When the snow starts falling, the Lehigh Valley turns into sledding country, and our throwback video highlights just a few of the local favorites. In Bethlehem, the hill at Memorial Pool is a go-to spot for families, with an easy slope and convenient access. Over in Allentown, Rockland Park and Cherry Hill near the Allentown YMCA are popular choices when conditions are right, offering plenty of space for kids and grownups to ride.
A beloved Northampton holiday tradition is set to return in 2025 as the Greater Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce once again hosts Christmas at the Roxy. The two-day event will take place at the historic Roxy Theatre, 2002 Main Street, inviting families, friends and local businesses to enjoy showings of the classic film “White Christmas” while supporting the Northampton Food Bank.
Downtown Nazareth, PA will come alive with holiday spirit on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13, 2025 as the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual two-day Christmas Weekend celebration. Families, neighbors and visitors are invited to gather in the borough for festive activities, live entertainment and small business shopping throughout the weekend.
JuxtaHub is inviting the public into the creative process with a 24-hour live drawing performance by resident artist Anthony Smith Jr. in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. The free event runs from noon on December 7 to noon on December 8, 2025, at JuxtaHub’s arts and innovation center at 375 South 10th Street.
Unity Bank is inviting the community to help fight hunger this season through its 2025 Holiday Food Drive. From December 1 through December 31, all Unity Bank branches in New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, will collect non-perishable food items to support local food banks.
The Trees of Historic Bethlehem exhibition is back in the Christmas City for the 2025 holiday season, this year celebrating some of the most memorable Christmas trees and themes from the past 20 years. Presented by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS), the exhibition runs through Sunday, Jan. 11 and is one of the region’s signature holiday traditions.
We went behind the scenes at PBS39 Studios in Bethlehem for a special taping of Home for the Holidays, the heartwarming podcast co-produced by WDIY 88.1FM, –TS Brand Elevation, and Lehigh Valley Public Media.
On Saturday, December 13, 2025, as dusk settles over Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley, more than 4,000 homes are expected to glow with the warm light of luminaria. An estimated 100,000 candlelit bags will line sidewalks and driveways for Luminaria Night 2025, a community tradition that supports neighbors facing poverty, hunger, and homelessness through New Bethany.
Historic Bethlehem’s 1750/1761 Smithy will take center stage in the 2025 holiday season with expanded dates, longer hours and new activities aimed at drawing visitors to Main Street and enhancing the charm of the Christmas City.
For 2025, the Smithy will feature a festive makeover with flame-flicker-style lighting, holiday greens, illuminated trees and a vintage carriage photo backdrop for family photos and selfies. Outside, gas fire pits and solar lighting will create a welcoming atmosphere, while weekend children’s activities such as weaving and tin punching add hands-on fun.
North Whitehall Township will kick off the season on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with the 5th Annual North Whitehall Township Tree Lighting Ceremony at Kolapechka Park (4075 Coffeetown Road). The celebration runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with the tree lighting scheduled for 6:45 p.m. The event is presented by the Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce in partnership with North Whitehall Township.
On Friday, November 28, 2025, the David Bennett Cohen Trio rolls into Godfrey Daniels, Bethlehem’s legendary 90–seat listening room, for an 8 p.m. show that connects 1960s psychedelia to today’s blues scene.
Our friends at Wind Creek Event Center are bringing a beloved holiday classic to Bethlehem, and you could be there with the whole family. Enter now for your chance to win a Family 4 Pack of tickets to Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical, presented by St. Luke’s at Wind Creek Event Center.
The Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce has selected Antoine T. as its November Employee of the Month.
Antoine first came to the Mission in 2014 after unexpected circumstances left him without stable housing. He completed the Mission’s Transformation Program, which prepared him for transitional employment on the Clean Team Workforce. After several months with the Clean Team, he secured a job in the community and moved forward independently.
Illumination at Coca-Cola Park is back, and it might be one of the most over-the-top fun holiday nights out in the Lehigh Valley. The ballpark is transformed into a walk-through wonderland with nearly 1.5 million lights, themed displays, and synchronized light shows that flash and dance along to festive music.
Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations has never been just about T-shirts. The Bath-based screen printing shop is once again turning its love of bold graphics and loud shows into something a little softer: warmth for neighbors who need it.
