• ShiverFest ’26

    Parker Street Landing to Sweeney's Beach

    ShiverFest is a non-competitive Extreme Kayak & Canoe Paddle where only the toughest of the tough dare paddle the river on January 17, 2026, river conditions permitting. Paddlers will travel approximately 2.7 miles of the Lackawanna River in Scranton from the Parker Street Landing to Sweeney's Beach. Paddlers who are willing to brave the winter […]

  • Downtown On Ice

    200 N. Washington Ave Scranton, Pennsylvania

    3-Day Ice Festival in Downtown Scranton Friday, January 16th-Sunday, January18th with over 55 Ice Sculptures, Live Carving Demonstrations, and more, get ready to chill and thrill at this icy oasis, presented by Scranton Tomorrow! Scranton Tomorrow is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Scranton, PADowntown On Ice brings warmth and […]

  • Family to Family Easter Giveaway

    The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 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

  • Good Friday Street Procession

    1217 Prospect Avenue – 305 Prospect Avenue

    Good Friday Street Procession where the stations of the Cross are acted out in Spanish by members of the Hispanic Community of the parish of St. Teresa of Calcutta.

  • West Side Spring Eggstravaganza

    Novembrino Splash Park South 10th Ave and Washburn St, Scranton, Pennsylvania

    The West Side Spring Eggstravaganza is a free community event that hosts an annual egg hunt in Novembrino Park to celebrate the arrival of the spring season. This event features live music, sweet treats, interactive family-friendly activities, and community resources for the whole family

    Free
  • Scranton Half Marathon

    Various Streets of Scranton

    Two day running event. 5k race on 4/11/2026 and half marathon race on 4/12/2026

  • PurpleStride 2026

    Nay Aug Park 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania

    PurpleStride is an inspirational day to honor those we lost, celebrate survivors and turn the nation purple! It is a 5k family-friendly walk/run to raise funds and awareness for Pancreatic Cancer

  • RiverFest 2026

    Parker Street Landing to Sweeney's Beach

    LRCA's RiverFest 2026 will feature a sojourn paddle from Riverfront Park in Dickson City to Sweeney's Beach in Scranton. The RiverFest celebration will be held at Parker Street Landing from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family-friendly event will have food, educational exhibitors, and live music.

  • The Office 5K

    500 Block of Linden Street

    A road race that passes sites featured in the show The Office

  • Swingin’ on Vine

    500 Vine Street

    The Scranton Public Library will host its annual block party and fundraiser. Rain or shine. This event features live music, food, raffles, and seasonal cocktails. All guests must be 21 years of age or older.