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POOL, SPLASHPAD AND LAKES TO OPEN THURSDAY, JUNE 12

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The pool at McDade Park will open Thursday, June 12, at 11 a.m. Paul Bechtel, county director of parks and recreation, said the pool and splash pad at McDade Park will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will be staffed by lifeguards.

Other county parks also host swimming in lakes: 

Aylesworth Park

Covington Park

Scranton Shakespeare Festival | Julius Caesar

Power, loyalty, and betrayal collide in Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s gripping political thriller. As Rome teeters on the edge of tyranny, conspirators plot to overthrow a leader they once loved—only to face the devastating consequences of their actions. Featuring powerful roles and intense drama, this timeless classic challenges performers to bring ambition and betrayal to life on stage.

Directed by Will Ormsby Cary

Written by William Shakespeare
 

Performances

July 9th at 7:30 PM

Scranton Shakespeare Festival | Julius Caesar

Power, loyalty, and betrayal collide in Julius Caesar, Shakespeare’s gripping political thriller. As Rome teeters on the edge of tyranny, conspirators plot to overthrow a leader they once loved—only to face the devastating consequences of their actions. Featuring powerful roles and intense drama, this timeless classic challenges performers to bring ambition and betrayal to life on stage.

Directed by Will Ormsby Cary

Written by William Shakespeare
 

Performances

July 9th at 7:30 PM

First Friday Scranton

First Friday art walks are held on the first Friday of every month at galleries and businesses around Downtown Scranton. Paintings, photography, sculpture, music, performance art — you never know what you'll find at First Friday in Scranton!

First Friday features a wide variety of cultural events found in some of Scranton's best restaurants and cafés, as well as galleries, boutiques, and other small businesses. Many events associated with First Friday take place starting at 5:00 PM although some venues do not open until 6:00 PM.

Jewish Food Fest

The 2025 Jewish Food Festival, a four-day celebration of Jewish ethnic food, is returning to Nay Aug Park in Scranton from Sunday, June 29th, through Wednesday, July 2nd, from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM daily! Enjoy food, fun, family, and community. It is held in Nay Aug Park at the Everhart Pavilion just past Geisinger Community Medical Center (Mulberry Street entrance). Admission is free, and cash and credit are accepted at all food concessions.

Flower Show

Join us for our first FLOWER SHOW on Saturday, July 26th during the Fair! We are so excited to have this event this year! To register to display your flowers or to register for the FREE Flower Workshop, you can email moscowcountrystreetfair@gmail.com

Moscow Country Fair 2025

The Moscow Country Street Fair returns to downtown Moscow, PA from Thursday, July 24 through Saturday, July 26, 2025 for three days of small-town charm, community celebration, and endless summer fun. This beloved annual tradition brings families and friends together for a vibrant showcase of local creativity, entertainment, and hometown pride.