It’s another busy summer weekend, with a couple 5K races happening in the region and an annual competitive event on the Susquehanna River. First, an up-close experience with perhaps the most quirky farm animals: alpacas.
Paint with Alpacas
A group painting experience at a farm in Moscow, Lackawanna County features live inspiration, with alpacas roaming about.
Alpacas of Windy Haven Farm hosts the event, while artists from Spirited Art Scranton lead the class.
Participants will create colorful depictions of the alpacas while interacting with them and feeding them carrots.
Painting with Alpacas
Sat., Aug. 16
5 - 7 p.m.
Windy Haven Farm
153 Center St., Covington Twp.
Dragon Boat Races
Long, colorful boats with dragon heads at the front and tails at the end will be seen racing down the Susquehanna River in Luzerne County.
The Riverfront Parks Committee will host the 13th annual Dragon Boat Races on Sunday at Nesbitt Park in Wilkes-Barre.
Spectators are invited to watch the excitement as teams of 20 paddlers and one drummer make their way on the one-mile expedition.
The main event is Sunday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The public is welcome to have a seat by the river to watch Sunday and Saturday while the teams practice.
Dragon Boat Races
Sat., Aug. 16 and Sun., Aug. 17
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Susquehanna River in Wilkes-Barre
Pop-up market and clothing swap
Swap Scranton and the Scranton Public Market are teaming up for an event at the Marketplace at Steamtown.
The Scranton pop-up market will take place in the food court, with vendors selling items of all kinds.
Swap Scranton, founded by Hannah Radkiewicz, hosts several events a year inviting people to freshen up their wardrobe. Participants can bring up to 10 items and in exchange can take other gently used pieces of clothing home.
Pop-Up Market and Clothing Swap
Sat., Aug. 16
12 - 5 p.m.
The Marketplace at Steamtown
300 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton
Other things to do this weekend:
- The NEPA Philharmonic will present Regina Sayles - A Benefit Concert for WVIA Sunday at Harmony in the Woods.
- The Harford Fair continues until Saturday.
- The Art of the Abingtons Artist Studio Tour is Saturday and Sunday, with an opening preview Friday evening at the Gathering Place.
- Valor Clinic will host a Stand Down in Lansford Saturday.
- The C.H.H.I.P.S. Trot 'N Brew is Saturday in Conyngham.
- Curran Brewing is hosting a 5K and 1.5 mile walk Saturday in Moscow.
- CASA of Wyoming Valley will host a 5K run/walk Saturday starting at the Friedman JCC.
- The St. John's UCC Peach Festival is Saturday in Wapwallopen.
