Welcoming Scranton
2023-09-16 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-09-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Pennsylvania
The Zoning Hearing Board will be held at 6:00 PM in the council chambers.

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

Connell Park Walking Club
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.

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, 2023-10-25 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, 2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-21 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.

Monthly Mingle with Mayor Paige | Da' Market on Jackson
2023-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Da’ Market On Jackson, 1810 Jackson Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
Join us at Da’ Market on Jackson on October 11 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for our Monthly Mingle with Mayor Paige! It’s your chance to engage with your mayor, connect with fellow Scrantonians, and shape the future of our city.

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-10-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers

Historical Architectural Review Board
2023-10-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Council Chambers

Green Ridge Fall Festival
2023-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 | 1924 Sanderson Avenue to 1809 Sanderson Avenue
Celebration of the onset of Fall in Green Ridge.

Join our local businesses, as we invite specialty vendors into the neighborhood. Our celebration will include an art installation to help raise funds for the Nancy K Holmes Library’s handicap accessibility campaign.

We will have food, music, and activities for kids.

Fall Greek Food Festival
2023-10-18 11:00 - 2023-10-20 18:00 | Hellenic Orthodox Church, 505 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509, United States
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Festival, located at 505 N. Washington Ave., in Scranton, PA. will hold its annual FALL Greek Food Festival on the church grounds from WEDNESDAY, October 18th, through FRIDAY, October 20th, 2023 from 11:00AM – 6:00PM. This will be a smaller TAKE-OUT ONLY version of our Summer Food Festival with a more limited menu, including our specialties such as Pastichio, Moussaka, Gyros, and Baklava, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!!!!

To cut down on pedestrian traffic we kindly ask, if possible, that you phone in your order ahead of time at (570) 342-0566 or fax it to (570) 342-9722. You can also order online at greekfoodscranton.com and greekfestscranton.com. The ordering links will be active starting MONDAY, October 16th, 2023.

Of course, you can order in person as well! Thank you!!

Free admission!!

16th Annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference
2023-10-20 09:00 - 15:00 | The Woodlands, 1073 Highway 315, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, 18702
FREE Admission for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Professional Social Service personnel and others: $35

To register, please contact: 570.822.1158, ext. 2383 or Susan.harding@luzerncounty.org

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Baby Blues or Depression?
2023-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Pennsylvania
Join us for a safe, confidential, non-judgmental (FREE) presentation for moms who are struggling with the baby blues.

What are baby blues?

Depression Screenings

Mom to mom peer support

You are not alone!

Register today by calling Amy at 570.961.5550 ext. 2513

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DPW Trunk or Treat
2023-10-26 15:00 - 18:00 | Scranton DPW, 101 West Poplar Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Halloween decorations and free candy give away.

Children's Issues in a Changing World 2023: Resiliency Matters
2023-10-27 08:30 - 16:00 | Theater at Brooks – Keystone Community College, 1 College Green, La Plume, Pennsylvania, 18440, United States
Are the decisions we are making today building the optimal future for children in a changing world?

Keynote Speaker: Horacio Sanchez, President and CEO of Resiliency, IncBrain-Based Science and ResiliencyAdditional speaker details are on registration page

Registration starts at 8:30 AMTime: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Act 48 and CEU Credits Available

Contact Carlene Gula at for more information at 570.558.7584

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