City of Bethlehem Pools

The 2026 pool season began on Saturday, June 6. Pools are open seven days a week.

Memorial Pool will allow entry for all Regional Pool Pass holders, City of Bethlehem residents*, and COB resident guests (adult residents* can sponsor up to two nonresident guests to purchase daily passes). Neighborhood pools (Clearview, Stark, Westside and Yosko) will be open daily to all season pass holders as well as both residents and nonresidents. No one will be allowed entry to any pool if the posted capacity has been reached.

*Proof of residency (driver’s license, school document with address, City water/sewer bill, etc.) at time of purchase for daily passes is required.

Additional conditions for entry can be found in our Pool Rules and Regulations link: bethlehem-pa.gov/recreation/recreation-activities/pools/

Juneteenth celebrations

Juneteenth National Independence Day, United States federal holiday in the United States, is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.

Sunday, June 14: Dual Flag Raising Ceremonies, presentation of the Selina Winchester Juneteenth Scholarship Awards. Easton Center Square: 1 p.m. Bethlehem: 2 p.m. Visit juneteenthlv.org/etn/flag-raising-ceremonies/

Juneteenth Children’s Festival, 3–5 p.m. Univest Public Media Center, 839 Sesame St.

Friday, June 19: Iron Pigs honoring the National Negro Baseball League. 7 p.m. juneteenthlv.org

Saturday, June 20: Juneteenth Lehigh Valley Music Festival. Riverside Park, Easton. Live music, marketplace with over 40 Black-owned businesses and ethnic food. Visit juneteenthlv.org/

City of Allentown Juneteenth Celebration: Cedar Beach Park. Cultural performances, community vendors and family activities.

Easton Juneteenth Parade: Commemorate the end of slavery with a parade and festivities starting at Centre Square. Noon. Music Festival: 1 p.m. juneteenthlv.org

Sunday, June 21: The Cookout, Juneteenth Standup Showcase. 7 p.m. Visitor’s Center. Steel Stacks, 101 Founders’ Way. artsquest.org

Festivals&Carnivals

Wednesday, June 10 to Saturday, June 13: Bethlehem Township Community Days. Host: Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company. 5 to 10 or 11 p.m. (varies by night). Thursday: Joyous, 7 p.m. Municipal Park, 2900 Farmersville Road, 1802. Visit Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company website or the Bethlehem Township Community Days Facebook Event:facebook.com

Sunday, June 14: Pride Party Palooza, 1-6 p.m. Drinks, DJ, vendors, food, games. Visit suninnbethlehem.org

Friday, June 19 (5-10pm); Saturday, June 20 (Noon- 10 p.m.): Holy Infancy Multicultural Fest, 551 Thomas St. School talent show 3 p.m. June 20. Info: holyinfancyschool.org/support/events

Saturday, July 4: Sacred Heart of Bethlehem Festival. Info: facebook.com/sacredheartbethlehemfestival/

Veterans

Office of Veterans Affairs: Have questions or need assistance? Contact Lehigh County: 610-782-3295 or veteransaffairs@lehighcounty.org; Northampton County: 610-829-4875; norcopa.gov/veterans-affair

Veterans Support: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Usually third Monday of the month, State Rep. McNeil’s office, 1080 Schadt Ave., Whitehall. Appointments with an American Legion Service Office representative: call 610-266-1273.

Weekly

Fourth Mondays: Lehigh Valley People with Parkinson’s and their caretakers. Moderator: Dave Rivera. 10 a.m. Spanish and English. Free. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Tuesdays: Good Vibrations Chorus. All singers welcome. 9:30 a.m. Director Nancy Shumaker. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Song Writing. Conductor Stephen Cee. 11 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Second Wednesdays: Karaoke, 1 p.m. Sing or just listen. Free. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Thursdays: Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra. Conductor Ron DeGrandis. 9 to 10:30 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown, 18102. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Lehigh Valley Pop Music Jam Session led by Stephen Cee. Free. 1 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org

Current Events Informal Discussion Group. Moderator: David M. Bell. 2 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Fridays: Life Sharing Discussion Group. 1 to 3 p.m. Begins with a question chosen by the group and ends with more questions. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700; visit lvactivelife.org/

Socrates Café moderated by Dr. Charles Brooks. 10 a.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

DJ Dances: June 19, July 17. 7 - 10 p.m. Cost. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Saturdays: Saturday Night Dances with various performers. Cost per person. 7 to 10 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 or visit lvactivelife.org/

Ongoing events

To Sep. 29: Women’s History Month exhibition: New and Improved! The Age of Convenience in the Home through September 29. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. Visit nmih.org/locomotive/ for tickets and information

To Nov. 28: 26th World Heritage Site in the United States: Moravian Church Settlements – Bethlehem. World Heritage Tour. Visit historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/world-heritage-tour/

To March 1, 2027: Cheers to 250: Brewing in America. Immersive displays, artifacts, and interactive experiences. Special lectures and exhibits. 602 E. Second St. Visit nmih.org/ for schedules.

To Oct. 25: Bethlehem and The Revolution walking tours. Stories of surveillance, suspicion, cooperation and compromise. Visit historicbethlehem.org/visit-us/experience/john-adams-walking-tour/

Saturdays to June 27: Live in the Garden live music, food trucks, crafts, activities. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Bethlehem Rose Garden, 725 Eighth Ave. Bring your own lawn chairs. Live music, food, drinks (two food trucks). Free crafts for kids. 5 - 8:30 p.m. 725 Eighth Ave.

Date specific

Wednesday, June 10: Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival”Play On”- reservations suggested. Bethlehem Area Public Library. 6 p.m. 11 W. Church St. Visit www.bapl.org

Sunday, June 21 to Saturday, June 27: Downtown Historic Bethlehem. Prix fixe breakfast, lunch, dinner. Visit visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/summer-restaurant-week/

Participating restaurants will be serving up deliciousVisit LehighValleyChamber.org/Bethlehem

Wednesday, June 10 to Saturday, June 13: 22nd Annual SouthSide Film Festival with local and international features and shorts. Synopsis, locations, run times for all films, schedules, tickets: southsidefilmfestival.com/

Wednesday, June 10: Free Community Improv, 7:30 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. (610) 867-2390; visit godfreydaniels.org

Movies on the Lawn, The Aristocats. 6:30 p.m. Levitt Pavilion, 101 Founders Way. ArsQuest.org.

Thursday, June 11: Meet with PA Rep. Steve Samuelson and staff. 10 a.m. to noon. Register with your estimated arrival time: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rep-steve-samuelson-mobile-office-hours-25801

Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19: FREE soccer festival and viewing party. All the matches on giant screens at SteelStacks. 101 Founders Way.ArtsQuest.org

Saturday, June 13: Behind the Scenes Dollhouse Tour. 11:30 a.m. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St. Visit: visithistoricbethlehem.com

Sunday, June 14: Live on the Greenway Community concerts. Free, open to the public. Noon to 3 p.m. Herencia Jibara, Harmony Pavilion, 362 - 332 Taylor St. Food, beverages for purchase from local vendors. Bring lawn chair or beach towel. Visit southsideartsdistrict.com/live-on-the-greenway/

Music In Dimmick Park Summer Series, 6-8 p.m. 570 Durham St.

Tuesday, June 16: Swing Jam, 7:30 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. (610) 867-2390; visit godfreydaniels.org

Wednesday, June 17: Author talk: “Charlie Schwab, President of Carnegie Steel, U.S. Steel and Bethlehem Steel” by William R. Huber, 6 - 8 p.m. 602 E. Second St. Visit nmih.org/

Saturday, June 20: Steohen Clair and Arielle Silver Co.- Bill-Sharp Storytelling and Folk-Rooted Americana. 8 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. (610) 867-2390; visit godfreydaniels.org/event/stephen-clair-and-arielle-silver-cobill-june-20-2026/

Sunday, June 21: Open Mike, 7 p.m. Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. Fourth St. (610) 867-2390; visit godfreydaniels.org

Wednesday, June 24: Bethlehem Community Center Poolside: Bring the family for swimming, music, and a poolside bingo night at 5 p.m. Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Rd.

Farmers Markets

Wednesdays: Farm Market, 2026 plant sale. 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Northampton Community College Quad, 3835 Green Pond Rd. 18020. Visit: northampton.edu/business-and-community/east40/farm-market.html

Thursdays: Bethlehem Farmers Market. Live music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farrington Square, New and Morton sts.

Saturdays: Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmers Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors, crafters, food trucks. Visit brgfarmersmarket mana18018.org/ or 18018mana@gmail.com.

Sundays: Saucon Valley Farmers Market. Sunflower Contest now to July 5. Art in the Park: June 14. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Next to Hellertown Library, 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown, 18055. Visit svfmpa.com