EVENTS, FAIRS, FESTIVALS, FUNDRAISERS
BY ALEX RACINES
Special to The Press
EVENTS
Allentown Fairgrounds Agri-Plex
302 W. Liberty St., Allentown. 610-433-7541. https://www.allentownfair.com ¶
“Allentown Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival,” 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. April 10; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. April 11 ¶
“Fire Show,” 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. April 18; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. April 19 ¶
“Allentown Antique Paper and Book Show,” 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. April 25; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. April 26 ¶
“Pinfest,” 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. May 1; 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. May 2 ¶
“Antique and Modern Arms Show,” 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 9; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 10 ¶
“20th Spiritual Holistic Expo,” 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. May 16; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 17 ¶
“Lehigh Valley Wicked Oddities Market,” 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. May 16; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 17 ¶
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks ¶
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 610-332-1300, https://www.artsquest.org ¶
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour, 1 p.m. Fridays - Sundays ¶
Toddler Storytime, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, through June 4
Bank Street Annex ¶
316 Northampton St., Easton. 610-253-0515, https://friendsofeastonpa.org ¶
Friends of Easton PA 10th Annual Masquerade Ball, 8 p.m. - midnight April 25 ¶
Burnside Plantation ¶
1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem. 610-882-0450, https://www.historicbethlehem.org ¶
From Hearth to Home: Colonial Baking Workshops, 11 a.m. April 12, 26; May 17, 31; June 14, 28 ¶
Coplay Cement Company Kilns (Saylor Park Industrial Museum)
299 N. Second St., Hokendaqua. https://www.lehighcounty.org ¶
Ironton Rail Trail Safety Day Event, 9 a.m. - noon May 3 ¶
869 Luckenbach Mill ¶
459 Old York Road, Bethlehem. 1-800-360-8687, https://www.historicbethlehem.org ¶
Bethlehem and the Revolution Tour, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. April 18 ¶
Birthplace of Industry Tour, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. April 18 ¶
Old Bethlehem Walking Tour, noon, 3 p.m. April 18 ¶
Historically Speaking: Colonial Speaker Series, Eliza Goodfellow, 3 p.m. April 25 ¶
Emmaus Triangle ¶
Main Street Emmaus. https://www.emmausmarket.com ¶
Emmaus Farmers Market, 10 a.m. - noon, Second, Fourth Sundays, through April; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 3 ¶
Fearless Starlight Ballroom, 1221 Front St., Allentown. 610-797-2542 ¶
Allentown Area Swing Dance Society: https://www.allentownswingdance.org ¶
East Coast Swing, 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Beginner Lesson, 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, April 14; Free Dance, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. ¶
Bachata, 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Beginner Lesson; 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, April 21. Instructor Ines Maldonado; DJ Kurt Kreitler ¶
Waltz, 7 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.; Beginner Lesson, 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, April 28. Instructors and DJs Larry and Claudia Silverman. Free Dance, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. ¶
West Coast Swing, 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Beginner Lesson, 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, May 5, 12. Instructor Jason Lane; DJ Dave Muzii ¶
Hustle, 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Beginner Lesson, 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, May 26. Instructor and DJ Donna Boyle. Free Dance, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. ¶
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary ¶
1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton. 610-756-6961, https://www.hawkmountain.org ¶
Spring Weekend Programs, Saturdays, Sundays, April 11 - May 17 ¶
Hawk Mountain Wildlife Discovery, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. April 11. Registration required ¶
Spring Migration: Hawk Watch, through May 15 ¶
Boy Scout Merit Badge Day, Bird Study, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. April 18. Registration required ¶
Homeschool Happenings, Wondrous Watersheds, 10 a.m. - noon April 18. Registration required ¶
Spring Fling Family Day, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. April 25. Free for members. Registration required ¶
Yoga on the Mountain, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. April 26, May 24, Aug. 30, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29, Dec. 20. Registration required ¶
Warbler Walk in the Native Habitat Garden, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. May 2. Registration required ¶
Girl Scout Merit Badge Day, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. May 2. Registration required ¶
Warbler Walk at Pine Swamp, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. May 3. Registration required ¶
Itty Bitty Nature Buddies, Fantastic Flowers, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. May 6. Registration required ¶
Spring Hawkwatching with the President, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 7. For members. Registration required.
World Migratory Bird Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 9. Registration required ¶
Spring Native Plant Sale, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. May 16; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 17 ¶
Historic Bethlehem ¶
1810 Goundie House Welcome Center, 501 Main St., Bethlehem. 610-691-6055, https://www.historicbethlehem.org ¶
Historic Pub Walking Tours, 3 p.m. Saturdays, through April ¶
Old Bethlehem Walking Tour, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursdays - Sundays, through Nov. 12. Registration required ¶
Community Heritage Day, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. April 18 ¶
JuxtaHub ¶
375 S. 10th St., Emmaus. 1-800-732-0999. https://www.juxtahub.com ¶
Tuesday Night Maker Takeovers, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. First, Third, Fourth, Fifth Tuesdays. Free ¶
JuxTuesday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Second Tuesday. Free ¶
Board Game Night, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Last Tuesday. Free ¶
Kalmbach Park ¶
200 Cotton St., Macungie. 610-965-1140, https:/www.kalmbachpark.com ¶
Forest School, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays ¶
Meditation Sound Bath, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Third Mondays, through May 18. Registration required ¶
Kempton Community Center ¶
83 Community Center Drive, Kempton. 610-756-6444, https://www.kemptoncommunitycenter.org ¶
Allemaengel 250, noon - 9 p.m. April 11
Lehigh Valley Active Life Center, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. 610-437-3700, https://www.lvactivelife.org ¶
Friday Night DJ Dance, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. April 17 ¶
Wednesday Afternoon Dance, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. April 22 ¶
Tai Chi Qigong, 2:10 p.m. Tuesdays ¶
Great Explorations: Coping Skills, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays ¶
Genealogy Group, 1 p.m. Wednesdays ¶
YiJinJing, 2:10 p.m. Thursdays ¶
Tai Chi Instruction, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Fridays ¶
Macungie Memorial Park ¶
50 N. Poplar St., Macungie. 610-966-4289. https://www.macungiepark.com ¶
Indoor Craft Show, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. April 18. Free ¶
Cruise Night, 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. April 18 ¶
Brewery Collectibles Club of America Show, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 2 ¶
Outdoor Craft Show, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. May 2 ¶
Macungie Pool Flea Market, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 9 ¶
Macungie Memorial Park Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. May 12. Public welcome. ¶
Fast CAT in NE USA Dog Event, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 16, 17 ¶
Lehigh Valley Kennel Club Event, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. May 16 ¶
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem ¶
66 W. Church St. Bethlehem. 610-867-0173. www.historicbethlehem.org ¶
Medical Confections: The Colonial Roots of Modern Candy, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. April 11, May 2 ¶
A Colonial Cure-All: 1752 Apothecary and Venice Treacle Demonstration, 3 p.m. April 12 - 26 ¶
World Heritage Tour, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 28 ¶
1782, 1834 Grist Miller’s House ¶
457 Old York Road, Bethlehem. 1-800-360-867, https://www.historicbethlehem.org ¶
The Birthplace of Industry Walking Tour, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, April - October ¶
1752 Apothecary ¶
418 Main St., Bethlehem. 1-800-360-8687, https://www.historicbethlehem.org ¶
A Colonial Cure-All: 1752 Apothecary and Venice Treacle Demonstration, 3 p.m. April 12 - 26 ¶
The 1752 Apothecary Tour, 3 p.m. Fridays - Sundays, through April ¶
The 1758 Sun Inn ¶
564 Main St., Bethlehem. 610-419-8600, https://www.suninnbethlehem.org ¶
Ales and Tales: Revolutionary Pub Walking Tour, 3 p.m. Saturdays, June - August. Age 21 and over ¶
Wildlands Conservancy ¶
Trexler Nature Preserve, 5375 Old Packhouse Road, Schnecksville. 610-799-4171, https://www.wildlandspa.org ¶
Beginners Guide to Camping, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. April 12, Wy-Hit-Tuk Park, 510 PA-611, Williams Township. 610-746-1975, https://www.norcopa.gov. Free. Registration required ¶
Tree ID Hike, 10 a.m. - noon April 19, Franko Park, 1339 Black River Road, Salisbury Township. 610-797-4000, https://www.salisburytownshippa.org
Pre-K Pathfinders: Habitat Heroes, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. April 23, Wayne A. Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Allen Township. https://www.wildlandspa.org. Registration TBA ¶
Spring Peeper Sound Study, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. April 24, South Mountain Preserve, Boroline Park, Alpine Street Entrance, 554 Alpine St., Emmaus. 610-799-4171, https://www.emmauspa.gov. Registration required ¶
Blood Root Trail Challenge, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. April 25, South Mountain Preserve, Boroline Park, Alpine Street Entrance, 554 Alpine St., Emmaus. 610-799-4171, https://www.emmauspa.gov. Registration required ¶
Wildlife Meet and Greet, 10 a.m. - noon May 3, Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club Road, Easton. 610-829-6500, https://www.norcopa.gov. Free. Registration required ¶
Pre-K Pathfinders: Budding Birders, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. May 5. Free. Registration TBA ¶
Restoration Tour, 10 a.m. - noon May 6, Archibald Johnson Museum, Housenick Memorial Park, 3811 Christian Spring Road, Bethlehem Township. 610-791-4171, https://www.archieproject.org. Registration TBA ¶
FESTIVALS
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks . ¶
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 610-332-1300, https://www.artsquest.org ¶
SangriaFest, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. VIP; 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., General Admission May 16. Age 21 and over
TacoFest, noon - 1 p.m. Early Access; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. General Admission, May 31 ¶
Ginvitational, noon, VIP; 1 p.m., General Admission June 14. Age 21 and over ¶
Valley Preferred Cycling Center, 1151 Mosser Road, Breinigsville. 610-395-7000, https://www.thevelodrome.com ¶
VeloFest, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oct. 3 ¶
FUNDRAISERS
Legacy in Lights, Celebrating 40 Years of Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, 6 p.m. April 17; Silent Auction opens April 10, Hotel Bethlehem, 437 Main St., Bethlehem. 855-264-2598, https://www.hotelbethlehem.com ¶
45h Annual A Night for DeSales and Take Hold Award, 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. April 25, DeSales University Center, 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley. 610-282-1100, https://www.engage.desales.edu ¶
Society of the Arts House Sneak Preview, 4 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. May 1, John B. Shimer House, 5445 Chestnut St., Emmaus. https://www.sotapa.com ¶
Modern Heritage Party, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. May 1, Haldeman Lincoln Showroom, 2443 Lehigh St., Allentown. 610-791-7900, https://www.haldemanlincolnallentown.com ¶
Society of the Art’s Mother’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. May 9, Lehigh Country Club, 2319 Cedar Crest Boulevard, Lower Macungie Township. 610-433-7443, https://www.lhcc.com. Registration required ¶
Prize Palooza for Pediatric Cancer Society of Lehigh Valley, 1 p.m. - 4:32 p.m. May 9, Wescosville Fire Company Social Club, 958 N. Brookside Road, Wescosville. 610-395-7447, https://www.lvpnews.com ¶
Walk for Health, 10 a.m. - noon May 16, Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem Township. 610-332-1900, https://www.bethlehemtownship.org/btcc ¶
“Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers” is a list about activities in the Lehigh Valley. To request a listing, email: Paul Willistein, Focus editor, pwillistein@tnonline.com ¶








