Spring blooms in Catasauqua<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no blooming noticeable on any of the Lehigh Valley trees quite yet, but in Catasauqua, a family-friendly event on Saturday will nevertheless anticipate the slow-but-steady changing of the seasons.<\/p>\n
\u201cCatty in Bloom Festival\u201d will debut from 1 to 5 p.m. at the borough\u2019s municipal building, kicking off after a noon Easter egg hunt. The event will showcase local craft vendors, a food truck, ice cream and a flower bouquet bar.<\/p>\n
For the kids, the Easter Bunny \u2014 eight days before the egg baskets will be filled to the brim for the Easter holiday \u2014 will make an appearance, according to organizers.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a day where families, neighbors, and local businesses can come together to celebrate the season and enjoy all that our community has to offer,\u201d Chloe\u00a0Krempasky, manager of Whitehall Area Chamber, wrote in a news release.<\/p>\n
If you go: Festival will take place at 90 Bridge St., Catasauqua. Entry to the event is free, with a goodie bag provided to the first 100 guests.<\/p>\n
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The Lehigh Valley IronPigs host their season opener Friday, March 27, 2026, at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (David Garrett\/Special to The Morning Call)
\nA French art fundraiser, with French style<\/p>\n
An Emmaus arts nonprofit will host an inaugural \u201csoir\u00e9e fundraiser\u201d on Saturday night, a French celebration featuring resident studio artists.<\/p>\n
JuxtaHub<\/a> will team up with local partner Embassy Bank for \u201cThe Collection Soir\u00e9e.\u201d Among the artwork at the fundraiser, all available for purchase, include painting, ceramics, mosaics and more.<\/p>\n Guests are encouraged to dress in \u201cFrench Riviera\u201d attire, with a music trio performance, wine, cocktails and bites serving as an addition to Saturday\u2019s soir\u00e9e, according to a news release. JuxtaHub Executive Director Ryan Hill, in the release, called the fundraiser a \u201cmeaningful opportunity to begin or add to an art collection they\u2019ll treasure for a lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n If you go: The event will take place Saturday 7 to 9 p.m., at 375 S. 10th St., Emmaus. Tickets, at $150, can be purchased at juxtahub.com\/soiree\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n IronPigs opening weekend<\/p>\n The Lehigh Valley IronPigs will kick off a season of minor league baseball, pork races and en masse hot dog sales across Coca-Cola Park on Friday night.<\/p>\n With a 7:05 p.m. timeslot, the home game is scheduled against the Toledo Mud Hens. The IronPigs compiled an 87-61 record in 2025.<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s opener precedes two more IronPigs matchups against the Mud Hens during the weekend homestand: a Saturday game at 4:35 p.m. and Sunday at 1:15 p.m.<\/p>\n