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Let's celebrate the season and Deck the Downtown!

Updated: Oct 27

Scranton Tomorrow's annual holiday campaign runs from November 1 to January 3, 2025

Our Deck the Downtown holiday campaign and event series encourages everyone in the community to shop and dine in the Downtown Scranton Business District this holiday season. Links to participating businesses will be added soon! Promotions run from November 1 through January 3, 2025:


Live! November 1

Our Online Gift Card Guide features direct links to purchase gift cards from participating Downtown Scranton businesses. Bookmark this page so you're ready to shop when the page goes live on November 1!


Holiday Window Showcase

November 27 - January 3, 2025

Enjoy magical window displays in Downtown Scranton storefronts as part of the Holiday Window Showcase. The showcase opens on the same night as the WEJL Tower Lighting Celebration in the 100 and 200 blocks of Penn Avenue from noon to 6 p.m.


Downtown Scranton Black Friday

November 29

Downtown Scranton businesses will offer holiday promotions, gift cards, and more on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. While you're shopping, be sure to take breaks and refuel in our restaurants and cafés, too!



Small Business Saturday

November 30

Scranton Tomorrow is proud to host Small Business Saturday in Downtown Scranton! Spread the joy on social media when you shop and dine small using #shopsmall, #smallbiz, #supportlocal, #shoplocal, #dinelocal



New! Deck the Downtown Doorbusters

Saturday, November 30

The first 15 to 20 customers who make a purchase at participating businesses in Downtown Scranton will receive a custom made Shop Small, Scranton Tomorrow ornament, courtesy of Scranton Tomorrow. The design will be unveiled closer to Small Business Saturday!


New! Holiday Jubilee at

Christopher A. Doherty Park

Saturday, November 30, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Featuring music by the NEPA Jazz Project, crafts, and a visit from Santa, the Holiday Jubilee at Christopher A. Doherty Park (Wyoming Avenue & Linden Street) is part of the Pocket Park Live series, a collaboration of the City of Scranton Arts Committee and Scranton Tomorrow.


25 Days of Downtown

December 1 - December 25

This social media campaign will feature a different business daily on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Tributes will include testimonials, videos, and photos of business owners to highlight the significant impact of local businesses in the community. Follow us to like and share your favorite holiday posts!


’Tis the Season Sundays

December 1 - 29

Sunday is a great day to shop and dine in Downtown Scranton during the holidays. Many businesses offer extended hours, and street parking is free! Explore everything our beautiful downtown has to offer and have fun while you support local.



Downtown Scranton Cyber Monday

December 2

Support local and shop online when Downtown Scranton businesses showcase their most popular products and services online on Cyber Monday.





Home for the Holidays

December 2 - 13

Before they head home for the holidays, college students in Scranton will enjoy special incentives and promotions from participating businesses in Downtown Scranton with presentation of valid student ID.



New! Deck the Downtown Shop Around

December 11

Participating businesses will offer extended hours and special sales to make it easy for shoppers to stop by after work during our new Deck the Downtown Shop Around event on Wednesday, December 11, from 4 to 7 p.m.



New! Last Minute Local

December 22

The Art Room, 309 Penn Avenue, will host a 2-hour, holiday-themed Art Camp for children on the last Sunday before Christmas. Drop the kids off and finish your last-minute shopping at Downtown Scranton retailers. Participating businesses will offer a 10% discount with proof of Art Room registration.

Our gratitude to PNC Bank, our Deck the Downtown sponsor,

for supporting this year's holiday campaign.


Deck the Downtown is a project of



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