ART
Allentown Art Museum: “Selections from the Photography Collection: Reflections/Distortions,” celebrates the bewildering, mesmerizing, and topsy-turvy and encourages viewers to wonder: What is going on?, Sept. 12-March 7; “Emil Lukas: Vanishing Point,” new and site-specific work that highlights the potential and limitations of our vision, Nov. 21-April 18; “Anne Buckwalter: Heirloom,” explores domestic interiors and the stories they tell about desire, Nov. 21-April 18; American Galleries Fall 2026, explore more than 150 works of American art and their connections to both local and global artistic communities, through Feb. 7. 31 N. Fifth St., Allentown. 29. 610-432-4333, allentownartmuseum.org.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts: Fall Student Exhibition, over 100 original student works across a wide-range of mediums, Nov. 6-Dec. 20, 321 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem. 610-868-2971, charterarts.org.
Bethlehem Town Hall Rotunda Gallery: “Assemblages & Collages,” BFAC Curated Exhibition, through Sept. 22; Emerging Artist Exhibition, Sept. 28-Nov. 5; “Art of Pastel Invitational,” Nov. 12-Dec. 22. 10 E. Church St., Bethlehem. bfac-lv.com.
Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion: “Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission,” step into the story behind the 1985 discovery of the RMS Titanic and uncover the classified U.S. Navy mission that helped make it possible, Sept. 29-Jan. 19. 815 W. Hamilton St., Allentown. davincisciencecenter.org.
Gallery at St. John’s: “Attention to Details III” Life like pastels by Diane Horoschook, Sept. 27-Oct. 25. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 330 Ferry Street, Easton, 610-258-6119, stjohnseaston.org/ministries/gallery.
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites: “Moravian Care and Cure: Bethlehem Medicine During the Revolution,” learn how distinctly Moravian values, communal responsibility, structured living, and a holistic understanding of health gave rise to a medical community that was ahead of its time, through April 25. “Jeanette Barres Zug: A Life in Service to Moravian Bethlehem,” traces the life of the volunteer who helped shape how generations of visitors first encountered Moravian Bethlehem, through Jan. 31. “Art of the Dollhouse,” look at how miniature homes have shaped our ideas about domestic life over three centuries, Oct. 23-June 27. historicbethlehem.org.
Lafayette College Art Galleries: “Engineering Artifacts: Past, Present, & Future,” artifacts of engineering education and practice from College Hill and the Lehigh Valley demonstrate evolving notions of efficiency, safety, sustainability, and technological progress, Sept. 16-Dec. 4; “Polymythic,” exhibition tracing Al Johnson’s versatile career across multiple artistic forms, Sept. 7-Nov. 21; “The Spy Who Brought Surrender,” immersive investigation of Jean-Baptiste Le Paon’s Lafayette at Yorktown, Sept. 2-Dec. 4. Williams Center Gallery, 317 Hamilton St. galleries.lafayette.edu.
Zoellner Arts Center: “This Land: Reimagining The United States of America on its 250th Anniversary.” Inspired by Woody Guthrie’s iconic song, the exhibit Explores complex questions of national identity, geography, and history through artworks from the LUAG collection, alongside artifacts from the C.F. Martin & Co. archives. 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. luag.lehigh.edu.
Moravian Historical Society: “Moravians & the Revolution: Caught in the Crossfire,” paints a picture of the Moravian pacifist community that found itself caught up in a conflict that would ultimately transform its way of life. Through Jan. 17. 214 Center St., Nazareth. 610-759-5070, moravianhistory.org.
Moravian University Payne Gallery: “Bill Needs: A Visual Journey Through the History of the Moravian Church,” traces the development of the Moravian Church across centuries from its early Central European roots through periods of persecution, the Reformation, the establishment of missions, and the movement of Moravian communities across Europe and the Americas. Oct. 23-Dec. 18. 346 Main St., Bethlehem. moravian.edu.
Penn State Ronald K. De Long Gallery: “Light,” five artists explore the literal and metaphorical meanings of light, through Dec. 11. 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley. lehighvalley.psu.edu/gallery/ronald-k-de-long-gallery
Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College: “Engineering Artifacts: Past, Present, & Future,” the tools engineers use to design, build, and connect our world have evolved, Sept. 16-Dec. 4; Polymythic: The Multi-Dimensional Practice of Al Johnson, tracing Johnson’s versatile career across multiple artistic forms, Sept. 7-Nov. 21. 317 Hamilton St., Easton. 610-330-5009, williamscenter.lafayette.edu
Volunteer Tony Sabino gives a Colonial era demonstration Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites at Burnside Plantation. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
CONCERTS
Allentown Band: Art in the Park, Sept. 12, West Park, Allentown; Tribute to Bert Meyers concert, Sept. 13, West Park, Allentown; “Yankee Doodling,” the Evolution of the American Concert, Oct. 15-17, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown; Band on Broadway, Oct. 25, Christ Lutheran Church, Allentown; Salute the Troops, Nov. 8, Northeast Middle School, Bethlehem; Americans We, Tribute to Veterans and Holiday Concert, Nov. 15, Miller Symphony Hall; Annual Dinner Concert, Nov. 24, DeSales University Center, Center Valley. allentownband.com
Godfrey Daniels: Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, Sept. 11; Ordinary Elephant, Sept. 12; Iain Matthews & No Grey Faith, Sept. 18; Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert, Sept. 19; Glengarry Boys, Sept. 24; Ellis Paul, Oct. 9; Amelia White & Linda McRae, Oct. 10; Antje Duvekot & Robby Hecht, Oct. 17; The Kennedys, Oct. 18; Jenna Nicholls & Chris Kasper, Oct. 23; Anne Hills, Oct. 24; Peter Karp Band, Oct. 30; The Keystone Breakers, Oct. 31; Goodnight Moonshine, Nov. 8; Chris Smither, Nov. 20-21; Chuck Brodsky, Nov. 22; John Gorka, Dec. 2-3; Joe Jencks, Dec. 4. 7 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem. godfreydaniels.org.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts: Chamber Ensembles Concert, intimate chamber works by instrumental musicians, Dec. 1; Jazz Café, the music department’s Jazz Lab Band, 11/12 Jazz and Modern Music Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and After School Jazz Club, Dec. 3; Winter Choral Concert, Dec. 8; Winter Instrumental Concert, Dec. 11; Evening with Strings, string students perform a myriad of solo and ensemble selections, Dec. 15; Evening with Guitar, guitar students performing classical, jazz, and rock selections, Dec. 17. 321 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem. 610-868-2971, charterarts.org.
Mauch Chunk Opera House: Jake Thistle, Sept. 18; Bostyx, Sept. 19; Mamma Mania, Sept. 25; Romeo Delight, Sept. 26.; Selwyn Birchwood, Oct. 1; The Gathering Gloom, Oct. 2; Splintered Sunlight, Oct. 3; The Badlees, Oct. 4; Broken Arrow, Oct. 9; Beginnings, Oct. 10; Tell Me Lies, Oct. 16; Classic Stones Live, Oct. 17; Bywater Call, Oct. 23; The Grand Slambovian Halloween Ball, Oct. 24; Calamity Chang Presents: The Séance Social, Oct. 31; Meet Loaf, Nov. 6; Back in Black, Nov. 7; John Nemeth, Nov. 13; The Last Waltz Celebration featuring the The Band band, Nov. 14; Adrenalize, Nov. 20; Soulshine, Nov. 21; Harvest Jam featuring Free Range Folk, Nov. 25; Reality Bites, Nov. 28; Twelve Twenty-Four, Dec. 4-5; Trixy Valentine Presents: The Naughty & Nice List, Dec. 11; Rock This Town Orchestra Xmas Spectacular, Dec. 12; Magnolia Boulevard, Dec. 18; Taron Terrors Christmas Show, Dec. 20. 11 W. Broadway, Jim Thorpe. mcohjt.com.
Miller Symphony Hall: New Chamber Music Fall Concert, Oct. 27; Phantom of the Opera, Oct. 28; Latin Parranda, Dec. 12; Holiday Pops, Dec. 19. Jazz Upstairs Series: The Anderson Brothers, Sept. 12; Steve Sandberg Quartet, Oct. 23; Eric Mintel Quartet, Nov. 20; Madelyn Dundon Quartet, Dec. 11. 23 N. 6th St., Allentown. millersymphonyhall.org.
Musikfest Café: Tribute to Bob Dylan and Jackson Browne by Bobfest and Late for the Sky featuring Jake Thistle, Sept. 11; The Weight Band featuring members of The Band & The Levon Helm Band, Sept. 12; Billy Bauer Band-Tribute to Dave Matthews Band, Sept. 18; Emo Kids, Sept. 19; Devon Gilfillian-Time Will Tell Tour, Sept. 20. ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem steelstacks.org.
State Theatre: Justin Hayward-The Story In Your Eyes Tour, Sept. 13; Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, Sept. 24; Martina McBride, Sept. 26; Three Dog Night, Sept. 27; Pat Metheny, Sept. 30; So Good-The Neil Diamond Experience, Oct. 2; The Bronx Wanderers, Oct. 22; Hello I Must Be Going-Phil Collins Tribute, Oct. 24; The Fab Faux, Oct. 30; Air Supply-A Metter of Time Tour, Nov. 6; Magical Mystery Doors Presents Beatles, Zeppelin, Doors, Nov. 13; A Night of Music & Memories, Nov. 14; Get The Led Out, Nov. 20; The Music of Tom Petty, Nov. 21; Rocky Mountain High Experience-A John Denver Christmas, Dec. 4; Straight No Chaser, Dec. 5; Leslie Odom Jr. The Christmas Tour, Dec. 11; Wizards of Winter, Dec. 20. 453 Northampton St., Easton. 610-252-3132, statetheatre.org
Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College: Ladama, Oct. 2; Dafnis Prieto Sí o Sí Quartet, Oct. 22. 317 Hamilton St., Easton. 610-330-5009, williamscenter.lafayette.edu
Wind Creek Event Center: Tom Jones: Come Gather Round Tour, Sept. 24; Boys Like Girls, Sept. 25; Black Veil Brides: Vindicatour US 2026, Sept. 26; Ann Wilson: The Voice of Heart & Tripsitter, Oct. 2; Whiskey Myers, Oct. 10; Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: The Future is Vintage World Tour, Oct. 17; Michael Jackson History, Oct. 18; Alice Cooper-Alice’s Attic Tour, Nov. 1; Chicago, Nov. 5; Slaughter to Prevail: North America 2026 Leg2, Nov. 13; Wynonna Judd-The Hard Truth Tour, Nov. 19; The Stray Cats, Dec. 4. 77 Wind Creek Road, Bethlehem. windcreekeventcenter.com
Zoellner Arts Center: Graham Nash, Sept. 24; One Vision of Queen featuring Marc Martel, Sept. 26; Outlander in Concert; Oct. 11; Wu Fei & Abigail Washburn, Oct. 16; Voces8, Nov. 1; Andy Grammer, Nov. 8; Michael Feinstein, Nov. 29; Cherish the Ladies, Dec. 20. 420 E. Packer Ave. 610-758-2787, zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu
Ringo Starr will perform with His All-Starr Band on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at the State Theatre in Easton. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
CLASSICAL
Allentown Symphony Orchestra: The Great American Swing Book, Sept. 26; Fire & Passion-Prokofiev & Brahms, Oct. 10-11; Saint-Saens’ Organ Symphony, Nov. 7-8; Holiday Pops, Dec. 19. Miller Symphony Hall, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown. 610-432-6715, millersymphonyhall.org.
Bel Canto Winter Concert: For This Joy, Nov. 22, Wesley United Methodist Church, Bethlehem. bach.org.
Bach Choir of Bethlehem: Bach at Noon, Oct. 13 and Nov. 10, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Allentown; Christmas Concert: Dec. 12, Muhlenberg College, Egner Memorial Chapel, Allentown. Dec.13, First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem. bach.org
Chamber Music Lehigh Valley: Every Voice in The Room, The Gaon Soloists, Oct. 8; What A Summer Makes, Hsin-Yun Huang with Marlboro Musicians, Oct. 10-11; The Unlikely Room, Young Concert Artists-Accordion plus strings, Nov. 1. Moravian College, Foy Concert Hall, Bethlehem. 610-435-7611, cmsob.org.
Gabriel Chamber Ensemble: Stars, Stripes and Strings!, Sept. 13, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. gabrielensemble.org.
Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra: Fall Colors, Oct. 18, Foy Concert Hall at Moravian University, 342 Main St., Bethlehem. La Boheme, Nov. 22, Christ Lutheran Church, 1245 W. Hamilton St., Allentown. pasinfonia.org
Satori: Flute, violin and cello trio, Oct. 5, Nov. 30, Phoebe Terrace, Allentown. satori-chambermusic.org.
State Theatre: An Evening with Itzhak Perlman, personal storytelling, rarely seen photographs, and moving clips from the Grammy-nominated documentary Itzhak with live performance, Oct. 1. 453 Northampton St., Easton. 610-252-3132, statetheatre.com
Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Lucas and Arthur Jussen, Oct. 16. 610-330-5009, williamscenter.lafayette.edu
Zoellner Arts Center: Academy of Vocal Arts: Donizetti’s L’elisir D’amore (The Elixir of Love), Nov. 22. 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. 610-758-2787, zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu
Conductor Christopher Jackson and the Bach Choir perform Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Central Moravian Church in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
DANCE
DeSales University Dance Ensemble Concert: New and reimagined works. Oct. 29-Nov. 1. DeSales University, Schubert Theatre, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley. desales.edu.
Muhlenberg College: Reset: New Dances, innovations in dance by emerging choreographers, Dec. 3-5. 2400 Chew St., Allentown. muhlenberg.edu/seeashow or 484-664-3333.
Nutcracker: Dancers from Repertory Dance Theatre with music by the Allentown Symphony Orchestra, Dec. 5, Miller Symphony Hall, 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown. 610-432-6715, millersymphonyhall.org.
State Theatre: Cinderella by the United European Ballet Company, Oct. 23; Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet, Dec. 9. 453 Northampton St., Easton. 610-252-3132, statetheatre.org.
Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College: BalletX, Sept. 17. 317 Hamilton St., Easton. 610-330-5009, williamscenter.lafayette.edu
Zoellner Arts Center: The Nutcracker, Dec. 12-13. 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. 610-865-0353. bglv.org.
The Pennsylvania Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Zoellner Arts Center. (Contributed photo)
THEATER
Act 1 DeSales University: Dublin by Lamplight, Oct. 1-11; Little Women: The Broadway Musical, Dec. 3-13. DeSales University, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley. desales.edu
Civic Theatre: In Tandem, two grieving nuns are determined to bring their beloved cat back from the dead, leading them down a hilariously unholy path involving secrets, schemes, and a little bit of satanic intervention, through Sept. 20; Matilda The Musical, Roald Dahl’s story of courage, imagination, and the power of being yourself, Oct. 9-25; A Christmas Carol, Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his unforgettable journey from darkness to light, guided by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, Dec. 4-19; Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, follows Hershel of Ostropol as he arrives in a village on the first night of Hanukkah to find the villagers too frightened to celebrate, Dec. 12-21; Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, step into a lavish speakeasy-inspired world where vintage allure meets modern edge, Dec. 12-20. 527 N. 19th St., Allentown. 610-433-8903, civictheatre.com.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School: The Children’s Hour, explores the devastating consequences of a malicious student’s false accusation against two teachers, whose lives and reputations are irrevocably destroyed. Oct. 23-25. 321 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem. 610-868-2971, charterarts.org.
Muhlenberg College: Doctor Faustus, a man of science whose longing for knowledge and power lead him to make a lamentable deal with the devil, Oct. 1-4; Carrie: The Musical, musical adaptation of Stephen King’s all-time horror classic, Oct. 29-Nov. 1; Uncle Vanya, Nov. 21. 2400 Chew St., Allentown. muhlenberg.edu, 484-664-3333.
Munopco Music Theatre: Godspell, Sept. 11-20. Between the Lines Studio Theatre, 725 N. 15th St., Allentown. munopco.org.
Pennsylvania Playhouse: Murder on the Orient Express: the tale of strangers stranded on a train, where everyone’s a suspect, Oct. 9-15; Anastasia: A young girl heads from Russia to Paris, hoping to learn if she really is the long-lost princess Anastasia, Dec, 4-20. 390 Illick’s Mill Road, Bethlehem. 610-865-6665, paplayhouse.org
Pines Dinner Theatre: Whodunit The Musical, Sept. 5-Oct. 24; Up on the Housetop, Nov. 7-Dec. 27. 610-433-2333, 315 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown. pinesdinnertheatre.com.
Pennsylvania Youth Theater: Disney’s Frozen, Jr. Dec. 4-15. Brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life. Charles A. Brown Ice House, Bethlehem. 123pyt.org.
Star of the Day: Disney’s Frozen Jr., Dec. 3-5. Between the Lines Studio Theatre, Allentown. staroftheday.org
State Theatre: Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man, Oct. 8; A Christmas Carol, Dec. 3; Sister’s Christmas Catechism, Dec. 13; Waitress, Dec. 15-16. 453 Northampton St., Easton. 610-252-3132, statetheatre.org
Touchstone Theatre: Unbound Year-Round: The Poisoner, an unraveling of the deception, abuse of power, and utter negligence of early 2000s Midwestern water politics, Sept. 17-19; Unbound Year-Round: 5, a Spanish-language play reading from Lehigh Valley playwright Jose Diaz, Sept. 25-26; MFA Project: Still Here, A theatrical exploration of grief and loss by MFA candidate Anisa Hosseini, Oct. 3; Unbound Year-Round: Milkdrunk, one-woman show that rips back the curtain on modern motherhood, Oct. 7-10; Christmas City Follies XXVVII, holiday-themed variety show, Dec. 3-20. 321 E. 4th St., Bethlehem. 610-867-1689, touchstone.org.
Williams Center for the Arts: Actors From The London Stage-Much Ado About Nothing, Sept. 26. Lafayette College, 317 Hamilton St., Easton. 610-330-5009, williamscenter.lafayette.edu
Zoellner Arts Center: Witch, Sept. 25-27, 30, Oct. 1-3, reimagines a Jacobean tale through a sharp, contemporary lens; The House That Will Not Stand, Nov. 6-8, 11-14, a haunting exploration of Black female agency, the cost of freedom, and the ghosts we inherit. 420 E. Packer Ave., 610-758-2787, zoellner.cas.lehigh.ed
OTHER EVENTS
Chile Pepper Food Festival: Jalapeno eating contest, music, vendors, more. Rain or shine. Sept. 11-12. William DeLong Park, 233 Bowers Road, Bowers. pepperfestival.com
Celebration of the Arts Festival: Two days of music on two stages, artisan and food vendors. Sept. 12-13. Delaware Water Gap. cotajazz.org.
Plant Bingo with The Wicked Botanist: Patrons age 21 and over, Sept. 13. Musikfest Café, ArtsQuest Center, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem steelstacks.org.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Music on the Mountain-Gabriel Chamber Ensemble, Sept. 13; Fall Native Plant Sale, Sept. 19; Eagle Day, Nov. 7. 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton. 610-756-6961, hawkmontain.org.
First Presbyterian Church Hi Neighbors: A look at the National Museum of Industrial History exhibit, “Cheers to 250: Brewing in America,” Sept. 14; The Practice of Mindfulness and Its Benefits for Stress Management, Sept. 21; Pierogies and Other Hand-Held Delights, Sept. 28;“The Lehigh Valley of the Future, Oct. 5; From the Ground Up: Building a Stronger Local Food System, Oct. 12; William Allen and the Founding of Allentown, Oct. 19; The Latest Advances in Rehabilitation and the Effect of AI in Rehab Practices, Oct. 26; The Champagne Flutes, Nov. 2; Coffee Talk: A Personal Look into the World’s Favorite Pick-Me-Up, Nov. 9. First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, 2344 Center St., Bethlehem. fpc-bethlehem.org.
East ON Fest: Inaugural light and projection mapping festival transforms downtown Easton into a walkable gallery of art, light, and immersive community experiences, Sept. 18-19, Church Street and Bank Street corridor. eastonfest.com.
Vintage & Harvest Market: Thousands of vintage items and collectibles along with a DJ spinning vintage vinyl, crafts, family activities, and food vendors. Sept. 19, Historic Burnside, 1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem. historicbethlehm.org.
Liberty Bell Festival: Highlights the story of how Allentown helped protect the Liberty Bell during the American Revolution featuring a commemorative Liberty Bell march through downtown Allentown followed by historical reenactments, live music, vendors, food, family-friendly activities, community organizations. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 19, Downtown Allentown.
Lower Saucon Township Historical Society: Passport to History, Sept. 26; Applefest, Oct. 10 and Photos with Santa, Nov. 28, all at Lutz Franklin Schoolhouse, 2631 Limpar Lane, Hellertown; Speaker Series – Haunted Saucon Valley, Sept. 22; Digitalization of the Valley Voice, Oct. 14; Small Arms in WWI, Nov. 11. all at Seidersville Hall, 2700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem. lutzfranklin.wordpress.com
Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival: Music, athletic competitions, vendors, more. Sept. 25-27, Bethlehem. celticfest.org
State Theatre: Brian Regan, Sept. 25; Lewis Black Live, Oct. 9; Bobby Collins, Oct. 16; Hollywood Squares, Oct. 27; Haunted Illusions, Oct. 31; Who The Hell Are These Guys?, Nov. 7. 453 Northampton St., Easton. 610-252-3132, statetheatre.org
Easton Farmers Market: Hot Pepper Showdown: Ten Deadly Peppers contest, shop for peppers, hot sauce and salsa, Sept. 26; Apple Jam: Indulge in apple pie, apple strudel, hot apple fritters, fresh pressed cider, Oct. 17; Pumpkins & Pooches: Celebrate Halloween at the market, Oct. 31; Scott Park, Easton. 610-330-9942. eastonfarmersmarket.com.
Spiritual and Holistic Expo: Reiki, massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, alternative healing, energy healing, crystals & minerals, organic foods, health products, more. Sept. 26-27, Agri-Plex, Allentown Fairgrounds, 1998 Liberty St., facebook.com/SpiritualHolisticExpos
West End Block Party & Food Festival: Food, music, beer and wine tents, art, kids crafts, more. Sept. 26, 19th and Liberty streets, Allentown. westendallentown.com/webp
Lehigh Valley Fiber Festival: Live demonstrations and artisans. Sept. 26-27, Agri-Plex, Allentown Fairgrounds, 1998 Liberty St., lvfiberfest.org
Emily Gargiulo of High Point Homestead takes the fur and spins it into yarn during the Lehigh Valley Fiber Festival at Macungie Memorial Park in 2021. (Rick Kintzel / The Morning Call)
College Hill PorchFest: Local musicians perform on porches throughout the College Hill neighborhood of Easton culminating in a Second Line Parade beginning and ending at College Hill Presbyterian, Sept. 27, College Hill area, Easton collegehillporchfest.org
Zoellner Arts Center: David Sedaris, Oct. 2; Cirque Alfonse, Oct. 3. 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. 610-758-2787, zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu
Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival: Craft and food vendors, live music throughout downtown, trolley rides around town, ghost tours at the Old Jail, tours of the Asa Packer Mansion and St. Mark’s & St. John’s Episcopal, Oct. 3-4, 10-11, 17-18. poconomountains.com/jim-thorpe/fall-foliage
Easton Garlic Fest: Oct. 3-4, Centre Square, Easton. eastongarlicfest.com.
Literary Event Series “Showcase at the Lodge”: Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts students showcase a variety of original works, from poetry and prose to short stories and spoken word. Oct. 2, Café at the Lodge, 427 E. 4th St., Bethlehem. charterarts.org.
Lehigh Valley Rocks! 20 Year Reunion Show: Tribute to the hard rock and heavy metal scene that flourished in the Lehigh Valley during the 1980s and early 1990s. Oct. 10, Gin Mill and Grille, 1750 Main St., Northampton.
Luncheon with the Authors: The Society of the Arts annual event featuring three nationally-acclaimed authors sharing remarks, participating in a panel discussion, and sign books, Oct. 15, Renaissance Hotel Allentown. Cocktails with the Authors, Oct. 14, Allentown Art Museum. sotapa.org
Bethlehem Running Festival: Weekend of running, with 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, relay, trail run, kids run through the city, Oct. 16-18. runbethlehem.com.
The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare-The Next Gen: Lightwire Theater, Oct. 18. Williams Center for the Arts, Lafayette College, 317 Hamilton St., Easton. 610-330-5009, williamscenter.lafayette.edu
Eastern Pa. Fall Home Show: Home builders and contractors share knowledge and services, Oct. 24-25, Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th St., jenksproductions.com.
Haunted House: showcase of imagination, artistry and skill that’s packed with fun frights and clever scares by the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Production Arts Department, Oct. 31. 321 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem. 610-868-2971, charterarts.org.
Easton Bacon Fest: Vendors, music and all things bacon. Nov. 7-8, downtown Easton. pabaconfest.com
Christkindlmarkt: ArtsQuest’s annual German-style outdoor market with shopping, German and Austrian food, live entertainment, glassblowing tent, Santa, music. Nov. 13-Dec. 20. PNC Plaza at SteelStacks, 645 E. First St., Bethlehem, christmascity.org.
People enjoy the sights and sounds Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, during Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
Illumination: Synchronized music and light show, carousel ride, hayride with Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa, scavenger hunt, more. Nov. 13-14, 20-22, 25-29, Dec. 1-6, 8-10, 12-24, 26-31, Jan. 2. Coca-Cola Park, 1050 IronPigs Way, Allentown. illuminationlv.com.
ArtsQuest Creative Factory: Comedy to Break the Stigma, Nov. 14; Kirsten Michelle Cilis, Nov. 20; Winston Hodges, Nov. 21; Chanel Ali, Dec. 4; Nataly Aukar, Dec. 5; Olden Girls: A Drag Parody in Two Acts, Dec. 11; Carmen Lynch, Dec. 18. ArtsQuest: Offers workshops and classes inside the new ArtsQuest Creative Factory including ceramics, fiber arts, drawing and painting, printmaking, photograph and more. To register visit artsquest.org.
First Frost Train Meet: Operating layouts, manufacturers and displays, train races, test track. Nov. 14-15, Agri-Plex, Allentown Fairgrounds, 1998 Liberty St., lvfiberfest.org
ArtsQuest Creative Factory: Comedy to Break the Stigma, featuring Meghan O’Malley, Brendan Donegan, Jay Yoder and Chris Nee, Nov. 14; Kirsten Michelle Cilis, Nov. 20; Winston Hodges, Nov. 21; Chanel Ali, Dec. 4; Nataly Aukar, Dec. 5; Olden Girls: A Drag Parody in Two Acts, Dec. 11; Carmen Lynch, Dec. 18. 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem. artsquest.org.
Lights in the Parkway: Nov. 27-Jan. 6, Lehigh Parkway, Allentown. allentownpa.gov/cityevents
Lehigh Valley Zoo: Brew at the Zoo, sample a diverse selection of beer, music, food, Sept. 12; Fall Wine Festival, sample a diverse selection of wine, music, sweet and treats, Sept. 26; Boo at the Zoo, trick or treat, music, themed crafts, activities, pumpkin patch, Oct. 17-18, 24-25. 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville. 610-799-4171, lvzoo.org
Southside Bethlehem Chili Fest: Sample and vote for your favorite chili at trail stops along Southside Arts District. Oct. 17. southsideartsdistrict.com/chilifest
John Rossi, 4, of Stroudsburg enjoys bacon-on-a-stick from Greek Street in Allentown during BaconFest on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Centre Square in Easton. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)