Events

THIS WEEK: JULY 3 to 9, 2009

Kutztown Folk Festival, the annual summer celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch folk life. With traditional and fine folk art, more than 2000 quilts for sale, six stages of entertainment, country dancing, living history exhibits including a Mennonite meeting house, early farming, antique wagons and buggies, activities for kids and plenty of Pennsylvania Dutch foods. Kutztown Fairgrounds, 225 N. Whiteoak St., Kutztown. Today through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $12, $11 seniors. 888-674-6136 or kutztownfestival.com.

Krawl for Kids, a pub crawl to raise money to build a park in Exeter for children with and without disabilities. Sponsored by the Wyoming Area Kiwanis Club of Exeter, the crawl starts at Senunas and proceeds to Rodanos, Luna Lounge, and ends at Bart and Urby’s, all in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Tonight beginning at 5. 825-2719.

Fireworks Display. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre. Tonight following the last race. 831-2100.

Train Excursion, a two-hour round trip from Scranton to Moscow along the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Pocono Mainline pulled by a steam-powered locomotive built in 1917. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Saturday and Sunday with departure at 1 p.m. and approximate return at 3 p.m. $21, $19 seniors, $15 children. 340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.

Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, with vendors, crafts and amusement rides along with the traditional concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic at 7:30 p.m. followed by a fireworks display set to Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.” Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre. Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. 208-4149.

National Guard Car Cruise. Display your vehicle and support the troops on Independence Day. Refreshments served. 109th Field Artillery Armory, 280 Market St., Wilkes-Barre. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Free. 287-4895.

Olde Tyme Family Lawn Party, with food, entertainment, fun activities and an opportunity to view fireworks displays from “atop the Valley.” West Side Career and Technology Center, 75 Evans St., Kingston. Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m. 288-8493.

Summer Tours of the historic 220-year-old Nathan Denison House to learn about Wyoming Valley life in the 18th century. 35 Denison St., Forty Fort. Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. $4, $2 children. 288-5531.

Movies in the Park, a screening of “Madagascar 2” rated PG. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Mountain Top at the Wright Township Park, Route 309, Mountain Top. Sunday at dusk. Refreshments available; bring lawn chairs or blankets. 788-7494.

Funday Mondays, free fun for all ages, sponsored by Arts Youniverse. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Mondays through July 27, 6 to 7 p.m. Dance instructors and volunteers are welcome. 899-1853.

Duplicity, a screening of the PG-13 comic caper starring Julia Roberts as an ex-CIA agent and Clive Owen as a former MI6 member. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Wednesday at 1 p.m. ($5) and 7:30 p.m. ($7). 826-1100.

Reading Day, at the Farmer’s Market with storytime activities presented by the Osterhout Free Library along with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Somethin’ Else. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Thursday, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction, the 63rd annual event with an antiques auction, Nearly Olde Booth, new goods, odds and ends, plant booth and book tent. Also: food vendors and children’s activities. Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Road, Dallas. Begins Thursday and continues through July 12 with food and vendors open at 4 p.m. and bidding at 6 p.m. 675-1182.

Holy Trinity Family Festival, with a giant food court of ethnic and American foods, games of chance, bingo, novelty stands, theme baskets and entertainment by John Stevens & DoubleShot (Thursday), the Ray Suda Orchestra (Friday) and George Tarasek & the Polka Partners (Saturday). Holy Trinity Parish, 116 Hughes St., Swoyersville. Begins Thursday and continues through July 11 from 5 to 11 p.m. 287-6624.

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4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals, the 22nd annual event with 4x4 competitions and displays including more than 2000 custom 4-wheel-drive trucks, Monster Truck Thunder Drags, Sergeant Smash Monster Truck rides, Championship Mud Drag Racing, Tough Trucks Challenge, Tire Burnout Contest, Show-n-Shine Competition, marketplace, Family Fun Zone and more. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, 620 West Third St., Bloomsburg. July 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; July 11, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; July 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 317-236-6515 or 4wheeljamboree.com.

Church Bazaar, with a flea market, nightly bingo, kids games, cash raffle, baskets, auction, ethnic and picnic foods and entertainment by Groove Train (Friday), the Cadillacs (Saturday) and Shakey Ground (Sunday). Presented by Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Joseph Churches, 529 Stephenson St., Duryea. July 10, 6 to 11 p.m.; July 11, 5 to 11:30 p.m.; July 12, 4 to 9 p.m. 457-2253.

Church Bazaar, with ethnic foods, games, prizes and entertainment by Iron Cowboy (Friday), 40 Lb. Head (Saturday) and the Poets (Sunday). Kids Night on Saturday with a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and games. Holy Family/St. Charles Borromeo Churches, 828 Main St., Sugar Notch. July 10-11, 6 to 11 p.m.; July 12, 5 to 10 p.m. 822-8983.

Summer Auction, the 10th annual fundraiser for Countryside Conservancy, an organization dedicated to conserving lands and waters in and around the Tunkhannock Creek Watershed. On the lawn at Allied Services Corporate Center, 100 Abington Executive Park, Morgan Highway, Clarks Summit. July 11 beginning with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and auction. $60. 945-6995.

Coal Miners Heritage Festival, the second annual event with tours of the No. 9 Coal Mine, craft fair, coal-sack races, performances by the Eckley Players, Patch Town Life historical re-enactments, traditional ethnic crafts, displays on mining, canals, railroads, brewing and cultural heritage; festival foods, coal-region artisans, the Victorian High Wheelers, folk musician Jay Smar, the Breaker Boys and children’s activities. No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum, 9 Dock St., Lansford. July 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 610-377-4063 or no9mine.com.

Dodgeball Tournament, to benefit Zachary Shoemaker who has endured several operations as a result of an auto accident. With eight-member teams in double elimination competition. 109th Field Artillery Armory, 280 Market St., Wilkes-Barre. July 12 at 1 p.m. Information at 574-5945.

Hawaiian Luau Polka Party, with music by George Tarasek & Polka Partners. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. July 12, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.

Singles Dance, for age 35 and over. Castle Inn, Route 415, Memorial Highway, Dallas. July 12 and 26, 6 to 10 p.m. $10. 675-0804.

Benton Frontier Days and Rodeo, 25th annual celebration with a horse show, team penning, Championship Rodeo with bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, calf roping and Kids Mutton Bustin; Bull-a-Rama, nightly entertainment, fireworks, food, crafts and more. Benton Rodeo Grounds, off Route 487, Benton. July 14 to 19 at 7:30 p.m. $12, $10. 925-6536 or bentonrodeo.com.

Goodbye Solo, a screening of the drama about two men who forge an improbable friendship on the lonely roads of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. July 15 at 1 p.m. ($5) and 7:30 p.m. ($7). 826-1100.

Villa Capri Cruisers Night. All vehicles welcome. Damon’s Grill, Routes 6 and 11, Clarks Summit. July 15, 6 to 10 p.m. 842-2736.

Creative Arts Day, at the Farmer’s Market with art activities for all ages along with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Cabinet. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. July 16, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Lycoming County Fair, 139th annual event with amusement rides, carnival midway, Moo Mania Comedy Show, Alligator Show, antique and garden tractor pulls, animal and horticultural exhibits, draft horse show, pony pulling, Double Figure 8 Racing, demolition derby, harness racing and grandstand concerts. Fairgrounds, Route 405, Hughesville. July 16, 6 to 10 p.m.; July 17, noon to 10 p.m.; July 18-25, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. $5. 584-2196.

St. Mary’s Summer Festival, with games of chance, raffles, festival foods, Kids Zone and entertainment by Groove Train (Thursday), Flaxy Morgan (Friday) and the Hometown Boyz (Saturday). St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 742 Spring St., Avoca. July 16-18, 6 to 11 p.m. 457-3412.

St. Anthony’s Bazaar, with an indoor flea market, festival foods and live entertainment. St. Anthony of Padua Church, 28 Memorial St., Exeter. July 17-18, 5:30 to 11 p.m.; July 19, 5 to 11 p.m. 655-3733.

Fire Company Bazaar, with food, games, prizes, DJ music and more. Mountaintop Hose Company No. 1, Woodlawn Avenue and Lehigh Street, Mountain Top. July 17, 5:30 to 11 p.m.; July 18, 5 to 11 p.m. with a parade at 5 p.m. and Pat Ward Magic Show at 7 p.m.; July 19, 4 to 10 p.m. with a New Merchandise Auction at 5 p.m. 474-6749.

St. Maria Goretti Summer Festival, with a giant flea market, ethnic foods, Water Wars, children’s activities, and entertainment by Fancy Dancer (Friday), Polka Partners (Saturday) and the Poets (Sunday). Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin. July 17-18, 6 to 11 p.m.; July 19, 5 to 10 p.m. 655-8956.

Big Tent Bazaar, with homemade foods, theme baskets, raffles, adult and children’s games and entertainment by Souled Out (Friday), Stanky & the Coalminers and Abilene (Saturday), Side Trax and the Jeanne Zano Band (Sunday). Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church, 420 Main Road, Hanover Township. July 17, 6 to 11 p.m.; July 18, 5 to midnight; July 19, 5 to midnight. 823-6242.

Cocktails in the City, dancing, fine food and drinks with entertainment by regional dancers. Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. July 17 and Aug. 14 at 5:30 p.m. 344-1111.

Fee-Free Weekend. Complimentary admission to the park grounds, museums and scheduled walking tours at Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. July 18-19 and Aug. 15-16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.

Woody Acres Benefit, with daytime activities including educational demonstrations, vendors, pony rides, petting zoo, raffles, food and a silent auction, followed by an evening concert with Forever Oeuvre, Woody Brown’s Project, George Wesley’s S.A.O. and the Uppercut. Woody Acres Eco-Center, Crow Hill Road, off Route 309, Dallas. July 18 at 11 a.m. with concert 6 to 10 p.m. 881-5727 or woodyacres.org.

Train Excursion, a two-hour round trip from Scranton to Moscow along the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Pocono Mainline pulled by a steam-powered locomotive built in 1917. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. July 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8, 22, 29 and Sept. 5. Departs at 1 p.m. with an approximate return at 3 p.m. $21, $19 seniors, $15 children. 340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.

Audubon Art & Craft Festival, 24th annual event with demonstrations, nature films, nature-center displays, children’s activities, live animal presentations, puppet making, homemade food, live raptors and reptiles and a fine-art sale. Wallenpaupack Intermediate & Middle School Complex, Route 6, Hawley. July 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $4. Information at audubonfestival.com.

Car Cruise, sponsored by the Hi-Lites Motor Club. With food, music and door prizes. All vehicles welcome. Twist & Shakes, Pikes Creek. July 18, 5 to 8 p.m. 477-2477.

Saints Peter and Paul Summer Picnic, with games, prizes and festival foods. Church of the Transfiguration of Saints Peter and Paul Church, 213 West Green St., West Hazleton. July 18 and 19. 454-3933.

Filipino Cultural Day, a day of Filipino cuisine and culture. New Life Community Church, Twin Stacks Center, North Memorial Highway, Dallas. July 19 beginning with a dinner including chicken adobo, pancit and halo-halo at 12:30 p.m., followed by an afternoon of Filipino dances, games and music. Dinner reservations ($5): 639-5433.

Summer Hours, a screening of the drama about a family struggling to let go of their late mother’s belongings – and the mysteries they contain. In French with English subtitles. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. July 22 at 1 p.m. ($5) and 7:30 p.m. ($7). 826-1100.

Nature Discovery Day, at the Farmer’s Market with nature exploration activities by the Riverfront Parks Association and the Penn State Cooperative Extension along with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Somethin’ Else. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. July 23, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Iron Heritage Festival, the 10th annual event with cemetery tours by lantern light, a parade saluting veterans (Thursday at 7 p.m.), concerts, games, exhibits, historical bus tours, a mine hike at Sunnybrook Park, USO Show and Dance, historical demonstrations and talks, 5K run (Saturday), the Festival Quoits Tournament, Fiddling Contest, military encampments from the Civil War, Revolutionary War and World War II, an old-time baseball game, Benjamin Franklin and Abraham Lincoln re-enactors, the Victorian High Wheelers, a historical re-enactment tea, train rides, fireworks and more. Various locations in downtown Danville. July 23 to 26 (hours vary). 275-6700 or ironheritagefestival.net.

Dog Show, presented by the Lackawanna & Bald Eagle Kennel Club. With all-breed conformation and obedience shows. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, 620 West Third St., Bloomsburg. July 24 to 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 587-5404.

Fishing Creek Heritage Days, an event to re-create and re-enact many of the key events that took place in 1864 when Union troops occupied Benton during the Civil War. Included: a one-act play, dramatic vignettes, Civil War music, dancing and military re-enactments, historical discussions, demonstrations of spinning, blacksmithing, quilting, farm life and military camp life. Sponsored by the Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center at Benton Park, Park Street, Benton. July 25, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; July 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $4. 925-6972.

Emergency Services Day, second annual event hosted by the Kingston Township Ambulance and Rescue Association. With ambulances, fire trucks, the Nanticoke Fire Company Smokehouse, raffles, complimentary food and beverages, music, face painting, moon bounce, water games, pie throw and more. Apple Hill Picnic Area, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Kingston Township. July 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 690-5134.

Celebrate Our River Day, the annual festival to celebrate the Susquehanna River with environmental organizations and live music by country band Hickory Project and the Sadie Green Sales Jug Band. Riverfront Park, Tunkhannock. July 25, 3 to 8 p.m. Followed by a Kayak Race July 26 at 11 a.m. 996-1500 or 836-4585.

Memorial Motorcycle Ride, to help alleviate medical expenses of the family of Michael and Michelle Garbush. With food, basket raffles, 50/50, instant bingo and cash bar. Fraternal Order of Police, 200 East Division St., Hanover Township. July 26 with registration at 9:30 a.m. and ride at noon (Rain date: July 27). $15 per bike; $10 passenger. 704-8647.

Is Anybody There? A screening of the PG-13 film about a young death-obsessed young man coming of age in his family-run rest home. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. July 29 at 1 p.m. ($5) and 7:30 p.m. ($7). 826-1100.

Sports Day, at the Farmer’s Market with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers along with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Flashback. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. July 30, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Public Square Car Cruise, sponsored by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Region of the Antique Car Club of America. Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. July 31, 6 to 11 p.m. 208-4292.

Children’s Day, at the Farmer’s Market with magic by Pat Ward along with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Windfall. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Aug. 6, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

St. Mary’s Summer Festival, with games of chance, prizes, homemade ethnic foods, country store, giant cash raffle, silent auction, flea market and rummage sale, free blood-pressure screenings and live entertainment. Held indoors at St. Mary of the Assumption Byzantine Catholic Church, 695 North Main St., Wilkes-Barre. Aug. 7, 6 to 9 p.m.; Aug. 8, 7 to 10 p.m.; Aug. 9, 5 to 9 p.m. 822-6028.

St. Paul’s SummerFest, with a craft fair, antique appraisals by Dr. Lori, country performer Mike Lewis, praise group Twice Blessed, barbershop quartet concerts, a Fire Safety House, the Ident-a-Child Program, festival foods and a silent basket auction. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, off Route 118, Dallas. Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 675-3859.

Pow Wow and Gathering of All Peoples, a Native American festival with dancing, drumming, singing, arts, crafts and a Learning School. All drums welcome. Newport Township Recreation Complex, Kirmar Avenue, Wanamie. Aug. 8-9, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Grand Entry at 12:30 p.m. 735-6990.

Performing Arts Day, at the Farmer’s Market with dance and music performances by local artists along with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Cabinet. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Aug. 13, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Coal Miners Heritage Days Festival, the annual event sponsored by the South Valley Chamber of Commerce. With games, festival foods, pierogie-eating contest and entertainment by the Kerry Dancers, Joe Stanky & the Cadets, an Elvis Tribute, Random Rock Band, Top Hats & Lace, Eddie Derwin & the Polka Naturals along with a Sunday Polka Mass and a Coal Miner Contest. Patriot Park, Broad and Market streets, Nanticoke. Aug. 14, 4:15 to 10:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, 4 to 10 p.m.; Aug. 16, 2 to 9 p.m. 735-6990.

Pioneer Day, the 17th annual celebration with coal-mine tours, steam-train rides, entertainment by the Breaker Boys and Shama Lama, a craft fair, bingo, face painting, petting zoo, historic displays and festival foods. Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train, 19th and Oak streets, off Route 61, Ashland. Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 875-3850.

Car Cruise, sponsored by the Hi-Lites Motor Club. With food, music and door prizes. All vehicles welcome. Twist & Shake, Pikes Creek. Aug. 15, 5 to 8 p.m. 477-2477.

Nuangola Day, a celebration of the borough’s 100th anniversary. Aug. 16 with dedications by the Borough Association 1 p.m. at the Municipal Building and a parade at 2 p.m. honoring the centennial along with the 50th anniversary of the Nuangola Fire Company. Also: post-parade games, vendors, live performances, face painting and more at Nuangola Grove and the Nuangola Recreational Area. 868-5808.

Beach Party Polka Sunday, with music by John Stevens & Doubleshot. VFW Post 4909, 403 Main St., Dupont. Aug. 16, 2 to 6 p.m. $12. 654-9104.

The Brothers Bloom, a screening of the PG-13 comedy about the last great adventure of the world’s best con men. With Rachel Weisz and Adrien Brody. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. ($5) and 7:30 p.m. ($7). 826-1100.

Villa Capri Cruisers Night. All vehicles welcome. Damon’s Grill, Routes 6 and 11, Clarks Summit. Aug. 19, 6 to 10 p.m. 842-2736.

Harvest Contest at the Farmer’s Market with competitions in locally grown produce and a lunchtime concert by Flashback. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Aug. 20, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay, a gathering of high school graduates from 1960 to 1969 with music of the era by Rick Blum along with a buffet, wine and beer. Jewish Community Center, 60 South River St., Wilkes-Barre. Aug. 23. $50. Reservations: 824-4646.

Adoration, a screening of the R-rated winner of the Cannes Film Festival Ecumenical Jury Award. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. ($5) and 7:30 p.m. ($7). 826-1100.

Farmer’s Market, with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Stanky & the Coalminers. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Aug. 27, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Plymouth Kielbasa Festival, with a Kielbasa Contest, Saturday parade, food and craft vendors and two stages of entertainment. Along Main Street in Plymouth. Aug. 28, noon to 11 p.m.; Aug. 29, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. 719-9986.

Public Square Car Cruise, sponsored by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Region of the Antique Car Club of America. Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Aug. 28, 6 to 11 p.m. 208-4292.

Farmer’s Market, with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Cabinet. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Sept. 3, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Reunion of Old Friends Car Show. All vehicles welcome. Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Villa Capri Cruisers. 842-2736.

Farmer’s Market, with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Somethin’ Else. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Sept. 3, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Fall Foliage Train Excursion, a steam-powered train trip from Scranton to the famed Tunkhannock Viaduct in Nicholson. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Sept. 12 with a 1 p.m. departure and an approximate return at 4 p.m. $41, $36 seniors, $30 children. Reservations: 340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.

East Coast Kaos, a benefit car and bike show for Trina Bender who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. With the Synister Stunt Team, mechanical bull, hip hop group In Da Street, musical group Faithful Aggression, 50/50 raffles, wings contest and more. Riverfront Sports Complex, 5 West Olive Plaza, Scranton. Sept. 13 with registration at 9 a.m. $25 per vehicle; $3 general admission. 499-0968.

Rib Fest and Car Show, the annual competition for “King of the Ribs” along with a Car and Truck Show to benefit the United Way. Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, 1280 Route 315, Wilkes-Barre. Sept. 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Deadline for Rib Fest team entry: Aug. 1. 829-6711 or 823-7676.

Villa Capri Cruisers Night. All vehicles welcome. Damon’s Grill, Routes 6 and 11, Clarks Summit. Sept. 16, 6 to 10 p.m. 842-2736.

Endangered Species, second in a four-part series of lectures on how the media can be relevant and essential in the Internet age. With Kitty Caparella, crime reporter for the Philadelphia Daily News. Henry Student Center, 84 West South St., Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. 408-5000.

Farmer’s Market, with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Mother Nature’s Sons. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Sept. 17, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Farmer’s Market, with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Windfall. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Sept. 24, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Pumpkin Festival Kickoff Weekend, with a Corn Maze and Children’s Playland. Rohrbach’s Farm Market, 240 Southern Drive, Catawissa. Sept. 25-26, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Evening activities continue with Flashlight Nights in the Corn Maze and a bonfire from 7 to 9:30 p.m. 356-7654.

Public Square Car Cruise, sponsored by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Region of the Antique Car Club of America. Public Square in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Sept. 25, 6 to 11 p.m. 208-4292.

Light the Night Walk, two laps around the park along with food, entertainment by DJ Jason Miller, moon bounce, arts and crafts tent, face painting, clowns and more. Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Sept. 26 at 4:30 p.m. with walk at 6:30 p.m. 610-266-8513 or lightthenight.org/epa.

Car Cruise, sponsored by the Hi-Lites Motor Club. With food, music and door prizes. All vehicles welcome. Veterans Administration Hospital, 1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre. Sept. 27, 1 to 4 p.m. 477-2477.

Farmer’s Market, with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Stanky & the Coalminers. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 1, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Thursday Talks! A live broadcast with WNEP-TV exploring the latest fashion trends with tips and demonstrations. Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center, 420 North Washington Ave., Scranton. Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. $5. 344-1111.

Apple and Cheese Festival, with a Fine Arts and Photography Show, live entertainment, a Children’s Area with a garden, live animals, pumpkin-decorating and a hay maze; a food court with apple dumplings, cheese and wine samplings; and demonstrations of woodcarving, glassblowing, blacksmithing, quilting and other crafts. Manley-Bohlayer Farm, East Canton Cross Road, Route 414, Canton. Oct. 3 and 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5, $2 teens. 673-7222.

Fall Foliage Train Excursion, a 26-mile round trip from Scranton to Moscow along the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Pocono Mainline pulled by a steam-powered locomotive built in 1917. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Oct. 3 and 24 with a 1 p.m. departure and an approximate return at 3 p.m. $21, $19 seniors, $15 children. 340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.

Fall Foliage Train Excursion, a 50-mile round trip from Scranton through the Pocono Mountain woodlands to Tobyhanna, pulled by a steam-powered locomotive built in 1917. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff St., Scranton. Oct. 5, 11, 18 and 25 with a 1 p.m. departure and an approximate return at 3 p.m. $21, $19 seniors, $15 children. 340-5200 or nps.gov/stea.

Farmer’s Market, with locally grown produce, plants, baked goods, treats and a lunchtime concert by Don Shappelle. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Oct. 8, 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 208-4292.

Pumpkin Festival, with a Corn Maze, Children’s Playland, crafters, food vendors and live entertainment. Rohrbach’s Farm Market, 240 Southern Drive, Catawissa. Oct. 9-10, 12, 16-17 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Also: Flashlight Nights in the Corn Maze from 7 to 9:30 p.m. 356-7654.

Covered Bridge Arts and Crafts Festival, with 300 crafters, 30 food vendors and live entertainment along with bus tours of the covered bridges of Columbia County. Also: A Fun Auction on Saturday and a Classic Auto Show on Sunday. Knoebel’s Amusement Resort, Route 487, Elysburg. Oct. 9 to 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 672-2572.

Villa Capri Cruisers Dance, with music by the Poets, Frankie & the Corvettes and Flashback. St. Mary’s Center, 320 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. 842-2736.

Fall Foliage Train Excursion, a steam-powered train ride from Scranton to East Stroudsburg. Steamtown National Historic Site, 300 Cliff Ave., Scranton. Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. with an expected return at 5:30 p.m. $51, $46 seniors, $30 children. Passengers may board at the Cresco Train Station at a reduced fare. 340-5200.

Car Cruise, sponsored by the Hi-Lites Motor Club. With food, music and door prizes. All vehicles welcome. Wegmans, 220 Highland Park Blvd., Wilkes-Barre Township. Oct. 17, 3 to 6 p.m. 477-2477.

Endangered Species, third in a four-part series of lectures on how the media can be relevant and essential in the Internet age. With Ju-Don Marshal Roberts, managing editor for washingtonpost.com. DeNaples Center, 900 Mulberry St., University of Scranton. Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. 941-7400.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Jewish Film Festival, the second annual event with films, food, discussion and celebrities. Screenings at the Mellow Theater, 501 Vine St., the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave., and the Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine St., all in Scranton. Oct. 24 and 25. 961-2300 or nepajff.org.

An Evening with Elie Wiesel, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, author and Boston University professor who has worked on behalf of oppressed people for much of his adult life. F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. $10. 826-1100.