Downtown On Ice
2026-01-17 10:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 200 N. Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
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 excitement to Scranton during the chilly and quieter months, transforming downtown into a vibrant hub of community and business activity. This annual event not only provides entertainment but also supports local businesses.

ShiverFest '26
2026-01-17 12:00 - 15:00 | 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 on the river should have their own vessel, PFD (mandatory) and wetsuit (strongly recommended).

Family to Family Easter Giveaway
2026-04-01 08:00 - 16:00 | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, 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

West Side Spring Eggstravaganza
2026-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Novembrino Splash Park, South 10th Ave and Washburn St, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
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

Scranton Half Marathon
2026-04-11 13:00 - 2026-04-12 14:00 | Various Streets of Scranton
Two day running event. 5k race on 4/11/2026 and half marathon race on 4/12/2026

4/11/2026:

Times: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

4/12/2026:

Times: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

PurpleStride 2026
2026-04-25 09:45 - 11:30 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
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
