Free Fun Activities
Lackawanna County Summer 2026
Who doesn't like fun? Actually fun just couldn't be fun if we didn't like it so much and free fun is the best fun of all.
This page lists some of the many community activities around our area. A wide-ranging assortment from movies to pools, fishing to festivals and books. This page will be updated as some events will end and new ones begin. There is no graceful order to these listings so you will need to do some scrolling.
Scranton Free Family-Friendly Movies 2026
Enjoy special activities and appearances from Gertrude Hawks Chocolates and The Rolling Conez.
This event is put on by the Scranton Parks & Recreation
982 Providence Road, Scranton
(570) 348-4186
2026 Movies In The Park Schedule
Golden Shoes
Saturday, June 27th at 8:30 PM
- Location: Connell Park 800 Gibbons Street
- With The Rolling Conez, Gertrude Hawks Chocolates, and a score a goal event
Goal! The Dream Begins
Saturday, July 11th at 8:30 PM
- Location: Weston Field 982 Providence Road
- With Gertrude Hawks Chocolates
The Wild
Friday, July 24th at 8:30 PM
- Location: Novembrino Park 200 10th Avenue
- With Gertrude Hawks Chocolates
How To Train Your Dragon
Saturday, August 8th at 8:30 PM
- Location: Crowley Park 1199 Highnett Place
- With The Rolling Conez and Gertrude Hawks Chocolates
The Goonies
Saturday, October 10th at 8:30 PM
- Location: Weston Field 982 Providence Road
- With Gertrude Hawks ChocolatesYour donation will go toward supporting our programs and services that help individuals and families in need. Every little bit helps, and we appreciate your support!
Making a Splash
Free Pools in Scranton & Lackawanna County
City of Scranton Pools & Splash Pads
570 – 348-4186
These city-run facilities are free and operate daily from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Nay Aug Park Pool: Features a newly renovated aquatic complex on Arthur Avenue Nay Aug Park Pool.
- Weston Field: Features both indoor and outdoor swimming pools on Providence Road Pool Updates.
- Weston Park Pool: Located on Spring Street in the city's North End.
- Connell Park Pool: Located on Gibbon Street in South Scranton.
- Novembrino Park: Offers a popular, free splash pad on the city's West Side.
Lackawanna County Parks & Rec Swimming
570-963-6764
Aylesworth Park, Archbald and Jermyn. The beach is open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. Lifeguards are on duty only for special events. Pets are allowed. Fishing is not allowed at the beach area.
Covington Park, Covington Twp. The beach is open 7 days a week, dawn to dusk and lifeguards are on duty daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pets are allowed in the water outside of the swimming area, and there is no fishing in beach area.
Merli-Sarnoski Park, Fell Twp. The beach is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. Lifeguards are on every duty Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 am to 7 p.m. Pets are allowed, and fishing is not allowed at the in-beach area.
McDade Park - Olympic-sized swimming pool & kid-friendly splash pad. Admission is free, and the pool is open and lifeguarded seven days a week in season. McDade’s playground has slides and swings that are wheelchair accessible, and there are plenty of areas for kids to climb, twirl, and explore. The playground includes a butterfly garden, wind chimes, sand and water tables, and two quiet areas for children with autism or sensory issues. 7 days a week 11am-7pm
Art in the Park
The Great Watermelon Giveaway
July 2nd 2026
10am - until supplies run out.
500 Washington Ave
Scranton
570-969-6399
Fridays in the Park
For folks over 60
10am - 1pm
570-963-6740
reservations needed
Lackawanna County Bookmobile
