City of Scranton

Oktoberfest
2022-09-24 12:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Andy Gavin’s Eatery & Pub, 500 New York Street, Scranton, 18509
Oktoberfest with live entertainment and German fare.

COVID-19 New Booster Vaccine Clinic
2022-09-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Pennsylvania
Free Vaccines, No appointments needed.

Allied Services 5k & All Abilities Walk
2022-09-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Valor Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, 816 Providence Rd., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508
Allied Services is ready to celebrate with one of our favorite events of the year – the 5k &All-Abilities Walk presented by Aon and Quantum Rehab.

Run, Walk or Cheer! You don’t have to be a speed demon to enjoy the 5k & All-Abilities Walk.Turn out to walk or run in the 5k, or simply cheer on our participants. This day is a celebration –we’d love you to join us. Here’s what you need to know.

5K Run/WalkThe 5k is open to runners and walkers of all ages. It begins at 9:00 a.m. on the track at VeteransMemorial Stadium in Scranton. This is an out-and-back course that takes you along the pavedLackawanna Heritage Trail before ending back on the track at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Thecourse is stroller and wheelchair-friendly.

All-Abilities Walk

It’s a celebration! Please join us in cheering on our patients and residents as they markmilestones in their recovery or rehab. The All-Abilities Walk will take place at approximately10:00 a.m. following the 5k and awards ceremony. It is completely free, open to all ages andabilities, and no registration is required. For more information contact Charlotte Wright at 570-348-1275 or cwrigh@allied-services.org.

Ethics Board
2022-09-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Pennsylvania
Beginning March 16, 2022, the Board of Ethics will meet every other month on the third Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. either virtually or in the Governor’s Room at Scranton City Hall. Residents may send their comments/questions for the board in writing to be included in the official record by emailing ethicsboard@scrantonpa.gov no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.

City Council Meeting
2022-09-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-09-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2022-09-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Council Chambers
Scranton City Council will hold their regularly scheduled weekly meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30pm at City Hall in Council Chambers. The Council will hold a caucus at 5:45 P.M. The meetings are also live streamed on ECTV’s Youtube Channel.

St. Ann Maronite Church Annual Heritage Day
2022-09-18 12:00 - 19:00 | St. Ann Maronite Church, 1320 Price St., Scranton, 18504
27th Annual Lebanese Food Festival with authentic Lebanese cuisine and pastry. There will be outdoor seating available from 12:00 PM until 7:00 PM and take out options.

Scranton Recovery Walk 2022
2022-09-11 12:00 - 14:30 | 415 N. 8th Ave. to 120 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
This event is intended to raise awareness to reduce stigma of substance use disorder. It is to celebrate recovery.

Historical Architecture Review Board
2022-09-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Pennsylvania
HARB meets at 5:30pm on the second Thursday of each month. A yearly ad was placed in the Times with dates and time. This Board is meeting via Zoom/ECTV until further notice.

Geisinger Commonwealth Day
2022-09-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 525 Pine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Join us for the installation ceremony of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s new president and dean, Julie Byerley, MD, MPH.

Scranton Redevelopment Authority
2022-09-07 12:15 - 13:15 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
The SRA meets at 12:15pm on the first Wednesday of each month in the Community Room at Nay Aug Park.

Civil Service Commission
2022-09-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Civil Service Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 12:00pm (noon) in the Community Room at Nay Aug Park.

Scranton Housing Authority
2022-09-05 17:00 | Pennsylvania
The SHA has monthly public meetings on the 1st Monday of the month at 5:00pm.

La Festa Italiana
2022-09-05 11:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-04 11:00 - 22:00, 2022-09-03 11:00 - 22:00 | Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, 200 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
La Festa Italiana, the annual celebration of food, culture and music, will be held LaborDay weekend (Friday through Monday, September 2-5, 2022) on Courthouse Square in theheart of downtown Scranton, Pa. Hours are Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

La Festa Italiana
2022-09-02 16:00 - 22:00 | Lackawanna County Courthouse Square, 200 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, 18503

Scranton Prep Student Body Luncheon
2022-09-02 12:45 - 15:00 | Loyola Field at Scranton Preparatory School, 1000 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509
A luncheon for the whole student body at Loyola Field.

Municipal Recreation Authority
2022-09-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00pm in the Community Room at Nay Aug Park. A yearly ad is placed in the Times with dates and time.

Never Forgotten Motorcycle Ride
2022-08-28 09:00 - 18:00 | 524 Court St., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508
Our event features a beautiful motorcycle ride through Northeastern PA. After the ride we offer food, basket raffles, and entertainment. Proceeds benefit first responders in need. Thus far, we have donated thousands of dollars to police officers, sheriffs, and EMTs in need.

Geisinger Marworth 40th Anniversary; Celebration of Recovery Fun Run/Walk
2022-08-28 08:30 - 12:30 | 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 | 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
