Exciting, Even Spooky Events At The Museums

Presented by the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society October through December   October, 2016-March 1, 2017  “Cabinet of Curiosities”  Exhibit, Sigal Museum, 342 Northampton St., Easton, PA. Within the depths of the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society collection are never-before-seen artifacts that will ignite your curiosity and send shivers down your spine! The [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of October 2

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY CENTER FOR VISION LOSS, Allentown is looking for volunteers to be “Annie’s Angels” to do home visits, read mail, and provide companionship.  Volunteers to drive customers to doctor appointments, shopping, or center activities are also needed.  Hours are flexible and are determined by need.  Training will be [...]

2016 Trick or Treat Nights in The Lehigh Valley

Trick or Treat Alburtis: Oct. 31. 6-8 p.m. Allentown: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m.  No rain date. Bath: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m. Bethlehem: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m. Bethlehem Township: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m. Catasauqua: Oct. 29. 6-8 p.m. Coopersburg: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m. No rain date. Coplay: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m. East Allen Township: Oct. 28. [...]

Island Park: Bygone Pleasure Ground

Bob Pasquini, former Locktender at the National Canal Museum, has a secret passion:  collecting facts and photos about Island Park, a 19th century 100-acre amusement center on an island in the middle of the Lehigh River, between Williams Township and Palmer Township. There really was a park with ferris wheel and many other entertainments. Bob [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of September 25

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AMERICA ON WHEELS, Allentown will soon embark on new Educational programs and Camp Programs for ages 6-12.  Programs include hands-on learning activities about car parts/engines, Magic Seat Belt Tour, designing steering wheels to develop CarTunes, arts & crafts, and more.  Training is easy and fun.  If you [...]

Race Your Pup in the 6th-Annual Dachshund Races

Do you have a fast, four-legged friend? Enjoy a bit of fun-filled competition? Then register your pup in the popular and absolutely unforgettable Dachshund Races at Oktoberfest at SteelStacks Oct. 2 and 9, 3 p.m. The registration fee is $15 per dachshund and pre-registered dogs receive a doggie bag featuring fun puppy gifts like a [...]

Muhlenberg College Directors’ Festival Features Will Eno Short Plays

'The Imaginary Audience,' 'Oh, the Humanity,' open Muhlenberg's Mainstage season Sept. 28 – Oct. 2. An evening of visionary experimental theater will be on display as Muhlenberg College's mainstage theatre and dance season opens Sept. 28, with "Attention: New Visions Directors' Festival." The directors whose work will be featured in the festival say they aim [...]

New Arena Attractions & Biergartens Among Highlights of 6th-annual Oktoberfest

Lumberjack Show, Fringe Festival & Ice Sculpting Competition Coming to Festival Sept. 30-Oct. 2 and Oct. 7-9 Axe-wielding lumberjacks, captivating fringe festival acts and an elimination-style ice sculpting competition are among the many new highlights guests can enjoy for free when they attend the 6th-annual Oktoberfest at SteelStacks this fall.  The 2016 event, set for [...]

Lehigh Valley Fall Guide 2016

Spectacular foliage, delicious fresh food, family outdoor fun and so much more bring Lehigh Valley to life this fall. With so much to do, bookmark this guide to make sure you don’t miss out on any of the fun! Spectacular foliage, delicious fresh food, family outdoor fun and so much more bring Lehigh Valley to [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of September 18

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY ALLENTOWN RESCUE MISSION – Join the fun and help us serve over 900 people at WAEB’s 14th Annual Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Allentown Rescue Mission.  The dinner will be Saturday, October 15 from 4-7pm at Asbury United Methodist Church in Allentown.  Lots of new fun positions [...]