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Fri, May 09
Pittston's 2nd Friday Art Walk - May
Downtown Pittston
Details
May 09, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Pittston , 71 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity, community, music, and connection!
Fri, Jun 13
Pittston's 2nd Friday Art Walk - June
Downtown Pittston
Details
Jun 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Pittston , 71 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity, community, music, and connection!
Fri, Jun 13
Outdoor Movie at the Slope Amphitheater - Turning Red
Slope Amphitheater (Behind the Library)
Details
Jun 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Slope Amphitheater (Behind the Library), 47 Broad St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Free outdoor movie in Downtown Pittston
Fri, Jun 27
Sounds of Summer
Slope Amphitheater (Behind the Library)
Details
Jun 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Slope Amphitheater (Behind the Library), 47 Broad St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
FREE Outdoor Concert Series
Tue, Jul 01
Pittston City Farmers' Market
Lower Tomato Festival Lot
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Jul 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – Nov 25, 2025, 2:00 PM
Lower Tomato Festival Lot, 71 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Welcome to Downtown Pittston's Farmers' Market, where you can experience the freshness of local farms every Tuesday from July to November, from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Fri, Jul 11
Pittston's 2nd Friday Art Walk - July
Downtown Pittston
Details
Jul 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Pittston , 71 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity, community, music, and connection!
Fri, Jul 11
Outdoor Movie at the Slope Amphitheater - Wicked
Slope Amphitheater (Behind the Library)
Details
Jul 11, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Slope Amphitheater (Behind the Library), 47 Broad St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Free outdoor movie in Downtown Pittston
Thu, Aug 21
Pittston Tomato Festival
Tomato Festival Lot
Details
Aug 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – Aug 24, 2025, 8:00 PM
Tomato Festival Lot, 71 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Come join us for one of the best festivals in Northeastern Pennsylvania! With over a hundred thousand attendees, you won't want to miss out on the delicious food, live entertainment, parade, 5K run, games, rides, arts and crafts, bingo and of course, our famous home-grown Pittston tomatoes. We c
Fri, Sep 12
Pittston's 2nd Friday Art Walk - September
Downtown Pittston
Details
Sep 12, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Pittston , 71 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity, community, music, and connection!
Fri, Sep 19
Sounds of Summer
Slope Amphitheater (Behind the Library)
Details
Sep 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Slope Amphitheater (Behind the Library), 47 Broad St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
FREE Outdoor Concert Series
Thu, Oct 09
Shop with a Cop Gala and Auction
The Banks Waterfront Venue
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Oct 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Banks Waterfront Venue, 304 Kennedy Blvd, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Join us for our annual Shop with a Cop Fundraising Gala
Sat, Oct 25
Trick or Treat Main Street
Downtown Pittston
Details
Oct 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Downtown Pittston , 71 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Join us in The Haunted Village in the lower tomato festival lot from 4PM-6PM on Saturday, October 25th, 2025.
Sat, Oct 25
Outdoor Movie at the Slope Amphitheater - John Carpenter's Halloween (1978)
Slope Amphitheater (Behind the Library)
Details
Oct 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Slope Amphitheater (Behind the Library), 47 Broad St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Free outdoor movie in Downtown Pittston
Fri, Dec 05
La Festa Di Natale
Middle Tomato Festival Lot
Details
Dec 05, 2025, 4:00 PM – Dec 06, 2025, 8:00 PM
Middle Tomato Festival Lot , 71 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Shop our Holiday Village filled to the brim with local vendors and artisans!
Sat, Dec 06
Shop with a Cop Holiday Program
Middle Tomato Festival Lot
Details
Dec 06, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Middle Tomato Festival Lot , 71 S Main St, Pittston, PA 18640, USA
Pittston's Shop with a Cop holiday program allows sponsors to help elementary-school-aged children buy gifts for their loved ones as they shop with law enforcement, promoting positive relationships and giving kids facing challenging times the chance to have a memorable day.

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Join Us in Making a Difference: Seeking Sponsorships for Our Community Events

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Cara Wengen

A Message from our Main Street Manager

Recapping 2024 and looking ahead to 2025!

Mary Kroptavich

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The Downtown Pittston Partnership is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Downtown Pittston. Our focus is on promoting activities, programs, and aesthetic enhancements that benefit the local businesses, residents, and visitors. We are committed to protecting, promoting, and enhancing the quality of life for all individuals in Pittston.

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Our events aim to bring the community together and create memorable experiences. From music festivals to art exhibitions, we provide diverse activities that cater to the interests of our residents and visitors, fostering a sense of unity and celebration.

Arts & Culture

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Arts and culture are at the heart of Downtown Pittston. We celebrate the city's rich heritage, local arts scene, and cultural diversity through various events and programs. Our initiatives aim to showcase the talents of local artists and promote regional appreciation.

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Supporting Local Growth

Our community programs focus on supporting local businesses, fostering economic growth, and enhancing the overall appeal of Downtown Pittston. Through collaborations and initiatives, we aim to create a thriving business environment and a welcoming community for all.

Hopping into Easter with gratitude! Huge thanks to the City Of Pittston Fire, Police, and EMS for helping the Easter Bunny deliver smiles and treats to our community! Wishing everyone a joyous Easter and looking forward to your next visit to Downtown Pittston! #DowntownPittston #EasterDriveThru #CommunityLove #PittstonProud

Downtown Pittston’s newest business @3sisters.pa is now OPEN! 😍
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This charming boutique is filled with an impressive selection of jewelry, gifts, and home goods. We’re so excited to have this wonderful new business in our community - be sure to stop by and explore!
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📍 350 Kennedy Blvd
TUES-FRI 10-5
SAT 10-4

The luck of the Irish was shining bright in Pittston! Congratulations to the St. Patrick’s Parade committee and all the participants on a fantastic 12th annual event! Your efforts brought the community together for a fun-filled day of celebration. Until next year! 🍀🇮🇪

🍀Pittston’s St. Patrick’s Parade was pure magic once again! A huge thank you to the dedicated committee and all the talented participants who made the 12th annual celebration a resounding success! Your hard work and enthusiasm brought joy to the community, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s festivities!🍀 #pittstonpa #pittstonproud #stpatricksdayparade

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We had an incredible 2024. Thank you to our residents, sponsors, businesses, supporters, attendees, administration and staff. Happy New Year to all, we can’t wait to see you in 2025!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅😍

We sure know how to celebrate the holidays in Downtown Pittston! We kicked off the day with our Shop with A Cop Holiday program and rolled right into day 2 of our La Festa Di Natale Holiday Market! Froggy 101 hosted an EPIC Toy Truck parade benefiting Toys for Tots and Santa arrived just in time to watch our Christmas ambassador, Lexi, light the tree! Guests enjoyed performances by Broadway on the Boulevard, A Chance to Dance and a local holiday caroling choir while The Greater Pittston Women’s Network served hot cocoa and soft pretzels! Thanks to everyone who attended our events this weekend and we hope you have an extra joyful holiday season! 🎄🎅🏼❄️✨#PittstonProud

❄️🚔SHOP WITH A COP 2024🚓🎅🏼
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What a magical day in the City of Pittston! Close to 300 children from Luzerne County were able to have a memorable holiday experience while shopping for their loved ones with the help of our local law enforcement. Each child received a free hot lunch, dental supplies from Benco Dental, holiday pajamas, reusable shopping tote from Astound Broadband, $100 to shop, and a gift of their own from Santa himself. THANK YOU to all officers, troopers and cadets for volunteering their time and helping each child shop. THANK YOU to our sponsors and donors without whom this event would not be possible. THANK YOU to our committee members who work tirelessly to fundraise, organize, and execute this event. THANK YOU to the Greater Pittston Santa squad for their partnership. THANK YOU to the Wyoming Valley Motorcycle Club for preparing our first bike raffle! THANK YOU to our holiday market vendors. THANK YOU to the City of Pittston Bureau of Fire for the fire pit and s’mores! THANK YOU to our school partners for promoting and encouraging students and their families to participate. Lastly THANK YOU to all city employees for their commitment to executing this important holiday event! HAPPY HOLIDAYS - this is what it’s all about ❣️❄️🎅🏼🚓☺️ #PittstonProud

Who's ready for some holiday cheer?! 🎅🎄❄️

Today in the City of Pittston we will have TONS of festive activities for all ages to enjoy - we hope you'll stop by to celebrate with us!

✨KEY HIGHLIGHTS✨
12:00PM-2:00PM Shop with a Cop (Private Event)
2:00PM-8:00PM La Festa Di Natale Christmas Market with over 50 local vendors in a circus-sized, heated tent.
5:40PM Performance by Broadway on the Boulevard
6:00PM Froggy 101 Toy Truck Parade
6:30PM Tree Lighting with our Christmas Ambassador, Lexi Hull
6:40PM Performance by A Chance to Dance

At 4:00pm we open the doors to La Festa Di Natale! Our festive holiday market boasts over 50 local vendors in a circus-sized heated tent! Bundle up, shop our local Downtown Businesses, grab a drink & dinner and enjoy EVERYTHING that our beautiful community has to offer! 🎄🎁❣️

✨Tonight's the night! ✨

Our La Festa Di Natale Holiday Market will open tonight from 4PM-8PM for all your holiday shopping needs! With over 50 local vendors, we're sure you'll be able to find something for EVERYONE on your Christmas list. 🎁🎁🎁

If you can't make it tonight, don't worry, the market reopens tomorrow, December 7th from 2PM-8PM for another full day of festive fun! 🎅🎄

She’s a beaut, Clark! ❄️
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Only one more sleep until our Christmas Ambassador, Lexi, lights up the tree in Downtown Pittston! 🎄🎄🎄
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Join us tomorrow at 6:00pm for the Toy Truck Parade with @realfroggy101 and expect a visit from Santa around 6:30pm with the tree lighting and much more to follow. Don’t forget our La Festa Di Natale Christmas Market will be open all weekend and our Main Street businesses will have special holiday deals! ✨❣️

We can’t wait to see you at La Festa Di Natale in Downtown Pittston this weekend! 🎅🏼🎄❄️☃️

✨TODAY'S THE DAY✨

Support local and shop Small Business Saturday in Downtown Pittston! 🛒🛍

#smallbusinesssaturday #communityfirst #downtownpittston #supportsmall #locallove

This week Main Street Manager and Deputy City Administrator, Mary Kroptavich, graduated from the @leadershipnortheast Amplify Class of 2024!

This program aims to help women in mid- and senior-level positions gain leadership skills, build professional relationships, develop problem-solving abilities in regard to women-specific workplace issues, and balance leadership with personal responsibilities. The class worked through a series of eight leadership development sessions over the course of 2024.

Join us in congratulating Mary, and all graduates, on this terrific achievement!

Wearing our Napoli’s Pizza Sweatshirts to show our support for a loving family who does so much for our Pittston Community! Antonio, we MISS YOU, and hope you continue to regain your pizza (and smile) making strength each day! ❣️🍕 #PittstonProud #smallbusinesssupport #communityfirst

We’re just one week away from Pittston’s Pink Friday! Join us in Downtown Pittston from 2PM-8PM on November 22nd and shop small first this holiday season! Visit the following businesses for special deals and promotions that are sure to save you money this holiday season! 🛍️🛒🎄

@merlenormanpittston @dripcoffeeco570 @gypsy_angel_row @citytrenzboutique @rikasaonmain @bravotexmexrestaurant @justyousalonand @art.efekts.gallery @evolvefitnesspittston @designsbyoliviagrey @marcspittston @shopgraceandpark @my_dakor @devansdiamonds @coffee_inclusive

Sending out a big "THANK YOU" to all our heroes today, and everyday❣

We did the 🎶TIME WARP AGIAIN🎶 at tonight’s outdoor showing of The Rocky Horror Picture show at the Slope Amphitheater! Such a fun time with fun people….Magenta even made an appearance! ❣️🎃✨

🎃TRICK OR TREAT🎃
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We had a hauntingly good time at today’s Trick or Treat Main Street event in Downtown Pittston. It’s a true joy to have such a fun, vibrant community that comes together for days like these 🥹❣️ #PITTSTONPROUD #happyhalloween #trickortreat

There’s still time to enter into our SHOP WITH A COP DREAM VACATION RAFFLE! One lucky winner will receive a $3,000 gift card to Travel World! We’re only selling 500 tickets, so be sure to grab yours today! Use the link in our bio to enter!

How lucky are we to have nights like these? ✨🎤🎶
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The Chosen Few Trio wowed everyone (even the youngins) during the last Sounds of Summer Concert of the 2024 season.
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Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy such a fun night in the City of Pittston ❣️

🌺🌴YOUR DREAM VACATION IS WAITING🍹🐠
At this year’s Shop with a Cop Gala we will be raffling off a $3,000 Gift Card to Travel World so you can plan your ultimate dream vacation! Raffle tickets are $50 each and all proceeds will benefit Pittston’s Shop with a Cop Holiday Program. To purchase raffle tickets, gala tickets, or donate to the cause, please visit the link(s) in our bio!

Shop these goodies every Tuesday through the end of November from 9AM-2PM In Downtown Pittston 🍆🍎🥔🥖🍪

🥩🌶TOMORROW 🍓🍎

Join us from 9AM-2PM for our Pittston City Farmer's Market! Our local vendors have everything you'll need for a week full of fresh, yummy eats & more!

Another saturday night at the Slope Amphitheater! Tonight’s showing of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was sponsored by @kleinhorsleypittston_ . Guests enjoyed free popcorn, killer ambiance and a whole lot of Indy action! 🗿💎🍿

If you saw this crazy lady at the Pittston Tomato Festival this weekend…no you didn’t 🙈😂🍅♥️

✨Pittston City Farmer’s Market✨
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Open every Tuesday July-November (except Aug. 13th🍅) in Downtown Pittston! Shop fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, plants, and more!

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