City of Scranton

Geisinger Marworth 40th Anniversary; Celebration of Recovery Fun Run/Walk
2022-08-28 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Pennsylvania
5K Run/ 1 mile walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, starting at the Olive Street Trailhead

The Electric City Classic
2022-08-27 12:00 - 2022-08-28 14:00 | Downtown Scranton/Hill Section of Scranton
Saturday, August 27 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PMSunday, August 28 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Saturday, August 27: Downtown Scranton Professional & Amateur Criterium Bike Race on a closed course. Sunday, August 28: Hill Section of Scranton Professional, Amateur, and Community Hill Climb Bike Races. Both event days are community and spectator events and will also incorporate foot races for the running community.

Outreach - Children's Career Fair
2022-08-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Outreach – Center for Community Resources, 431 N. 7th Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
An event to provide children the opportunity to learn about careers in their future. A variety ofcareer options will be represented by approximately 20 organizations that will provide information andhands on activities that introduce children to future career opportunities

Weston Fest
2022-08-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Weston Field, 982 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States
A community end-of-summer celebration, providing free family fun and entertainment to the whole city. There will be food trucks, live music, games, contests, and activities for the kids.

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Connell Park Healthy Village Fair
2022-08-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Connell Park, 800 Gibbons Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania
A health fair at Connell Park that serves residents of the neighborhood and the wider Scranton community. We’ll have a large tent set up in a former football field near the pool for a dozen or more partners that will do health-focused activities around vaccinations, mental health, exercise, lifestyle medicine, vision and dental care, etc. We’ll also do parenting education and serve kids’ back-to-school needs. The fair will also include music, magic, bouncy-houses, games, and cooking demonstrations. The event is being organized in partnership with the City Public Health Coordinator and Community Outreach Coordinator.

2022 Unity Festival
2022-08-14 14:00 - 20:00 | Waldorf Park GAF, 13 Waldorf Lane, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505
On Sunday, August 14, the linked parishes of Saint John Neumann and Saint Paul of the Cross will join together for a summer fundraiser called the 2022 Unity Festival. The event will take place at Waldorf Park (East Mountain) from 2 – 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to gather for some truly joyful summer fun as the ONE COMMUNITY of friendship and faith that exists throughout South Scranton and East Mountain!

A delicious buffet will feature Spanish, Irish, German, Polish and Italian foods. There will be lively and energizing music throughout the entire event to draw all to the dance floor with music reflecting all our cultural traditions. There will also be face painting, cornhole contests, volleyball and other activities for kids. There will be a bake sale and a basket raffle along with other fun activities to help everyone enjoy the day.

Advance tickets are $20 (up until August 10 when the price increases to $25) and $10 for children (12 and under). Your ticket covers the full buffet and ordinary beverages (soda, water and beer). A cash bar will be available. To purchase tickets, please contact either parish.

Lebanese-American Food Fest
2022-08-14 13:00 - 19:00, 2022-08-13 16:00 - 21:00, 2022-08-12 16:00 - 21:00 | St. Joseph Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, 130 N. St. Frances Cabrini Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
Take Out, Curbside or limited seatingGreat Lebanese Food and pastries, Local picnic food favorites, variety baskets.Holy Day services daily.

Fri. Aug 12 4 – 9pmSat. Aug 13 4 – 9 pmSun. Aug 14 1 – 7pm

St. Joseph Melkite Greek-Catholic Church130 N. St. Frances Cabrini Ave (off lower Jackson St) West Scranton

Visit – www.melkite.scranton.org or facebook.com/melkitescranton and check back in August for menu

Scranton 4 Ukraine 5K
2022-08-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Heritage Trail, Olive Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508
Non profit foot race to benefit Ukrainian refugees

Zoning Hearing Board Meeting
2022-08-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Scranton City Hall, 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
The Zoning Hearing Board of the City of Scranton hereby gives notice that it will conduct a Public Hearing at City Hall, 340 N. Washington Ave., City Council Chambers (2nd Floor) on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 6:00 PM. to consider, deliberate, discuss and/or take official action on any matter that may lawfully come before it and to consider and take action on the following applications:

1. Rafiq Ahmed seeks variance to use property at 409 Honesdale Ct. as two-family home. I-L zone.

2. Daniel J. Portanova seeks interpretation and/or variance to use property to park or store vehicles at 1218 Oliver Place. R-2 Zone.

3. Yeshiva Beth Moshe seeks variance to construct new dormitory building and to provide fewer than the required parking spaces to serve its students who are required to live on campus at 930 Hickory St. R-1A Zone.

4. Niurka Nunez seeks variance to establish a daycare center for at least 6 children in one unit of 2 unit home at 1039 Monroe Ave. R-1A zone.

5. Jose L Florentino seeks variance to covert former funeral home/ apt. to 4 unit dwelling at 1101 Prospect Ave. R-1A Zone.

6. ReOrPen LLC seeks special exception to convert former tavern space to additional dwelling unit at 400 W. Market St. C-N Zone.

ANYONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PARTY TO THE ABOVE LISTED CASES OR HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE HEARING ARE DIRECTED TO CONTACT THE CITY ZONING OFFICER @ 570-348-4280 OR BY EMAIL AT dking@scrantonpa.gov.

SHAWN WALSH, CHAIRMAN, SCRANTON ZONING BOARD.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WELCOME.

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Scranton Jazz Festival
2022-08-07 11:00 - 20:00 | Various Venues in Downtown Scranton
Jazz musicians placed at various venues in downtown Scranton. Friday is free, Saturday free jazz walk and one ticketed event, and Sunday jazz brunches and one ticketed event.

AUGUST 7

Jazz Brunches (11:00am-2:30pm)

– Entertainment is provided, but cost of brunch is the responsibility of guest

Carmen’s 2.0 @ The Radisson – Ron Oswanski, Tony Marino, Steve Kurilla

PJ’s Pub @ The Hilton – Scott Kwiatek, Sterling Cozza, Dave Mirarchi

The Railyard – Joe Cole, Bill Washer, Adam Gresko

Posh – Jim Waltich, Erin Malloy, Mark Montella

Main Stage Event:

SJF Big Band with The Four Freshmen

Ticketed Event: Scranton Jazz Festival Big Band w/ The Four Freshmen at The Ritz Theater 5:30pm

St. Mary’s Annual Slavic Festival
2022-08-07 11:00 - 17:00 | St. Mary’s Center, 320 Mifflin Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania
St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church Annual Slavic Food Festival, Sunday, August 7 from 11:00am to 5:00pm in St. Mary’s Center, 320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Dine in or take out. Ethnic foods, Bake Sale & Raffles.

For info 570-343-5151.

Scranton Jazz Festival
2022-08-06 12:30 - 23:59 | Various Venues in Downtown Scranton
Jazz musicians placed at various venues in downtown Scranton. Friday is free, Saturday free jazz walk and one ticketed event, and Sunday jazz brunches and one ticketed event.

AUGUST 6

Jazz Walk

Free to the community – (start/end times vary by venue)

(*) Indicates outdoor performance

*Adezzo (6:30-8:30pm) – The Jazz Assassins Jacob Cole, Mark Woodyatt, Bob Wilson, Nick Driscoll, Vince Marone (jazz funk fusion)

Backyard Ale House (9:00-12:00am) – Norman Taylor Band (blues)

Bar Pazzo (6:30-9:30pm) – Scott Kwiatek, Sterling Cozza, Tyler Harvey (jazz standards)

Bartari(9:00-12:00am) – Teddy Young Power Trio (blues)

Catch 21 (6:30-9:30pm) – Ron Oswanski, Gary Keller, Danny Gonzales

Commonwealth Coffeehouse (6:00-8:00pm) – Adam Gresko Trio w. Dave Mirarchi

PJ’s Pub (8:30-12:00am) – The Marko Marcinko Latin Jazz Quintet jam session

*Scranton Cultural Center (6:00-8:30pm) – The PA Jazz Institute Students & Faculty, Congo Square Drum Circle

The Bog (9:00-12:00am) – Roy Williams

*The Garden (6:00-9:00pm) – Spencer & Nancy Reed (jazz vocal standards)

The Marketplace at Steamtown (12:30-3:30pm) – Marywood Univ Faculty/Student Combo: Adam Jonkman, Steve Kurilla, Mason Coccodrilli, Joe Cole (jazz standards)

The Railyard (7:30-10:30pm) – Bobby Kyle Blues Band (blues)

*Trax @ The Radisson (8:30-11:30pm) Steve Rudolph, Nate Birkey, Tony Marino, Bill Goodwin (jazz vocals and bebop)

Main Stage Event:

The Royal Scam

Ticketed Performance: The Royal Scam (Steely Dan Tribute Band) at The Ritz Theater 7:30pm

Good Things Are Happening Festival
2022-08-06 12:00 - 22:30 | Scranton Iron Furnaces, 159 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505, United States
The first annual GOOD THINGS ARE HAPPENING FEST on August 6th at the Scranton Iron Furnaces.

Lineup featuring Captain, We’re Sinking, Slingshot Dakota, Valleyheart, Pay For Pain, Modern Ties, Worries, The Tisburys , and many more.

Tickets are $25 presale, $30 day of.

Electric City Flower Show
2022-08-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority

Electric City Flower Show

Competitions – Specialist Plant SalesGardening Demonstrations – Live Music

Scranton Jazz Festival
2022-08-05 18:00 - 23:59 | Various Venues in Downtown Scranton
Jazz musicians placed at various venues in downtown Scranton. Friday is free, Saturday free jazz walk and one ticketed event, and Sunday jazz brunches and one ticketed event.

AUGUST 5

Jazz Walk

Free to the community – (start/end times vary by venue)

(*) Indicates outdoor performance*Art Room/Fork&Bowl/Peculiar Kitchen – (6:30-8:30pm) Scott Kwiatek, Tyler Harvey, Sterling Cozza, Danny Gonzalez (straight ahead jazz)*Adezzo -(6:30-8:30pm) The Pa Jazz Society Hot Trio- Mike Kuehn, Paul Kendall, Jon Streenstra (dixieland/hot swing)Backyard Ale House – (9:00-12:00am) Young Lion (reggae/blues)Bar Pazzo – (6:30-9:30pm) Presbybop Trio- Bill Carter, Tony Marino, Mike Carbone (jazz standards)Bartari – (7:30-10:30pm) Dustin Douglas and the Electric Gentlemen (blues and rockabilly)Catch 21 – (6:30-9:30pm) vocalist Corinne Mammana, Tom Kozic, Arturo Baguer (jazz vocal standards)Commonwealth Coffeehouse – (6:30-8:30pm) The Pa Jazz Institute Students (local students)Courthouse Square (brought to you by The Recovery Bank) – (5:30-7:00pm) The Merchants of Groove (blues)Fidelity Bank (6:00pm-8:00pm) – Jacob Cole Duo (world beat/new age)Lavish – (6:00-8:00pm) Bill Washer, Paul Rostock, Bob Velez (Brazilian Jazz)*Marketplace at Steamtown – (6:30-8:00pm) Electric City Steel Project directed by Frank Torquato (calypso/Caribbean reggae)*Northern Light Espresso Bar – (6:00-7:00pm) Bordo & CullenPJ’s Pub – (8:30-11:30pm) Marko Marcinko, Gary Keller, Chris Rogers and special guests (straight ahead jazz)*Rennaissance at 500 Lackawanna – (6:00-7:00pm) Keep Out Brass Band (New Orleans Brass Band) (folk rock/bluegrass), (7:15-8:00pm) Bordo & Cullen *Scranton Cultural Center – (6:00-7:00pm) Young Lion, (7:30-8:30pm) Keep Out Brass BandThe Bog – (9:00-12:00pm) Indigo Moon Brass Band (New Orleans brass band)*The Garden – (6:00-9:00pm) Nancy & Spencer Reed (jazz vocal standards)The Railyard – (8:00-11:00pm) The Merchants of Groove (blues)*The Ritz Theater – (6:30-9:30pm) Adam Gresko, Zane Carnes, James Melton with Dave Mirarchi (jazz originals/standards)*Trax @ The Radisson -(8:30-11:30pm) Bill Washer, Bill Goodwin, Nate Birkey, Paul Rostock (jazz vocals and be-bop)

Celebration of Recovery
2022-08-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Courthouse Square, 200 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
Promote and celebrate recovery from addiction.

Scranton Bike Weekend
2022-08-05 14:00 - 2022-08-07 18:00 | Viewmont Mall, 100 Viewmont Drive, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
Friday, August 5 | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PMSaturday, August 6 | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PMSunday, August 7 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Saint Joseph’s Center Summer Festival
2022-07-31 12:00 - 19:00, 2022-07-30 16:00 - 22:00, 2022-07-29 16:00 - 22:00 | Marywood University, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Saint Joseph’s Center Summer Festival will return to the Festival Grounds at Marywood University on Friday, July 29 from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday, July 30 from 4 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, July 31 from Noon to 7 p.m.

This year will see some changes and will welcome a few new stands: Cooper’s Seafood House hosting a Crabby French Fry Stand, Roseanna’s Pizza featuring their own pizza and Manning’s will bring their Ice Cream Truck. Familiar favorites include the return of the Taco, Refreshments, Potato Pancake and Lemonade stands. Bingo, children’s games and the giant slide will be featured along with traditional stands like Ribbons and Bows, Tricky Trays, The Book Booth and General Store.

This year will mark the 25th anniversary of the Go Joe Bike Ride! In conjunction with Go Joe 25, this will be the third year for the Go Joe Ride Along that invites all interested cyclists, beginners and experienced, to do their part for Saint Joe’s. This year’s Ride Along will feature many family-friendly events including the Summer Solstice Celebration and Family Fun Ride hosted by Lackawanna County on June 21 at 4 p.m. at McDade Park. There are also many indoor, independent and open cycling events.

Teen Job Fair
2022-07-29 12:00 - 18:00 | Novembrino Splash Park, South 10th Ave and Washburn St, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
Our Second Teen Job Fair is July 29th, 2022, at Novembrino Splash Pad! We look forward to working alongside our partners and local businesses. The event is catered to teens ages 14-15 and will have various resources available, including the ability to apply for and receive working permits.

Please visit the link below for a list of businessesattending and hiring teens. We will be updating the list as businesses confirm their attendance.

List of Businesses: https://bit.ly/3PfEODN–Our Partners:Lackawanna County NAACP BranchNeighborWorks Northeastern PennsylvaniaBlack ScrantonScranton School DistrictNEPA Youth Shelter

Wine under the Waves
2022-07-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den, 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
This event has been held bi-annually for the last few years. It is a wine festival that takes place within the Marketplace at Steamtown.

BK5K Road Race
2022-07-16 08:00 - 11:30 | Pennsylvania
There will be a 5k run/walk and free 1k kid’s races. There will be different kid’s activities the morning of the race. Post-race there will be food form a local caterer and race awards given out. The highlight will be giving out grant checks to the 501.c.3 Scranton and Jessup youth organizations that are being awarded.

Scrantastic Spectacular
2022-07-03 16:00 - 23:00 | Courthouse Square, 200 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
Annual Philharmonic Concert & Fireworks. Bands on the showmobile on Spruce St. starting at 4:00 pm. Concert at 8:00 pm and fireworks at 9:30 pm.

Zoning Hearing Board Meeting
2022-06-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Scranton City Hall, 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
The Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a Public Meeting on June 29 at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 340 N. Washington Ave.
June 2022 Agenda

Downtown Scranton Walkability Study Meeting
2022-06-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
You are invited to a special presentation by national walkable city expert, Jeff Speck, who this week begins work on a Connectivity Plan for Downtown Scranton. This presentation will present the project goals and discuss the key conditions and issues being reviewed as part of this planning process.

The presentation will be held on Monday, June 27th at the Peoples Security Bank Theater at Lackawanna College. A meet and greet will be held at 6:30pm, with light refreshments courtesy of Scranton Tomorrow, followed by the presentation at 7:00pm.

The plan will focus on taking a holistic approach to the street design, parking policy, property redevelopment, and multimodal transport in Downtown Scranton. It will examine how those ingredients make downtown more vital and more connected to surrounding neighborhoods.

This plan will be making specific recommendations regarding the reversion to two-way traffic of Scranton’s one-way street network, as well as the addition of protected bicycling facilities downtown.

What makes efforts of this nature effective is that they look at all the factors that have a significant impact on the amount of pedestrian activity in a downtown. Economists like Chris Leinberger and Joe Cortright have properly identified walkability as a key indicator of, and contributor to, a downtown’s success. This is no surprise, since talent is mobile and can choose to locate where the quality of life is superior. Walkability is consistently identified as key characteristic of the places where people want to live and do business.

Speck & Associates has created more than a dozen similar studies. The first such project, for Oklahoma City, led to the reconstruction of almost every street in the City’s 40-block central business district, an effort credited with that city’s dramatic turnaround. Speck & Associates has joined forces to deliver similar studies with the firm of Nelson
ygaard, a national thought leader in the field of transportation planning. The team’s similar studies for Lowell (MA), Fort Lauderdale, New Albany (IN), Lancaster (PA), and elsewhere have resulted in new traffic patterns and street designs bringing greater safety, multi-modality, and vitality to those downtowns.

Your input at this presentation event will help us to create an outcome that has an immediate and lasting impact on the safety, mobility, and success of downtown Scranton.

For more information, contact Koren Clark at kclark@scrantonpa.gov or Craig Beavers at cbeavers@scrantonpa.gov .

Juneteenth Block Party
2022-06-19 12:00 - 17:00 | 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508
Juneteenth Block Party Celebration. Celebration of black history, arts, and culture while commemorating the day(s) of the end of slavery for the entire U.S., on June 19th, 1865, two years after the release of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth Going the Distance Walk
2022-06-19 11:30 - 12:00 | 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508
Going the distance Juneteenth kickoff walk. Starting and finishing at 1902 N. Main Ave.
