fall-guide-heading-2016Spectacular 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!

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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!

Fall Festivals

Fall Festival

ArtsQuest Oktoberfest at Steel Stacks
Founders Way, Bethlehem,  PA 18015
Ages: 0 and up
Cost: Free – food and drink available for purchase from multiple vendors
Parking: Yes – Lot available
Features: 2016 Festival Dates: September 30th – October 2nd and October 7 – October 9th
Friday: 5-10pm
Saturdays: noon-10pm
Sundays: noon-8pm
Experience a free, authentic German Oktoberfest with a special Pennsylvania flair. Highlighting the event is the giant Festhalle tent at PNC Plaza, featuring German food, beer and polka, rock and party bands.

Bethlehem Harvest Festival
Main St Bethlehem,  PA
Cost: Free
Parking: Yes – On Street, metered and ramp available a few blocks away
Features: Food for Purchase, Stroller Friendly
11th-Annual Harvest Fest, featuring craft vendors, live music, and soup, wine, and beer tastings. A fun event for the whole family!
October 8, 2016 | 11 AM-8 PM

  • Festival on Main Street: 11 am to 5 pm
  • Festival and Biergarten in Sun Inn Courtyard: 11 am to 8 pm
  • Wine and Soup Tastings: 1 pm-4 pm
  • Beer Tastings on Main Street: 1 pm-4 pm
  • Beer available at the Biergarten: 11 am to 8 pm!

BooFest
Executive Education, 555 Union, Allentown,  PA 
Cost: Free – Food available for purchase from vendors
BooFest was originally designed to offer a safe place and family friendly environment for families with special needs children and adults along with organizations who provide services to those special needs to go trick or treat (at each vendor’s booth) along with the public. We believe children and adults with special needs are no different than anyone else, nor should they be treated as different. BooFest is one of its kind where those who have special needs and the public come together to enjoy a family fun, safe Halloween / Trick or Treat event which has been growing to new heights each year
October 22, 2016 | 11 AM

Catasauqua’s Fest O’ Fall
Ages: 0 and up
Cost:
Parking: Yes
Features:
October 1st 2016 12pm-5pm
Food, games, crafts, music, history, hayrides, make a scarecrow, tours.  Lots of activities for kids.  Events take place at the Historic Catasauqua Preservation Association property between Union and Race along the canal and at the Geo Taylor House Grounds.
There will also be an “adult” event following from 5-10pm on Front St next to Blondies.  HCPA will be selling beer, wine and food.  Music will be played as well.

Country Junction:
The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival
6565 Interchange Rd. (Rt. 209) Lehighton,  PA 18235
Cost: Free – Admission is free, rides, hayrides and more are available for purchase.
Parking: Yes
Features: Lots of fall fun is available at the Great Pumpkin Festival at Country Junction.
Operating every day beginning in late September families can find a number of kid friendly activities.
September 24th – October 30th, 2016

  • Hayrides
  • Corn Maze
  • Pumpkins
  • Magic Garden and Treasure Island
  • Rides
  • Food
  • More!

Dutch Springs Annual Harvest Festival
4733 Hanoverville Road Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610) 759-2270
Parking: Yes – Parking lot outside of Dutch Springs gates
Features: Food for Purchase, No Pets Please, Stroller Friendly, Free Parking, Restrooms, Handicap Accessible
October 1st, 2016
The fun-filled day will feature a number of activities for everyone in the family to enjoy! From picking a pumpkin out in our pumpkin patch to paint, to slinging some apples at targets with our apple sling shot!

Grim’s Greenhouse Fall Festival
9941 Schantz Rd. Breinigsville,  PA 18031
Cost: Click Fall Festival for details
Parking: Yes
Features Fall Festival has many activities and exhibits for children and adults of all ages!

  • Corn Maze, try your luck at finding your way thru groomed paths cut into our 6 acre field of 6’ to 8’ tall irrigated Corn Maze. Test your knowledge for hints to the exit.
  • FlashLight Maze Nights, bring your own flashlight to help you navigate thru the maze under the stars at night (flashlights are available for purchase)
  • Pick your own Pumpkins from our irrigated Pumpkin Patch grown on a bed of straw, 1000’s to choose from
  • Pick-Your-Own Apple orchard, 25 different varieties
  • Hay Ride Tours
  • Many photo opportunities, bring your cameras
  • Look for our new Corn Maze design this year, sponsored by Haldeman Ford of Kutztown, PA
  • Delicious Refreshments available for purchase in our full kitchen, bakery, and sweet treats spot
  • Call to reserve a table for Birthday parties or gathering; no outside food brought on premises except birthday cakes.  We do not have an organized Birthday party, you would pay only for items or activities you choose to do.
  • No Alcoholic Beverages Permitted!
  • No Pets Allowed, except service animals.
  • No Smoking!

OPENING: Saturday, September 17, 2016, thru Sunday, October 30, 2016. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm* 

  • Apple Picking  will be open every day, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm*
  • Pumpkin Picking will be open every day, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm*
  • Corn Maze will be open every day, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm*
  • Play Corral WEEKENDS ONLY IN SEPTEMBER, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; AND OCTOBER, Saturday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm; and Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm*
  • Barnyard Animals will be open every day, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm*
  • Hayride Tours WEEKENDS ONLY IN SEPTEMBER, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; AND OCTOBER, Saturday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm; and Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm*
  • Kitchen & Bakery, WEEKENDS ONLY IN SEPTEMBER, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; AND OCTOBER, Saturday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm; and Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm*
  • FLASHLIGHT MAZE NIGHTS:
    Every Friday & Saturday Night, starting Friday, September 30, 2016, thru Saturday, October 29, 2016. 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm*.
    Hayride Tours and Play Corral will be open, along with the Kitchen, Bakery, and Sweet Treats.
  • OPEN COLUMBUS DAY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2016, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm*
    HAYRIDE, PLAY CORRAL, AND KITCHEN, BAKERY, AND SWEET TREATS, WILL ALSO BE OPEN.

*NOTE: Last admission to all activities is 1 hour prior to closing time.  Kitchen closes 1 hour prior to closing, however drinks will still be available until closing time.
 
Hanover Township Fall Festival
3660 Jacksonville Rd. Bethlehem,  PA 18017
Saturday October 01, 2016
Ages: 0 and up
Cost: Free
Parking: No
Features:
Hanover Township will host it’s annual Fall Festival will be held October 1st from 12pm to 2pm at the municipal complex off of Jacksonville Road. Our soup/stew cook-off will also be held at the event. Entrants for the cook-off must be township residents but tasting will be open to all. Come enjoy a day of fall fun that includes free good, inflatable rides for kids, apple cider, make your own trail mix station, hayrides, pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, clown and balloon artist, and live music.

Hausman Fruit Farm Fall Festival
2824 Limeport Pike Coopersburg,  PA 18036
(267) 980-3409
Cost: low cost family entertainment
Parking: Yes – off street parking lot 100 cars
Features: Corn Maze (fee) Hay Maze for kids (free) Pedal Trains (fee) hayrides to to PYO Pumpkin patch Food-new menu every week Kids activities Items for sale: All fall decor(large and small straw bales, corn stalks, indian corn gourds and much more) baked goods, old fashioned treats. Jams, breads and more.
September 23-October 30, 2016
Saturdays 10-5
Sundays 11-4

Seiple Farms Fall Festival
5761 Nor Bath Blvd. Bath,  PA 18014
(610) 837-0847
Cost: General admission to our farm is Free.

Corn Maze Admission
Adults: $7
Children ages 3-11: $6
Children under 2: Free

Parking: Yes
Features: During the weekends you can enjoy visiting farm animals, a straw maze, a haunted barn, pony rides, hayrides to pumpkin patch, our famous corn maze, rides and food for everyone!  Seiple Farms also offers pick your own pumpkins, gourds, squash, neck pumpkins, Indian corn and popcorn. You can also purchase apples and apple cider, corn stalks, straw bales, mums, and other seasonal items.
September 24th – October 30th
Saturdays 10:00am-6:00pm
Sundays 11:00am-6:00pm
Fridays Oct. 7, 14, & 21 only 12:00pm-6:00pm
Columbus Day 12:00pm-6:00pm

Whitehall Fall Festival
3800 Mechanicsville Road Whitehall,  PA 18052
(484) 619-6541
Cost: Free – FREE
Parking: Yes – FREE
Features: The WHITEHALL COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL will give area businesses, organizations, and the general community an opportunity to network and socialize. The event will be FREE to the public but there will be refreshments and other items that may be purchased. It will also include informational booths and presentations as well as performances by local groups and bands.
It is being produced by the collaboration of The Whitehall Chamber of Commerce and The Epicenter Consulting, LLC
October 15th 2016 | 11 AM-4 PM

Hay Rides

Hayride
Seiple Farms
5761 Nor Bath Blvd.
Bath,  PA 18014
(610) 837-0847
www.seiplefarms.com/index.html
Check Website For Details

Unangst Farm
7317 Bethlehem-Bath Pike
Bath,  PA 18014
(610) 837-7531
www.unangst-treefarm.com
Check Website For Details

Gogle Farms
5017 Mulberry Street
Coplay,  PA 18037
(610) 262-4275
www.goglefarms.com/ 
Check Website For Details

Grim’s Greenhouse
9941 Schantz Rd.
Breinigsville,  PA 18031
(610) 395-5655
http://grimsgreenhouse.com/fall-festival
Check Website For Details

Country Junction:
The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival
6565 Interchange Rd. (rt. 209)
Lehighton,  PA 18235
www.countryjunction.com
Check Website For Details

Oley Turnpike Dairy – Fall Festival
6213 Oley Turnpike
Oley,  PA 19547
(610) 689-9366
www.oleyturnpikedairy.com
Check Website For Details

Savidge Farms
1710 State Street
Mertztown,  PA 19539
(610) 682-6616
www.salvidgefarms.com
Check Website For Details

Strawberry Acres
5120 Overlook Rd.
Coplay,  PA 18037
(610) 261-2323
www.strawberryacres.com/
Check Website For Details

You Pick Farms

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Gogle Farms
5017 Mulberry Street
Coplay,  PA 18037
(610) 262-4275
www.goglefarms.com/
Gogle Farms is a locally owner and operated you pick farm with a variety of produce to be picked or purchased. Check their ripening schedule to see what might be available.  Their picking season runs from July to October.
Peaches
Pumpkins
Apples
More!

Grim’s Greenhouse
9941 Schantz Rd.
Breinigsville,  PA 18031
(610) 395-5655
Grim’s Greenhouse offers Pick you own Apples and Pumpkins and fun activities for the whole family each fall.

George Schmidt Berry Farm
5681 Berry Dr.
New Tripoli,  PA 18066
(610) 298-2591
The George Schmidt Berry Farm in New Tripoli grows a variety of produces beyond berries.  They offer pick your own services- pickers must bring their own container (or purchase one at the farm). Approximate picking schedule- always call ahead (not all items are Pick Your Own).

Rodale Institute Garden Store and Farm
611 Siegfriedale Rd.
Kutztown,  PA 19530
The Rodale Institute has been dedicated to teaching others about organic earth friendly farming for decades.  The institute is a leader nationally in its techniques and experience in organic farming.

Strawberry Acres
5120 Overlook Rd.
Coplay,  PA 18037
(610) 261-2323
Strawberry Acres is a Pick Your Own Fruit Farm.  They offer seasonal picking of  Apples, Pears, Cherries, Pumpkins and Peaches.  A Farm Market is available to purchase pre-picked items if you do not want to pick.

Halloween Parades

Allentown Halloween Parade This annual event is sure to entertain young and old with classic fall fun for everyone. This parade has been an Allentown tradition for years and will be held on Sunday October 16th 2016.

Bangor Halloween Parade Celebrate Halloween in Bangor with this evening parade, Enjoy floats and themed fun each year with the Bangor Halloween Parade. The 2016 event will be held on Thursday October 13th at 7pm.

Bethlehem Halloween Parade The Bethlehem Halloween Parade will start at the Rose Garden (8th Ave.) follow Broad St., turn onto Main Street and finish near sand island/ice house. A 5k is held immediately before the parade.  The parade is Sunday October 30th at 2 PM

Catasauqua Halloween Parade Celebrate Halloween with the Borough of Catasauqua! The parade steps off at: 7:00 PM  Wednesday October 19th 2016!

Coopersburg Halloween Parade The Coopersburg Halloween Parade is a nonprofit organization. The parade is held the second Sunday of October every year starting at 3:00 pm, the rain date is the following Sunday. 2016 event will take place 10/16/16 at 3pm.

Coplay Halloween Parade Coplay Borough’s 2016 Halloween Parade will take place on Tuesday 10/18/16 at 7pm. The parade begins at 9th and Chestnut and ends at the Coplay Saengerbund.

Easton / Phillipsburg Halloween Parade This joint town parade celebrates Halloween across two states annually. The event will take place on October 30th 2016 at 3 PM.

Emmaus Halloween Parade This classic Lehigh Valley Parade fills the streets of Emmaus with spectators galore!  With a costume 5k going off before the parade there is always some fun to watch as many runners like to dress up when they run the course.  2016 Parade will be 10/15 at 7:30pm

Hellertown – Saucon Valley Spirit Parade Saucon Valley Spirit Parade and 4-County Fireman’s Parade is scheduled for  2 p.m. Sunday Oct. 23rd 2016. The event will be held rain or shine. The route will run from  Walnut Street to Main Street to Water Street to Rentzheimer Street to Durham Street to Constitution Avenue.

Macungie Halloween Parade The 2016 Macungie Halloween Parade, sponsored by the Lower Lehigh Lions Club will take place October 22nd, 2016 on the main street of Macungie. This annual event has been entertaining families for years.

Nazareth Halloween Parade The annual Nazareth Halloween parade is sponsored by the Vigalant Hose Fire Company. The parade will start at Belvidere and Liberty streets, to Main Street, to the circle and down to E. Center Street. The parade will end at Nazareth high school. The 2016 event will be held on 10/15/16 at 1:00pm

Northampton Halloween Parade The usual parade date for the Northampton Halloween Parade is the second to last Thursday in October, with the last Thursday in October as the proposed rain date. The 2016 date will be 10/20/16. The parade starts promptly at 7 pm and the route remains the same.

Quakertown Halloween Parade The Quakertown Halloween Parade is sponsored by the Quakertown Lions Club.  The 2016 event will be help on October 16th at 2pm. Rain Date is October 23rd.

Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade Enjoy the Slatington / Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade! The event will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 6:00PM.  Rain Date will be Sunday, October 23, 2016

Topton Halloween Parade Raved to be “one of the best!” Topton’s Halloween parade have everything you’re looking for Floats, costumes, candy! This year’s event is scheduled for October 8th 2016 at 7pm

Whitehall Halloween Parade Whitehall Township will host its annual Halloween Parade Sunday, Oct. 9th 2016

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. 6-8 p.m.
East Penn Township: Oct. 31. 6-8 p.m.
Easton: Oct. 31. 6-8 p.m.
Emmaus: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m.
Forks Township: Oct. 31. 6-8 p.m.
Freemansburg: Oct. 28. 6-9 p.m.
Heidelberg Township: Oct. 29. 6-8 p.m.
Hellertown: Oct. 30. 5-7 p.m.
Lehigh Township: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m.
Lehighton: Oct. 26. 6-8 p.m.
Lower Macungie Township: Oct. 31. 6-9 p.m.
Lower Milford Township: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m.
Lower Mount Bethel: Oct. 30. 2-4 p.m.
Lower Nazareth: Oct. 31. 6-8 p.m.
Lower Saucon Township: Oct. 30. 5-7 p.m.
Lynn Township: Oct. 29. 6-8 p.m.
Macungie: Oct. 31. 6-8 p.m.
Nazareth: Oct. 31. 6-8 p.m.
New Tripoli: Oct. 31. 6-8 p.m.
North Catasauqua: Oct. 29. 6-8 p.m.
North Whitehall Township: Oct. 28 6-8 p.m. . No rain date.
Palmer Township: Oct. 31. 6-8 p.m.
Phillipsburg: Oct. 31. 5-8 p.m.
Quakertown: Oct. 31. 6-9 p.m.
South Whitehall Township: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m.
Upper Macungie Township: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m.
Upper Saucon Township: Oct. 28. 6-8 p.m. Rain date, Oct. 29.
Williams Township: Oct. 31. 6-8 p.m.
Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County: Oct. 29. 6-8 p.m. No rain date.