Oct. 15

The Vera Cruz Community Association will host the annual Vera Cruz Halloween parade 7 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 16. All are invited to participate in the parade, which will feature floats, groups and organizations and individual marchers/walkers. Parade participants will gather at Mystic Chain Park, 3718 Main Road East, Upper Milford Township, 6:30 p.m. to line up. Updated or last minute information can also be found on the Vera Cruz Community Association Facebook page.

The Salisbury Township community is invited to meet with local officials for coffee and conversation 10 a.m. at the Salisbury Township School District administration building. Salisbury Township School District Superintendent Lynn Fuini-Hetten, Salisbury Township Manager Cathy Gorman and Salisbury Township Chief of Police Don Sabo will be on hand.

The Emmaus Historical Society invites you to enjoy a look back in time at the October program, “Hess’s Department Store: An Icon of the Past” presented by the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum. This program brings to life the legacy of one of the region’s most iconic landmarks. It will offer a heartfelt tribute to a place that helped define the spirit of downtown Allentown. The program will be held 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Chestnut Street in Emmaus.

Oct. 18

The Emmaus Halloween Parade will start 7 p.m. The rain date is 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Visit the website www.emmausparade.com for details.

Fall craft and vendor sale at Church of the Good Shepherd U.C.C., 235 E. Penn Ave., Alburtis, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sale includes crafts, attic treasures, a gift basket auction, baked goods and vendors. Refreshments and lunch will be available.

Forks of the Delaware Bottle Collectors Association will hold its annual bottle and antique show and sale 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie.

Oct. 19

Bingo 2 p.m. at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown. Doors open 1 p.m. For more information, call Louise at 610-866-1611.

The Greater Allentown CROP Hunger Walk is scheduled 1:30 p.m. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 140 S. Ott St., Allentown. Registration begins 1 p.m. The event is an intergenerational fellowship and community service opportunity for individuals, families, youth groups, adult groups, businesses, organizations and congregations. Two route options from which walkers may choose are a 10K route and a “Golden Mile” route. Visit the website www.crophungerwalk.org/allentownpa for event and registration details.

Oct. 21

“The Best of Broadway” chorus concert at Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, in the Trexler Room 9:30 a.m. There is no charge to attend.

Oct. 23

The Woman’s Club of Emmaus will host its fall 2025 dessert card party 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. The event helps support the club’s scholarship program. Card games and board games will be played. Reservations closed Oct. 16.

Oct. 24

The Macungie Minstrelaires present “Gone Country” 7 p.m. and Oct. 31 and 2 and 7 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1 at Lower Macungie Middle School, 6299 Lower Macungie Road, Macungie. For tickets and information, call 610-966-3145 or visit www.macungie-minstrelaires.org. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Lily’s Hope Foundation.

Oct. 25

The Alburtis Halloween Parade is scheduled 7 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 26. Check Facebook for details.

Oct. 26

Friends of the Macungie Institute will hold a bingo fundraiser in the lower level of Macungie Memorial Hall. Doors open noon and games begin 1 p.m. There will be cash prizes, raffles and food. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Macungie Institute. For more information, call 610-966-7830 or email friendsofmacungieinstitute@gmail.com.

Cash bingo at Macungie Memorial Park, lower level, Route 100 and North Poplar Street, Macungie. Doors open noon; games begin 1 p.m. Food available for purchase. Bingo benefits Friends of Macungie Institute. For more information, call 610-966-7830.

Oct. 29

Ribbons of C.A.R.E. invites the community to a heartwarming “Breakfast-for-Dinner” celebration honoring women’s strength and resilience during Breast Cancer Awareness Month 5-7 p.m., 318 Main St., Emmaus.

Guests will enjoy a royal breakfast buffet, survivor storytelling, a Princess Parade, raffles and a crowning ceremony celebrating women as true “Queens of Courage.” This inspiring evening reminds everyone — especially children — true strength shines through compassion, perseverance and community.

All proceeds benefit Ribbons of C.A.R.E., helping families facing serious medical conditions with childcare and support. Reserve your spot today by visiting https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/crown-and-courage-breakfast-for-dinner-fundraiser or contact Alecia Fegley at 484-904-6048 or www.ribbonsofcare.org.

Oct. 30

The Upper Milford Historical Society will host the program “Kings Highway and The Great Philadelphia Road” by Neil Moser 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St., Emmaus.

Nov. 5

Emmaus Garden Club meeting noon at Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, 418 Elm St., Emmmaus. Entrance at the back of the building; parking at Bethel and St. John’s UCC, 139 N. Fourth St., Emmaus. The program will be “A Conversation about C-Change.” Kathleen Biggins will present a program on the impact of climate change.

Nov. 7

Basket social at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown. Social starts 6 p.m.; doors open noon to place tickets in baskets. For more information, call Louise at 610-866-1611.

Nov. 8

Old Zionsville United Church of Christ, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville, will hold its 28th annual bazaar and filled basket auction 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event includes a door prize drawing, 50/50 raffle, a bake sale and sale of light refreshments. Call 610-966-3601 or visit www.oldzionsucc.org with questions.

Salisbury Elementary School PTO fall craft and vendor fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Salisbury High School, 500 E. Montgomery St., Allentown. Admission is free. Event includes a basket raffle and food available for purchase. Vendors accepted through Oct. 29. To register, contact Vanessa Laible at BandVLaible@gmail.com.

The Emmaus Borough / Upper Milford Township Joint Environmental Advisory Council will host a bulb and seed swap 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus. Participants who wish to may bring extra bulbs from their garden to share and swap with others and are welcome to include a photo of the plants so others can see what the plants look like when in bloom. Gardeners of all skill levels are encouraged to attend, bring questions and share knowledge. Visit Facebook for details.

Nov. 16

Bingo 2 p.m. at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran church of Eastern Salisbury, 1707 Church Road, Allentown. Doors open 1 p.m. For more information, call Louise at 610-866-1611.

Nov. 19

Community Action Lehigh Valley holds its annual meeting 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wind Creek Bethlehem, 77 Wind Creek Blvd. There is a cost for tickets. The event includes lunch. Visit the website www.communityactionlv.org for details, including ticket information.

Nov. 25

Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society will host a program about Ralph Berky 7 p.m. in the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St. Ralph Berry was an eccentric figure who fed the birds from the seeds in the pocket of his overcoat and was known as “The Birdman.” All are welcome and admission is free.