want smoke alarms installed, this is your one-stop-shop for city resources!

Need more info? Contact Isiah Watson at 570.702.6350 or iwatson@scrantonpa.gov, or Channel Kearse at 570.445.7487 or ckearse@scrantonpa.gov

Students Together Achieving Remarkable Success (STARS) | Senior and Family Nights
2023-11-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Marywood’s Liberal Arts Center, 102 Morgan Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509, United States
Free College Application process workshops, in English and Spanish, for 12th graders (and their parents).

They will be at 4:30 PM in Room 211 at the Liberal Arts Center (LAC) at Marywood University.

October 2, 2023

Common/College Application

November 6, 2023

Personal Essay & Scholarship Research

December 4, 2023

FAFSA Application

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-11-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers
The Zoning Hearing Board will be held at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

Lackawanna County's Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
2023-11-10 00:00 - 2023-11-11 23:59 | PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, Pennsylvania, United States
Join us for the Lackawanna Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event on November 10th & 11th at PNC Field.

Lackawanna County residents can responsibly dispose of hazardous waste by pre-registering and selecting a time slot.

Please note that unregistered drop-offs and business disposals are not permitted.

Register or find out more by visiting lackawannacounty.org

Run Against Hunger
2023-11-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
The Scranton Running Company will be holding it’s annual Run Against Hunger 5k/10k race and 2 mile fun walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail starting and ending at the Scranton Half Marathon pavilion.

47th Annual Thanksgiving Community Program
2023-11-20 08:30 - 2023-11-22 17:00 | Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
Monday, November 20, 2023

Set Up – 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Dinner – 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Food Basket Event – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friends of the Poor is proud to once again announce three community-based programs to help those in need this Thanksgiving.

The Thanksgiving Dinner for Adults and Elderly, the Family-to-Family Thanksgiving Food Basket Program, and the Interfaith Prayer Service.

In light of the current pandemic, the dinner and food basket program will be drive-through once again.

Annual Times Tower Lighting & Fireworks
2023-11-22 15:00 - 18:00 | The Scranton Times Tribune, 149 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
The annual radio tower lighting & fireworks is happening November 22!

A special fireworks display will go off at 6:00 PM when Santa lights the tower to usher in the Holiday Season. Rock 107 host, Prospector, will emcee this family-friendly night.

A variety of food trucks and street vendors will also be in appearance for this event!

Students Together Achieving Remarkable Success (STARS) | Senior and Family Nights
2023-12-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Marywood’s Liberal Arts Center, 102 Morgan Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509, United States
Free college application process workshops, in English and Spanish, for 12th graders (and their parents).

They will be at 4:30 PM in Room 211 in Liberal Arts Center (LAC) at Marywood University.

October 2, 2023

Common/College Application

November 6, 2023

Personal Essay & Scholarship Research

December 4, 2023

FAFSA Applications

Chanukah Street Festival
2023-12-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Scranton JCC, 601 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
A free community Chanukah Street Festival with games, entertainment, and food.

Connell Park Walking
2023-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Connell Park, 800 Gibbons Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Wreaths Across America
2023-12-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Cathedral Cemetery, 1708 Oram Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505, United States
Sponsor wreaths and learn more by scanning the QR code below or visit: wreathsacrossamerica.org

Monthly Mingle with Mayor Paige
2023-12-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Scranton City Hall, 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Join us at City Hall, December 18, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM for our Monthly Mingle!

It’s your chance to engage with your Mayor, connect with fellow Scrantonians, and shape the future of our city.

Family to Family Christmas Food Basket Giveaway
2023-12-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Outside the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, 18503
The Friends of the Poor Family to Family Christmas Food Basket Giveaway will be held December 19th from 9AM – 4PM in front of the Scranton Cultural Center.

It will be drive-through or walk-up event.

No pre-registration or documentation required.

Shiver by the River #1
2024-01-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
The Scranton Running Company will be hosting it’s annual Shiver by the River race series which includes a 5k/10k run and a 2 mile walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

Garden of Cedar Valentine Project
2024-01-23 08:00 - 2024-02-14 17:00 | Garden of Cedar, 715 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Garden of Cedar is a unique and functional urban community park and children’s discovery area. During the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, the Garden of Cedar accepts inscriptions and messages from the community to be planted in the garden. This year, they have a goal of planting 2000 hearts, and you can submit your own wish here.

There is no charge to plant a Valentine.
