Lackawanna County Winter Market

200 N. Washington Ave.

A Winter Market featuring 50 vendors and entertainment

West Side Wonderland Tree Lighting

Allen Park Price Street and N. Main Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Celebrate West Scranton's winter spirit with us on December 7th from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM at Allen Park on corner of N Main Avenue and Price Street. There will be free arts and crafts, music, hot beverages, and the highlight: the lighting of the West Scranton tree at 6pm with SANTA!

Family to Family Christmas Basket Giveaway

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

The Friends of the Poor Family to Family Christmas Food Basket Giveaway will be held December 19th from 9am to 4pm (or until supplies last) in front of the Cultural Center. It will be drive-through or walk up. No pre-registration or documentation required.

Shiver by the River #1

Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street 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.

Pan-African Flag Raising

Scranton City Hall 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Join us in raising the Pan African Flag as we kick off Black History Month! Following our ceremony, Black Scranton Project will be hosting an event starting at 2:00PM at the Black Scranton Project Center located at 1902 North Main Avenue, they will also be hosting events throughout the rest of the month. You can […]

Free

First Friday Scranton

Downtown Scranton

First Friday features a wide variety of cultural events found in some of the city’s best restaurants and cafes, as well as galleries, boutiques, and other small businesses. All events associated with First Friday take place from 5-9PM in a walk-able, close knit footprint, though a trolley bus is available to provide shuttle service at […]

Shiver by the River #2

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.

First Friday Scranton | March 2025

Downtown Scranton

First Friday features a wide variety of cultural events found in some of the city’s best restaurants and cafes, as well as galleries, boutiques, and other small businesses. All events associated with First Friday take place from 5-9PM in a walk-able, close knit footprint, though a trolley bus is available to provide shuttle service at […]

Growing Strawberries Workshop

Nay Aug Park 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania

Join the Master Gardeners as we explore spring’s sweet gift – Strawberries! Learn what it takes to grow delicious strawberries & what materials you will need – including a small take-home container and plants. To register, please email:  programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

$10

Get the Most from Your Garden

Albright Community Library Henkelman Room, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Discover how to create a beautiful garden for landscaping or growing vegetables with the help of the PennState Extension Master Gardeners.

Free

Kids Cooking Class

Weston Field House 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania

FREE Kids Cooking Class for ages 8-12 Spots are limited. Please email Dana Force to register dforce@scrantonpa.gov

Free

Seed and Bulb Swap

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:

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