City of Scranton

Easter Food Basket Giveaway
2023-04-04 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Friends of the Poor will distribute 2500 food baskets for Easter Dinner at the Scranton Cultural Center.

This is a drive-through event on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Historical Architectural Review Board
2023-04-13 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-05-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Council Chambers

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.

City Planning Commission
2023-04-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-05-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers
The City Planning Commission meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in Second Floor, Council Chambers, City Hall

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!

Lackawanna College Spring Fling
2023-05-05 08:00 - 17:00
“Getting to know you” event for next year’s students.

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.

Electronics Recycling Day
2023-05-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Scranton High School, 63 Mike Munchak Way, Scranton
Items that can be recycled FREE of charge are listed below:Desktop Computers (Fee for Monitors) DVD Players & VCRs, Keyboards & Mice GamingSystems Printers/Fax Machines String Christmas Lights Cables & Cords Microwaves &Small Appliances Cell Phones & Laptop Batteries Metal Items & Water Heaters LaptopsExercise Equipment UPS Battery Backups Car Batteries (sealed lead acid) Toner & InkCartridges Bed Frames & Rain spouting Audio Visual Equipment Filing CabinetsTelephones & Cell Phones* *Please Remove Cell Phone Batteries

Items that are recycled for a fee:Washers & Dryers $20.00 Stoves $20.00 Air Conditioners–$25.00 Dehumidifiers –$25.00Dishwashers–$20.00 Refrigerators –$35.00 Computer Monitors $20.00 Floor Freezers –$35.00Televisions under 42”–$40.00 ALL Types of TVs (in a wooden cabinet, Projection, Over 42”,TV Tubes (Broken TVs”) $58.00Floor Copiers –$20.00 Console Stereos (in cabinet) $35.00Water Coolers & Dorm Fridge–$25 .0 0Destruction Services for a Fee: Hard Drive Destruction (offsite)–$10 per driveIncludes a Certificate of Destruction Document Destruction (offsite)$10 per standard paper size box, Includes a Certificate of Destruction

Cash or Checks ONLY***Please Make Checks Payable to Responsible RecyclingServices or RRS

Baby & Children’s Pantry Wish List
2023-05-06 10:00 - 2023-05-07 15:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
Nay Aug Park Collection

Diaper Sizes: 4, 5 & 6 Pull-Ups: 3T-4T & 4T-5T Baby Bath Towels & Washcloths New Baby BottlesBaby WashBaby Lotion Diaper Bags Bibs PacifiersBaby Formula: Similac Advance & Sensitive Baby Food: Fruits & Vegetables

No clothing is being accepted at this time.

Drop off is at the Community Room (old concession stand)

Enter Nay Aug from Olive St.

Baby Pantry Wishlist

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

Scranton Parking Authority
2023-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Council Chambers
The SPA meeting will be held at 6pm in Second Floor, Council Chambers, City Hall.

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.

Children’s Career Fair
2023-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Outreach – Center for Community Resources, 431 N. 7th Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
Children, aged 3 to 10 will experience a variety of careers to consider in their futures!

Hands-on activities provided by employers will engage them to learn, ask questions, and dream about who and what they want to become. Professions for parents too!

This event is free and open to the public and will include face painting, STEAM projects, Takeaways, Back-to-School supplies, and Food, Treats, and More!

Swingin’ on Vine
2023-05-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509
The Scranton Public Library will host its annual block party and fundraiser.

This event features live music, food, raffles, and seasonal cocktails.

All guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

Piston 'N' Pizza Car Show
2023-05-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Vince the Pizza Prince – 600 Pittston Ave.

Memorial Day Celebration
2023-05-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 816 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania
VFW Post 25’s Memorial Day Celebration at Veterans Memorial Park

Lackawanna County Heritage Fair
2023-06-01 08:00 - 2023-06-04 21:00
4 Day Heritage Event

June 1, 2023: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

June 2, 2023: 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

June 3, 2023: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

June 4, 2023: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

City Pride Kick-off
2023-06-02 17:00 - 21:00 | 300 Block of Linden Street
Fun activities for all ages, entertainment, and information on how to be involved in city pride. The event will be occurring in front of Scranton Tomorrow on the 300 Block of Linden.

NEPA Gives
2023-06-02 17:00 - 21:00 | 70 Adams Ave. to 120 Adams Ave.
NEPA Gives—A 24-hour online giving extravaganza that’s all about giving back to the community. Scranton Area Community Foundation, Carbon County Community Foundation, The Luzerne Foundation, Greater Pike Community Foundation, and the Wayne County Community Foundation have teamed up to host NEPA Gives.

For 24 hours—from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.—on Thursday, June 1, 2023, to Friday, June 2, 2023.

Donors may make secure donations to their favorite local nonprofit organizations through the NEPA Gives online platform.

Donations to participating nonprofits will be enhanced with bonus funds provided by NEPA Gives sponsors—making donor dollars stretch further!

Nonprofits will also be eligible for cash prizes. Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving residents in Northeastern Pennsylvania can participate in NEPA Gives.

And anyone can donate!

Be Stronger Than the Storm Run
2023-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
5K run, 10K run, and 2 mile walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail from the Olive St. Trailhead
