16th Annual Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Conference
2023-10-20 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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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Connell Park Walking Club
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-25 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.

City Planning Commission
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

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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2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
2023-10-28 12:30 - 17:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Come out to The Giving Back to the Community’s second annual Trunk or Treat!

Happening on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Nay Aug Park from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM (Sensory Time is between 12:30 PM to 2:00PM.)

Rain Date: Saturday, October 28th

We need your help!

Giving Back to the Community is looking for donations, volunteers, and trunkers for our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat.

If any business or organization you know may be interested please reach out to givingbacktothecommunity5@gmail.com.

4th Annual Enchanted Trunk or Treat
2023-10-28 14:00 - 17:00 | The Ritz Building, 222 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
A safe alternative to trick-or treating.

This event doubles as a fundraiser for our performing arts scholarship program and provides entertainment, arts and crafts, games, food, beverages, and several businesses, oganizations, and individuals will be distributing candy and/or trinkets from decorated trunks to community youth.

Thrill the World: Global Thriller Flash Mob
2023-10-28 17:00 - 18:15 | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
A worldwide flash mob to Michael Jackson’s Thriller – open to all ages and experience levels.

Visit ThrillScranton.com for full details.

Pop-Up City Hall | Weston Field House
2023-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
Back by popular demand, the City of Scranton is extends its Pop-Up City Halls through November!

Join us at Weston Field House on Friday, November 3, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 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

Turkey Trot 2023
2023-11-05 08:00 - 12:00 | Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 525 Pine St, Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Turkey Trot 5/10k will be the 15th annual race in Scranton.

This race is a partnership between Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and Friends of the Poor – Scranton, which provides food, housing, clothing, and more to those in need within the NEPA region.

Students Together Achieving Remarkable Success (STARS) | Senior and Family Nights
2023-11-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Marywood’s Liberal Arts Center, 102 Morgan Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509, United States
Free College Application process workshops, in English and Spanish, for 12th graders (and their parents).

They will be at 4:30 PM in Room 211 at the Liberal Arts Center (LAC) at Marywood University.

October 2, 2023

Common/College Application

November 6, 2023

Personal Essay & Scholarship Research

December 4, 2023

FAFSA Application

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Council Chambers
The Zoning Hearing Board will be held at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

Historical Architectural Review Board
2023-11-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Council Chambers

Lackawanna County's Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event
2023-11-10 00:00 - 2023-11-11 23:59 | PNC Field, 235 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, Pennsylvania, United States
Join us for the Lackawanna Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event on November 10th & 11th at PNC Field.

Lackawanna County residents can responsibly dispose of hazardous waste by pre-registering and selecting a time slot.

Please note that unregistered drop-offs and business disposals are not permitted.

Register or find out more by visiting lackawannacounty.org

Run Against Hunger
2023-11-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
The Scranton Running Company will be holding it’s annual Run Against Hunger 5k/10k race and 2 mile fun walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail starting and ending at the Scranton Half Marathon pavilion.

47th Annual Thanksgiving Program | Interfaith Prayer Service
2023-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Hesed, 1 Knox Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
To learn more visit friendsofthepoorscranton.com or call 570.340.6086

29th Annual Santa Parade
2023-11-18 09:15 - 12:30 | Downtown Scranton
This parade ushers in the holiday season to Downtown Scranton every year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

The parade includes balloons, floats, bands, and many walking units. The parade ends with a visit from Santa Claus.

47th Annual Thanksgiving Community Program
2023-11-20 08:30 - 2023-11-22 17:00 | Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
Monday, November 20, 2023

Set Up – 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Dinner – 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Food Basket Event – 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friends of the Poor is proud to once again announce three community-based programs to help those in need this Thanksgiving.

The Thanksgiving Dinner for Adults and Elderly, the Family-to-Family Thanksgiving Food Basket Program, and the Interfaith Prayer Service.

In light of the current pandemic, the dinner and food basket program will be drive-through once again.

Thanksgiving Meals For Seniors
2023-11-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Pennsylvania
Do you know an older person who is lonely, isolated, or unable to get out of their homes due to caring for a loved one this Thanksgiving. We can help!

United Way, Lackawanna County, and Meals on Wheels are are partnering to deliever a prepared Thanksgiving Meal on Wednesday, November 22, 2023: to include (no substitutions):

Turkey

Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Roll

Mixed Vegetables

Milk

Pumpkin Pie

Cinnamon Apples

Meals are provided through Meals on Wheels and will include information on programs available through the Lackwanna County Older Adult Isolation Collaborative.

Registration for referrals & volunteers is due by Friday, November 10, 2023

To refer someone, age 60 or older, contact Lauren Fitzgerald at the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging, 570.963.6740 ext 1450, or email fitzgeraldl@lackawannacounty.org, with the name, address, and phone number of the person(s) who the meal will be deleivered to.

If you or your organization are interested in volunteering to prepare or deliver meals in Lackwanna County, please contact Mike Castellano at The United Way, 570.343.1267 ext. 311, or email mcastellano@uwlc.net

Volunteers will be needed on either Novemeber 21(food prep/package) or November 22 (food prep/package & delivery)

47th Annual Thanksgiving Community Program | Drive-Through Food Basket Giveaway
2023-11-22 09:00 - 17:00 | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Registration is on-site and day of the event.

To learn more visit friendsofthepoorscranton.com or call 570.340.6086

Annual Times Tower Lighting & Fireworks
2023-11-22 15:00 - 18:00 | The Scranton Times Tribune, 149 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
The annual radio tower lighting & fireworks is happening November 22!

A special fireworks display will go off at 6:00 PM when Santa lights the tower to usher in the Holiday Season. Rock 107 host, Prospector, will emcee this family-friendly night.

A variety of food trucks and street vendors will also be in appearance for this event!

Green Ridge Mile
2023-11-25 13:00 - 15:00 | 2300 N. Washington Ave. to 1392 N. Washington Ave.
1 Mile ‘Fast & Flat’ Greenridge Mile

11th Annual Buy Local Holiday Marketplace
2023-11-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503
The area’s finest local businesses, crafters, wineries and more.

95 vendors spanning FIVE floors of the historic Scranton Cultural Center!

$4 Admission. Sponsored by FNCB Bank.

Waldorf Park GAF Traditional German Christmas Market
2023-11-26 12:00 - 2023-11-27 01:00 | 13 Waldorf Lane
Traditional outdoor Christmas Market with vendors, food, drink, entertainment.

November 26 – Open 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM

November 27 – Open 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
