Summer days are long, but the time is short. Make the most of every minute! There are so many events and activities for just about every interest. From live music and theatre to historic tours and art events- find what speaks to you. Make Hotel Anthracite your headquarters for summer fun. Memories are made when you enjoy a care-free stay with everything you need to make you feel at home. Browse these upcoming summer events and then download our Northeastern Pennsylvania Destination Guide to find even more ways to enhance your getaway to the Scranton, PA area.
JUNE
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Biking Wednesdays, take part in a group pedal along the D & H Rail-Trail in Union Dale.
June 4-July 3, Strawberry Festival, walk the rolling fields to pick your own strawberries then enjoy a bounty of strawberry food and drink, farm activities and attractions. Lakeland Orchard & Cidery, Scott Twp.
June 5, Mountain View Garden Club Plant Exchange & Marketplace, featuring perennials for sale, gardening equipment, maple syrup, honey, garden items, jewelry and more. Clifford Twp. Community Center, Clifford.
June 6, 13, 20 & 27, Walking Mondays, join in a guided stroll along the D & H Rail-Trail in Union Dale.
June 11, Second Saturdays Trail Yoga, hike to a scenic spot on the D & H Rail Trail for an instructor led yoga session.
June 11-12, NEPA Yoga Festival, the largest yoga event in NEPA features over 40 offerings throughout the weekend including yoga, meditation, music, hiking, wellness talks, inspirational talks, social gatherings, kids’ yoga and more! Montage Mountain Resort, Moosic.
June 18, Art, Wine Tasting & Antiques in the Park, a variety of artists and antique dealers show and sell their wares in Carbondale’s Memorial Park.
June 18-19 Susquheann County Hikes & Bikes: The Salt Springs Park Challenge, see how many points of interest you can find in Salt Springs Park, Montrose.
June 25, Yoga in the Park, 1 p.m., strike your flow yoga pose along Silver Creek followed by a hike. Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks.
June 25, Carbondale City Hall Paranormal Investigation, from the clock tower to the old jail cells in the basement, Wyoming Valley Ghost Tours will be exploring the entire building during this event.
June 25, NEPA HorrorFest, a day of horror and cult films on the big screen at Circle-Drive In, Dickson City. Also enjoy live music acts, celebrity meet and greets, food trucks and more.
June 30-July 3, The Peach Music Festival, an alt-rock music festival that also features a large selection of food and craft stalls from local and national vendors. Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain.
JULY
July 1, Independence Day Celebration, get a front row seat for Carbondale’s 4th of July Fireworks display while you enjoy food and drink specials. Hotel Anthracite, Carbondale.
July 3, All American Music, performance by acoustic guitarist Greg Neff. Salt Springs Park, Franklin Forks.
July 3, Scrantastic Spectacular Fireworks Celebration, enjoy food, games and a live performance by Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic on Courthouse Square in Scranton. A giant fireworks display caps off the festivities.
July 4, Montrose July 4th Celebration, festivities on the Village Green include over 125 fine arts and crafts vendors, Patriotic Parade, food, chicken barbecue and a giant firework display.
July 4,11, 18 & 25, Walking Mondays, join in a guided stroll along the D & H Rail-Trail in Union Dale.
July 6, 13, 20 & 27, Biking Wednesdays, take part in a group pedal along the D & H Rail-Trail in Union Dale.
July 9, Second Saturdays Trail Yoga, hike to a scenic spot on the D & H Rail Trail for an instructor led yoga session.
July 9, Jessup Family Day Celebration, enjoy old-fashioned summer fun at Jessup Memorial Field with entertainment, food booths, children’s activities and fireworks at dark.
July 13, Carbondale Concerts, 7-9 p.m., bring a blanket or chair and listen to Brass Reflections perform in Memorial Park.
July 15, Jason Aldean, the chart-topping country artist best known for hits like “Dirt Road Anthem” and “Tonight Looks Good on You” takes the stage at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Moosic.
July 17, Merli-Sarnoski Mountain Bike Festival, new trails, new trends and new skills for mountain bikers of all ages. The event at Merli-Sarnoski County Park benefits St. Joseph’s Center.
July 16-17, Susquehanna County Hikes & Bikes: Hidden Secrets Off the Beaten Path, two-day guided hike along portions of multiple public and private trails in eastern Susquehanna County, including the O&W Rail-Trail, the Panther Creek Nature Preserve, Camp Freedom, Fiddle Lake Farm and 2021’s PA Trail of the Year, the D&H Rail-Trail!
July 17, The Market at Kennedy Park hosts over 70 vendors for a day filled with shopping, food and music in Forest City.
July 20, Carbondale Concerts, 7-9 p.m., bring a blanket or chair and enjoy live music by Riptide in Memorial Park.
July 23-24 Wild West Town, Old Mill Village in New Milford turns into a frontier town depicting the history and heritage of the American cowboy.
July 27, Carbondale Concerts, 7-9 p.m., Critchley Brothers performs in Memorial Park. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the music.
July 28-30, Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Co. Annual Picnic, the scenic picnic grounds in Clifford overflow with 22 food booths, live entertainment, chainsaw carving games and old-fashioned kiddie rides including the train from the former Rocky Glen Amusement Park. There’s a huge fireman’s parade on Thursday evening and fireworks on Saturday night.
July 7-24, Summer Fest, enjoy three weekends of lumberjack shows, tastings from local wineries and breweries, live music, farm activities and attractions, plus a heaping helping of blueberry-centric foods. Lakeland Orchard & Cidery, Scott Twp.
July 28-August 28, Blooms & Butterflies, everything’s coming up sunflowers, zinnias, snapdragons and more at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery. Strool through endless field of blossoming flowers, cut your own bouqet, stop for photo ops, pick your own veggies and enjoy plenty of farm activities, attractions and fair food.
AUGUST
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Walking Mondays, join in a guided stroll along the D & H Rail-Trail in Union Dale.
Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, Biking Wednesdays, take part in a group pedal along the D & H Rail-Trail in Union Dale.
Aug 13, Dierks Bentley, the country singer’s Beers on Me 2022 tour makes a stop at Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain.
Aug 13, Second Saturdays Trail Yoga, hike to a scenic spot on the D & H Rail Trail for an instructor led yoga session.
Aug 15-20, 164th Harford Fair, featuring a midway full of rides, agricultural displays, grandstand shows, fair food, games, arts and crafts exhibits, demonstrations, rodeo and more.
Aug 17-20 Pioneer Nights Block Party, the area around City Hall and Memorial Park fills with a variety of food and drink vendors, plus there’s live entertainment, games and children’s activities. Saturday festivities are marked with a large and lively parade through downtown.
Aug 27-28, Electric City Classic, two-day race and competitions for professional and amateur cyclists throughout downtown Scranton.
Sept 2-6, La Festa Italiana, over 80 vendors fill Courthouse Square in downtown Scranton offering Italian food, crafts and gifts, live entertainment on multiple stages, children’s games and activities.
Stay in the Center of it All
Come for the events in the Scranton area and combine your summer fun with our Perfect Culinary Getaway Package. After a day out-and-about enjoy and exceptional meal at Kol Steakhouse and relax in a comfortably sophisticated guest room. Check availability and book online.