The Hellertown Historical Society (HHS) is calling on volunteer seamstresses to help recreate authentic colonial-period clothing for its interpreters at the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Complex. The garments will be worn by tour guides and docents to give visitors a more immersive educational experience.
Tickets Now on Sale for the Inaugural Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic
Golf fans can now secure their tickets for the 2026 Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic, the first-ever PGA TOUR Champions event to be held at Lehigh Country Club in Allentown. The tournament is scheduled for September 28 through October 4, 2026.
NASA Astronauts Host Live Stream with Lehigh Valley Students at Da Vinci Science Center
The Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion in Allentown has been selected to host a unique NASA Education Live Stream Event on Tuesday, October 7, at 12:25 p.m. During the program, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will answer questions submitted by Lehigh Valley students.
The Last Days of Easton’s Newspaper: Sigal Museum Hosts Publisher Al Kratzer
The Sigal Museum in Easton will host publisher and cartoonist Al Kratzer on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. for a program titled “Hey! Where’s My Paper? An Eyewitness Account of the Last Days of the Newspaper in Easton, PA.”
Oktoberfest Returns to SteelStacks for 15th Year with Food, Music, and Festivities
Oktoberfest, presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), is back at SteelStacks for its 15th year, running this weekend and next. The two-weekend celebration brings German traditions to life with food, drinks, music, and plenty of festive competitions.
Rooted Documentary Returns to Bethlehem This October
Rooted, a 75-minute documentary about the transformation of Bethlehem from a steel town to an arts town, will be screened twice this October, each followed by conversations that deepen the story.
After premiering at the SouthSide Film Festival and earning a nomination for Best Documentary at the Newark International Film Festival, Rooted continues to spark discussion about the city’s creative rebirth. The film draws from more than 200 hours of interviews, archival footage, music, and photographs, weaving together the voices of the artists who helped shape Bethlehem’s cultural identity.
Bethlehem’s Historic Sun Inn Courtyard Hosts Annual Harvest Fest
Bethlehem will celebrate the flavors and spirit of autumn at its annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 11, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The festival takes place at the historic Sun Inn Courtyard in downtown Bethlehem, where guests can enjoy seasonal treats, family activities, and live entertainment.
Boys & Girls Club of Allentown Wins NASA’s VIRTEX Video Competition
The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown (BGCA) has been named the national winner of NASA’s August 2025 VIRTEX Video Competition for its project “Space Cadets at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown.”
The award highlights BGCA’s participation in NASA’s VIRTEX program, Virtual Field Trips to Extreme Environments, which connects students with NASA scientists through hands-on STEM learning. Allentown’s Space Cadets spent the summer exploring space science, conducting experiments, and learning about STEM careers.
Bethlehem Trunk or Treat Returns October 20 to Payrow Plaza
Bethlehem’s annual Trunk or Treat is back on Sunday, October 20, offering a family-friendly night of Halloween fun at Payrow Plaza, 10 E. Church Street. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m., with a rain date set for October 21.
Pembroke Trunk or Treat to Celebrate Final Choice Neighborhood Plan October 9
Pembroke residents are invited to a special Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, October 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Northeast Community Center located at 1161 Fritz Dr., Bethlehem, PA.
From Roi and the Secret People to the California Guitar Trio: Fall 2025 Live at Godfrey Daniels
Since 1976, Godfrey Daniels has stood at the heart of Bethlehem’s Southside as one of the country’s most respected live music listening rooms.
It’s the kind of space that has to be experienced to be understood; where the focus is on the music and the stories, not on cell phones or background noise.
The venue continues its legacy this fall with a lineup spanning folk, roots, Americana, blues, and more.
From international performers to local songwriters, every show invites intentional listening and offers a rare connection where artist and audience meet on equal ground.
Dan Tepfer Performs Inventions/Reinventions in Bethlehem Fundraiser Concert
The Bach Choir of Bethlehem will host acclaimed pianist Dan Tepfer for Inventions/Reinventions on Saturday, October 4, at 5 p.m. at Bethlehem’s Musikfest Café at ArtsQuest. The event includes a concert, dinner, and fundraiser supporting the Choir’s youth education and community engagement programs.
Star of the Day Announces Open Auditions for VHS Christmas Carol in Emmaus
Star of the Day Productions will hold open auditions for its holiday coffeehouse production of VHS Christmas Carol on October 15 and 16 in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. The show, directed by Parker Ryan, runs December 12–14 at Between the Lines Studio Theatre.
ArtsQuest Explores Storytelling in Fall Cinema Series
ArtsQuest’s Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas will launch its fall Cinema Film Studies series on October 18, offering audiences an in-depth look at how storytelling evolves across genres, history and media. Hosted at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, the series brings together professors, filmmakers and editors for interactive lectures and workshops.
Working Hands: How Bethlehem’s Moravians Supplied a Revolution
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites will open “Working Hands: Supplying a Revolution” on Oct. 3 at the 1869 Luckenbach Mill, 459 Old York Road in Bethlehem, Pa. The exhibition examines how the Moravian community balanced pacifist beliefs with mounting pressure to support patriot forces during the American Revolution.