Eventful

This weekend’s events include a Cherry Blossom Festival in Wilkes-Barre, a fishing derby in Pike County, a mac and cheese cookoff and more.

There are Easter egg hunts, Earth Day events and other outdoor happenings this weekend.

A massive egg hunt is planned for Wayne County, one just for adults will be held in Lehighton, and beeping eggs will make an inclusive event in Wilkes-Barre.

The NEPA Film Festival kicks off Friday at the Waverly Community House. Also this weekend is Pennsylvania Polkafest and a plant and tea crawl in the Poconos.

See a cat show in Luzerne County, a dance competition featuring local celebrities, or join a walking club in Scranton this weekend.

It’s the first weekend of spring! Freshen up your wardrobe with a clothing swap, practice self-care by attending a health and wellness fair, play miniature golf at the library and more.

Learn about an Ukranian Easter tradition, shop at the giant flea fair and get a close look at reptiles this weekend.

Scranton and Wilkes-Barre will host St. Patrick's Day parades this weekend, and two celebrations will be held in the Poconos later this month.

The region's first St. Patrick's Day parade of 2025 is set for this weekend in Pittston. A play in Scranton will focus on Irish history, and Keystone College will host its annual sugar shack open house.

This weekend, you can learn about maple sugaring at Montour Preserve, sample locally made brews at Groove Brewing in Scranton or attend a plant swap in Wilkes-Barre.