Chill with Us at Scranton Tomorrow’s Annual Downtown On Ice!

Celebrate winter in Downtown Scranton at the popular, annual Downtown on Ice, from January 16–18. From the exciting opening ceremonies and ice carvings to plenty of downtown shopping, dining, live entertainment and so much more, Scranton Tomorrow's icy festival has it all.

3 Ways to Make the Most of Downtown on Ice from Friday, January 16 — Sunday, January 18

At Scranton Tomorrow, we think winter is wonderful! That’s because we love collaborating with community volunteers and partnering with local businesses to present Scranton’s coolest event in the downtown business district: Downtown on Ice. Now in its third year, the festival will be held from January 16 — 18. For three days, festival goers will enjoy ice carving demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, live entertainment and more, all in keeping with a theme devoted to toys!

Here are Three Fun Ways to Make the Most of Your Weekend in the Electric City:

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Experience the Magic of Opening Ceremonies

A crowd gathers at the main stage for the opening ceremonies at Downtown on Ice in Scranton, PA.

The festival officially kicks off on Friday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. on Courthouse Square in Downtown Scranton, and you won’t want to miss it. We don’t want to give too much away, but our sneak peek into the committee’s lineup of entertainment includes music, dance, street performers (and more!) celebrating the festival’s theme. It’s the perfect way to jumpstart the weekend with family and friends of all ages.

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Add Shopping and Dining to Your Itinerary

A Star Wars-themed ice sculpture at Downtown on Ice in Scranton, PA.

Downtown Scranton is home to more than 75 retailers and over 50 restaurants, cafés and pubs, which makes it easy to turn your festival plans into a full day (or night) of wintry fun. In between watching ice carvers at work and embarking on a sculpture scavenger hunt, be sure to explore downtown’s one-of-a-kind shops and exceptional eateries. Whether you like to plan in advance or just wing it, our new Guide to Downtown has you covered. This online directory at scrantontomorrow.org highlights Shopping, Dining, and Day Spas & Salons, all of which are in the festival’s footprint.

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Share Your Cool Times on Social Media

A dog poses for a photo at an ice sculpture selfie station a Downtown on Ice in Scranton, PA.

Show us how you chill! Sharing your Downtown on Ice moments is a fun and easy way to support the event and the local businesses that help bring the festival to life every year. Snap a selfie with your favorite ice sculpture, show off a great meal, or spotlight a boutique find and be sure to tag us using #ScrantonTomorrow #DowntownonIce.

Downtown on Ice 2026

Downtown On Ice runs Friday, January 16 - Sunday, January 18. For more information, daily itinerary updates, event map and more -- check out their Facebook page.

Promotional graphic featuring animated downtown background with ice covered "Downtown on Ice" logo in center. Bottom text reads: "Scranton's coolest event returns January 16-18, 2026."

Start planning your weekend now at scrantononice.com and be sure to follow us on social media for updates. We can’t wait to celebrate winter, support local, and chill with you in Downtown Scranton!

Featured image (top): The amazing Dani Long Legs helped us kick off opening night festivities in 2025. Photo courtesy of Scranton Tomorrow.

Scranton Tomorrow

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Scranton Tomorrow serves the Scranton community as a non-profit, non-partisan economic development organization. Scranton Tomorrow spearheads business development projects and quality-of-life initiatives in the Downtown Scranton Business District and throughout the City of Scranton.