Spooky Fest 2026

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Friday, October 16 - Thursday, Oct. 29
Admission: Free
Join us this spooky season for the Dietrich’s third annual Spooky Fest featuring 13 Halloween movies in fourteen days. Experience classics, horror flicks and even children's favorites. Visit Dietrichtheater.com for details. Advance tickets are not available. Seating is first come, first serve.

Admission: Free

10/16 7:00 PM

10/29 7:00 PM

SALON 22–33 Art Exhibition Reception 

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Sunday, Oct. 18 from 2 - 4 p.m.
Admission: free
Presented by: The Kitson Arts Alliance & the Dietrich Theater
Come check out the art and meet the artists during the reception for Salon 22–33, a showcase inspired by the historic public “salons” of the 1700s, when artists would gather to exhibit their work for the community in a lively, conversational settings. Carrying that tradition forward, this modern salon brings together whimsical, colorful works by seven NEPA artists, each offering distinct genres, styles, and mediums that harmonize into one vibrant display, featuring abstract and abstract‑realist pieces in acrylic, mixed media, and 3‑D forms. Abstract painting has existed for more than a century, with its first fully non‑representational works emerging between 1906 and 1912 through pioneers like Hilma af Klint and Wassily Kandinsky. The genre invites viewers to lean into imagination and heightened perception — fitting for an era in which modern science suggests humans may possess between 22 and 33 senses. See what you didn’t expect to see, feel what you didn’t expect to feel, and enjoy light refreshments as you explore works by Mike Corker, Cloe Newell, Billy Brandenburg, Sarrah Dibble‑Canburn, Amanda Parsons, Jean Maslany, and Matt Howell.

Admission: Free

10/18 2:00 PM

Open Mic Night - Hal Pratt

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Friday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. Doors open for signups at 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Viola Henning
Admission: Free
Open to audiences and performers of all ages. Musicians, poets, comedians, and performers of every kind are welcome to share their talents. This month’s featured guest is local master storyteller Hal Pratt. Hal has spent more than forty years as a librarian and storyteller, gathering tales of ghosts and haunts, wee folk of every size, wonder tales, fairy tales, folk tales, and animal stories that scamper across the imagination. His immersive storytelling will delight audiences of all ages.For more information, call the Dietrich at 570‑836‑1022 x3.

Admission: Free

10/23 7:00 PM

Trick or Treat the Theater

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Saturday, October 24 from 11a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
In partnership with H.A.N.D.S. of Wyoming County
Kiddos of all ages are invited to come dressed in their costumes to Trick or Treat the Theater. Local service organizations will be handing out all sorts of treats and goodies for children and families.

Admission: Free

10/24 11:00 AM

Col. Zebulon Butler: His Accomplishments, Family & House

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Saturday, October 31 at 11:00 a.m.
Admission: Free
Sponsored by: Endless Mountains Heritage Region & PA DCNR
Join us for a special presentation by Tony Brooks, director and curator of the Wilkes‑Barré Preservation Society. Brooks will share the rich architectural and social history of the 1793 Zebulon Butler House, the oldest home in Wilkes‑Barre, and explore the lives of the four generations of the Butler family who lived there from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. Brooks’s own family roots, including the Pettebone, Carey, and Bennett families, reach back to the Susquehanna Company of Connecticut, offering a unique personal lens into the region’s earliest history. He has been honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution with the Founders Award for Patriotism for his contributions to historic preservation and public education.

Admission: Free

10/31 11:00 AM

The Extraordinary Caterpillar 

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Saturday, November 7 at 11 a.m.
Admission: Free
Sponsored by: Penn State Extension Master Gardeners
Join us for the free screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar followed by a discussion and Q&A with the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners. Over 98% of the living world on Earth is smaller than a bee. Yet humans view the planet as a world centered around themselves. Landscapes are deconstructed to suit human needs, often with little regard for the natural systems that sustain the food web. The Extraordinary Caterpillar follows the scientists and community activists with this peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes. Tickets are available at the ticket booth or by calling 570-836-1022x3.

Admission: Free

11/07 11:00 AM

Boundless by Quartet137 - Live in Concert

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Sunday, Nov 8 at 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Sponsored in memory of Joan Daniels
Join us at the Dietrich Theater for a afternoon of chamber music as Quartet137 presents Boundless, featuring music by Myroslav Skoryk, Florence Price, Erwin Schulhoff, Rebecca Clarke, and Aleksandra Vrebalov. These five works bring together strikingly different musical languages, histories, and perspectives, with a program that reaches from the overlooked to the unexpected. Featuring Gabriel Schaff and Leah Valenches, violins; Chris Souza, viola; and Peter Brubaker, cello. Tickets are available at the ticket booth or by calling 570-836-1022x3.

Admission: Free

11/08 3:00 PM

Megan Leavey - Dietrich Film Favorite

Weds., November 11 at 1:00 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Admission, small popcorn and small soda: Free!
Sponsored by: Robert H. Spitz Foundation and M&T Bank
Join us in celebrating Veterans and Veterans Day with free showings of Megan Leavey. This biographical drama tells the true story of Marine Corporal Megan Leavey, who forms an extraordinary bond with her military working dog, Rex. The film follows Megan as she enlists in the Marines to escape a difficult home life, discovers her purpose in the K‑9 unit, and becomes Rex’s handler. Together, they deploy to Iraq, where their teamwork in detecting explosives saves countless lives. After both are injured by an IED, Megan returns home and begins a determined fight to adopt Rex and give him the peaceful life he deserves. Tickets are available at www.dietrichtheater.com or at the ticket booth.

Admission: Admission, small popcorn and small soda: Free!

11/11 1:00 PM

11/11 7:00 PM

Tiger Tank: Wyoming County Entrepreneurship Challenge

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Event Partners: The Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce and the Dietrich Theater
Master of Ceremonies: Julie Piazza of Chippy White Table
Come experience Tiger Tank, a high‑energy business pitch night where local founders present their ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win $10,000 in funding to launch a new business or expand an existing one in Wyoming County, PA. The audience also gets in on the action by voting for the $2,000 People’s Choice Award winner, sponsored by AOS Outdoor Services. Admission is free for anyone who wants to attend and cheer on the competitors as we crown the 2026 Tiger Tank champion. Tickets are available at the ticket booth or by calling 570‑836‑1022 x3.

Admission: Free

11/12 6:00 PM

Once Upon an Orchestra - NEPA Philharmonic

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhanock
Saturday, November 14 at 11:00 a.m.
Admission: Free
Sponsored by: the Overlook Estate Foundation
NEPA Philharmonic brings Once Upon an Orchestra to Tunkhannock! The program pairs storytime with live music for children ages 2-6 and their families, sharing important life lessons and inspiring curiosity, creativity, and a love of the arts. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 570-836-1022x3.

Admission: Free

11/14 11:00 AM

The Nutcracker: Royal Ballet

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Wednesday, December 2nd at 7PM and Sunday, December 6th at 2PM
Admission: $20 
Nothing says Christmas quite like The Nutcracker! The Royal Ballet celebrates the festive season with Peter Wright’s beloved ballet. Set to Tchaikovsky’s stunning score and with Julia Trevelyan Oman’s sumptuous designs, this festive classic is a treat for the whole family. Including special introductions, interviews and behind-the-scenes features. Tickets are available at www.dietrichtheater.com or at the ticket booth.

Admission: $20

12/02 7:00 PM

12/06 2:00 PM

12 Movies of Christmas

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Friday, December 4 - Thursday, Dec. 17
Admission: Free
Join us for our annual Christmas Film Festival. An eclectic mix of 12 holiday films will play for two weeks on the Dietrich Theater’s big screen. Admission is free! Visit Dietrichtheater.com for schedule and more details. Advance tickets are not available. Seating is first come, first served.

Admission: Free

12/04 12:00 PM

12/17 7:00 PM

Golden Days of Radio Players Performance

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Sponsored by: Rotary Club of Tunkhannock and Ed Battestin in memory of Pat Battestin
Go back to those golden days of radio during this live performance of radio plays presented by the Dietrich Theater Radio Players. During the show you will experience the “theatre of the mind” including live sound effects and music. All are welcome to attend. This holiday performance will be followed by a light reception. Tickets will be available at the door while they last or they can be reserved by calling 570-836-1022x3.

Admission: Free

12/08 7:00 PM

Christmas with Stage Door Dance 

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Friday, December 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
The Stage Door Dance Studio of Tunkhannock will perform on the Dietrich stage on Friday, December 11th. The award-winning studio delights in welcoming the holiday season with the community. Select dancers will perform from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., and this performance is free to the public. Come celebrate Christmas with us.

Admission: Free

12/11 5:30 PM

Holiday Workshop

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Saturday, December 12 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
For all ages
Admission: Free
Sponsored by: Ron & Abby Kukuchka
Get into the holiday spirit! A morning of cookie decorating, holiday crafts, letters to Santa with Tunkhannock BPW and H.A.N.D.S. of Wyoming County, and creations by the balloon lady. Great for the entire family!

Admission: Free

12/12 11:00 AM