City of Scranton

Scranton Federation of Teachers Summer Student Back to School Events
2023-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Fellows Park, 1000-1098 Fellows Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504, United States
These events are a way for the SFT to connect with our students in a “fun” way and provide some school related items for back to school.

Two separate events:

Event 1- 8/14 at Connors Park (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

Event 2 – 8/17 at Fellows Park (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

Allen Park Concert Series
2023-08-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Allen Park, Price Street and N. Main Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
The Allen Park Concert Series will be a bi-weekly concert event on Friday evenings from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM from June 6, 2023, until August 25, 2023.

Connell Park Walking Club
2023-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Connell Park, 800 Gibbons Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania
A Weekly Walking Club that meets every Saturday at 10:00 AM at Connell Park. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Tour de Scranton
2023-08-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Beginning at Scranton High School – 63 Mike Munchak Way
The TOUR de SCRANTON 19 is an annual non-competitive bike ride with various routes and distances.

Connell Park Walking Club
2023-08-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Connell Park, 800 Gibbons Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania
A Weekly Walking Club that meets every Saturday at 10:00 AM at Connell Park.All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Never Forgotten Motorcycle Ride
2023-08-27 09:00 - 17:00 | 524 Court St., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508
Our event features a beautiful motorcycle ride through Northeastern, PA. After the ride we offer food, basket raffles, 50/50 tickets, and entertainment. This is our 8th Annual Ride. Proceeds benefit first responders in need. Thus far, we have donated thousands of dollars to police officers, fire fighters, sheriffs, and EMTs who found themselves in need of assistance.

Pop-Up City Hall | Oakmont Park
2023-08-31 12:00 - 16:00 | Oakmont Park, 200 Debbi Drive, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505
Back by popular demand, the City of Scranton is extends its Pop-Up City Halls through September! Join us at Oakmont Park on Thursday, August 31, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a chance to meet your city officials, access important resources, and voice your ideas! Whether you have questions and concerns, need recycling bins, or want smoke alarms installed, this is your one-stop-shop for city resources! Need more info? Contact Isiah Watson at 570.702.6350 or iwatson@scrantonpa.gov, or Channel Kearse at 570.445.7487 or ckearse@scrantonpa.gov

Pop-Up City Hall | Novembrino Splash-Pad
2023-09-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Novembrino Splash Pad, 201 South 10th Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
Back by popular demand, the City of Scranton is extends its Pop-Up City Halls through September! Join us at Novembrino Splash-pad on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a chance to meet your city officials, access important resources, and voice your ideas! Whether you have questions and concerns, need recycling bins, or want smoke alarms installed, this is your one-stop-shop for city resources! Need more info? Contact Isiah Watson at 570.702.6350 or iwatson@scrantonpa.gov, or Channel Kearse at 570.445.7487 or ckearse@scrantonpa.gov

La Festa Italiana
2023-09-01 16:00 - 2023-09-04 20:00 | 200 N. Washington Avenue
La Festa Italiana is an annual celebration of food, culture and music. A variety of vendors of Italian food and other ethnic dishes, arts and crafts, continuous live entertainment with no admission fee.

Captain James R Minicozzi Memorial Race
2023-09-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Race beginning at Wyoming Ave. & Lackawanna Ave.
1 mile walk and 5K run

Pop-Up City Hall | Weston Field
2023-09-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Weston Field, 982 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States
Back by popular demand, the City of Scranton is extends its Pop-Up City Halls through September! Join us at Weston Field on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a chance to meet your city officials, access important resources, and voice your ideas! Whether you have questions and concerns, need recycling bins, or want smoke alarms installed, this is your one-stop-shop for city resources!Need more info? Contact Isiah Watson at 570.702.6350 or iwatson@scrantonpa.gov, or Channel Kearse at 570.445.7487 or ckearse@scrantonpa.gov

Geisinger Marworth Recovery Fun Run
2023-09-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
Race proceeds will benefit the Geisinger Marworth Therapeutic Activities Fund. This fund helps provide therapeutic recreation programs and facilities to help our patients experience healthy leisure and gain sober social skills that will aid them in their ongoing recovery post discharge from treatment.

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Pennsylvania
The Zoning Hearing Board will be held at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

Pop-Up City Hall | Allen Park
2023-09-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Allen Park, Price Street and N. Main Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
Back by popular demand, the City of Scranton is extends its Pop-Up City Halls through September! Join us at Allen Park on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a chance to meet your city officials, access important resources, and voice your ideas! Whether you have questions and concerns, need recycling bins, or want smoke alarms installed, this is your one-stop-shop for city resources! Need more info? Contact Isiah Watson at 570.702.6350 or iwatson@scrantonpa.gov, or Channel Kearse at 570.445.7487 or ckearse@scrantonpa.gov

Pop-Up City Hall | Connors Park
2023-09-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Connors Park, 515 Orchard Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505, United States
Back by popular demand, the City of Scranton is extends its Pop-Up City Halls through September! Join us at Connors Park on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a chance to meet your city officials, access important resources, and voice your ideas! Whether you have questions and concerns, need recycling bins, or want smoke alarms installed, this is your one-stop-shop for city resources! Need more info? Contact Isiah Watson at 570.702.6350 or iwatson@scrantonpa.gov, or Channel Kearse at 570.445.7487 or ckearse@scrantonpa.gov

Pop-Up City Hall | Tripp Park
2023-09-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Tripp Park, 2199 Dorthy Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
Back by popular demand, the City of Scranton is extends its Pop-Up City Halls through September! Join us at Tripp Park on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a chance to meet your city officials, access important resources, and voice your ideas! Whether you have questions and concerns, need recycling bins, or want smoke alarms installed, this is your one-stop-shop for city resources! Need more info? Contact Isiah Watson at 570.702.6350 or iwatson@scrantonpa.gov, or Channel Kearse at 570.445.7487 or ckearse@scrantonpa.gov

Connell Park Walking Club
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Tails, Scales, & Ales: Fall Festival
2023-10-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den, 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Beer and wine tasting event at the Electric City Aquarium.

26th Running of the Steamtown Marathon
2023-10-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Pennsylvania
USATF – certified, 26.2-mile road race

Welcome Reception in Honor of the Commander of the USS Scranton
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 525 Pine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
In conjunction with the USS Scranton Commanders’ Commemoration Committee, the City of Scranton will be welcoming Commanding Officer Jeffrey Ransom and five of his officers to the City.

Speakers will include Congressman Matt Cartwright, Mayor Paige Cognetti, C.O. Ransom, President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Bob Durkin, USS Scranton Committee Chairman Matthew A. Berger, Dean of the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Julie Byerley, and Veteran’s Promise representative Patrick Heart.

Members of the public wishing to attend should RSVP to Committee member Liz Dengler at 570.575.3826.

For media inquiries, contact Kaitlin Scott, Executive Assistant to Mayor Cognetti, at 570.780.1207.

Click here to read the full press release.

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-10-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers

DPW Trunk or Treat
2023-10-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Scranton DPW, 101 West Poplar Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Halloween decorations and free candy give away.

Children's Issues in a Changing World 2023: Resiliency Matters
2023-10-27 08:30 - 16:00 | Theater at Brooks – Keystone Community College, 1 College Green, La Plume, Pennsylvania, 18440, United States
Are the decisions we are making today building the optimal future for children in a changing world?

Keynote Speaker: Horacio Sanchez, President and CEO of Resiliency, IncBrain-Based Science and ResiliencyAdditional speaker details are on registration page

Registration starts at 8:30 AMTime: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Act 48 and CEU Credits Available

Contact Carlene Gula at for more information at 570.558.7584

Children’s Issues in a Changing World 2023: Resiliency Matters Flyer
