Bethlehem’s SouthSide Arts District has released its full 2026 event calendar, with a mix of returning favorites and community events running from early spring through December.
First Fridays return starting March 6 and continue monthly throughout the year, with breaks in July and August. These are nights to head down and check out multiple businesses on foot as some shops, galleries, and restaurants offer late hours.
Spring also includes the Lehigh Spring Clean Up on April 18.
Live on the Greenway, a four-week run of community concerts happens from 1 to 3 p.m. on
- May 24
- May 31
- June 7
- June 14
Summer events continue with:
- Sip & Slide Cocktail Crawl – June 20
- Restaurant Week – July 20 to 26
- Faux Friday – August 21
Fall brings one of the district’s biggest traditions:
- ChiliFest (30th year) – October 17
And as the year winds down:
- Small Business Saturday + Tree Lighting – November 28
- First Friday (December) – December 4
- Naughty or Nice Cocktail Crawl – December 5 and 12
The district is also encouraging businesses and community members to get involved, whether by participating in events or submitting their own to the community calendar.
You can view the full calendar and get more details here: southsideartsdistrict.com
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