Meet the Growers - Spring Hills Farm
2025-12-07 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Spring Hills Farm, 500 Kennedy Creek Rd, Dalton, 18414
Build Your Own Holiday Swag
Followed by a Winter Forest Walk
Sunday, December 7, 2025 (1:30-3:30 pm)

Visit the serene and peace-filled Spring Hills Farm, near Lackawanna State Park. Enjoy creating your own holiday swag from their selection of healthy evergreens boughs. Learn as you go and let your creativity flow! After the workshop, take a relaxing Winter Forest Walk through Spring Hills’ gorgeous nature trails. Learn more about the farm and the Hull Family who have been caring for this land for four generations.
Space is limited for this Private Workshop.
Registration Required. Directions & full details provided after registration.
Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for mud & temperature variations! Gentle walking, no big hills.
*Note: children must be closely supervised. No more than 2 children per adult, please.

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members and for anyone under age 16.
For All Others: $20 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Space limited! Register below.

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing: programs@scrantongreenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Pop-Up T-Shirt Sale!
2025-12-13 12:00 - 17:00 | The Steamtown Marketplace, Lackawanna Ave.
At The Holiday Market in Steamtown Marketplace
Saturday, December 13 (12-5 pm)

Support Local! Get your Nay Aug Park and Greenhouse Project Tshirts, along with other great holiday gifts from The Greenhouse Project while getting into the holiday vibe with the cool folks at The Holiday Market. Every sale directly supports our year-round public programs!

WHERE:The Holiday Market – Steamtown Market
Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project

Winter Solstice Meditation
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Mindy Hill, Instructor
Held at The Greehouse Project

Sunday, December 14, 2025 (2:00 pm)

Welcome the Winter Solstice and The Return to Light! Yoga therapist and wellness educator, Mindy Hill, will guide a meditation on the return to light and lightness during these dark times. We will enjoy some basic warming stretches, breath work and practice mindfulness to relax the body and mind while aiding mental health and well-being within. Let’s get ready for the Winter Solstice and welcome light into our lives. Join us!

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $5 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Registration appreciated – but drop-ins also welcome. Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org

Theatre Outing - Matinee of Sleeping Beauty
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | The Ritz Theatre, Scranton, 222 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, 18503, United States
Join The Fun – Let’s Go To The Theatre!
Open to All, but Free for OAOA Members
Sunday, December 21, 2025
Curtain Time: 2:00 pm

It’s a Greenhouse theatre outing! With Scranton Shakespeare Festival’s pantomime of Sleeping Beauty, expect a family-friendly laugh-out-loud comedy, packed with local humor, catchy songs, and audience participation!

What is pantomime? Pantomimes retell classic fairy tales through farce, song, dance, and slapstick fun! This tradition originated in the United Kingdom but is rooted in the Italian method of commedia dell’arte. “Pantos” welcome all ages for fun, live, encapsulating storytelling. And no, it’s not mimed!

Ticket Information
Tickets are $10 to the general public.
However, they are FREE for OAOA members, thanks to generous support from Scranton Fringe and Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging
(If you are a Lackawanna County resident over 60 and not yet a member of OAOA, get more info about membership here.)

To Reserve Your Seat
This is a ticketed event only, and seats are limited. No walk-ins.
Please request your ticket by emailing us at: programs@scrantongreenhouse.org
For OAOA Member Free Ticket Requests, please provide your name and phone number in the request.
For all others, if tickets are still available, you will be provided a payment link in the reply email.
For All Requests: Your seat is not confirmed until you receive a reply email confirming your request.

About The Play

Wake up, Scranton, it’s time for a fairytale like no other! This holiday season, Sleeping Beauty takes the stage with laugh-out-loud comedy and a cast that’ll keep you more awake than a double shot of espresso.

Check out the rest of the Scranton Shakespeare Festival offerings:
https://www.scrantonshakes.com/

Sponsored by:
The Greenhouse Project and The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Move Your Body w/ Karen - For Every Body!
2026-01-06 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-01-13 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-01-20 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-01-27 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 10:50 and 11 more dates | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Instructor: Karen Ritter
Ongoing Tuesdays & Thursdays
at 10 am at The Community Room in Nay Aug Park at the Olive St. Entrance.

A GENTLE MOVEMENT CLASS for EVERY BODY!
Karen Ritter will make us laugh while waking us up and moving our bodies. Come to the park for this gentle movement class focusing on creating more flexibility, joint mobility, strength and endurance. We will utilize a chair and resistant loops to create resistance without strain. No jumping or floor work.A class meant for every body. Kickstart your day and have fun in a supportive environment with music and silliness!

Drop-In Class – No Registration required

COST OF COURSE:
$5 donation per class requested. or $25 per month for unlimited classes
(OAOA Members – $4 per class) of $20 per month for unlimited classes.
Cash, Venmo, or Paypal- to The Greenhouse Project. Payable ONLINE HERE.

Address of Class: Olive Street Nay Aug Park Community Room (Winter Months)

Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project, The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging, and SMRA

Questions? please contact us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Winter Sowing Workshop
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Nay Aug Park Community Room, Former Refreshment Stand - at The Olive St. Entrance to Park, Scranton, PA
With The Penn State Master Gardeners
at The Greenhouse Project
January 10, 2026 (10:00 am)

Join The Greenhouse Project with Penn State Master Gardeners for a hands on learning workshop. Get a head start on 2026 and learn how to use recyclables for low maintenance outdoor perennial seed starting.

Starts at 10:00am. No charge.

HOW to REGISTER:
Registration Required – and space is limited.
To register, Call: 570.561.2113
OR email: dxk42@psu.edu

LOCATION:
NAY AUG PARK COMMUNITY ROOM, SCRANTON-
Use the Park Entrance at OLIVE STREET & 500 ARTHUR AVE

This event is hosted in partnership with PSU Master Gardeners and with enormous thanks to SMRA.

Seeds, premix and containers supplied.

COST OF COURSE:
FREE with Pre-Registration.
See Info Above on how to Register.

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lackawanna County

Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please call 570-963-6842

Birds & Brew: Focus on Feeder Birds
2026-01-31 09:30 - 23:00 | Lackawanna State Park, North Abington Twp., PA, 18414, United States
at Lackawanna State Park Environmental Learning Center
Instructor: Anthony DeSantis
Saturday, January 31, 2026 (9:30 am)

For anyone who enjoys watching birds and wants to learn more about our feathered friends! Inside the Learning Center Classroom with State Park Environmental Education Specialist, Tony DeSantis, we’ll sip coffee and enjoy lite breakfast fare while watching the birds who congregate at Tony’s many bird feeders. Learn how to recognize common feeder birds and hot to contribute to “Project FeederWatch” and “The Pa Bird Atlas”.
Limited space, so register now!
Registration is required. No drop in’s, please.

COST OF COURSE:
FREE for OAOA Members.
All others – a $5 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Over 60 and interested in OAOA? Click Here for Info

Address of Class:
1839 Abington Rd, North Abington Twp, PA

Sponsored by:
The Greenhouse Project, Lackawanna State Park, & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

To request info or to register, email us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Pottery from The Heart
2026-02-07 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-07 13:30 - 15:30 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
A Hand-Building Pottery Experience
with Paulina from Experience Pottery

Saturday, February 7, 2025
Two Different Class Times Available: 10:30 am ~or~ 1:30 pm

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:
Create one-of-a-kind pottery using meditative hand-building techniques, lead by Paulina Kuratnick! In this unique experience, you’ll shape clay and paint it with glaze to make a pretty piece of functional, 3D wall art.
After the event, pieces will be taken to the studio for glazing and firing, and finished pieces will be delivered back to The Greenhouse Project for pickup (allow 2-4 weeks for processing).
All materials will be provided.

HOW TO GET STARTED:Space is Limited. Please register by email:programs@scrantongreenhouse.org
You will receive a confirmation of your registration (if space allows). You’ll also receive directions and parking info.

WHEN YOU REGISTER:
Please specify your preferred time – either the 10:30 am class OR the 1:30 pm class.
Email programs@scrantongreenhouse.orgSign up today!

COST OF COURSE:
Free for OAOA Members.
For All Others: $40 donation requested per person.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Are you over 60 years of age and not an OAOA Member? Learn about OAOA!

Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org
Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreeenhouse.org

CANCELLED - Birds & Brew: Focus on Feeder Birds
2026-02-20 09:30 - 23:00 | Lackawanna State Park, North Abington Twp., PA, 18414, United States
at Lackawanna State Park Environmental Learning Center
Instructor: Anthony DeSantis
Friday, February 20, 2026 (9:30-11:30 am)

For anyone who enjoys watching birds and wants to learn more about our feathered friends! Inside the Learning Center Classroom with State Park Environmental Education Specialist, Tony DeSantis, we’ll sip coffee and enjoy lite breakfast fare while watching the birds who congregate at Tony’s many bird feeders. Learn how to recognize common feeder birds and hot to contribute to “Project FeederWatch” and “The Pa Bird Atlas”.
Limited space, so register now!
Registration is required. No drop in’s, please.

COST OF COURSE:
FREE for OAOA Members.
All others – a $5 suggested donation to The Greenhouse Project.
Payable ONLINE HERE.
Over 60 and interested in OAOA? Click Here for Info

Address of Class:
1839 Abington Rd, North Abington Twp, PA

Sponsored by:
The Greenhouse Project, Lackawanna State Park, & The Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging

To request info or to register, email us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Pop-Up St. Patrick's Day FUNdraiser
2026-03-17 17:00 - 19:30 | The Bog, 341 Adams Ave., Scranton, United States
At The Bog! (341 Adams Ave., Downtown Scranton)
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
5:00 – 7:30 pm

Another great Greenhouse Project Pop up gathering/mini FUNdraiser for the Greenhouse Project’s educational Programs.
The Bog is kindly hosting us as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Raffle baskets, Music, and other shenanigans. Complimentary light fare included and a cash bar is available.
Join us for some silly, high-spirited friendship, traditional Irish mischief, all in order to help raise funds for our low & no cost community programs!

$10 door donation.
Open to the public. Tell your friends! Registration not required.

Sponsored by:
The Greenhouse Project
All proceeds go to our Free and Low Cost Community Education Programs.

Seed Starting Class
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | 200 Arthur Avenue, Scranton PA 18510, 200 Arthur Ave., Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
with Penn State Master Gardeners
Saturday, March 21, 2026 (1:00 – 3:00 pm)

Get Ready for Spring Planting with The Greenhouse Project
Join the Greenhouse Project in welcoming the Penn State Master Gardeners who will lead this seed starting class. Includes take-home seed starting soil, seeds, trays, hands-on instruction and demonstration.

In this family-friendly seed starting workshop, you’ll learn how to grow food from seed at home. Topics include seed selection, soil and containers, planting depth, watering, light and heat, and basic seedling care—plus what to start indoors vs. outdoors. Enjoy hands-on practice, ask questions, and take home a ready-to-grow kit with soil, seeds, and trays.
COST OF COURSE:
$5 per person requested (as Greenhouse Project donation) but not required.
Donation is also Payable ONLINE HERE.
Registration required. Email to register: programs @scrantongreenhouse.org
Sponsored by:

Sponsored by: The Greenhouse Project & The Penn State Master Gardeners.
Please register by emailing us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org

Space may be limited, so register early. Questions? Please contact us at programs@scrantongreenhouse.org
