Annual Times Tower Lighting & Fireworks
2023-11-22 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Connell Park Walking Club
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, 2023-12-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 and 8 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.

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.

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

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.

Black History Month Flag Raising
2024-02-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Scranton City Hall, 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Join City Officials and the Black Scranton Project to raise the Pan-African Flag at City Hall to kick off Black History Month.

Valentine’s Weekend Food Drive
2024-02-10 10:00 - 2024-02-11 15:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
Join the community for a Valentine’s Weekend Food Drive at Nay Aug Park. All donations will go to local food pantries, and non-perishable food and cash donations are accepted.

Saturday, February 10, 2024

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sunday, February 11, 2024

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

To donate, enter Nay Aug from Olive St. and drop-off in the community room. Suggested items to bring include canned goods, canned tuna, baby formula, shelf stable milk, and pancake mix.

This event is sponsored by the Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority in conjunction with Mayor Paige Cognetti and the City of Scranton.

Shiver by the River #2
2024-02-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. 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.

Stand with Ukraine
2024-02-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Commonwealth Coffeehouse, 101 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Memorial service commemorating the 2-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. Event will take place at Commonwealth Coffeehouse.
