Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau

Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau Home to Scranton, PA, Lackawanna County is a 4-Season Destination full of fun! Explore, enjoy, and plan your visit today! ❤️

Whether you're looking to find a relaxing escape from it all or check off some items on your bucket list, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, offers four seasons of fun and memories that will last a lifetime. Experience the culture in our museums, vibrant theaters showcasing local and world-renowned artists, festivals, and historical attractions that have made us unique through the ages! Find your ad

venture on over 70 miles of hiking and biking trails through cities and lush forests or downhill–ski, snowboard, and snow tube, in the winter with the best ski resort in the state! Zip-line on the mountain to witness endless vistas, fish in our pristine rivers and lakes that also offer excellent conditions for kayaking, boating, or whitewater rafting! Taste the recipes of handcrafted, cultural dishes or homemade wines and brews! With recipes passed down from generation to generation, you will feel at home when you dine at any of our area's local bakeries, restaurants, and coffee shops! We look forward to your visit to Lackawanna County, where you will discover a whole new way to experience Pennsylvania!

08/31/2026

4 DAYS until La Festa Italiana! 🇮🇹⏰ Born during America’s Bicentennial in 1976, La Festa began as a celebration of Lackawanna County’s Italian-American heritage, drawing 20,000 attendees to Scranton. This beloved tradition has since grown to welcome more than 100,000 visitors each year! ❤️✨

🗓️ September 4–7 | Labor Day Weekend
🎟️ Free admission

Now, La Festa returns for its 50th year to the city’s “piazza”: Courthouse Square! 🎉

How many years have you been celebrating La Festa? 👀

The countdown starts… NOW! 🇮🇹⏰ Just 5 days until La Festa Italiana returns to take over Downtown Scranton! This year is ...
08/30/2026

The countdown starts… NOW! 🇮🇹⏰ Just 5 days until La Festa Italiana returns to take over Downtown Scranton! This year is extra special: we’re celebrating 50 YEARS of authentic Italian flavors, live entertainment, and cherished traditions. 🍕

Learn More 👉 visitnepa.org/la-festa-italiana

🗓️ September 4–7 | Labor Day Weekend
🍝 Feast your way through authentic Italian favorites
🎶 Catch live music and performances throughout Downtown
🎨 Enjoy family-friendly activities and vendors

Is La Festa marked on your calendar? 👀 Don’t miss one of Lackawanna County’s most beloved festivals! 🎉

📸 Courtesy of Todd Hiller

Four events. One historic Scranton landmark! 🔥🎶 This fall, the Scranton Iron Furnaces are becoming a backdrop for live m...
08/29/2026

Four events. One historic Scranton landmark! 🔥🎶 This fall, the Scranton Iron Furnaces are becoming a backdrop for live music, theater, art & more during Fall at the Furnaces, powered by Valley In Motion! 🍂

🔸 SEP 12 - Good Things Are Happening Fest
🔸 SEP 19 - Scranton Shakespeare Festival
🔸 OCT 1-2 - Scranton Fringe Festival
🔸 OCT 10 - Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum: Oddtober Fest

More Event Details 👉 visitnepa.org/fall-at-the-furnaces

Who are you bringing with you? 👇

Apple-picking season is almost here! 🍎🧺 The Apple Harvest Festival returns to Lakeland Orchard & Cidery in Scott Townshi...
08/29/2026

Apple-picking season is almost here! 🍎🧺 The Apple Harvest Festival returns to Lakeland Orchard & Cidery in Scott Township on September 3, where your sweetest fall tradition awaits! 🍁

Follow the Harvest 👉 visitnepa.org/lakeland-orchard

From apple picking and tractor rides to fall attractions, seasonal treats, live entertainment, and more, there’s plenty to keep the whole family busy all day long! 🍂

Fall is ripe for the picking, so make a weekend of it while the season lasts! 🚜 Who are you bringing to the orchard? 👀

📸 Photos by Todd Hiller. Photo 1 courtesy of Lakeland Orchard & Cidery.

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️ Meet history face-to-face at The Dunmore Cemetery Tour, October 4 & 11, 2026! The Dearly Departed Play...
08/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️ Meet history face-to-face at The Dunmore Cemetery Tour, October 4 & 11, 2026! The Dearly Departed Players return this fall to bring the fascinating lives and legacies of Lackawanna Valley residents to life… 🪦🕯

Learn More 👉 visitnepa.org/dunmore-cemetery-tour

🆓 Free admission; no reservations required
🎭 Meet costumed interpreters portraying local figures
🏛️ Experience dramatic vignettes at select gravesites

Every headstone has a story. 🔎 Discover the people behind the names through theatrical storytelling, autumn scenery, and the historic beauty of Dunmore Cemetery. 🍁

📸 Photos by Rebekah Smith

08/27/2026

Why settle for an ordinary meal when you can eat somewhere out of this world? 🍽️ These unique dining spots in Lackawanna County turn every meal into an adventure, whether you’re fueling up at an alien-themed café or dining aboard a life-sized pirate ship! 🛸🌀

1. Elements Cafe
2. Blackwatch Cafe
3. Lucca Fresca
4. The Original Coney Island of Scranton
5. Cooper’s Seafood House

Which spot are you visiting first? 👀👇 Let us know in the comments!

08/26/2026

🗓️ YOUR WEEKEND PLANS | AUG 27 - AUG 30
📍 Lackawanna County, PA

🔸 Adult Night at the Waterpark at Montage Mountain
🔸 Berzerkus Live at The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
🔸 Public Sanctuary Tour at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
🔸 Blooms & Berriesa at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery
🔸 Paws in the Park: Family Fun Day & Adoption Event at St. Cats & Dogs of Nay Aug Zoo
🔸 Summertime Happy Hour at Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art
🔸 Circle Drive-In Flea Fair & Farmers Market at Circle Drive-In
🔸 Nay Aug Park Summer Concert Series at Nay Aug Park
🔸 Dad Rock Night at TheVspot Bar
🔸 NEPA Trivia Fest at Moon Tavern

SAVE THE DATES! 🗓️ For ten days, Downtown Scranton becomes the stage as the Scranton Fringe Festival returns October 1-1...
08/26/2026

SAVE THE DATES! 🗓️ For ten days, Downtown Scranton becomes the stage as the Scranton Fringe Festival returns October 1-10, 2026. 🎭🌆 Discover fearless performances and unexpected art around every corner! 🎶

Build Your Fringe Schedule 👉 visitnepa.org/scranton-fringe-festival

💃 Experience unconventional theater, dance, music, film, and more
🎤 Step inside intimate venues throughout the city
🎟️ Catch one show or make a weekend of it

Who are you bringing to Fringe? ✨ Follow the art, embrace the unexpected, and see where the experience takes you… 🎨👀

📸 Courtesy of Scranton Fringe Festival

08/25/2026

Now through November 25, 2026, shop locally grown, and fresh picked at Co-Op Farmers Market in Scranton while the harvest lasts! 🍅🌽 With farm-fresh produce, local meats, baked goods, and even more to choose from, what's filling YOUR basket? 🧺

Here’s to 87 seasons made possible by the dedicated local farmers and minds behind Co-Op! 👩‍🌾❤️

08/24/2026

Fall looks gorgeous on us, doesn't it? Fall in love with Fall in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania! 🍁✨ Your autumn weekend getaway is closer than you think, so let's start planning! 🎃🍂

Follow along for festive events, fall foliage, and autumn attractions. 🧡

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135 Jefferson Avenue
Scranton, PA
18503

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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