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.
“We Will Not Be Erased” Event to Highlight LGBTQ+ Visibility in Bethlehem on October 11
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.
Soweto Gospel Choir Brings Peace to Zoellner Arts Center on October 11
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.
Bach at Noon Welcomes the Westminster Choir for a Special Performance in Bethlehem
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 Opens New Ceramics Studio in Emmaus, Expanding Creative Opportunities
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.
Moravian University Millennium Fellows 2025
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.
L.L.Bean’s Witch, Warlock, and Zombie Paddle Returns to Lake Nockamixon
L.L.Bean is bringing some spooky outdoor fun to Lake Nockamixon this weekend with its Witch, Warlock, and Zombie Stand-Up Paddleboard or Kayak Outing and Food Drive in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
Participants are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes and paddle alongside L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery instructors, who will be wearing their own witch, warlock, and zombie attire for a fun fall adventure on the water.
Lehigh Valley “Hollywood” Squares Brings Star Power and Laughter to Easton
WDIY 88.1 FM is set to light up the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton with Lehigh Valley “Hollywood” Squares, a live game show fundraiser happening Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 6 p.m. The event will combine comedy, trivia, and community spirit, all in support of public radio across the Lehigh Valley.
The Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem will host its annual Steak & Burger Dinner on Friday, October 24, 2025
The Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem will host its annual Steak & Burger Dinner on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Wind Creek Bethlehem. The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and a program at 6:30 p.m., celebrating 95 years of service to local youth.
Hellertown Historical Society Launches Colonial Attire Project, Seeks Volunteer Seamstresses
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.