31-03-2025
NeighborWorks to host ‘West Scranton EGGstravaganza' egg hunt Saturday
The nonprofit NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania will host Saturday its third annual 'West Scranton EGGstravaganza' egg hunt at Novembrino Park in the city, a free event featuring music and community resources.
It begins at noon and runs until 2 p.m., with the egg hunt starting promptly at 1. Participants are encouraged to bring their own baskets.
'It will be a traditional Easter egg hunt where eggs will be hidden around the grounds for children to pick up,' NeighborWorks Community Development Specialist Emily Arcaro said, noting there will be candy and prizes inside the eggs and a range of activities for families and attendees.
Beyond the egg hunt, the Youth Arts Coalition will provide arts and crafts activities for children, the Scranton Public Library will host a book sale and sign people up for library cards, and the nonprofit Friends of the Poor will offer activities, including coloring sheets, NeighborWorks noted in a news release.
The city will also have a pronounced presence at the community event, including the Scranton police and fire departments, with the latter offering a 'touch-a-truck experience.' Scranton officials will provide attendees with information on city resources.
Also participating are Head Start, which will provide registration information, and the state Department of Health, which will provide tick-prevention resources, per the news release.
'It really just gets the community out meeting each other and then learning about what resources are available to them within Scranton,' Arcaro said.
Novembrino Park is located at 201 10th Ave. In the event of inclement weather, the egg hunt's rain date is April 26.
For information, visit or NeighborWorks' Facebook Page. Organizers will post updates there if bad weather forces them to reschedule, Arcaro said.
