Lackawanna County Weekend Events Set for May 21–25
Lackawanna County, Pa. — A weekend plans guide from Visit Lackawanna PA lists events in Lackawanna County for May 21–25.
- Banana Ball: Loco Beach Coconuts vs. The Firefighters at PNC Field
- Saint Ubaldo Day: The Race of the Saints in Jessup, Pa.
- Jessup Hose Company No. 2 Carnival at Jessup Hose Company #2 and Ambulance Association
- Steamtown Excursion to Gouldsboro: Craft Fair at Steamtown National Historic Site
- Memorial Day Trolley Excursion at Electric City Trolley Museum in Scranton, Pa.
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu at the Circle Drive-In
- Baby Animal Days at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery
- Public Sanctuary Tour at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary
- A Toast To Tomorrow: A Swing Into Spring at 7 Under Golf & Social
- Swingin’ On Vine at Scranton Public Library
| May 20, 2026 at 9:01 AM | Gov |
Lakeland Library Announces Book Pumpkin Contest Winners
Lakeland Public Library announced the 2024 Book Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners and participation details.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Missing Boys Found Safe in Polk County
Two missing boys from St. Petersburg found safe; caretakers arrested for neglect and related charges.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Brevard Regional Science Fairs Crown Best of Show Winners
Brevard Public Schools says more than 600 projects from grades 6-12 were entered in its Regional Science Fairs, competed across three events—Mainland, Intracoastal and South—with Best of Show winners from each event named: Mainland — Johnson Middle School, Rockledge High School and Viera High School; Intracoastal — Hoover Middle School, Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School and Satellite High School; and South — West Shore Jr./Sr. High School; senior Best of Show winners earn an all-expenses-paid trip to the International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio, in May 2025, plus a $200 award and plaque, while 81 secondary students are heading to the State Science & Engineering Fair in Lakeland next week to showcase their talents.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Scranton Orchard: Apple Picking, Cider, & Halloween Fun
Family-friendly fall event featuring apple picking, cider, animals, and Halloween rides.
| May 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Weekend events lined up in Scranton, May 28–31
Scranton, Pa., is hosting a weekend lineup of May 28–31 events, including a RailRiders baseball game, Electric City Trolley Museum excursions, Baby Animal Days at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery, a Be Like Blippi show, a Scranton Comedy Club performance, and the Run4Life 5K, among other activities across local venues.
| May 27, 2026 at 9:02 AM | Gov |
Lakeland Regional Health, Tampa General discuss future of cancer care
Lakeland, Fla. — Lakeland Regional Health hosted an evening with LRH and TGH leaders to discuss expanded access to subspecialized cancer care at the TGH Cancer Institute and LRH Hollis Cancer Center, including a fireside chat and tours that showcased the partnership’s efforts to connect patients with multidisciplinary, advanced treatment options close to home.
| May 26, 2026 at 11:38 AM | Community |
Threshers beat Lakeland 4-3 at BayCare Ballpark
The Clearwater Threshers defeated Lakeland 4-3 at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Florida.
| May 16, 2026 at 9:35 PM | Sports |
Threshers beat Lakeland 6-2 to start weekend
The Clearwater Threshers beat Lakeland 6-2 at BayCare Ballpark to start the weekend.
| May 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM | Sports |
Lakeland School volunteers run bingo at Scranton health care center
Scranton, Pa. — Scranton Health Care Center said Lakeland School brought a leadership team to run bingo for residents, and the center thanked Lakeland.
| May 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM | Health |