Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks will return for its 16th season with a packed lineup of free outdoor concerts at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.
Second Harvest Food Bank’s Community Harvest Gala Returns April 25 With a Pantry-Inspired Dinner and a Mission to Fight Hunger
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania will host its annual Community Harvest Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. at its warehouse at 6969 Silver Crest Road in Nazareth. This year’s theme, Packed with Purpose, centers on raising money for food share boxes and the costs that help get nutritious food to neighbors across six counties.
Lehigh Valley Humane Society’s Garden Gala Returns May 16 With Seinfeld’s John O’Hurley and a Mission to Fund Lifesaving Animal Care
The Lehigh Valley Humane Society’s annual Garden Gala returns Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Petersell 1808 Home, bringing together an elegant afternoon of food, music, and fundraising to support animals who need critical veterinary care. This year’s event will feature a plated dinner, a VIP cocktail hour with Seinfeld actor John O’Hurley, a silent auction, a wine pull, and live music from Kendal Conrad, along with a build-your-own-bouquet experience with Sterner’s Stems.
The Chopper Foundation to Host Free Pet Food and Vaccination Event in Bethlehem
The Chopper Foundation is hosting its 2nd Annual Chow Line on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Wooden Match, 61 W. Lehigh Street in Bethlehem.
The event will offer free pet food for the community and free vaccinations for pets in need, while supplies last, rain or shine.
Poets for Justice: Unplugged Returns March 8 With “Speak Your Truth” Showcase in Bethlehem
Poets for Justice is bringing its “Unplugged: Speak Your Truth” spoken word showcase to Bethlehem on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Join the Shenanigans: Bethlehem’s 2026 Parade of Shamrocks Is March 14
You can be part of one of Bethlehem’s most fun days of the year!
Moravian Historical Society Opens “Moravians & The Revolution: Caught in the Crossfire” on Feb. 22
The Moravian Historical Society will open a new special exhibition, Moravians & The Revolution: Caught in the Crossfire, on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with an opening-day talk and reception at its museum in Nazareth.
The program begins at 1:00 p.m. with a lecture by Dr. Scott Paul Gordon, professor and Andrew W. Mellon Chair at Lehigh University. A public reception for the exhibition follows from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Emmaus Soup Crawl 2026 Returns February 7 With Two Trails
Emmaus will warm up the winter season with the return of the 7th Annual Emmaus Soup Crawl on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hosted by Emmaus Main Street Partners, the popular event invites participants to explore local businesses throughout the borough while sampling soups from area restaurants.
DRUM TAO Brings Thunderous Rhythm and Artistry to Zoellner Arts Center on January 23 (WATCH VIDEO)
Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University will welcome the internationally acclaimed Japanese ensemble DRUM TAO on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:30 pm. The performance takes place in Baker Hall as part of Zoellner’s Presenting Series.
Celebrate 50 Years of Godfrey Daniels with Upcoming Listening-Room Shows (Jan–May 2026)
It’s the 50th year of a Lehigh Valley absolute treasure, and this is the year you go if you haven’t been.
Since opening on March 19, 1976, Godfrey Daniels has built a national reputation with great artists, a quiet room, and an audience that prioritizes listening.
The club began as a coffeehouse in a former doughnut shop on Bethlehem’s Southside, founded by Dave Fry and Cindy Dinsmore, and it has been nurturing live music ever since. It became a nonprofit soon after, helping keep the focus where it belongs, on the performers and the shared experience in the room.
There is nothing quite like this intimate Southside Bethlehem listening room, where the whole point is to show up, listen closely, and leave with a new favorite artist.
Lehigh Valley New Year’s Resolutions for 2026
Every year we make big promises, and every year the Lehigh Valley humbles us just enough to keep things interesting. These are our very important, extremely serious New Year’s resolutions for 2026, inspired by traffic, trails, warehouses, feasibility studies, and the quiet optimism that somehow survives all of it.
Free Parking at Bethlehem Walnut Street Garage for Walnut Week
Bethlehem is kicking off Walnut Week and the start of the Christmas season with a free parking promotion at the city’s new Walnut Street Garage.
On select days from Thursday, November 20 through Saturday, November 22, 2025, visitors will receive their first four hours of parking free at the garage as part of its grand opening celebration.
The Bethlehem Parking Authority, together with Larken Associates and Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, is sponsoring the promotion.
Each day features a different community partner: the Parking Authority on Thursday, Larken Associates on Friday, and Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, on Saturday.
ArtsQuest to Honor Local Heroes with Annual Veterans Day Q&A Panel at SteelStacks
ArtsQuest, in partnership with Embassy Bank and Phoebe Ministries, will host its annual Veterans Day Q&A Panel on Monday, November 10, at 9:30 a.m. in the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.
The Fellowship of Love Brings a One-of-a-Kind Matinee Show to the Gap Theatre November 29
The Gap Theatre will host its first-ever live musical performance on Saturday, November 29, as The Fellowship of Love takes the stage for a matinee show blending music and visual art. Doors open at 12 p.m., and the performance begins promptly at 1 p.m.
Mix and Mingle with SURV Restaurant and Battle Borne in Easton on November 11
SURV Restaurant in Easton is hosting a community networking event with Battle Borne, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders through mental health initiatives and peer mentorship.