City of Scranton

Students Together Achieving Remarkable Success (STARS) | Senior and Family Nights
2023-12-04 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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 in Liberal Arts Center (LAC) at Marywood University.

October 2, 2023

Common/College Application

November 6, 2023

Personal Essay & Scholarship Research

December 4, 2023

FAFSA Applications

Stuff the Bus
2023-12-07 08:00 - 18:00
Join us as we “Stuff the Bus” with new, unwrapped toys, books, games, and cash donations for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation.

Connell Park Walking Club
2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-03 10:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | 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.

Chanukah Street Festival
2023-12-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Scranton JCC, 601 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
A free community Chanukah Street Festival with games, entertainment, and food.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Street Procession
2023-12-12 03:00 - 04:30 | 315 Wyoming Avenue to 633 Orchard Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania
As a part of our celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Hispanic community of the parishes of St. John Neumann and St. Paul of the Cross will hold a religious street procession carrying a statute of Our Lady of Guadalupe from St. Peter’s Cathedral to St. Paul of the Cross Church.

Zoning Hearing Board
2023-12-13 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
2023-12-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Council Chambers

Connell Park Walking
2023-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Connell Park, 800 Gibbons Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania

Wreaths Across America
2023-12-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Cathedral Cemetery, 1708 Oram Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505, United States
Sponsor wreaths and learn more by scanning the QR code below or visit: wreathsacrossamerica.org

Monthly Mingle with Mayor Paige
2023-12-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Scranton City Hall, 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Join us at City Hall, December 18, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM for our Monthly Mingle!

It’s your chance to engage with your Mayor, connect with fellow Scrantonians, and shape the future of our city.

Family to Family Christmas Food Basket Giveaway
2023-12-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Outside the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, 18503
The Friends of the Poor Family to Family Christmas Food Basket Giveaway will be held December 19th from 9AM – 4PM in front of the Scranton Cultural Center.

It will be drive-through or walk-up event.

No pre-registration or documentation required.

City Planning Commission
2023-12-20 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

Gifts for Kids Giveaway
2023-12-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Byron Recreation Complex | The University of Scranton, 800 Linden Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510, United States
Didn’t get a chance to register for the Gifts for Kids Program?

There will be an opportunity to choose gifts for your family on Thursday, December 21.

No registration is required. First come, first serve until gifts are gone.

Doors open at 9:00 AM

To qualify to receive gifts:

You must live in Lackawanna County

Have a Household Income Below the federal poverty line

Baby Blues or Depression?
2023-12-21 11:00 - 13:00
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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Shiver by the River #1
2024-01-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
The Scranton Running Company will be hosting it’s annual Shiver by the River race series which includes a 5k/10k run and a 2 mile walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail.

Garden of Cedar Valentine Project
2024-01-23 08:00 - 2024-02-14 17:00 | Garden of Cedar, 715 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Garden of Cedar is a unique and functional urban community park and children’s discovery area. During the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, the Garden of Cedar accepts inscriptions and messages from the community to be planted in the garden. This year, they have a goal of planting 2000 hearts, and you can submit your own wish here.

There is no charge to plant a Valentine.

Black History Month Flag Raising
2024-02-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Scranton City Hall, 340 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
Join City Officials and the Black Scranton Project to raise the Pan-African Flag at City Hall to kick off Black History Month.

Black Scranton Project: Black History Month Kick-Off Event
2024-02-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Black Scranton Project Center for Arts & Culture, 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505
The Black Scranton Project Center for Art & Culture (BSPCAC) will feature guest speakers, music, food, and arts on the first Saturday of Black History Month.

The event is free and open to the public, and you can RSVP at this link.

Black Scranton Project: Open Mic Night
2024-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Black Scranton Project Center for Arts & Culture, 1902 N. Main Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18505
The Black Scranton Project will host “It’s A Vibe: Open Mic Night” to showcase local talent in NEPA, featuring poetry, live music, comedy, and much more.

Everyone is welcome to attend, and tickets are priced at $10.

Downtown on Ice
2024-02-09 17:00 - 2024-02-10 17:00 | Downtown Scranton
Downtown On Ice is a 2-Day Ice Festival in Downtown Scranton

Participating businesses will showcase ice sculptures in front of their businesses.

There will be live ice carvings, family-friendly activities, and programming.

Rain Dates: February 23 and February 24

Valentine’s Weekend Food Drive
2024-02-10 10:00 - 2024-02-11 15:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
Join the community for a Valentine’s Weekend Food Drive at Nay Aug Park. All donations will go to local food pantries, and non-perishable food and cash donations are accepted.

Saturday, February 10, 2024

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sunday, February 11, 2024

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

To donate, enter Nay Aug from Olive St. and drop-off in the community room. Suggested items to bring include canned goods, canned tuna, baby formula, shelf stable milk, and pancake mix.

This event is sponsored by the Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority in conjunction with Mayor Paige Cognetti and the City of Scranton.

Valentine's Weekend Food Drive
2024-02-10 10:00 - 2024-02-11 15:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, C935+4J Scranton, Pennsylvania
Saturday: February 10th from 10AM – 3PMSunday: February 11th from 12PM – 3PM
