Good morning, Scranton.

On Saturday night, Scranton residents gathered at St. Mary’s Center to support local businessman Jimmy Locker—known for his community giving—who is now fighting colon cancer by raising funds from raffle baskets, food and gift certificates to help cover his medical bills.

Families gathered at Aylesworth Creek Lake in Archbald on Saturday for the first-ever NEPA veteran organizations youth fishing derby — over 70 children cast their lines with brand-new rods.

The local veteran groups organized the event to support youth programs and will host another derby in the future.

On Saturday, letter carriers along Stafford Avenue in Scranton collected non-perishable food donations left in mailbox bags to support local food pantries—this event marked the 33rd anniversary of the largest one-day national food drive that has gathered over one point nine billion pounds of food.

Florists in Scranton are busy filling phone and walk-in orders ahead of Mother’s Day—customers are favoring sunflowers and gerbera daisies over roses, and McCarthy-Remick Flowers will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the holiday.

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.

Arts on Fire Festival

11 AM – 5 PM — Scranton Iron Furnaces — Free entry — Celebrate local art and heritage with live music, interactive demonstrations, and the signature iron pour.