Family to Family Easter Giveaway
2026-04-01 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple, 420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18503, United States
The Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center Family to Easter Food Basket Giveaway will be held April 1 from 8 AM to 4 PM (or until supplies last) in front of the Cultural Center. It will be drive-through or walk up.

No pre-registration or documentation required

Good Friday Street Procession
2026-04-03 12:00 - 15:30 | 1217 Prospect Avenue – 305 Prospect Avenue
Good Friday Street Procession where the stations of the Cross are acted out in Spanish by members of the Hispanic Community of the parish of St. Teresa of Calcutta.

West Side Spring Eggstravaganza
2026-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Novembrino Splash Park, South 10th Ave and Washburn St, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18504
The West Side Spring Eggstravaganza is a free community event that hosts an annual egg hunt in Novembrino Park to celebrate the arrival of the spring season. This event features live music, sweet treats, interactive family-friendly activities, and community resources for the whole family

Scranton Half Marathon
2026-04-11 13:00 - 2026-04-12 14:00 | Various Streets of Scranton
Two day running event. 5k race on 4/11/2026 and half marathon race on 4/12/2026

4/11/2026:

Times: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

4/12/2026:

Times: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM

PurpleStride 2026
2026-04-25 09:45 - 11:30 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
PurpleStride is an inspirational day to honor those we lost, celebrate survivors and turn the nation purple! It is a 5k family-friendly walk/run to raise funds and awareness for Pancreatic Cancer

South Side Farmers' Market
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 13:00 | 526 Cedar Ave
United Neighborhood Center of NEPA South Side Farmers Market (Saturdays)

RiverFest 2026
2026-05-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Parker Street Landing to Sweeney’s Beach
LRCA’s RiverFest 2026 will feature a sojourn paddle from Riverfront Park in Dickson City to Sweeney’s Beach in Scranton. The RiverFest celebration will be held at Parker Street Landing from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family-friendly event will have food, educational exhibitors, and live music.

The Office 5K
2026-05-02 13:00 - 14:30 | 500 Block of Linden Street
A road race that passes sites featured in the show The Office

Football Legacy Day
2026-05-02 16:00 - 2026-05-03 10:00 | 409 Adams Ave
Football Alumni event to kick-off capitol campaign

Lackawanna College Spring Fling
2026-05-07 11:30 - 14:30 | 500 Block of Vine Street
End of year celebration for students to participate in activities.

Lackawanna County Treatment Court Graduation
2026-05-07 16:30 - 19:30 | 200 N. Washington Ave.

South Side Farmers' Market
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:00 | 526 Cedar Avenue

NEPA Armed Forces Day Parade
2026-05-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Downtown Scranton
The mission of the NEPA Armed Forces Day Parade is to gather and provide support for our armed forces, as well as those who have honorably served our nation. The intent is to do so while offering service members, veterans, and those who support the armed forces the opportunity to stay connected with the local military and veteran community.

Bread Basket Bolt
2026-05-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
Help Bread Basket of NEPA feed neighbors with the Bread Basket Bolt on Saturday, May 16th, 2026! Registration begins at 8:00 AM, and the race kicks off at 9:00 AM at the Pavilion on Olive Street. This year, Bread Basket of NEPA is offering a 5K, 10K, and 2-Mile Fun Walk.

Swingin' on Vine
2026-05-22 17:00 - 20:00 | 500 Vine Street
The Scranton Public Library will host its annual block party and fundraiser. Rain or shine. This event features live music, food, raffles, and seasonal cocktails. All guests must be 21 years of age or older.

South Side Farmers’ Market
2026-05-23 10:00 - 13:00 | 526 Cedar Avenue
: United Neighborhood Center of NEPA South Side Farmers Market (Saturdays)

Scranton Prep Graduation Ceremony
2026-05-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Loyola Field at Scranton Preparatory School, 1000 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509
Scranton Preparatory School’s Graduation Ceremony at Loyola Field.

Greek Food Festival
2026-06-02 11:00 - 2026-06-06 19:00 | 505 N. Washington Ave.
Scranton Greek Food Festival

Lackawanna County Heritage Fair
2026-06-04 08:00 - 2026-06-07 23:00 | 1000 Montage Mountain Rd
2026 Lackawanna County Heritage Fair

South Side Farmers’ Market
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | 526 Cedar Avenue

Community Event
2026-06-06 12:00 - 17:00 | 510 Prospect Ave.
Community free event. Church will be giving out food, clothes and other items. There will be bouncy houses and activities for children.

Bark Bash Pet Festival
2026-06-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Lace Village
Join Lace Village for Bark Bash, a festival for animal lovers at Lace Village on Saturday, June 6th, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM!

This event brings together pet owners, animal enthusiasts, and the surrounding community for a day of fun. This festival will benefit an amazing local organization – the Eastern PA Animal Alliance Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic. Proceeds will go directly to support this incredible organization and the work they do for animals in the region. This festival is open to the public, and entry is a cash donation of at least $1 (more is always appreciated).

Want to make the most of your day? Join the Vendor Scavenger Hunt for $20. Visit participating vendors, collect stamps on the scavenger sheet, and receive a free prize at each stop (with goodies for both pets and humans). Find the scavenger hunt table when you arrive to pick up your sheet and play while you walk around browsing the vendors.Bring your family, your dogs (on a leash, of course!), and your love for pets. Bark Bash is sure to be a tail-wagging good time!

What to expect:

Vendor booths with crafts, pet products, and more

Adoption opportunities

Food trucks

Local breweries, wineries, and cideries

Raffles prizes

Face painting

Live dog training sessions

Much more

6th Annual Stride for Pride
2026-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive Street Trailhead
Join us Sunday, June 7th, 2025, at 9:00 AM for the 6th Annual Stride for Pride 5K Run in partnership with Action Together NEPA. We will be running on the beautiful Lackawanna River Heritage Trail on Olive Street in Scranton, PA. Can’t make it on race day? We will also be hosting a Virtual 5K. Run any time on Friday or Saturday and submit your results to our timing friends at Scranton Running Company. The virtual race will be scored, and the results will be displayed by Monday, June 8th.

Corpus Christi Procession
2026-06-07 11:30 - 12:30 | 116 Theodore Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18508, United States
Procession of the Most Holy Eucharist on the solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Catholic Charities USA People of Hope Museum
2026-06-10 09:00 - 16:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton will be hosting Catholic Charities USA’s traveling exhibit called People of Hope: Faith- Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

This free exhibit invites visitors to explore the stories of those who have given and received support through local Catholic Charities and aims to foster a sense of unity and empathy among our community. The People of Hope Museum will feature personal video stories from across the country, an audio library, an interactive poverty simulator, and a recording studio for others to share their stories of hope and service if they choose to do so.

This event will be free and open to the general public and will also include creative and engaging activities for people of all ages, as well as allow the community to learn more information on the local Catholic Charities agency in the area. A day at the park that the whole family can enjoy!

Holy Rosary Block Party
2026-06-12 17:00 - 2026-06-13 23:00 | 300 W Market Street
Church Picnic

6/12/2026: 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM6/13/2026: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Be Stronger Than the Storm Run
2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, Olive St. Trailhead.
5k run, 10k run, 2 mile walk on the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail from the Olive St. Trailhead

Scranton Pride: Here Together Family Fun Day
2026-06-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Nay Aug Park, 500 Arthur Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510
A free, family-friendly celebration at Nay Aug Park this June! Enjoy face painting, drag story time, arts & crafts, a DJ dance party, food trucks, ice cream, and local vendors. All are welcome — come as you are and celebrate Pride together.
