City of Scranton

Seed and Bulb Swap
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Spring Shopping Market at Lace Village
2025-04-19 11:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Spring Shopping Market at Lace Village! This outdoor event is the perfect way to celebrate the season with your neighbors, friends, and family.

Browse a wide variety of unique goods from local vendors, including handcrafted items, home décor, boutique fashion, artisanal treats, and more! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift, you’re sure to find something special.

Come hungry! We’ll have food trucks on-site serving up delicious bites and refreshing drinks all day long.

Bring your friends, support local businesses, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Lace Village in full bloom. We can’t wait to see you there!

Free admission & open to the public

Kids Cooking Class
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

PurpleStride PanCan 2025
2025-04-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Family friendly 5k walk/run to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer.

Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | McDade Park, 1 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton
Join the Lackawanna County Environmental Office for a free Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 26, at McDade Park, 1 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton (Pavilion #2)!

Celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with arts and crafts, music, vendors and more!

? Before the fun starts, join us for a pre-event community cleanup and invasive species removal from 9 to 11 a.m. (registration required for pre-event)

Register here: shorturl.at/eAhOA

Pine Brook Family Arts Festival
2025-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 | John Adams Elementary School, 927 Capouse Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Annual arts festival where local artists come out and present engaging activities for community children.

May 4th Annual Boo Bash
2025-05-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Weston Field, 982 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States
Enjoy the 4th annual halfway to Halloween trunk or treat celebration with local businesses, organizations, and vendors!

Kids will enjoy a free trick or treat bag with candy and snacks, as well as free entertainment with games and prizes! We highly encourage costume wear as all our trunks will be in a theme! T

his year we are raising awareness for Lymphoma Cancer and a benefit for 9-year-old Evelyn who was just recently diagnosed this past Christmas Eve.

This event will help her and her family through this tough time. Her fight is our fight!

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.

Lackawanna College Spring Fling
2025-05-08 11:00 - 14:30 | 500 Vine Street
Student recreational event. Event will take place on Vine Street.

Love for Locker: Colon Cancer Benefit for Jimmy Locker
2025-05-10 16:00 - 20:00 | St Mary’s Center, 320 Mifflin Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Food, Entertainment, Basket Raffles, Cash Bar

Bread Basket Bolt
2025-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
5k/10k and one mile walk

Riverfest 2025
2025-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Sweeney’s Beach
LRCA’s RiverFest 2025 will feature a sojourn paddle from Riverfront Park in Dickson City to Sweeney’s Beach in Scranton.

Register from lrca.org.

The RiverFest celebration will be held at Sweeney’s Beach from noon to 3 p.m.

This family-friendly event will have educational exhibitors and live music.

South Side Farmer's Market
2025-05-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 13:00 | 526 Cedar Avenue
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)

Scranton Preparatory School Graduation Ceremony
2025-05-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Loyal Field at Scranton Preparatory School
Scranton Preparatory School’s Graduation Ceremony at Loyola Field.

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

NEIS School Carnival
2025-06-05 08:30 - 15:30 | 721 Adams Ave.
This a positive behavior event for our students in grade 5,6,7, and 8th. It will include a DJ, bouncy houses, snacks, fun and games.

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.

Bark Bash
2025-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
Join us for BARK BASH, a festival for animal lovers! This event brings together pet owners, animal enthusiasts, and our surrounding community for a day of fun.

This festival will benefit 4 amazing local organizations:– Friends With Paws Pet Rescue– Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge– Adopt a Boxer Rescue– Griffin Pond Animal Shelter

This festival is open to the public, and the entry fee is a cash donation of at least $1 (but more is always accepted and appreciated). All proceeds from the event will go to the animal rescues, who work tirelessly to find all four-legged friends a loving home.

What to expect:* Vendor booths with crafts, pet products & more* A petting zoo* Adoption opportunities* Food trucks* Local breweries, wineries, & cideries* Raffles prizes* Face painting* Live dog training sessions* & so much more

Bring your family, your dogs (on a leash, of course!), and your love for pets. Bark Bash is sure to be a tail-wagging good time!

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.

Summer Greek Food Festival
2025-06-10 11:00 - 2025-06-14 19:00 | 505 N. Washington Ave
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Festival, located at 505 N. Washington Ave., in Scranton, PA. will hold its famous annual Summer Greek Food Festival on the church grounds from Tuesday, June 10th, through Saturday, June 14th, from 11:00AM – 7:00PM. We will have our traditional menu including our specialties such as Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), Gyros, and Galaktoboureko (our famous custard dessert)WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. You can dine-in or take-out. To cut down on pedestrian traffic we kindly ask, if possible, if ordering take-out, that you phone in your order ahead of time at (570) 342-0566. You can also order online at greekfoodscranton.com and greekfestscranton.com. The ordering links will be active starting June 8th, 2025. Of course, you can order in person as well! We will also be accepting credit and debit cards.

Senior Art Class: Oil Pastels
2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
Join us for a Free Senior Art Class on Tuesday, June 10, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Weston Field House! ?

This week, learn to use oil pastels to create still scenes.

? Please RSVP by emailing Dana at dforce@scrantonpa.gov or calling 570.354.4748

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

South Side Farmer's Market
2025-06-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-21 10:00 - 13:00 | 526 Cedar Avenue

Art in the Park: Crowley Park
2025-06-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Crowley Park, 1199 Highnett Pl #901, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509
Join us for Art in the Parks happening across #Scranton this June!

Upcoming dates and parks:?️ June 16 – Crowley Park? 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.

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.
