City of Scranton

West Scranton Fall Festival
2022-10-22 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Good Friday Street Procession
2023-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | St. Paul of the Cross Church, 1217 Prospect Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Good Friday Street Procession, where the stations of the cross are acted out in Spanish by members of the Hispanic Community of the parishes of St. Paul of the Cross and St. John Neumann

Wellness at Your Doorstep
2023-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Skyview Park Apartments, 43 Crown Circle, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505
Wellness At Your Doorstep

April 11, 2023 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Skyview Park Apartments

Get Free Covid Vaccine, Covid test kits, and Narcan Kits.

Sign up for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors.

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-04-12 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers
The Zoning Hearing Board will be held at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

Anxiety and its Remedies
2023-04-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Virtual event: April 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM Contact Joanna at 862-210-0029 or email joannavt@naminepa.org to get the zoom link

Lackawanna College Spring Bazaar
2023-04-15 10:00 - 18:00
Spring Bazaar event for new students

6th Annual Buy Local Spring Fling Marketplace
2023-04-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pa, 18503
65+ Vendors, Artists, Crafters, and Wineries spanning four floors of the historic Scranton Cultural Center.

PanCAN PurpleStride
2023-04-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
PurpleStride is a family-friendly walk to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer.

Pine Brook Family Arts Festival
2023-04-29 12:00 - 16:00 | John Adams Elementary School Playground, 927 Capouse Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
The 2nd Annual Pine Brook Family Arts Festival will take place at John Adams Elementary.

Hosting over 20 free kid-friendly arts & crafts, 2 food vendors (additional cost), and music!

FREE ADMISSION!

First Friday – Heart to Art
2023-05-05 17:00 - 20:00
There will be an art exhibition to celebrate the life of Judy Ushock / Heart to Art and AFFA Gallery. There will also be food and beverages.

The Office 5k
2023-05-06 13:00 - 16:00 | 500 Block of Linden Street
A road race past sites in Scranton that are featured in the Office

Chief Justice Michael J. Eagen Memorial Dedication
2023-05-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Courthouse Square, 500 Block Biden Street
Distinguished Citizens Memorial Dedication Ceremony for the late Chief Justice Michael J. Eagen. Dedication of a memorial honoring Justice Eagen.
