The Allentown Rescue Mission will host its annual Thanks for Giving Food & Supplies Drive on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., marking the nonprofit’s 125th year of service. Donations of non-perishable food and essential supplies will be accepted at both Josh Early Candies locations in Allentown and Bethlehem.
The IceHouse in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is set to host a high-energy Punk & DIY showcase on Thursday, October 16, featuring performances by Toxiq Chameleon, Humilitarian, and Bren.
From historic hotels to hidden tunnels that we’re “certain” exist, the Lehigh Valley has no shortage of eerie tales that blend history with the unexplained.
We asked for a few of your favorites. Here are nine of the region’s most enduring ghost stories, drawn from eyewitness accounts, historical records, and local reporting.
Historic Downtown Bethlehem was full of fall spirit during this year’s Harvest Fest, held on Saturday, October 11. Families and friends filled Main and Broad Streets for an afternoon of cozy autumn flavors, live music, and local shopping.
This year’s event featured two tasting trails, Sweet and Savory, each with 12 delicious stops from local favorites such as Franklin Hill Vineyards, The Melting Pot of Bethlehem, Kaleidoscope Collective, and McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub. From pumpkin-spiced treats to hearty seasonal bites, there was something for everyone to enjoy.
Bethlehem will celebrate four decades of community action against hunger when the 40th annual Bethlehem CROP Hunger Walk steps off on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The event begins at 2 p.m. at Central Moravian Church (73 W. Church Street), with a pizza lunch available at 1 p.m.
The seventh annual Easton Book Festival returns October 13–19, bringing a full week of storytelling, conversation, and creativity to the city. Presented by Lafayette College, the festival highlights local and national voices through author talks, workshops, performances, and community events—all free and open to the public.
We’re giving away a pair of tickets to Lehigh Valley “Hollywood” Squares, happening Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 6 PM at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton, PA.
Valley Youth House has been formally recognized by the Philadelphia City Council for two decades of dedicated service to young people across the city. The resolution, adopted into law on September 25 and read during the October 9 Council meeting, celebrates the organization’s 20-year commitment to youth empowerment, housing stability, and community support.
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have announced that Banana Ball will return to Coca-Cola Park on August 7 and 8, 2026, bringing the high-energy baseball phenomenon back to the Lehigh Valley for a second straight year.
On Saturday, October 11, community members in Bethlehem will gather at Payrow Plaza to take part in the “We Will Not Be Erased” national day of action, a grassroots effort highlighting LGBTQ+ visibility and resilience amid rising attacks on queer expression.
The multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will bring its acclaimed Peace concert to Baker Hall at Lehigh University’s Zoellner Arts Center on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The performance celebrates resilience, faith, and unity through an inspiring blend of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals, and beloved classics.
The Bach Choir of Bethlehem continues its beloved Bach at Noon concert series with a special performance featuring the world-renowned Westminster Choir of Westminster Choir College. The free event takes place Tuesday, October 14, at Central Moravian Church, 73 W. Church Street, Bethlehem. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with the concert beginning at 12:10 p.m.
JuxtaHub, the Emmaus-based arts and innovation center, is launching a new 2,200-square-foot ceramics studio at 375 S. 10th Street later this month. The studio will debut with free public demonstrations during JuxtaHub’s monthly JuxTuesday event on October 14, followed by the start of ceramics classes the week of October 20.
There are more than a dozen or so McDonald’s restaurants throughout the Lehigh Valley. On one recent visit to a location below, it got me thinking… Just where are the best McDonald’s in the Lehigh Valley located?
Disclaimer: be sure to visit a local restaurant and support local businesses; but stay with me here, this is still a valid question.
Eight Moravian University students have been named to the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025, a prestigious global leadership program presented by the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). Moravian joins the University of Pennsylvania as the only two institutions in Pennsylvania to host a Millennium cohort this year.
