Saturday, March 9 to Friday, March 15

Downtown Historic District’s Beth-Lum Go Braugh Celtic inspired music, entertainment, food, beer trails, Irish Gnomes, a scavenger hunt, contests and more. Beer sampling trail (cost). Taste sample brews behind the clovers, travel to the end and enter to win a pot of gold. Winner announced on St. Patrick’s Day. Adults 21 and older. Times, tickets and information: visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/bethlum-go-bragh/

Monday, March 11 to Sunday, March 17

Lucky Leprechaun Photo Contest: Play all week long. Download a Card at cdn.visithistoricbethlehem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/26055857/2023-Bethlum-Go-Bragh-Lucky-Leprechaun-Download-Card-.pdf and follow the instructions. Choose up to five scenarios, snap the pics and upload them to our webpage (instructions are on the card).

The Irish Gnomes are back in the downtown Historic District and they’re getting in more trouble than ever before! Read the list of limericks (see link below) for clues on where to find them! Snap a selfie with the gnome at each of the “Irish city locations,” and upload to the “Visit Historic Bethlehem” Facebook or Instagram pages at #BethlehemGnomes or take your guesses online at #BethlehemGnomes. Photos must be submitted by March 24.

Limericks: cdn.visithistoricbethlehem.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/26055900/DBA-Bethlum-Go-Bragh-Limerick-Clues.pdf

Saturday, March 9

Cops ‘n’ Kids-Lehigh Valley: Even Leprechauns Read Before Bed, 10 a.m. Reading room, Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. Visitcopsnkidslv.org or facebook.com/CopsnKidsLehighValley/

Irish soda bread class Baking expert, Bethany Carrigan will guide you through the process, teaching you the techniques and tips to create a delicious loaf of Irish soda bread. The class is suitable for all skill levels. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., NCC, Fowler Center kitchen, 511 E. Third St. Visit celticfest.org/irish-soda-bread-baking-class/ to register.

Monday, March 11

Deadline for Traditions of Hanover St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, 2 to 3 p.m. March 18. Irish music with Ken Purcell and Laura Malczon, Irish coffee and cookies. Call Megan at 610-492-7077. 550 Northgate Dr., 18017 or visittraditionsofhanover, com.

Saturday, March 16

Half Way To The Celtic Classic – 13th annual Celtic Classic Parade of Shamrocks. 1 p.m. Fourth Avenue and Broad Street; continue east on Broad to Main Street; and south on Main Street, ending under the Hill-To-Hill Bridge. SInformation: celticfest.org/parade-of-shamrocks/

St. Patrick’s Day Party for Preemies and Lily’s Hope Foundation semiformal gala 2024. 5 p.m. cocktails; 6 p.m. dinner, dancing and silent auction; wine pull raffle, kids’ activities. Ends at 10 p.m. Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main St. Information: visit Lily’s Hope Foundation.org/party

Sunday, March 17

S.T. E. A. M adventures: “Catch That Leprechaun” drop-in style family program between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. During Family Sundays, all youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by a paying adult. The Corliss Steam Engine comesaAlive at 11:30 and 3 p.m. National Museum of Industrial History museum, 202 E. Second St., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and tickets, visitnmih.org/event/corlissmar24/ ornmih.org/event/steamadventures0324

Friday, March 22

Celtic Cultural Alliance Whiskey Tasting. Host Jared Card of ImpEx Beverages starts with the Welsh offering (Penderyn), followed by Spirit of Yorkshire (Filey Bay), Lowlands Scotland (Lochlea), the Western Highlands (Ardnamurchan AD) and ending with Islay (Kilchoman) taste selections. Learn more about the people and the stories behind the brands and what makes each one special and unique. Limited seating. 7 p.m. Historic Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main St. Proceeds benefit the 2024 Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival. Tickets available atcelticfest.org.

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.