Geisinger Commonwealth Day
2022-09-07 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 525 Pine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Join us for the installation ceremony of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s new president and dean, Julie Byerley, MD, MPH.

Scranton Recovery Walk 2022
2022-09-11 12:00 - 14:30 | 415 N. 8th Ave. to 120 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
This event is intended to raise awareness to reduce stigma of substance use disorder. It is to celebrate recovery.

St. Ann Maronite Church Annual Heritage Day
2022-09-18 12:00 - 19:00 | St. Ann Maronite Church, 1320 Price St., Scranton, 18504
27th Annual Lebanese Food Festival with authentic Lebanese cuisine and pastry. There will be outdoor seating available from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM and take out options.

Allied Services 5k & All Abilities Walk
2022-09-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Valor Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 816 Providence Rd., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508
Allied Services is ready to celebrate with one of our favorite events of the year – the 5k &All-Abilities Walk presented by Aon and Quantum Rehab.

Run, Walk or Cheer! You don’t have to be a speed demon to enjoy the 5k & All-Abilities Walk.Turn out to walk or run in the 5k, or simply cheer on our participants. This day is a celebration –we’d love you to join us. Here’s what you need to know.

5K Run/WalkThe 5k is open to runners and walkers of all ages. It begins at 9:00 a.m. on the track at VeteransMemorial Stadium in Scranton. This is an out-and-back course that takes you along the pavedLackawanna Heritage Trail before ending back on the track at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Thecourse is stroller and wheelchair-friendly.

All-Abilities Walk

It’s a celebration! Please join us in cheering on our patients and residents as they markmilestones in their recovery or rehab. The All-Abilities Walk will take place at approximately10:00 a.m. following the 5k and awards ceremony. It is completely free, open to all ages andabilities, and no registration is required. For more information contact Charlotte Wright at 570-348-1275 or cwrigh@allied-services.org.

Oktoberfest
2022-09-24 12:00 - 22:00 | Andy Gavin’s Eatery & Pub, 500 New York Street, Scranton, 18509
Oktoberfest with live entertainment and German fare.

Tour De Scranton 18
2022-09-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Scranton High School, 63 Mike Munchak Way, Scranton, 18508
Non profit bike ride and walk, offering a variety of routes, appealing to novices, families, and experienced riders. Money raised helps area people with substance abuse disorder.

Craft Fair
2022-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Proceeds will benefit the construction of an All-Inclusive Playground for all to enjoy!

Johnson College Fall Fest & Cornhole Tournament
2022-10-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Johnson College, 3427 N. Main Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508
The inaugural Johnson College Fall Fest will take place on campus from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and will include: family games, kids’ crafts, scavenger hunt, live music, artisan and craft vendors, lab demonstrations, and a cornhole tournament in the gym. Free admission and plenty of parking on campus.

25th Running of the Steamtown Marathon
2022-10-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Streets of Scranton
USATF-Certified, 26.2 mile road race

Scranton Fall Greek Food Festival
2022-10-19 11:00 - 2022-10-21 18:00 | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 505 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509
Ethnic Greek Food Festival. Festival is from October 19th to October 21st 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

West Scranton Fall Festival
2022-10-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Clover Field, 400 W. Locust Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
This is a two part event: half is at Clover Field and half is at Allen Park. The Clover Field event will have kids games, contests, activities, and food trucks.

Victory 4 Ukraine Walk
2022-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Courthouse Square, 200 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
Awareness Walk for war in Ukraine

West Scranton Fall Festival
2022-10-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Allen Park, Price Street and N. Main Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
This is a two part event: half is at Clover Field and half is at Allen Park. The Allen Park event will have live music and smores.

Third Annual Enchanted Trunk or Treat
2022-10-29 14:00 - 17:00 | 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
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
2022-10-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
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 at the Masonic Temple. Fordetails, thrillscranton.com

Pet Food/Accessories Drive
2022-11-05 10:00 - 2022-11-06 15:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
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
2022-11-06 08:00 - 12:00 | 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 providesfood, housing, clothing, and more to those in need within the NEPA valley.

Run Against Hunger
2022-11-12 09:00 - 13:00 | 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 HalfMarathon pavilion.

Santa Parade
2022-11-19 09:15 - 12:00 | 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.

46th Annual Thanksgiving Community Program
2022-11-22 14:30 - 2022-11-23 17:00 | Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
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 Food Basket Program, and the Interfaith Prayer Service. In light of the currentpandemic, the dinner and food basket program will be drive-through once again. The Thanksgiving Dinner will be served take-out style on Tuesday, Nov. 22, outside the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Family to Family Thanksgiving Food Basket Program, under the direction of the Robeson family, takes over the Scranton Cultural Center the next morning on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 5 p.m. Outside the center, families will be provided with all the grocery items needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal in the comfort of their homes.

Historical Architectural Review Board
2023-01-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Council Chambers

Shiver by the River #1
2023-01-14 10:00 - 13:00 | 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
2023-01-25 18:00 - 21:00 | 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
2023-02-08 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 Floor) on Wednesday, FEBRUARY 8, 2023, AT 6:00 PM. to consider, deliberate, discuss and/or take official action on any matter that may lawfully come before it and to consider and take action on the following applications:

1. Electric City Solar Initiative II LLC, seeks an interpretation/ Zoning Hearing Board approval under Section 105.B. Uses Not Specifically Regulated, to construct a solar array on a 73 Acre site located in the rear of the 800 Blk. of N Keyser Ave. off Graham St. (Parcel # 13304020012) C-G and R-1 Zones)

2. Electric City Development LLC seeks variance for the development of a 24-unit apartment building and for a reduction in required parking from 1.5 to 1 space per unit at 315 Popular St. C-G zone.

3. 722 Cherry St LLC seeks variance to add 5th unit to 722 Cherry St. R-1A Zone.

4. Madelyn Heisler seeks variance to use 1/2 of double home as hair salon. 237 N Cameron Ave. R-1A zone.

5. Rosalind Davis seeks variance to add additional driveways on left and right side of home in addition to existing driveway. 1424 Rundle St. R-1A Zone.

6. Meike Lengkey seeks variance to establish a nail salon at 303 William St. R-2 Zone.

7. Binal Patel seeks variance to covert single-family home to 3-unit home at 622 Quincy Ave. R-2O Zone

Anyone interested in becoming a party to the above listed cases or have any questions regarding the hearing are directed to contact the City Zoning Officer at 570-348-4280 or by email at dking@scrantonpa.gov.

Shawn Walsh, Chairman, Scranton Zoning Hearing Board

Public Participation Welcome.

Shiver by the River #2
2023-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-03-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers
Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at 6:00pm

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 Floor) on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, AT 6:00 PM. to consider, deliberate, discuss and/or take official action on any matter that may lawfully come before it and to consider and take action on the following applications:

1. 722 Cherry St LLC seeks variance to add 5th unit to 722 Cherry St. R-1A zone.

2. Madelyn Heisler seeks variance to use ½ of double home as hair salon. 237 N Cameron Ave. R-1A zone.

3. Binal Patel seeks variance to covert single-family home to 3-unit home at 622 Quincy Ave. R-2O zone.

4. Alto Strada Development LLC seeks variance to construct 2-unit home, seeking reduction in minimum lot size and relief from setback requirements at 627-29 Prescott Ave. R-1A zone.

5. Alto Strada Development LLC seeks variance to construct 2-unit home, seeking reduction in minimum lot size and relief from setback requirements at 627 Prescott Ave. Rear. R-1A zone

6. Alto Strada Development LLC seeks variance to construct 2-unit home, seeking reduction in minimum lot size and relief from setback requirements at 525 Harrison Ave. R-1A zone

7. Ann Marie Nasser seeks variance to reestablish 2-unit use at 2624 Glinko St. R-1 zone.

8. Ziada Cardona seeks variance to convert carpet warehouse/retail store to auto repair garage at 1650 N Keyser Ave. C-N zone.

9. Ismail Paktik seeks variance to convert 4-unit home to 7-unit home at 630 Jefferson Ave. R-2O zone.

Anyone interested in becoming a party to the above listed cases or have any questions regarding the hearing are directed to contact the City Zoning Officer at 570-348-4193 x4531 or by email at cjenkins@scrantonpa.gov.

Robert Gattens, Chairman, Scranton Zoning Hearing Board

Public Participation Welcome.

Scranton Half Marathon
2023-03-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-26 06:00 - 14:00 | Various Streets of Scranton
Two-day running event: 5k race on 3/25/2023 and Half Marathon race on 3/26/2023

Wellness at your Doorstep
2023-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Valley View Terrace, 950 Pear Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States

April Fools Egg Hunt
2023-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Novembrino Splash Park, South 10th Ave and Washburn St, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
West Scranton’s April Fool’s Egg Hunt will be held at Novembrino Splash Pad.

Egg hunts for ages 5 & under will start at 10:00 AM.

Egg hunts for ages 6 & above will start at 11:00 AM.
