12th Annual Buy Local Holiday Marketplace
2024-12-01 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Featuring the area’s finest local businesses, artisans and wineries, come explore the Scranton Cultural Center at its 12th Annual Buy Local Holiday Marketplace! Offering FIVE FLOORS of shopping, the event will take place on Sunday, December 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $4 Admission. Free reusable shopping bag for the first 1,000 shoppers’ courtesy of our sponsor Peoples Security Bank & Trust.

The 12th Annual Buy Local Holiday Marketplace is sponsored by Peoples Security Bank & Trust, LT Verrastro, Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department and the PA Council on the Arts.

Full details at SCCMT.org/buylocal

Stuff the Bus
2024-12-05 06:00 - 18:00 | Lackawanna Transit Center, 30 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
COLTS’ Stuff the Bus for Toys for Tots

Lackawanna County Winter Market
2024-12-06 17:00 - 2024-12-08 16:00 | 200 N. Washington Ave.
12/6/2024: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

12/7/2024: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

12/8/2024: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

A Winter Market featuring 50 vendors and entertainment

West Side Wonderland Tree Lighting
2024-12-07 16:30 - 18:30 | Allen Park, Price Street and N. Main Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
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
2024-12-19 09:00 - 16:00 | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
The Friends of the Poor 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
2025-01-11 10:00 - 13:00 | 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
2025-02-01 10:00 - 10:30 | Scranton City Hall, 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
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 visit their website for more information: Black Scranton Project.

First Friday Scranton
2025-02-07 17:00 - 21:00 | 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 designated stops.

Shiver by the River #2
2025-02-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead.

First Friday Scranton | March 2025
2025-03-07 17:00 - 2025-03-08 21:00 | Downtown Scranton

Growing Strawberries Workshop
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
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

Get the Most from Your Garden
2025-04-05 10:30 - 11:30 | 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.

Kids Cooking Class
2025-04-10 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-04-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
FREE Kids Cooking Class for ages 8-12

Spots are limited.

Please email Dana Force to register dforce@scrantonpa.gov

Seed and Bulb Swap
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | 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:

Once ticket holders have made their selections, any remaining items will be available to others.

Participants can bring up to five items to trade.

Each item will earn a ticket for trading.

Label seeds from open-pollinated flowers in paper or plastic bags. Each package should contain enough seeds to grow three to five plants. Empty seed envelopes are available if needed.

Seeds for vegetables, fruits, and herbs must be in their original commercial packaging.

Bring rhizomes, tubers, and bulbs in labeled plastic pots or bags (paper or plastic). Ensure they are free from disease and pests—any infected offerings will be removed from the swap.

Check-in time: 10:30–11:00 a.m.

The seed swap will begin once all items are checked in.

Easter Food and Basket Giveaway
2025-04-16 08:00 - 13:00 | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Until Supplies Last | Hasta Agotar Existencias

DRIVE-THRU OR WALK UP | DRIVE-THRU O SUBIR A PIE

*4,000 food baskets available* | *4.000 canastas de alimentos disponibles*

Agencies/Case Workers:

Please Email Linda to Coordinate a17lcmr@gmail.com

Edad/Trabajadores Sociales:

Envíe un correo electrónico a Linda a Coordinate a17lcmr@gmail.com

Spring Shopping Market at Lace Village
2025-04-19 11:00 - 16:00
Join us for a fun-filled day at the Spring Shopping Market at Lace Village! This outdoor event is the perfect way to celebrate the season with your neighbors, friends, and family.

Browse a wide variety of unique goods from local vendors, including handcrafted items, home décor, boutique fashion, artisanal treats, and more! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift, you’re sure to find something special.

Come hungry! We’ll have food trucks on-site serving up delicious bites and refreshing drinks all day long.

Bring your friends, support local businesses, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Lace Village in full bloom. We can’t wait to see you there!

Free admission & open to the public

PurpleStride PanCan 2025
2025-04-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Family friendly 5k walk/run to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer.

Earth Day Celebration
2025-04-26 11:00 - 15:00 | McDade Park, 1 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton
Join the Lackawanna County Environmental Office for a free Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 26, at McDade Park, 1 Bald Mountain Road, Scranton (Pavilion #2)!

Celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with arts and crafts, music, vendors and more!

? Before the fun starts, join us for a pre-event community cleanup and invasive species removal from 9 to 11 a.m. (registration required for pre-event)

Register here: shorturl.at/eAhOA

Pine Brook Family Arts Festival
2025-04-26 12:00 - 16:00 | John Adams Elementary School, 927 Capouse Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Annual arts festival where local artists come out and present engaging activities for community children.

May 4th Annual Boo Bash
2025-05-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Weston Field, 982 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States
Enjoy the 4th annual halfway to Halloween trunk or treat celebration with local businesses, organizations, and vendors!

Kids will enjoy a free trick or treat bag with candy and snacks, as well as free entertainment with games and prizes! We highly encourage costume wear as all our trunks will be in a theme! T

his year we are raising awareness for Lymphoma Cancer and a benefit for 9-year-old Evelyn who was just recently diagnosed this past Christmas Eve.

This event will help her and her family through this tough time. Her fight is our fight!

Free Art Workshop: Oil Pastels
2025-05-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
Come Get Inspired

Free Art Workshop for Ages 13 to Adult!

Art Materials Supplied

Email Dana Force with any Questions.

Lackawanna College Spring Fling
2025-05-08 11:00 - 14:30 | 500 Vine Street
Student recreational event. Event will take place on Vine Street.

Love for Locker: Colon Cancer Benefit for Jimmy Locker
2025-05-10 16:00 - 20:00 | St Mary’s Center, 320 Mifflin Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Food, Entertainment, Basket Raffles, Cash Bar

Bread Basket Bolt
2025-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
5k/10k and one mile walk

Riverfest 2025
2025-05-17 12:00 - 15:00 | Sweeney’s Beach
LRCA’s RiverFest 2025 will feature a sojourn paddle from Riverfront Park in Dickson City to Sweeney’s Beach in Scranton.

Register from lrca.org.

The RiverFest celebration will be held at Sweeney’s Beach from noon to 3 p.m.

This family-friendly event will have educational exhibitors and live music.

South Side Farmer's Market
2025-05-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 13:00 | 526 Cedar Avenue
The Southside Farmers Market is a year-round farmers market located in South Scranton that hosts up to 20 local farms and small business vendors.

From May-October we are going to be located at and around the Cedar Center (526 Cedar)

Scranton Preparatory School Graduation Ceremony
2025-05-31 18:30 - 21:00 | Loyal Field at Scranton Preparatory School
Scranton Preparatory School’s Graduation Ceremony at Loyola Field.

Pride Flag Raising at City Hall
2025-06-01 10:30 - 11:00
