Johnson College To Host Annual Trunk-or-Treat

Johnson College invites families and community organizations to its annual Trunk-or-Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the college’s Scranton campus.

The event will be held outside Bingham Hall, located on the upper part of campus. Johnson College students, faculty, staff and local organizations will hand out candy from decorated trunks. In past years, the event has welcomed hundreds of families and children.

This free, family-friendly event offers a safe way to celebrate Halloween. Costumes are encouraged. Parking is available via the North entrance across from Schiff’s Marketplace.

Businesses, nonprofits and community groups interested in handing out candy must register in advance. All participating groups are responsible for providing their own candy and trunk decorations. Drive-up or day-of participation will not be permitted without prior approval.

To reserve a spot or for more information, contact the Student Success team by Thursday, Oct. 23, at studentsuccess@johnson.edu or call 570-702-8953 or 570-702-8912.

Misericordia University Presents Upcoming Halloween Events

Science Gets Spooky at Misericordia!

The Dead Alchemist Society extends an invitation to its annual Boom in the Night event, taking place on Thursday, October 23rd, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Henry Science Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on experiments with slime and foam, enjoy thrilling science demonstrations, and experience the ever-popular Puking Pumpkins show at the Wells Fargo Amphitheater (weather permitting).

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Archie’s Halloween Festival Returns!

The community is invited to an afternoon of Halloween fun for all ages on Sunday, October 26th, at 2:00 p.m. in the Henry Student Lounge. Guests can enjoy free candy, warm apple cider, apple-filled donuts, and spooky crafts for kids in a safe and festive environment. Costumes are encouraged, and admission is free.

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Dave & Buster’s Announces Halloween Events

Halloween just got a glow-up at Dave & Buster’s Scranton-Moosic!

👻  Enjoy a night full of games and fun activities!

6000 Shoppes Blvd, Moosic PA | All ages & fully ADA accessible

Boo Bash – Family Fun

🗓Oct 31 | ⏰4–7 PM

Crafts, games & fun!

Costume contest + prizes

15% off food and drinks

$10 Power Card + 3 hours unlimited video game play (blue & green swipe games)

Click here for more information.

Moonlight Mixer – Halloween Party 🕷

🗓Oct 31 | ⏰7 PM–12 AM

Games, & fun!

Fright Bites Buffet and Unlimited Soda

3 Hours of unlimited video game play (blue & green swipe games)

Costume contest with a chance to win free gameplay for a YEAR

Click here for more information.

  • Don’t wait—tickets are vanishing faster than candy on Halloween!  FREE Souvenir cups for the first 100 ticket purchasers!

Greater Scranton YMCA Hosting Inaugural Trunk or Treat

The Greater Scranton YMCA is excited to announce its Inaugural Trunk or Treat, offering families a safe, fun, and festive way to celebrate Halloween. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 22nd from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 North Blakely Street, Dunmore.

The event is free and open to the community. Community members and local businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate by decorating a trunk and handing out candy. Interested partners can contact Tressa Capoccia, Senior Education Director, at tcapoccia@gsymca.org. Trunks can begin being set-up at 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event.

“The Greater Scranton YMCA is so proud to offer our community a safe way to celebrate the season,” said Rich Surridge, President & CEO, Greater Scranton YMCA. “We can’t wait to see the creative ways families and community partners decorate their trunks and look forward to the memories this new tradition will create.”

For more information about the Trunk or Treat, contact Tressa or visit the Greater Scranton YMCA online at https://www.greaterscrantonymca.org/.

Don’t Miss the Fun this Halloween!

Activities
Indraloka’s Halloween Party

October 24th from 5 to 7 PM

336 Oak Drive, Dalton, PA

American Cancer Society’s Monster Dash 5K

October 26th starting at 9 AM

3 W Olive Street, Scranton, PA

Halloween Magic Show with Mr. Magico

October 26th at 1 PM

300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA

Dave & Boo-sters

October 31st from 4 to 7 PM

6000 Shoppes Boulevard, Moosic, PA

Trunk or Treat:
Oakwood Terrace

October 26th from 5 to 7 PM

400 Gleason Drive, Moosic, PA

LCBC

October 30th starting at 6PM

933 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA

21+
E’s Halloween Paint & Sip

October 26th from 5 to 7 PM

500 Mill Street, Dunmore, PA

Haunt at the Hive

October 31st from 8:30 to 11:30

1280 PA-315, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Indraloka to Host Children’s Halloween Party

Indraloka is set to host a lively Halloween party for children on October 24th from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Indraloka Art Barn. Families are welcome to stop by for a short visit or stay for the entire event.

The festivities will include festive karaoke, sing-alongs, dancing, and plenty of playful activities, all made possible through the support of the Lackawanna County Arts and Culture Department. While costumes are encouraged, they are not required for attendance.

Attendees can look forward to snacks and beverages, ensuring a delightful evening for all. Additionally, trick-or-treat bags filled with school and art supplies will be distributed to children ages 18 and under, while supplies last. Indraloka invites the community to join in the fun and celebrate the Halloween season together

Registration is free and available on https://indraloka.org/event/halloween-party/

Geisinger Children’s Hospital Receives Party from Spirit Halloween.

Spirit Halloween held a Halloween-spirited event for pediatric patients and families at Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital on Monday.

Spirit Halloween brought dozens of costumes to share with Geisinger pediatric patients and their families.

Patients and families were invited to pick from dozens of Halloween costumes and participated in spooky crafts and face painting. The party was held in celebration of Spirit’s 2023 fundraising efforts with the hospital.

Miranda Peruso, Geisinger’s director of annual giving, said Spirit Halloween hosts parties at healthcare facilities that reach a $50,000 fundraising goal during the previous year’s in-store campaign.

“This was the first party at Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital,” Peruso said. “Our partnership with Spirit has raised nearly $300,000 for the Child Life department since 2019. We’re so grateful to everyone who supported Geisinger when shopping at Spirit Halloween.”

Pediatric patient Kevin O’Brien of Glen Lyon, PA, dressed as Marshmello from Fort Nite, poses for a photo with the Spirit Halloween volunteers.

Geisinger’s Child Life specialists make kids more comfortable at the hospital by explaining procedures using play, helping children cope with pain and supporting their efforts to stay up-to-date with their school work. Child Life has the motto of “making the hospital less scary for patients and families.

Nearly a dozen patients and their siblings attended the party. Leftover costumes were taken to Geisinger pediatric clinics to share with more patients.

“This is part of who we are,” said Jeremy Simpson, zone manager for Spirit Halloween, “It can be sombering to see kids in the hospital, but it is wonderful to see their faces light up for an event like this.”

LCBC to Host Free Trunk or Treat

Join for a FREE night out for the whole family! Wear your best non-scary costume and stroll through an amazing lineup of themed trunks, collecting safely-packaged treats at each stop. While enjoying the festivities, indulge in free hot dogs and hot chocolate. This is an event not to be missed!

Located at 933 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA 18508 on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 6pm.