Flowers, Fashion, Food & Fun! Let’s Spring into Downtown Scranton
Spring is here and Downtown Scranton businesses are ready to celebrate! From thousands of new blooms brightening every corner to seasonal local events, there’s never been a better time to enjoy all the downtown has to offer. Here’s a preview of what’s coming your way:
Cheers! Let’s Toast to Tomorrow
March 26, 6 p.m. at The Colonnade
Join us on Thursday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at The Colonnade, 401 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, as we sip, swirl and savor the best of the Electric City at A Toast to Tomorrow. This premium wine event features wine by Fred Magnotta Wine, food pairings by The Colonnade and POSH Events, a wine pull, basket raffle and more! Proceeds from A Toast to Tomorrow will support Scranton Tomorrow’s ongoing revitalization efforts in the Downtown Business District.
Guests must be age 21 or older. Tickets are $45 per person. For tickets, click here.
Hop Around Downtown
March 28, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., throughout downtown
Just in time for Easter, we’re teaming up with downtown Scranton business owners to host Hop Around Downtown on Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participating businesses will showcase spring clothing lines and accessories, basket fillers, themed menus and seasonal specials.
“This year, we’re excited to feature downtown restaurants in the Hop Around in addition to our retail shops,” said Liz Baldi, business development director. “We encourage everyone to make a day of it. Shop for basket fillers, stop for a bite to eat and a cup of coffee along the way, and feel good about supporting local with every purchase.” For a list of participating businesses, visit our website and be sure to follow us on social media for updates.
Downtown in Full Bloom
April plantings throughout downtown
As part of our commitment to maintain a clean and welcoming downtown, Scranton Tomorrow’s Safe, Clean & Green team has organized a series of plantings this spring. Community volunteers and our Downtown Clean Ambassadors will plant more than 15,000 dianthus throughout the business district in April. That’s a lot of blooms!
“We maintain 150 planters throughout the downtown,” said Steve Ward, project manager, Safe, Clean & Green program. “The first plantings of the season are always a joy because after a long winter, we’re all eager for some fresh color in the landscape. Flowers really enhance the natural beauty of the downtown. We appreciate the efforts of Scranton Tomorrow’s on-street ambassadors who keep the downtown clean, and we’re always grateful for our volunteers. We couldn’t accomplish all this without them.” To learn more about Safe, Clean & Green volunteer opportunities, email steve@scrantontomorrow.org.
Save the Date! Scranton City Pride Projects
May 26 – June 6, throughout Scranton
Scranton City Pride, a project of Scranton Tomorrow, NeighborWorks Northeastern PA, and United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA (UNC) will be held May 26 through June 6. Volunteers will participate in dozens of clean-ups, beautification projects, and environmental programs throughout the City of Scranton. Click here to learn more!
