City of Scranton

Back to School Picnic
2023-09-01 12:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Loyola Field at Scranton Preparatory School, 1000 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509
Our entire school community, approximately 900 students, faculty and staff, will gather at Loyola Field for a back to school picnic with games and activities on our field and at the school. The 1000 block of Wyoming Ave during the hours of 12:30pm-3:00pm will be traveled by all our students during these hours.

La Festa Italiana
2023-09-01 16:00 - 2023-09-04 20:00 | 200 N. Washington Avenue
La Festa Italiana is an annual celebration of food, culture and music. A variety of vendors of Italian food and other ethnic dishes, arts and crafts, continuous live entertainment with no admission fee.

Connell Park Walking Club
2023-09-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Connell Park, 800 Gibbons Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania
A Weekly Walking Club that meets every Saturday at 10:00 AM at Connell Park.All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Captain James R Minicozzi Memorial Race
2023-09-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Race beginning at Wyoming Ave. & Lackawanna Ave.
1 mile walk and 5K run

Pop-Up City Hall | Weston Field
2023-09-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Weston Field, 982 Providence Rd, Scranton, PA, 18505, United States
Back by popular demand, the City of Scranton is extends its Pop-Up City Halls through September! Join us at Weston Field on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a chance to meet your city officials, access important resources, and voice your ideas! Whether you have questions and concerns, need recycling bins, or want smoke alarms installed, this is your one-stop-shop for city resources!Need more info? Contact Isiah Watson at 570.702.6350 or iwatson@scrantonpa.gov, or Channel Kearse at 570.445.7487 or ckearse@scrantonpa.gov

Geisinger Marworth Recovery Fun Run
2023-09-10 08:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
Race proceeds will benefit the Geisinger Marworth Therapeutic Activities Fund. This fund helps provide therapeutic recreation programs and facilities to help our patients experience healthy leisure and gain sober social skills that will aid them in their ongoing recovery post discharge from treatment.

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-09-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-09-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Pennsylvania
The Zoning Hearing Board will be held at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

Pine Brook Graffiti Removal Day
2023-09-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Pine Brook Neighborhood Meet-Up on the Green lot at 1201 Capouse Ave
Join Pine Brook Volunteers for a day of Neighborhood Beautification!

All supplies and a light lunch is provided by UNC

For more information and to sign-up contact Holly at Hyorkonis@uncnepa.org or 272.228.1366

Historical Architectural Review Board
2023-09-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Council Chambers

Pop-Up City Hall | Allen Park
2023-09-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Allen Park, Price Street and N. Main Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
Back by popular demand, the City of Scranton is extends its Pop-Up City Halls through September! Join us at Allen Park on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a chance to meet your city officials, access important resources, and voice your ideas! Whether you have questions and concerns, need recycling bins, or want smoke alarms installed, this is your one-stop-shop for city resources! Need more info? Contact Isiah Watson at 570.702.6350 or iwatson@scrantonpa.gov, or Channel Kearse at 570.445.7487 or ckearse@scrantonpa.gov

Welcoming Scranton
2023-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 | 526 Cedar Ave
Welcoming Scranton is an event bringing together long-term residents and those new to the country to celebrate our shared community. We will have various activities scheduled throughout the day, community information booths and refreshments available. This will take place at South Side Farmers Market with expanded vendors and activities.

West Scranton Fall Festival - Clover Field
2023-09-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Clover Field, 400 W. Locust Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
The second annual Fall Festival will be a two-part event. From 11am-4pm there will be bounce houses, food vendors, games, craft activities, and more at Clover Field (400 West Locust St). Following the afternoon event, there will be live music, smores, and games from 6-9pm at Allen Park on the corner of Price St and Main Ave.

West Scranton Fall Festival - Allen Park
2023-09-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Allen Park, Price Street and N. Main Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
The second annual Fall Festival will be a two-part event that is free and open to the public. From 11am-4pm there will be bounce houses, food vendors, games, craft activities, and more at Clover Field (400 West Locust St). Following the afternoon event, there will be live music, smores, and games from 6-9pm at Allen Park on the corner of Price St and Main Ave.

Pop-Up City Hall | Connors Park
2023-09-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Connors Park, 515 Orchard Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505, United States
Back by popular demand, the City of Scranton is extends its Pop-Up City Halls through September! Join us at Connors Park on Friday, September 22, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a chance to meet your city officials, access important resources, and voice your ideas! Whether you have questions and concerns, need recycling bins, or want smoke alarms installed, this is your one-stop-shop for city resources! Need more info? Contact Isiah Watson at 570.702.6350 or iwatson@scrantonpa.gov, or Channel Kearse at 570.445.7487 or ckearse@scrantonpa.gov

Piston 'N' Pizza Car Show
2023-09-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Vince the Pizza Prince – 600 Pittston Ave.

Lackawanna County Recovery Walk & Celebration
2023-09-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
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City Planning Commission
2023-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers
The City Planning Commission meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in Second Floor, Council Chambers, City Hall

Pop-Up City Hall | Tripp Park
2023-09-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Tripp Park, 2199 Dorthy Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
Back by popular demand, the City of Scranton is extends its Pop-Up City Halls through September! Join us at Tripp Park on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a chance to meet your city officials, access important resources, and voice your ideas! Whether you have questions and concerns, need recycling bins, or want smoke alarms installed, this is your one-stop-shop for city resources! Need more info? Contact Isiah Watson at 570.702.6350 or iwatson@scrantonpa.gov, or Channel Kearse at 570.445.7487 or ckearse@scrantonpa.gov

William J Gerrity 5k Run/Walk
2023-09-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
5K run/walk to raise money for the William J Gerrity Team Player Award.

Andy Gavin's Oktoberfest
2023-09-30 12:00 - 22:00 | Andy Gavin’s Eatery & Pub, 1392 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509

Honeybee & Harvest Day
2023-10-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Get your costume & meet our Queen Bee at the Treehouse, Nay Aug Park!

Join the All-Ages Honeybee Costume Parade starting at 12:15 sharp!

Buzz to the Greenhouse for

Harvest Experiences

Beekeeper Honey Demo

Old-Time Apple Press

Music & Fun Activites

Vendors/Food/Games

Rain or Shine!

For more info visit www.scrantongreenhouse.org

Connell Park Walking Club
2023-10-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Connell Park, 800 Gibbons Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Weekly Walking Club that meets every Saturday 10:00 AM at Connell Park.

Part of National Walk with a Doc program, where medical professionals walk and are available for questions.

Monthly prize drawings. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Tails, Scales, & Ales: Fall Festival
2023-10-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den, 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Beer and wine tasting event at the Electric City Aquarium.

26th Running of the Steamtown Marathon
2023-10-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Pennsylvania
USATF – certified, 26.2-mile road race

Welcome Reception in Honor of the Commander of the USS Scranton
2023-10-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 525 Pine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
In conjunction with the USS Scranton Commanders’ Commemoration Committee, the City of Scranton will be welcoming Commanding Officer Jeffrey Ransom and five of his officers to the City.

Speakers will include Congressman Matt Cartwright, Mayor Paige Cognetti, C.O. Ransom, President of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce Bob Durkin, USS Scranton Committee Chairman Matthew A. Berger, Dean of the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Julie Byerley, and Veteran’s Promise representative Patrick Heart.

Members of the public wishing to attend should RSVP to Committee member Liz Dengler at 570.575.3826.

For media inquiries, contact Kaitlin Scott, Executive Assistant to Mayor Cognetti, at 570.780.1207.

Click here to read the full press release.
