Good morning, Scranton.

May’s fourth annual Boo Bash Trunk or Treat was held indoors in Scranton due to rain, where over 50 kids enjoyed games, snacks, and trick-or-treat bags while reusing or donating costumes.

Proceeds raised through raffle baskets and donations supported 9-year-old Evelyn—recently diagnosed with lymphoma—to help cover her medical expenses.

College students at the University of Scranton hosted the second annual Go Baby Go event on Sunday, unveiling custom-made cars with special controls for nine local children with mobility challenges in Lackawanna County — the project was funded by the Edward R.

Leahy endowment and will resume in the fall to help more families.

On Sunday, Plains Township hosted the sixth annual Rick’s Fun Run at Birchwood Pavilion to raise funds for 71-year-old Charlie Lepore— a lifelong resident battling stage four non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Thirty-six runners took part as they got covered in chalk to support Lepore’s ongoing medical care.

Scranton Police arrested 33-year-old Anderson Cortez after he allegedly broke into a home on the 300 block of Beech Street on April 27 and an unoccupied building on the 400 block of Koch Street on May 2—he was caught following a foot pursuit and now faces burglary, criminal trespass and related charges with a preliminary hearing set later this month.

Shrek the Musical by SCC Youth Theatre

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Ticket prices TBA — Enjoy a whimsical musical adventure with Shrek and friends in this delightful youth theater performance.

Whose Live Anyway

7:30-9 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Ticket prices vary — Experience the improvisational humor of the cast from 'Whose Line is it Anyway' up close and live.

Mean Girls Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple — Tickets available — Experience the hilarious hit musical straight from Broadway.

Healthy Kids Running Series - Spring 2025

4-8 p.m. — Crowley Park — Registration scholarships available — Encourage kids to embrace an active lifestyle through a fun running program.

North East PA RV Show

2-4 p.m. — PNC Field — Cost varies — Kickstart summer with outdoor adventures at Scranton’s premier RV Show.

RailRiders vs Red Sox: STEM School Day

11:05 AM — PNC Field — $2 Hot Dogs — Enjoy an exciting game with STEM competitions and activities for students.

Coheed and Cambria & Mastodon: The Infinite Arc Tour

7-11 p.m. — The Pavilion at Montage Mountain — Tickets from $57 — Experience a night of unparalleled musical mastery with iconic bands Coheed and Cambria and Mastodon on tour.