Oct. 1

Emmaus Public Library will host its annual Community Heroes Day 6-7:30 p.m. The event is held in the parking lot of the library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus and traditionally features first responder vehicles such as police cruisers, ambulances and fire trucks and opportunities to talk with area first responders about their work. This an outdoor event. The rain date is Oct. 15.

Oct. 3

The Emmaus Borough Police Department will host its National (Day) Night Out noon to 5 p.m. at Emmaus Community Park, Shimerville Road, Emmaus. The event will feature law enforcement K-9, motorcycle, bicycle unit and drone demonstrations, a MedEvac helicopter landing, a car cruise, pumpkin decorating, food trucks, mascots, music performances, a climbing wall, bumper cars, local businesses and organizations and more.

The Alburtis Fall Festival is scheduled noon to 5 p.m. at the Alburtis Area Community Center, 220 W. Second St., Alburtis. The event will feature food trucks, local vendors, bounce houses, a pumpkin drop and more. The rain date for the festival is Oct. 4.

Grace Lutheran Church will host its Apple Harvest Festival 1-4 p.m. at the church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie. Highlights will include free hot dogs, popcorn, apple pie, ice cream and drinks as well as games and prizes for children, face painting, a cake walk and a basket raffle fundraiser to benefit the Kindness Project.

Oct. 4

The Lower Macungie Township Historical Society will host an autumn open house at the historic Henry Bortz Log House at Wescosville Park, 5047 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, 2-4 p.m. Visitors will also be able to view the adjacent garden in its autumnal phase. Please note the LMTHS Museum at Olympic Park will be closed on the day of the open house event.

Oct. 6

The Emmaus Garden Club will meet at noon at Bethel Bible Fellowship Church, 418 Elm St., Emmaus, for the program “The Sport of Extreme Gardening” presented by Jim Pantano, who will share insider tips on soil preparation, seed selection, fertilizing, watering and pest control. Learn how to grow an Atlantic Giant pumpkin. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served.

Oct. 9

Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold a free community meal 5-6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Visitors are welcome to come inside to pick up a take-out meal if choosing not to dine in. For menu details and additional information, call the church office at 610-966-3325.

Oct. 10

The Emmaus High School Class of 1966 will mark 60 years with a reunion event starting 1 p.m. at Superior Restaurant, 102 Main St., Emmaus. The event will include a buffet meal, socializing and other highlights. There is a cost per person and the deadline for RSVPs and fees is Oct. 1. Address fees to Hope Delaco, 110 Ft. Sumpter Road, Alburtis, 18011 with checks payable to “Emmaus High School Class of 1966.”

The Macungie Halloween Parade is scheduled for 7 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 11. For information, visit the Macungie Halloween Parade Facebook page or email macungiehalloweenparade@gmail.com. Volunteers, participants and sponsors are needed.

An A-Maizing Corn Celebration is scheduled 10 a.m. to noon at Lower Macungie Library, 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie. Learn how corn was first cultivated and the ways it has been used throughout history. Highlights include a corn mosaic craft.

Oct. 12

Story Time on the Lenape Trail is scheduled 10-10:45 a.m. at the Little Lehigh Parkway. Participants will enjoy a storywalk. Parking will be available in the parking lot at 2901 Fish Hatchery Road. All ages welcome.

Oct. 14

The Vera Cruz Community Association will host the Vera Cruz Halloween parade. Parade participants will gather at Mystic Chain Park, 3718 Main Road East, Upper Milford Township, 6:30 p.m. The parade starts promptly 7 p.m. The parade will include floats and the Emmaus High School marching band is expected to perform. DJ Cesar Rosado will announce the parade. All are welcome. Visit the Vera Cruz Community Association Fecbook page for updates. The rain date is Oct. 15.

National Dessert Day will be celebrated 6-7 p.m. with the program “Pumpkin Sweet Treats: A Taste-Testing Party” at the Lower Macungie Library, 3450 Brookside Road, Macungie. The program is intended for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Grace Lutheran Church, 28 W. Main St., Macungie, will hold a free food distribution 2-4 p.m. Also Oct. 28. Please note organizers no longer hold a weekly food cupboard. Recipients must reside in the East Penn School District. Signs will be posted with directions on where to park and which door to use to pick up food.

Oct. 21

The program, E.M. Maus Burrow Mysteries, originally scheduled to be presented by artist and author, Bob Boehmer in September, will be held 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus The program was postponed due to construction occurring at the church. The program originally scheduled for Oct. 21 about the Emmaus Police Department is rescheduled to Feb. 17, 2027.

Oct. 24

Alburtis will host its annual Halloween parade 7 p.m. Food trucks, music performances and other activities will be available before the parade as parade participants gather for step-off.

Oct. 25

The Friends of the Macungie Institute will hold a cash bingo in the lower level of Macungie Memorial Hall, 50 N. Poplar St., Macungie. Doors open noon and games begin 1 p.m. There will be cash prizes, raffles and food for purchase. Proceeds benefit Friends of Macungie Institute. For more information call 610-966-7830.

Oct. 29

The Woman’s Club of Emmaus will host its Fall Dessert Card Party 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. Card and board games will be played. The event helps support the club’s scholarship program. Call Lynn for reservations at 484-788-2301. The deadline for reservations is Oct. 23.

Nov. 14

The Faith Uniting Neighbors Group of Old Zionsville United Church of Christ will host the 29th annual

Bazaar and Filled Basket Auction 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville, Come browse through the crafters and vendors, check out the auction baskets and buy tickets for a chance to win your favorite basket. There will be a door prize drawing and a 50/50 raffle. And remember to check out the bake sale. The kitchen will be selling light refreshments.