City of Scranton

Connell Park Walking Club
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, 2023-12-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 6 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
2023-11-06 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.

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.
