Geisinger to host Life Flight Open House Geisinger to host life flight open house on Saturday, October 24 from 11am-3pm. The event will be held at Avoca Airport, Geisinger Life Flight 3, 100 Terminal Rd. Avoca, PA 18641 The community will learn more about Geisinger Life Flight, which is the region’s air and ground critical care transport program. Attendees can meet the flight crew, see the aircraft and critical care ambulance, and connect with medical staff. Light snacks and beverages will be provided including Poppy’s Press Coffee Truck. Raffle baskets will be available benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network.
NEPA Philharmonic’s (Candle)Lit Festival Returns, kicking off with sellout success Back by popular demand, the NEPA Philharmonic’s highly anticipated (Candle)LIT Festival returns for a second season of concerts, with an eclectic lineup of immersive musical experiences from October through February. The festival opened October 15 with a sold-out performance of (Candle)LIT Nosferatu 1922, pairing the iconic film with live string quartet at Montage Mountain Resorts. Tickets for all upcoming (Candle)LIT Festival concerts are available at NEPAPHIL.org or by calling the Philharmonic box office 570-270-4444. After a successful inaugural Fall 2025 festival featuring multiple sellout performances, the NEPA PHIL has expanded the series to over a dozen performances running through February 6th, 2027. Blending world-class musicianship with a thousand electric candles, distinctive venues and genres, and opportunities to enjoy local food and drink, the festival offers audiences a fresh way to experience live music. From holiday traditions to high-energy rock, and stunning classical and choral works, each performance brings something unexpected to the concert experience. The festival’s opening concert brought the silent-film classic, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horrors to life with a live string quartet performing the U.S. premiere of Rob Wright’s new score. Presented by the Eureka Foundation, the evening paired the haunting Gothic atmosphere of the film with hundreds of electric candles, signature drinks, and small bites. The sold-out performance demonstrated the continued enthusiasm for immersive musical experiences in NEPA. The festival continues October 28 and 29 with (Candle)LIT 360° Brass, an in-the-round performance featuring Music Director Mélisse Brunet, the 10-piece NEPA PHIL Brass Ensemble, and the Marywood Chamber Singers. Performances take place in two cities, at Marywood University’s Rotunda in Scranton on the 28th at 6PM and 7:30PM, and the Luzerne County Courthouse Rotunda in Wilkes-Barre on the 29th at 7PM. The succinct 45-minute performances will explore otherworldly surround-sound acoustics, with antiphonal brass and choral music echoing across both venues and fully enveloping the audience from the balcony above. On November 12 at 7PM, (Candle)LIT Brahms Requiem comes to Elm Park United Methodist Church in Scranton for a deaf-inclusive performance, featuring the orchestra joined by the Marywood Concert Choir. Following two sold-out (Candle)LIT Mozart Requiem performances in October 2025, the NEPA PHIL now brings Brahms’ transcendental work to the region, with returning audience-favorite soloists Jessica Leigh and Sunghoon Han. Deaf-inclusive accommodations for this program are made possible by a generous grant from the Margaret Briggs Foundation. Then on November 19 at 7PM, (Candle)LIT Film Favorites, presented by Riggs Asset Management, brings iconic movie scores to the Westmoreland Club’s Grand Hall in Wilkes-Barre, performed by a NEPA PHIL string quartet led by concertmaster Ruotao Mao, and complemented by gourmet hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Holiday celebrations take center stage in December in the NEPA PHIL’s most robust scope of holiday offerings, starting with a free Memory Friendly Carols program on December 1 at 1:15PM at the Marian Chapel at Marywood University, presented by AllOne Charities. The NEPA PHIL’s beloved orchestral holiday program, this year titled (Candle)LIT Holiday Magic and presented by Magic93, features the orchestra with Abington Heights High School Choir, Ballet Theatre of Scranton, and special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 10 at the Scranton Cultural Center and December 11 at the F.M. Kirby Center, both at 7PM. The Scranton program will also be Deaf-inclusive, with select sensory accommodations available as well. Holiday festivities continue beyond Wilkes-Barre and Scranton: the NEPA PHIL Brass Quintet and Marywood Chamber Singers present (Candle)LIT Brass Madrigals at the Cooperage Project in Honesdale on December 12 at 6PM, with traditional old-time holiday carols, followed by the (Candle)LIT Madrigal Dinner at Beaumont Inn in Dallas on December 13 at 5PM, pairing the joyous music with an exquisite three-course holiday meal. The festival continues into 2027 with (Candle)LIT 90’s Pops on January 15 at 7PM at Chandelier Hall at the F.M. Kirby Center, where the NEPA PHIL String Quartet revisits Y2K hits from the ’90s and early 2000s. On January 29 at 7PM, Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 brings Baroque brilliance to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Scranton, featuring harpsichord, NEPA PHIL strings, and flutist Barbara Hopkins. The festival concludes February 6 with (Candle)LIT Electric Strings at Mohegan PA Casino, reimagining rock favorites with amplified strings, bass, drums, and special guests. The (Candle)LIT Festival reflects the NEPA PHIL’s commitment to connecting audiences with music in unexpected places while celebrating the region’s cultural spaces and community partners. The festival is part of the Philharmonic’s 55th season, with PNC serving as season presenting sponsor. The NEPA PHIL also extends its gratitude to their series sponsors, The Thalenfeld Family, Dr. Seth & Carolyn Fisher, and the Stoppini Family. Tickets for upcoming (Candle)LIT Festival concerts are available at NEPAPHIL.org or by calling the box office 570-270-4444. Following last year’s sellout successes and the sold-out Nosferatu festival opening, audiences are encouraged to secure tickets early.
Johnson College to Host Fall Open House Johnson College will hold its Fall Open House on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on its Scranton campus. To register to attend the Open House, visit Johnson.edu/openhouse or contact Johnson College’s Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu. The Open House will include discussions about the admissions process, information about financial aid for those who qualify, and student services such as student life, student support, and career services. Plus, same-day acceptance will be available for many programs if students bring their high school or college transcripts. Tours of each technical area will be conducted, and program directors and instructors will be available to review the specifics of their programs.
Scranton Cultural Center Announces Comedian Jimmy Carr on June 22 Comedian Jimmy Carr will bring his brand new live show, “Killing Jokes” to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on June 22 at 7 PM. Jimmy Carr is an award-winning comedian, writer, television host and one of the biggest names in comedy. Jimmy performs stand-up to sell-out crowds across the globe, bringing his shows to venues in over 50 countries. His last tour show, Terribly Funny, sold well over 1.2 million tickets globally, including in the US, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, making it the biggest ever international stand up comedy tour. Jimmy’s current tour, “Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny,” is currently on sale with dates up until December 2026 and marks the first time this record-breaking comedian has toured in arenas in the UK and Ireland. Jimmy is also a high-profile name in North America. He was the first UK comedian to sign a stand-up deal with streaming behemoth Netflix in 2015, releasing three specials on the platform, “Funny Business” (2016), “Best of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits” (2017) and “His Dark Material” (2021), with a fourth special, “Natural Born Killer,” out now. Jimmy has made multiple appearances on major US late-night talk shows including: “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” To learn more about Jimmy Carr, visit jimmycarr.com. The show will take place in the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Theatre, located on the building’s first floor, with doors opening for bar and concessions at 6:00 PM. Tickets start at $48.45 including fees. Prices are subject to change. Tickets will be available for purchase on October 23 at 10 AM at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For more information or to view a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org.
Misericordia University to Host Two Halloween Events Misericordia University will host two upcoming Halloween events. The first is BOOM in the Night on Wednesday, October 28, from 6:00–8:00 PM in the Henry Science Center, Rooms 210/212. There will be Halloween-themed activities, including the opportunity to make your very own bubble squishy, as well as an outdoor science show at 8:00 PM at the Amphitheatre. Archie’s Halloween Festival will take place on Saturday, October 31, from 10:30 AM–12:30 in the Henry Student Lounge at the campus on Lake Street in Dallas, PA. There will be spooky crafts for kids, warm apple cider, and apple-filled doughtnuts. Don’t forget to dress in your best costume! All ages are welcome to this free event.
Urban Co-Works to host First Friday Free Co-Working Event Urban Co-Works will host a first Friday free co-working event on Friday, November 6, 2026. The event will be held at 116 N Washington Ave, Floor 3 from 9am-5pm. The event will offer networking and is open to all. Click here to register.
Scranton Cultural Center Announces Free Concert Featuring Six-String Soldiers Enjoy a concert given by the United States Army Field Band’s Six-String Solders ensemble at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple on November 6 at 7:00 PM. The concert is free and open to the public. Six-String Soldiers is a six-member country music group performing Americana and patriotic music in order to inspire a national pride in the country and help the American people have more connection to their Army. The group was formed in 2015 by active-duty Soldiers who received national media attention after a Facebook video of the group playing The Beatles’ “Here Comes The Sun” went viral. Since then, they have appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “Morning Express with Robin Meade,” “Harry” with Harry Connick Jr., and Hallmark Channel’s “Home & Family.” The United States Army Field Band’s Six-String Solders free concert is sponsored by LT Verrastro and supported by Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture. The concert will take place in the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Theatre at 7:00 PM with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. Tickets are free to the public and are required for admission. Convenience charges may apply when ordering online or by phone. There is a limit of six (6) tickets per household. Tickets can be acquired at the Fidelity Bank Box Office at the SCC in person or by calling (570) 344-1111, or via Ticketmaster. For additional information and a full schedule of events, visit SCCMT.org. The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple’s 2026-2027 Season is sponsored by Fidelity Bank and LT Verrastro and supported by the Lackawanna County Office of Arts and Culture, and Commissioners Thom Welby, Bill Gaughan and Chris Chermak. A special thank you to its media partners: Allied Services, Audacy, Lamar Advertising and MAC Signs.
Greater Scranton YMCA hosting free Trunk or Treat event on Wed., Oct. 21 The Greater Scranton YMCA will host its Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot at 706 N. Blakely St. in Dunmore. The event is free and open to the whole community. Families do not need to be Y members to attend. Children can trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk in costume. Y programs, local businesses and community organizations will decorate and stock each car. The Y is planning for up to 1,500 children, and about 40 trunks are committed. Trunks this year include the Y’s Dunmore and Olyphant Early Learning Centers; its Membership, Aquatics and Wellbeing Initiative teams; Johnson College; Boys and Girls Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania; Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den; and many more. “For a few hours, our parking lot becomes the friendliest block in Dunmore,” said Rich Surridge, president and CEO of the Greater Scranton YMCA. “Families get a safe, well-lit place to trick-or-treat. Our neighbors get a chance to meet the people behind the programs they love. It’s a great way to bring the community together, and we’re glad to host this event again this year.” Local businesses and organizations can still sign up to host a trunk. Setup begins at 3 p.m. To reserve a spot, contact Tressa Capoccia, Senior Director of Education, at tcapoccia@gsymca.org or 570-795-4563. Families who still need a costume can stop by the Y’s free community costume giveaway, which runs through Saturday, Oct. 17. The costumes came from the Y’s annual Halloween Costume Drive. The season continues with the Fall Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14. For more information, visit greaterscrantonymca.org or call 570-342-8115.
Kalahari will host upcoming “Spooktacular Family Fright Night” Kalahari Resorts & Conventions will host a “Spooktacular Family Fright Night” on Saturday, October 31, from 6-9 pm. The event is free and open to the public and will take place in the resort’s main lobby. The event will feature a coloring contest, trick-or-treating, spooky train rides, Monster Bash dance party, and more! Spooktacular Family Fright Night will be located at 250 Kalahari Boulevard in Pocono Manor, PA.
Waverly Community House to host annual children’s Halloween party The Waverly Community House will host their annual children’s Halloween party on Saturday, October 24 from 1-3 pm. The event will be Toy Story themed and is free and open to the public. The event will feature trick or treating, games, and a bake sale! It will be located at 115 N. Abington Road, Waverly, PA.
