City of Scranton

3rd Annual Scranton 4 Ukraine 5K
2024-08-24 07:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
5k Run / 1 Mile Walk

Southside Farmers Market
2024-08-24 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-31 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-12 10:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date | 300 Block of Alder Street, 300 Block of Alder Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
The Southside Farmers Market is a year-round farmers market located in south Scranton that hosts up to 20 local farm and small business vendors. From May – October we are located on the 300 block of Alder Street for customers to shop!

Southside Farmers Market
2024-08-24 10:00 - 13:00 | 300 Block of Alder Street, 300 Block of Alder Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
he Southside Farmers Market is a year-round farmers market located in south Scranton that hosts up to 20 local farm and small business vendors. From May – October we are located on the 300 block of Alder Street for customers to shop!

MOVIES IN THE PARK: UNDER THE BOARDWALK
2024-08-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Novembrino Splash Park, South 10th Ave and Washburn St, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
Join Scranton Parks & Recreation for their Summer Movies in the Park!

Movie: Under the BoardwalkStart Time: 8:00 PMLocation: Novembrino Splash Pad

The Rolling Conez will be selling shaved ice before the movie begins!

Novembrino Splash Pad will be open late!

5K & All Abilities Walk
2024-08-25 08:00 - 12:00 | 816 Providence Road, 816 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Team Allied Services is ready to celebrate with their 5k & All-Abilities Walk.

Run, Walk or Cheer! You don’t have to be a speed demon to enjoy the 5k & All-Abilities Walk.Turn out to walk or run in the 5k, or simply cheer on our participants. This day is a celebration – we’d love you to join us. Here’s what you need to know.5K Run/Walk: The 5k is open to runners and walkers of all ages. It begins at 9:00 a.m. on the track at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Scranton. This is an out-and-back course that takes you along the paved Lackawanna Heritage Trail before ending back on the track at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Thecourse is stroller and wheelchair friendly.All-Abilities Walk: It’s a celebration! Please join us in cheering on our patients and residents as they mark milestones in their recovery or rehab. The All-Abilities Walk will take place at approximately 10:00 a.m. following the 5k and awards ceremony. It is completely free, open to all ages and abilities, and no registration is required.For more information contact Charlotte Wright at 570-348-1275 or cwrigh@allied-services.org.

Never Forgotten Motorcycle Ride
2024-08-25 09:00 - 17:00 | 524 Court Street
Our event features a beautiful motorcycle ride through Northeastern Pennsylvania. After the ride we offer food, basket raffles, 50/50 tickets, and entertainment. This is our 9th Annual Ride.

Proceeds benefit first responders in need. Thus far, we have donated thousands of dollars to police officers, firefighters, sheriffs, and emts who found themselves in need of assistance.

West Scranton Fall Festival @ Clover Field
2024-08-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Clover Field, 400 W Locust Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
This year, NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania is excited to present its third annual West Scranton Fall Festival! This two-part event is FREE to the public and will be held on Saturday, September 28! Rain date is October 5.

The first part of the festival will be at Clover Field (400 W Locust St, Scranton) from 12pm to 4pm.

Available activities will include art activities, music, bounce houses, food vendors, and more! Food vendors include Marv’s Italian Ice, Papi’s Kitchen, Pigler’s Pastries, Jitty Joe’s, and Osborne Specialties.

West Scranton Fall Festival @ Allen Park
2024-08-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Allen Park, Price Street and N. Main Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
The third annual Fall Festival will be a two-part event that is free and open to the public. From 12pm-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, s’mores, and games from 6:30-9:30pm at Allen Park on the corner of Price St and Main Ave.

La Festa Italiana
2024-08-30 16:00 - 2024-09-02 20:00 | 200 N. Washington Avenue
La Festa Italiana is an annual celebration of food, culture and music. A variety of vendors off Italian Food and other ethnic dishes, arts and crafts, continuous live entertainment with no admission fee.

Times:

8/30/2024:

4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

8/31/2024:

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

9/1/2024:

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

9/2/2024:

11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Captain James R Minicozzi Memorial Race
2024-08-31 08:00 - 11:30 | Downtown Scranton
Memorial 5K/1mile walk race in honor of Captain James R Minicozzi.

Block Party24
2024-08-31 13:00 - 17:00 | Weston Field House, 982 Providence Road, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
Join us for a day of celebration and support at Weston Field Block Party ’24! We’re coming together as a community to rally around Brittany Corrigan, who’s bravely battling ampullary (stomach) cancer after the joyous arrival of her first newborn.

Let’s make a difference together by raising funds to alleviate Brittany’s medical expenses while spreading love and solidarity. But that’s not all – we’re also giving bac to our incredible community with a spectacular lineup of local vendors, games, food, music, activities, and more!

Indulge in delicious eats, groove to the beats, and enjoy a fun-filled day for a meaningful cause. Your presence and support mean the world to Brittany and her family. and to everyone who’s part of the heartfelt event.

Mark your calendars and spread the word- Weston Field Block Party 24 is where compassion meets celebration, and where every moment counts towards making a difference. See you there!

Geisinger Marworth Recovery Fun Run
2024-09-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
5k Run 1 mile walk on the heritage trail off olive street.

Tour de Scranton 20
2024-09-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Beginning at Scranton High School – 63 Mike Munchak Way
Non-competitive pedal bike ride and walk offering a variety of routes, road and trail, appealing to novices, families and experienced riders.

Money raised helps area individuals with substance use disorders.

Paint the Planet Pink
2024-09-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Scranton
Bringing the community together to support a cure for ALL cancers through research and clinical trials. This is a 5K Race and Fun Walk.

Autumn Festival
2024-10-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsylvania
An Autumn Festival celebrating our community. Live music, local vendors, festive food, and crafts.

Municipal Leadership Summit
2024-10-10 08:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00 | Hilton Scranton and the Radisson Lackawanna Station
The League, PA State Association of Township Commissioners (PSATC) and PA Career Fire Chiefs Association are heading to Scranton for the 2024 Municipal Leadership Summit.

Plan to join us to build your leadership skills, learn the latest in topics important to local government, share best practices for serving your community and learn how others are moving their communities forward.

Invited guests and featured speakers include: Former U.S. Congressman Charlie Dent; Marimba Milliones, President & CEO of the Hill Community Development Corporation; and legislative leaders.

Session topics being planned include:

Equity in Urban-Core Redevelopment

Community Development & Infrastructure

Lessons Learned from Collective Bargaining

Implementing Social Work in Lancaster City Police Force

Telling Your Municipality’s Story: Strategies for Garnering and Managing Media Interviews

Meeting Public Expectations – Through Police Accreditation

How DEIB Makes Your Community Stronger

Municipal Finance

Today’s Challenges for Fire and EMS Services – Is Regionalization the Answer?

Un-Affordable Housing – What is the Fix

Legislative Update

Implementing Internal Controls and What Can Happen if You Don’t

PEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

Funding for Your Community

Creating Beautiful and Thriving Communities

Featured events being planned include:

Welcome to Scranton Reception at Backyard Ale House

Group Tour of the Coal Mine and Anthracite Museum

“The Office” Self-Guided Tour

Lackawanna County Pizza Trail, Wine Trail, Haunted Trail, Mural Trail, and Fall Foliage Trail

Monte Carlo Night

Exhibitor Reception

Silent Auction and Reception to Support The Schuettler Center for Municipal Development

Summit Registration Fees (Registration closes on September 23, 2024):

League or PSATC Member is $550 after September 5

Non-member price is $700

Registration for Guest/Non-Member Official is $430

Registration: PML.org/municipal-leadership-summit

27th Steamtown Marathon
2024-10-13 08:00 - 16:00 | Various Streets of Scranton
27th Running of The Steamtown Marathon

Fall Greek Food Festival
2024-10-16 11:00 - 2024-10-18 18:00 | 505 N. Washington Ave.
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 16th, through FRIDAY, October 18th, 2024, 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. You can also order online at greekfoodscranton.com. The ordering link will be active starting MONDAY, October 14th, 2024.

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

Movies in the Park: Hotel Transylvania
2024-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Join Scranton Parks & Recreation for their Fall Movie in the Park!

Movie: Hotel TransylvaniaStart Time: 6:00 PMLocation: Nay Aug Park

Public Meeting on Keyser Valley Stormwater Projects
2024-10-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Keyser Valley Community Center, 103 North Keyser Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States
Residents of the Keyser Valley section of Scranton are invited to a community meeting on Thurs., Oct. 24, 2024, at 6 p.m., at the Keyser Valley Community Center, 103 N. Keyser Ave., Scranton, to learn about planned improvements to stormwater infrastructure in their community.

View the Press Release Here.

Thrill the World: Global Thriller Dance
2024-10-26 05:00 - 18:30 | Pennsylvania
Thrill the World – Scranton, PA!October 26, 5:00 PM | OFFICIAL DANCE at 6:00 PM

Keep the Arts UNDEAD in Scranton!

Thrill the World is a global fundraising event, held on the same date/time around the world to participate in a simultaneous dance to ‘Thriller!’ Sign up TODAY to be a zombie dancer and participate in one of the most exciting events in Scranton! All proceeds benefit the Scranton Cultural Center!

Registration:Register online (preferred), at a dance lesson, or at the event.Registration: $20 non-refundable zombie dancer fee (all ages)**Add an event t-shirt for an additional $5. Must register by October 8 to guarantee your size.**

Donations of any size to support the Scranton Cultural Center will be gratefully accepted!

Full details at ThrillScranton.com
