The SouthSide Arts District is welcoming the season with three community favorites: the SouthSide Christmas Tree Lighting, the Naughty or Nice Cocktails & Cookies Crawl, and the Bethlehem Parking Authority Holiday Toy Drive.
Historic Bethlehem opens holiday season with “Trees of Historic Bethlehem” retrospective and new baking exhibit
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites kicks off the 2025 holiday season today, Friday, Nov. 14, with the return of its beloved “Trees of Historic Bethlehem” exhibition and the debut of “Baked into Bethlehem.” One ticket covers both exhibits: $25 for adults, $23 for teachers and military, and $14 for ages 4+. Children 3 and under are free. Tickets are available at historicbethlehem.org.
‘Rooted’ to premiere on PBS39 Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.
“Rooted,” a 75-minute documentary about Bethlehem’s arts community, will make its broadcast debut on WLVT-TV PBS39 on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 7 p.m.
All Aboard the Bethlehem Bike Train: Help Move 400 Bikes to CAT’s New Downtown Location on December 6
Help Move 400 Bikes to CAT’s New Downtown Home on December 6!
Lehigh Valley’s Top High School Theatre Talent Takes Center Stage in PSF’s Muse of Fire Production of Much Ado About Nothing
The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) is celebrating the region’s brightest young performers with The Muse of Fire Project, a new educational theatre initiative featuring a cast and crew made up entirely of high school students from across the Lehigh Valley.
Bethlehem Parking Authority Launches Holiday Food and Toy Drives With Free Parking
The Bethlehem Parking Authority (BPA) is again partnering with local nonprofits to support families across the Lehigh Valley this season.
Lehigh Valley Holiday Lights Map 2025
Would you like everyone on the internet to know where your Christmas / Holiday light display is?
Well, we’re putting together a map for everyone to enjoy and we want your residence or business to be a part of it.
If you’re sure, then please submit your information below to be included in our Lehigh Valley Holiday Lights Map!
We’re excited to see some of the most interesting, traditional, and fun holiday displays throughout the Lehigh Valley area (and beyond)
Lehigh Valley Small Business White Elephant Interest Form
Are you a small business owner who would like to participate in our Lehigh Valley Small Business White Elephant this year? Fill out the form below!
PEEPSFEST® 2025 Brings Sweet New Year’s Eve Fun to Bethlehem
Families can ring in the New Year at Bethlehem’s SteelStacks as ArtsQuest and Just Born Quality Confections bring back PEEPSFEST® 2025. The two-day family celebration runs December 30 and 31 from 3 to 6 p.m., filled with live entertainment, hands-on activities, crafts, and plenty of PEEPS®-themed fun.
Is Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Really Like a Hallmark Movie?
It is the question everyone asks this time of year. Is Bethlehem really like a Hallmark movie?
Come find out. The holidays are here and there is so much to see and do in the Christmas City. From tree lightings to shopping, dining, trails, and shows, Bethlehem shines bright all season long.
Free Holiday Bikes for Lehigh Valley Kids from CAT
The Coalition for Appropriate Transportation (CAT) in Bethlehem is refurbishing 100 youth bicycles to give to children ages 5–12 from families in financial hardship across Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Each child will receive a renewed bike, a new helmet, and a CAT Bike Smart certificate, along with an invitation to youth bike education events in 2026.
Allentown School District Foundation Launches Emergency Food and Fund Drive
The Allentown School District Foundation has joined forces with the District to launch an Emergency Fund and Non-Perishable Food-Raiser to assist students and families affected by the ongoing government shutdown and disruptions to federal nutrition assistance programs.
Route 22 Throwback Video Game Releasing November 15
Lightly-Salted Productions will launch Route 22 Rampage for the Atari 2600 on November 15, 2025. Built with a mix of 6502 assembly and Batari Basic in a tight 16 KB footprint, the retro-modern racer challenges players to survive the chaos of Pennsylvania’s Route 22 while chasing the fastest time.
Richard G. Named October Employee of the Month at Allentown Rescue Mission
It’s not every day that a story of hard work and faith comes full circle, but for Richard G., October’s Employee of the Month at the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce, that’s exactly what happened.
Bethlehem’s Justin Keiper Named Runner-Up for National Funeral Director of the Year
When it comes to helping people say goodbye, Justin Keiper might just be the best in the business. The American Funeral Director magazine has named him the 2025 Runner-Up for Funeral Director of the Year.