City of Scranton

Green Ridge Mile
2024-11-30 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 1392 N. Washington Ave.
Annual Andy Gavin’s Green Ridge Mile

Growing Strawberries Workshop
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Join the Master Gardeners as we explore spring’s sweet gift – Strawberries! Learn what it takes to grow delicious strawberries & what materials you will need – including a small take-home container and plants.

To register, please email: programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Get the Most from Your Garden
2025-04-05 10:30 - 11:30 | Albright Community Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Discover how to create a beautiful garden for landscaping or growing vegetables with the help of the PennState Extension Master Gardeners.

Kids Cooking Class
2025-04-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
FREE Kids Cooking Class for ages 8-12

Spots are limited.

Please email Dana Force to register dforce@scrantonpa.gov

Seed and Bulb Swap
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Albright Community Library, Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Join us for an exciting seed and bulb swap! Bring seeds, bulbs, rhizomes, or tubers to share with fellow gardeners and stay for an informative Q&A session with the PennState Extension Master Gardeners.

Swap Details:

Once ticket holders have made their selections, any remaining items will be available to others.

Participants can bring up to five items to trade.

Each item will earn a ticket for trading.

Label seeds from open-pollinated flowers in paper or plastic bags. Each package should contain enough seeds to grow three to five plants. Empty seed envelopes are available if needed.

Seeds for vegetables, fruits, and herbs must be in their original commercial packaging.

Bring rhizomes, tubers, and bulbs in labeled plastic pots or bags (paper or plastic). Ensure they are free from disease and pests—any infected offerings will be removed from the swap.

Check-in time: 10:30–11:00 a.m.

The seed swap will begin once all items are checked in.

Easter Food and Basket Giveaway
2025-04-16 08:00 - 13:00 | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Until Supplies Last | Hasta Agotar Existencias

DRIVE-THRU OR WALK UP | DRIVE-THRU O SUBIR A PIE

*4,000 food baskets available* | *4.000 canastas de alimentos disponibles*

Agencies/Case Workers:

Please Email Linda to Coordinate a17lcmr@gmail.com

Edad/Trabajadores Sociales:

Envíe un correo electrónico a Linda a Coordinate a17lcmr@gmail.com

Free Art Workshop: Oil Pastels
2025-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
Come Get Inspired

Free Art Workshop for Ages 13 to Adult!

Art Materials Supplied

Email Dana Force with any Questions.

Pride Flag Raising at City Hall
2025-06-01 10:30 - 11:00 | Pennsylvania

Kid's Cooking Class: Learn to Make Tacos!
2025-06-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
Join Chef Ericka for this week’s Kids Cooking Class happening at Weston Field House from 5 PM to 6:30 PM on May 8!

Kids ages 8 to 12 will be learning to make tacos! ???‍?

? Space is limited, so please RSVP by emailing Dana at dforce@scrantonpa.gov

South Side Farmer's Market
2025-06-07 10:00 - 13:00 | 526 Cedar Ave
The Southside Farmers Market is a year-round farmers market located in South Scranton that hosts up to 20 local farms and small business vendors.

From May-October we are going to be located at and around the Cedar Center (526 Cedar).

Stride for Pride
2025-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
Queer NEPA and Action Together will be holding their 5th Annual Stride for Pride.

Join us as we walk or run to showcase our pride during Pride Month, celebrating the accomplishments that the LGBTQIA+ community has steadily fought for since the first brick was thrown.

Nativity Closing Eucharistic Street Procession
2025-06-08 14:30 - 15:00 | 633 Orchard Street – 1217 Prospect Ave.
On Sunday, June 8th, the Church of the Nativity of Our Lord will be permanently closing. Our final Mass will begin at 1:00 PM and will conclude around 2:30 PM with a Eucharistic Street procession from Nativity Church on Orchard Street, down to Prospect Avenue, and then from there to Sacred Hearts Church at 1217 Prospect Ave.

Holy Rosary Block Party
2025-06-13 18:00 - 2025-06-14 23:00 | 300 W Market Street
Mary Mother of God Parish, Holy Rosary Block Party.

June 13, 2025: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PMJune 14, 2025: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Art in the Parks: Oakmont Park
2025-06-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Oakmont Park, 200 Debbi Drive, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505
Join us for Art in the Parks happening across #Scranton this June!

Upcoming dates and parks:? June 18 – Oakmont Park??‍? June 24 – McLain Park

All sessions are free and open to all ages.? Call or text Dana Force at 570.354.4748 to register.

Community Day
2025-07-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Fellows Park, 1000-1098 Fellows Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504, United States
Our congregation would like to serve our community in Scranton with the distribution of clothing, toys, shoes, household items, etc. ALL FOR FREE!!!

We will also be distributing back-to-school supplies. There will be food, drinks, face painting, live music, singing and a sharing of the word of God.

4th Annual Scranton BK5K
2025-07-19 08:00 - 09:30 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Scranton BK5K – Supporting Area Youth

Lackawanna County's 3-On-3 Street Basketball Tournament
2025-07-25 14:00 - 2025-07-26 18:00 | 123 Wyoming Avenue, 123 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Lackawanna County’s 3-On-3 Street Basketball Tournament

7/25/2025: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

7/26/2025: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Lebanese American Food Festival
2025-08-08 16:00 - 2025-08-10 19:00 | 125/127 St. Francis Cabrini Ave.
8/8/2025: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM8/9/2025: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM8/10/2025: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Parish Fundraiser Event: selling handmade Lebanese Foods, Deserts & Refreshments: beer, soda, raffles and games of chance

South Side Farmer's Market
2025-08-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-16 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-23 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-30 10:00 - 13:00 | 526 Cedar Avenue

Captain James R. Minicozzi 5K/1 Mile Walk
2025-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Scranton
This event is in memory of Captain James R. Minicozzi. Celebrating 13 years and it would have been my brother’s 50th birthday.

This is a 5K run / 1 mile walk starting near the Steamtown Mall to Greenridge Street, up Greenridge Street to North Washington Avenue, and down North Washington Avenue to Linden Street.

There are a lot of amazing prizes. Please come out and support this race. All proceeds go to the Boys and Girls Club of NEPA Christmas party and two scholarships to West Scranton High School.

La Festa Italiana 2025
2025-08-29 16:00 - 2025-09-01 19:00 | Downtown Scranton
A free-admission street-event festival featuring live music with over 100,000 visitors.

Friday, August 29 – 4 PM to 10 PM

Saturday, August 30 – 11 AM to 10 PM

Sunday, August 31 – 11 AM to 10 PM

Monday, September 1 – 11 AM to 7 PM

The objective is to preserve the Italian American culture with displays and cultural activities including food and craft vendors, heritage displays, opera singers, classic Italian American groups, Italian ethnic folk dancers and acts for all ages.

St. Ann Maronite Church Annual Heritage Day
2025-09-02 12:00 - 19:00 | 1320 Price Street
30th Annual Lebanese food festival on September 14th, 2025, with authentic Lebanese cuisine and pastry. We will have outdoor seating available from 12pm until 7pm and take out options.

Pinebrook Block Party
2025-10-11 17:00 - 20:00 | 1100 Block of Capouse Ave.
The event is a fall-themed block party celebrating the 10-year anniversary of On&On.

The block party will feature food and alcohol vendors, music and entertainment provided by Rock107, and opportunities for small business owners to highlight how their work contributes to the neighborhood’s growth and revitalization.

The event is designed to be festive and family-friendly while also showcasing the role of local businesses in strengthening the community.

Fall Wine & Food Festival at Lace Village
2025-10-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
Fall Wine & Food Festival at Lace Village

You’re invited to join us at Lace Village for our Fall Wine & Food Festival!

Spend the afternoon savoring delicious wines, enjoying flavorful food, and exploring a variety of local vendors offering unique goods and treats.

Take in the beauty of the Lace Village property as you stroll the grounds, sip, sample, and shop — all while supporting local businesses.

Date: Saturday, October 18th

Time: 12 PM – 4 PM

Location: Lace Village, Scranton, PA

Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a festive afternoon of community, flavor, and fall fun. Don’t miss this celebration of local talent and the season’s best tastes!

Calla's 5K/Walk: Run for T1D
2025-10-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
This is a race and walk to raise money for Breakthrough T1D.

Breakthrough T1D is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research.

This event is held in honor of my daughter Calla who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Family to Family Easter Giveaway
2026-04-01 08:00 - 16:00 | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
The Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center Family to Easter Food Basket Giveaway will be held April 1 from 8 AM to 4 PM (or until supplies last) in front of the Cultural Center. It will be drive-through or walk up.

No pre-registration or documentation required
