Events from February 12 – April 19 – Everhart Museum

WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart: News Listening Tour

Everhart Museum 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, United States

Join us for the fourth installment of WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart as we present the first “News Listening Tour.” During this event, members of the WVIA News Team will meet and discuss the area’s most important stories with community members. Stay tuned for registration to open at https://www.wvia.org/events. WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart is a free monthly screening series programmed in partnership with WVIA Public Media especially for senior citizens. One Wednesday afternoon per month, a PBS documentary tied into the Everhart’s mission of natural history, science, art, and humanities will be screened in the Museum’s galleries.

Free

Everhart Wild Game Dinner by Lupo Rosso

Everhart Museum 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, United States

Embark on a culinary adventure with our Wild Game Dinner experience, presented in partnership with Lupo Rosso! For this one-of-a-kind evening, guests will indulge in exotic flavors expertly crafted into mouth-watering dishes within the setting of the Everhart's natural history galleries. In addition to the alluring dinner menu, there will also be drinks and a bourbon tasting. Elevate your taste buds and support the Everhart's mission by registering today! This is a 21+ event. Cost per person: $125 Seating limited to 30 RSVP by Wednesday, February 5 at 12:00 p.m. by clicking here.

$125

A Complete Unknown Happy Hour

Everhart Museum 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, United States

Join us for a proper send-off of the Peace, Love, and Music exhibition, open through March 2, with a A Complete Unknown Happy Hour, highlighting the addition to the gallery of ten early photos of Bob Dylan by the Godfather of Rock Photography, Jim Marshall, presented courtesy of Jim Marshall LLC. This collection of iconic images of Dylan recall a time when he shocked folk purists and brought folk music into the mainstream. Get into the spirit of the 60s by enjoying covers of Bob Dylan classics by Dave Brown and Shawn Caden of the Dishonest Fiddlers and a fine selection of wines and beers provided by Mutant Brewing and the Roof at Oppenheim. For more information, and to register, click here.

Orchid Care Workshop with Kristin Armstrong

Everhart Museum 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, United States

Join us for a special orchid care workshop with Kristin Armstrong of Peaches Greens. Learn about different orchid varieties, proper soil, watering techniques, and light requirements. Participants are encouraged to bring their own orchid (if not in bloom) for a hands-on repotting session. Those without an orchid will receive a small bag of orchid mix to take home. The workshop is $10 per person, and Museum admission is included. Pre-registration is required—click the registration button. To register, click here.

WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart: Barbara Weisberger–En Pointe

Everhart Museum 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, United States

Join us for WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart as we celebrate Women's History Month with a documentary on Pennsylvania native Barbara Weisberger, founder of the Philadelphia Ballet. WVIA Wednesdays at the Everhart is a free monthly screening series programmed in partnership with WVIA Public Media especially for senior citizens. While the event is free, space is limited and registration is required. For more info, and to register, click here.

Cactus vs. Succulent Class with Kristin Armstrong

Everhart Museum 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, United States

Explore the differences between cacti and succulents, two common household desert plants, with Kristin Armstrong of Peaches Greens! Learn about the unique care requirements for each, including soil, watering, and light conditions. The workshop is $10 per person, and Museum admission is included. Pre-registration is required—to register, click here.

City Nature Challenge Workshop with Matt Schultz

Everhart Museum 1901 Mulberry St., Scranton, PA, United States

Join us for an info session and workshop on the 2025 City Nature Challenge (CNC), free with regular Museum admission. Led by local naturalist and regional CNC coordinator Matt Schultz, this session will introduce you to iNaturalist, a free app that helps you document biodiversity in your community. After a brief introduction, we’ll head to Nay Aug Park to put your skills into action! The City Nature Challenge is a global event happening April 25–28, where citizen scientists worldwide record observations of local wildlife. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a global biodiversity project! The CNC is organized by the Natural History Museum of LA County and the California Academy of Sciences. Please pre-register here.