The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania hosting Buddy Walk on October 4 Members News September 21, 2026 The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Buddy Walk on Sunday, October 4 at 816 Providence Road in Scranton. Registration begins at noon and the walk itself begins at 1:00 p.m. Adults and kids are welcome to attend. There will be food, entertainment, raffles, children’s events and the ceremonial one-mile fun walk. Adults can attend for $15, kids 15 and under are $5 and individuals with Down Syndrome can attend for free. You can learn more about the event and register here. The Buddy Walk started in 1995 to celebrate Down Syndrome awareness.