EVENTS, FAIRS, FESTIVALS, FUNDRAISERS
BY ALEX RACINES
Special to The Press
EVENTS
Allentown Fairgrounds AgriPlex
302 N. 17th St., Allentown. 610-433-7541, https://www.allentownfair.com ¶
Spiritual Holistic Expo, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sept. 26; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 27 ¶
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 ¶
Steelworkers Archives Walking Tour, 11 a.m. Thursdays, Fridays; 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, through December ¶
Goth Sewn Plushie Workshop, 6 p.m. Aug. 28. Registration required ¶
Basics of Watercolor Workshop, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3. Registration required ¶
Stamp Carving Workshop: Session A, noon Sept. 12. Registration required ¶
Burlesque Workshop with Diamond D’Light and the Steel Stilettos, LLC, 2 p.m. Sept. 13. Registration required ¶
Bethlehem Area Public Library ¶
11 W. Church St., Bethlehem. 610-867-3761, https://www.bapl.org ¶
Gentle Yoga, noon - 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. Registration required. Ages 18 and over¶
Fossils, Fakes, Funnies and Follies, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Free. Registration required. 3rd Grade and up¶
Radiant Heart Paint and Breath Workshop, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Aug. 22. Registration required. Ages 18 and over ¶
Qigong and meditation, noon - 1:15 p.m. Mondays. Free. Registration required. Ages 18 and over ¶
Open Mic Night, 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Free. Ages 18 and over ¶
Genealogy Workshop, 11 a.m. - noon Aug. 26. Free. Registration recommended. Ends Aug. 26. Ages 18 and over ¶
Basics of Watercolor Workshop: Session A, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Registration required ¶
Cedar Beach Park ¶
2600 Parkway Boulevard, Allentown. 484-903-7892, https://www.allentownpa.gov ¶
Bomba at the Beach, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Aug. 28 ¶
Celtic Cultural Alliance ¶
902 Fourth Avenue, Suite B, Bethlehem. 610-868-9599, https://www.celticfest.org ¶
Celtic Poetry Contest, through Sept. 1 ¶
Charles Chrin Community Center ¶
4100 Green Pond Road, Palmer Township. 610-252-2098, https:///www.palmercommunitycenter.org ¶
Lehigh Valley Small on Scale Dollhouse Show and Sale, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aug. 23 ¶
DaVinci Science Center, 815 W. Hamilton St., Allentown. 484-664-1002, https://www.davincisciencecenter.org ¶
B104 Day: Pollinator Fest, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sept. 5 ¶
1869 Luckenbach Mill ¶
459 Old York Road, Bethlehem. 1-800-360-8687, https://www.historicbethlehem.org ¶
Bethlehem and the Revolution Tour, 3 p.m. Fridays, Sundays, through August. Registration required ¶
Birthplace of Industry Tour, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays - Sundays, through October. Registration required ¶
Emmaus Triangle ¶
Main Street, Emmaus. https://www.emmausmarket.com ¶
Emmaus Farmers Market, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 29 ¶
Farrington Square at Lehigh University ¶
1 Farrington Square, Bethlehem. 610-758-1200, https://www.sustainability.lehigh.edu ¶
Bethlehem Farmers Market, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursdays, through Nov. 12 ¶
Fearless Starlight Ballroom, 1221 Front St., Allentown. 610-797-2542 ¶
Allentown Area Swing Dance Society: https://www.allentownswingdance.org ¶
Night Club Two Step, Beginner Lesson, 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Aug. 25, Sept 1. Instructors Alan Saperstein and Mary Caruso, DJ Alan Saperstein. Free Dance, 8 p.m. - 1 p.m. ¶
West Coast Swing, Beginner Lesson, 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Advanced Beginner and Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sept. 8, 15. Instructor Jason Lane, DJ Bob Sacchetti. Free Dance, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. ¶
Cha Cha, Beginner Lesson, 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, 7:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sept. 22, 29. Instructors Larry and Claudia Silverman, DJ Larry Silverman. Free Dance, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. ¶
Grange Park ¶
360 Grange Road, Upper Macungie Township. 610-395-4892, https://www.uppermac.org ¶
Trexlertown Farmers Market, 9 a.m. - noon Saturday, through October ¶
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary ¶
1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton. 610-756-6961, https://www.hawkmountain.org ¶
Autumn Migration Hawk Watch, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, through Dec. 15 ¶
Autumn Lecture: Maurice Broun and Earle Poole: A Friendly Rivalry, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Aug. 27. Free ¶
Conservation Celebration: Maurice Broun’s 120th Birthday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aug. 29. Free. Members Only ¶
Yoga on the Mountain, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Last Sunday, August - December. Registration required ¶
Itty Bitty Nature Buddies: Magical Migrators, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sept. 2, 6. Registration required ¶
International Vulture Awareness Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sept. 5; Live Vulture Program, 2 p.m. Sept. 5¶
Migration Magic: Enjoying Neotopical Migrant Birds on the Move, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sept. 12; 7 a.m. - noon Sept. 13. Rain date, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sept. 19; 7 a.m. - noon Sept. 20. Registration required ¶
Autumn Lecture: Discovering Hawk Mountain Wildlife, 5 pm. - 6 p.m. Sept. 12. Free ¶
Junior Hawkwatch: Beautiful Buteos: Homeschool Happenings, 10 a.m. - noon Sept. 16. Registration required ¶
Monarch Day, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sept. 19; Monarch Demonstration, 11 a.m.; Live Monarch Tagging, 1 p.m. Free ¶
Fall Native Plant Sale, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sept. 19 ¶
Full Moon Night Hike, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sept. 25. Registration required ¶
Cub Scout Merit Badge Day: Cubs and Webelos, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sept. 26. Registration required ¶
Historic Bethlehem ¶
1810 Goundie House Welcome Center, 501 Main St., Bethlehem. 610-691-6055, https://www.historicbethlehem.org ¶
Old Bethlehem Walking Tour, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursdays - Sundays, through Nov. 12. Registration required ¶
World Heritage Tour, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 28 ¶
Mystery and History Tour, 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 5 - 26; 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Oct. 2 - Nov. 1 ¶
Spirited Tales Pub Tour, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 31. 21 and over ¶
Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley ¶
123 S. Third St., Suite 4 and 5, Easton. 610-438-0059, https://www.hologramzoolv.com ¶
Zoo Experience: Aquarium, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. through Sept. 1; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2 - Oct. 30 ¶
Ironton Rail Trail ¶
3219 MacArthur Road, Whitehall. 610-437-5524, ext. 1135, https://www.irontonrailtrail.org ¶
Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley’s 17th Annual Ready, Set, Gold 5K Walk/8K Run and Kid’s Fun Run, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 19 ¶
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 ¶
Open Mic Night: Musicians’ Workshop, 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m., First Friday. Free ¶
Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts ¶
427 N. New St., Bethlehem. 610-882-0450, https://www.historicbethlehem.org ¶
Behind the Scenes Dollhouse Tour, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 29 ¶
Kempton Community Center ¶
83 Community Center Drive, Kempton. 610-756-6444,https://www.kemptoncommunitycenter.org ¶
Jamie Barton: Sportsman Show, Aug. 22 ¶
Red Eye Rodeo, Aug. 29 ¶
Lehigh Parkway ¶
Lehigh Parkway East, Allentown. 610-437-7757, https://www.allentownpa.myrec.com ¶
Lehigh Valley Road Runners Summer Series 5K, 6 p.m. Sept. 2. Free. Registration required ¶
Lehigh Valley Active Life Center, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. 610-437-3700, https://www.lvactivelife.org ¶
Stretch and Strengthen, 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays ¶
Zumba Gold, 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. Fridays ¶
Women’s Group, 10 a.m. Mondays ¶
Lehigh People with Parkinson’s, 10 a.m. fourth Monday ¶
Barre, 10:15 a.m. Mondays ¶
Gentle Floor Yoga, 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays ¶
Low-Impact Aerobics, 11:15 a.m. Mondays ¶
Fit Circuit, 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Fridays ¶
Chair Yoga, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays ¶
Chair Strength Training, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays ¶
Tai Chi Qigong, 2:10 p.m. Tuesdays ¶
Spanish Class, noon Wednesdays ¶
Great Explorations: Coping Skills, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays ¶
Muscle and Mobility, 3:15 p.m. Wednesdays ¶
Wild Card Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays ¶
Yoga Flow, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Fridays ¶
Genealogy Group, 1 p.m. Wednesdays ¶
After a Loss … What Comes Next?, 3 p.m. Wednesdays ¶
Current Events Discussion Group, 2 p.m. Thursdays ¶
YiJinJing, 2:10 p.m. Thursdays ¶
Tai Chi Instruction, 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Fridays ¶
Socrates Cafe, 10 a.m. Fridays ¶
Life-Sharing Discussion Group, 1 p.m. Fridays ¶
LEPOCO Peace Vigil, noon Wednesdays ¶
Lehigh Valley Mall ¶
250 Lehigh Valley Mall, Fullerton. 610-264-5511, https://www.simon.com
Cirque Italia: Water Circus Atlantis, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21, 22, 24; 1:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 23; 4:30 p.m. Aug. 22, 23. Free for one child ages 2 -12 with adult purchase; Children under 2 free ¶
Macungie Memorial Park ¶
50 N. Poplar St., Macungie. 610-966-4289. https://www.macungiepark.com ¶
Macungie Farmers Market, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 29 ¶
Food Trucks Presented by WGOLV, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday August - September ¶
Whips and Sips Car Show, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aug. 23 ¶
Annual Wheels of Time Rod and Custom Jamboree, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Aug. 28, 29; 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aug. 30 ¶
Macungie Memorial Park Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Public welcome ¶
Dog Show, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 10 - 13 ¶
Outdoor Craft Show, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 19; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sept. 20; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 26 ¶
Cruise Night, 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sept. 19 ¶
Moravian Historical Society ¶
214 E. Center St., Nazareth. 610-759-5070, https://www.moravianhistory.org ¶
Moravians and Music: Special Guided Museum Tour, 1 p.m. Second Wednesdays, Fourth Fridays ¶
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem ¶
66 W. Church St., Bethlehem. 1-800-360-TOUR, https://www.historicbethlehem.org ¶
Cemetery Tour: Death and Dying, 3 p.m. Fridays Sept. 4 - Nov. 8 ¶
National Museum of Industrial History ¶
602 E. Second St., Bethlehem. 610-694-6644, https://www.nmih.org ¶
Sketch and Steam Workshop, 5 -8 p.m. Aug. 22. Registration recommended ¶
Scott Park ¶
128 Larry Holmes Drive, Easton. 610-330-9942, https://www.eastonfarmersmarket.com ¶
Easton Farmers Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 19 ¶
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, through October ¶
Sigal Museum ¶
342 Northampton St., Easton. 610-691-6055, https://www.sigalmuseum.org ¶
In Search of the Declaration: Am Historic Bus Tour of Easton, Philadelphia and Trenton, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Second Saturday, through December ¶
From Spirits to Speakeasies: Easton, PA During Prohibition, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fourth Friday. Recommended for age 12 and over ¶
Southside Arts District ¶
10 E. Church St., Bethlehem. https://www.southsideartsdistrict.com ¶
First Friday, 6 - 10 p.m. First Friday, September - June ¶
Stony Run Winery ¶
150 Independent Road, Breinigsville. 610-398-7231, https://www.stonyrunwinery.com ¶
Yin Yoga and Sound Bath, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Aug. 28 ¶
The Sensory Village ¶
49 W. Penn Avenue, Alburtis. 610-421-6232, https://www.thesensoryvillage.com ¶
Glow Party, Thursdays, 10 a.m. - noon ¶
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, through August. Age 21 and over
Wildlands Conservancy ¶
Louise Moore Park, 151 Country Club Road, Bethlehem Township. 610-829-6500, https://www.norcopa.gov ¶
Pre-K Pathfinders: Little Excavators, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Aug. 27, Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton. 610-799-4171, https://www.norcopa.gov. Free. Registration required. Ends Aug. 25 ¶
Stream Team 2026: Trexler Nature Preserve, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Aug. 28, Trexler Nature Preserve; Old Packhouse Road Sites, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sept. 4, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville. 610-799-4171, https://www.wildlandspa.org. Free. Registration required. Ends Aug. 28 for August event, ends Sept. 4 for September event ¶
PreK Pathfinders: Backyard Safari, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sept. 1, Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton. 610-799-4171, https://www.norcopa.gov. Free. Registration required. Ends Aug. 28 ¶
Monarch Tagging and Meadow Exploration, 10 a.m. - noon Sept. 5, Franko Park, 1339 Black River Road, Salisbury Township. 610-799-4171, https://www.salisburytownship.org. Free. Registration required. Ends Sept. 2 ¶
Stream Team 2026: Laurel Run Property, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sept. 11, Laurel Run Property, 5636 Old Bethlehem Pike, Bethlehem. 610-799-4171, https://www.wildlandspa.org. Free. Registration required. Ends Sept. 11 ¶
Wildlife Meet and Greet, 10 a.m. - noon Sept. 13. Free. Registration required. Ends Sept. 10 ¶
Stream Team 2026: Mill Race Park, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sept. 18, Mill Race Park, 2001 Newlins Mill Road, Palmer Township. 610-252-2098, https://www.palmertwp.com; if time, Braden Park, 423 Broad St., Tatamy. 610-923-3548, ext. 225. Free. Registration required. Ends Sept. 18 ¶
Monarch Tagging and Meadow Exploration, 10 a.m. - noon Sept. 19, Trexler Nature Preserve, 4935 Orchard Road, Schnecksville. 610-799-4171, https://www.wildlandspa.org. Free. Registration required. Ends Sept. 17. Ages 10 and older ¶
Monarch Tagging and Meadow Restoration Tour, 10 a.m. - noon Sept. 20. Free. Registration required. Ends Sept. 17. Ages 10 and older ¶
Wine and Dine 2026, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sept. 20, “The Barn,” St. Luke’s Anderson Conference Center, 1500 Hope Road, Easton. 1872 St. Luke’s Boulevard, Easton. 866-785-8537, https://www.slnh.org. Registration required. Ends Sept. 7 ¶
Pre-K Pathfinders: Animal Yoga, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sept. 24, Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton. 610-799-4171, https://www.salisburytownship.org. Free. Registration required. Ends Sept. 23. Ages 3-5 and their adults ¶
Stream Team 2026: Gall Farm, 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sept. 25, Gall Farm Preserve, 669 Washington St., Plainsfield Township. 610-829-6500, https://www.norcopa.gov. Free. Registration required. Ends Sept. 18 ¶
Future of the Right-of-Way Stewardship Tour, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Sept. 26, Franko Park, 1339 Black River Road, Salisbury Township. 610-799-4171, https://www.salisburytownship.org. Free. Registration required. Ends Sept. 24 ¶
Wyandotte and Third streets, Bethlehem. ¶
610-691-8730, https://www.lepoco.org ¶
Vigil for Peace, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thursdays
FAIRS
Allentown Fair, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sept. 2; noon - 10 p.m. Sept. 3 - 6; noon - 9 p.m. Sept. 7. Children 12 and Under Free, Sept. 6, Active-Duty Military Personnel and Veterans Free with valid ID, Sept. 7 Seniors 65 and Over Free with valid ID ¶
Belleville Street Faire: Summer Edition, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 6, ArtsQuest Center SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 610-332-1300, https://www.artsquest.org ¶
West End Fair, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Aug. 23; 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Aug. 24, 25, 27, 28; 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Aug. 26; 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Aug. 29; Sensory Day, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Red, White and Blue Day, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Aug. 25. Children 10 and under free ¶
FESTIVALS
Barktoberfest, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oct 10, Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie. 610-966-4289, https://www.macungiepark.com ¶
Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival, 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sept. 25; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sept. 26, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sept. 27, Downtown Bethlehem, Celtic Cultural Alliance, 902 Fourth Avenue, Suite B, Bethlehem. 610-868-9599, https://www.celticfest.org ¶
Clam Jam Seafood Street Festival, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Aug. 30, Third and Ferry Fish Market, 56 S. Third St., Easton. 610-829-1404, https://www.thirdandferry.com. Free ¶
CountryFest, 6 p.m. -11 p.m. Aug. 28; 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Aug. 28,
Food Truck Festival, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 5 - 7, Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville. 610-799-4171, https://www.lvzoo.org ¶
Hobostock, 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sept. 25, Kempton Community Center, 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton. 610-756-6444, https://www.kemptoncommunitycenter.org ¶
Karnival of the Arts, noon - 3 p.m. Sept. 3 -7, Kempton Community Center, 83 Community Center Drive, Kempton. 610-756-6444, https://www.kemptoncommunitycenter.org ¶
Lehigh Valley BalloonFest 2026, 4 p.m. Aug. 28, 29, Slatington Airport, 100 Airport Lane, Slatington. 610-767-5881, https://www.pa.gov ¶
Lehigh Valley Fiber Festival, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sept. 26; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sept. 27, Allentown Fairgrounds AgriPlex, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown. 610-433-7541, https://www.allentownfair.com ¶
Lehigh Valley Pride 2026, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Aug. 30, ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. 610-332-1300, https://www.artsquest.org ¶
LV Culture Fest, noon - 9 p.m. Aug. 22, Cedar Beach Park, 2600 Parkway Boulevard, Allentown. 484-903-7892, https://www.allentownpa.gov ¶
Pierogies and Pints Festival, noon - 5 p.m. Aug. 22, 23, Blue Mountain Resort, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton. 610-826-7700, https://www.skibluemt.com ¶
Route 22 Filmworks Film Festival, noon - 10 p.m. Aug. 22, Charles A. Brown IceHouse, 56 River St., Bethlehem. 610-865-7081, https://www.icehousetonight.org ¶
Taco and Margaritas Fest, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Aug. 21, Coca-Cola Park, 1050 Iron Pigs Way, Allentown. 610-841-7447, https://www.mlb.com ¶
FUNDRAISERS
Steps for a Cure: Lehigh Valley Pancreatic Walk, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Lehigh Parkway, 1696 Park Drive, Allentown. 610-437-7757, https://www.allentownpa.myrec.gov. Free. Donations suggested ¶
Wings of Hope: A Butterfly Release, Presented by St. Luke’s Cancer Center, 1 p.m. Sept. 13, The Lodge, Bear Mountain Resort, 101 Doe Mountain Lane, Macungie. 866-754-2822, https://www.bcmountainresort.org ¶
“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








