City of Scranton

Scranton Half Marathon
2024-04-06 13:00 - 2024-04-07 14:00 (America/New_York) | Beginning and Ending at PenFed Field at Memorial Stadium in Scranton
Two day running event. 5k race on 4/6/2024 and half marathon race on 4/7/2024.

Connell Park Walking Club
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 and 5 more dates | 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.

Scranton Half Marathon
2024-04-05 13:00 - 2024-04-06 14:00 | Various Streets of Scranton
4/5/2024: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

4/6/2024: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Two day running event. 5k race on 4/5/2025 and half marathon race on 4/6/2025.

Good Friday Street Procession
2024-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | 1217 Prospect Avenue – 305 Prospect Avenue
A street procession for Good Friday 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.

Easter Food Basket Giveaway
2024-03-26 09:00 - 17:00 | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Friends of the Poor will be distributing 2500 food baskets for Easter Dinner at the Scranton Cultural Center.

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

Intro to IRA Tax Credits and Rebates Webinar
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Webinar
Learn about saving on your energy bill, electrification, heat pumps, solar, & more!

Click here to register your spot!

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade
2024-03-09 11:45 - 15:00 | Downtown Scranton
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Stand with Ukraine
2024-02-24 15:00 - 18:00 | Commonwealth Coffeehouse, 101 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Memorial service commemorating the 2-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. Event will take place at Commonwealth Coffeehouse.

Black Scranton Project: Healing Ceremony with Breathe & Prosper
2024-02-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Black Scranton Project Center for Arts & Culture, 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505
Donya Jackson, MA, CPC, will lead a course through a series of sun salutations, guided meditation, and a sound bath ceremony. This is a safe and nurturing space for self-reflection at growth during Black History Month.

Shiver by the River #2
2024-02-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead.
The Scranton Running Company will be hosting its annual Shiver by the River race series which includes a 5k/10k run and a 2 mile walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

Valentine's Weekend Food Drive
2024-02-10 10:00 - 2024-02-11 15:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
Saturday: February 10th from 10AM – 3PMSunday: February 11th from 12PM – 3PM

Valentine’s Weekend Food Drive
2024-02-10 10:00 - 2024-02-11 15:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
Join the community for a Valentine’s Weekend Food Drive at Nay Aug Park. All donations will go to local food pantries, and non-perishable food and cash donations are accepted.

Saturday, February 10, 2024

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sunday, February 11, 2024

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

To donate, enter Nay Aug from Olive St. and drop-off in the community room. Suggested items to bring include canned goods, canned tuna, baby formula, shelf stable milk, and pancake mix.

This event is sponsored by the Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority in conjunction with Mayor Paige Cognetti and the City of Scranton.

Downtown on Ice
2024-02-09 17:00 - 2024-02-10 17:00 | Downtown Scranton
Downtown On Ice is a 2-Day Ice Festival in Downtown Scranton

Participating businesses will showcase ice sculptures in front of their businesses.

There will be live ice carvings, family-friendly activities, and programming.

Rain Dates: February 23 and February 24

Black Scranton Project: Open Mic Night
2024-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Black Scranton Project Center for Arts & Culture, 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505
The Black Scranton Project will host “It’s A Vibe: Open Mic Night” to showcase local talent in NEPA, featuring poetry, live music, comedy, and much more.

Everyone is welcome to attend, and tickets are priced at $10.

Black Scranton Project: Black History Month Kick-Off Event
2024-02-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Black Scranton Project Center for Arts & Culture, 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505
The Black Scranton Project Center for Art & Culture (BSPCAC) will feature guest speakers, music, food, and arts on the first Saturday of Black History Month.

The event is free and open to the public, and you can RSVP at this link.

Black History Month Flag Raising
2024-02-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Scranton City Hall, 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Join City Officials and the Black Scranton Project to raise the Pan-African Flag at City Hall to kick off Black History Month.

Garden of Cedar Valentine Project
2024-01-23 08:00 - 2024-02-14 17:00 | Garden of Cedar, 715 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Garden of Cedar is a unique and functional urban community park and children’s discovery area. During the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, the Garden of Cedar accepts inscriptions and messages from the community to be planted in the garden. This year, they have a goal of planting 2000 hearts, and you can submit your own wish here.

There is no charge to plant a Valentine.

Shiver by the River #1
2024-01-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
The Scranton Running Company will be hosting it’s annual Shiver by the River race series which includes a 5k/10k run and a 2 mile walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.
