Fall Film Festival 2026 Preview Day

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Thursday, September 10 at 1:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Discounted Concession!
Do you want a better idea of what the Dietrich’s Fall Film Festival movies are about? See the trailers that hooked us and made us choose them. Join us for this pre-event for Fall Film Festival and screen all the movie trailers of the films featured. Call the Dietrich at 570-836-1022 x3 for more information.

Admission: Free

9/10 1:00 PM

9/10 6:00 PM

Tunkhannock’s Touch a Truck

Tunkhannock’s Touch a Truck
At Lazybrook Park, Route 6, Tunkhannock
Saturday, Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: Free
Kids will have a great time climbing up into trucks, beeping the horn and learning what they do. Rain or shine! This free sponsored event is a fundraising event for the Dietrich Theater and all proceeds benefit children’s programs. Kids will get a free firefighter or construction hat, while supplies last! *If you have a large construction vehicle or truck and would like to participate/display, please call 570-836-1022 x2 for details.

Admission: Free

9/12 11:00 AM

Fall Film Festival Opening Night

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Friday, September 18
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 
Come out to the Dietrich’s Opening Night Gala. Bring your friends and enjoy food, two films, beer, wine, desserts and good fun.
Call 570-836-1022x3 for tickets.

Admission: $40 in advance, $45 at the door

9/18 5:30 PM

Fall Film Festival 2026

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Sept. 18 - Oct. 8
Enjoy 21 films in 21 days!
Visit DietrichTheater.com for movie schedule and more information.

Admission: $8.50

9/18 12:00 PM

10/08 7:00 PM

Open Mic Night - Brenda Fager

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Friday, September 25 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 all types are invited to share their talents. Then local playwright Brenda Fager will take the stage. She will share two of her short plays with the help of her friends from the Writers Group at the Dietrich Theater. Brenda has spent over 35 years in the theater world as a playwright, teacher, actor, stage manager, and director—including 17 years with Houston’s A.D. Players. From classic roles like Ouiser in Steel Magnolias to her original work The Russell Park Experience, Brenda brings passion and versatility to every stage, and she’s thrilled to join the Dietrich Theater’s Open Mic experience. Seating is limited. Call the Dietrich at 570-836-1022 x3 for details.

Admission: Free

9/25 7:00 PM

Destination Freedom at the Dietrich: Underground Railroad Tracks through Time

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Sunday, September 27 from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
2:00 - 2:45 p.m. - Vendor Fair
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. - Panel Discussion
3:15 - 4:30 p.m. - Movie and Q&A
The Destination Freedom: Underground Railroad Walking Tours led by the Waverly Community House has expanded to the Endless Mountains region this year. To commemorate this incredible program’s growth, a special panel and screening will be held at the Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock on Sunday Sept. 27th at 2 p.m. This free event will begin with a panel discussion about the Destination Freedom program and African American History in NEPA moderated by WNEP-TV meteorologist and documentarian Jeremy Lewan. Panelists will include EJ Murphy, Destination Freedom program director; Denise Dennis of the historic Dennis Farm in Susquehanna County; A representative from the Black Scranton Project and Sherman and Cindy Wooden of the Center for Anti-Slavery Studies in Montrose. Following the panel discussion, there will be a showing of Lewan’s documentary about the Destination Freedom program, Jeremy’s Journeys: Destination Freedom, Waverly’s Hidden History as well as a Q&A session with the audience. There will also be vendors at the event in the Dietrich’s lobby area with tables staffed by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR), Black Scranton Project, regional historical societies, and more! Destination Freedom at the Dietrich is being held in partnership with WNEP-TV (Newswatch 16), the Waverly Community House, the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Dietrich Theater, and the Black Scranton Project. Tickets are available at the ticket booth or by calling 570-836-1022x3.

Admission: Free

9/27 2:00 PM

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie 

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Saturday, October 3 at 11 a.m.
Admission: Free
Join us for a free screening of Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie as we work to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease. George Stonier, who has been navigating his own Parkinson’s journey for 13 years, will introduce the film and host a Q&A following the feature. Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is a 2023 documentary that blends interviews, archival footage, and cinematic reenactments to trace Michael J. Fox’s rise to fame and his decades‑long experience living with Parkinson’s. It’s an intimate, often funny, and deeply moving portrait of both his public career and private resilience, highlighting the optimism that continues to define him. Tickets are available at the ticket booth or by calling 570-836-1022x3.

Admission: Free

10/03 11:00 AM

Free Showing of The Last Picture Shows - Celebrate the Dietrich’s 25th Anniversary!

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Saturday, October 3 at 5:00 p.m.
Admission, small popcorn and small soda: Free!
Join us for a free screening of The Last Picture Shows on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. Enjoy complimentary admission along with a free small popcorn and small soda. Before this documentary that explores the history of cinemas and their role in community life, audience members will hear the remarkable story of the Dietrich Theater and how a determined community brought it back to life and has helped it thrive as a beloved cultural landmark in downtown Tunkhannock for the past 25 years. Tickets are available at the ticket booth or by calling 570-836-1022x3.

Admission: Free

10/03 5:00 PM

Cello and Guitar Duo - Music for Autumn

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Sunday, October 4 at 3:00 p.m.
Admission: Free, donations accepted
With the McAuley-Steveskey Cello and Guitar Duo
Sponsored by: John P. Keker in memory of Jessie Reppy Keker
Classical Guitarist, Jay Steveskey and Cellist, Jeff McAuley will perform music from around the world and through the ages, including the German Baroque Period, Spanish Romanticism, to Contemporary South America and more. Come relax and enjoy the vibrant autumn colors through the good vibrations of the cello and guitar strings at the Dietrich. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 570-836-1022x3.

Admission: Free, donations accepted

10/04 3:00 PM

Sensory Friendly Strings - NEPA Philharmonic

At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Monday, October 5 at 1:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Sponsored by: the Overlook Estate Foundation
Enjoy a concert with the NEPA Philharmonic string trio, designed with sensory accessibility in mind! This short (45-60 minutes), interactive program of upbeat fiddle tunes, Gershwin, and Americana music is perfect for the whole family, with fidgets, sensory headphones, healthy snacks, and additional accommodations available, in collaboration with Misericordia University Occupational Therapy, Children's Service Center, and other local partners. Featuring NEPA Philharmonic musicians Laura Bald, Chris Souza, and Chialing Pidd. Ticket are available at the door or by calling 570-836-1022x3.

Admission: Free

10/05 1:00 PM

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

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

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

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