Event Calendar
Wheelthrowing for Beginners to Advanced with Asha Serra (Session C – 8 Weeks)
ArtsQuest Creative Factory 25 W 3rd Street, BethlehemWheelthrowing for Beginners to Advanced with Asha Serra (Session D – 8 Weeks)
ArtsQuest Creative Factory 25 W 3rd Street, BethlehemHandbuilt Trays and Plates (3 Weeks)
ArtsQuest Creative Factory 25 W 3rd Street, BethlehemWheelthrowing for Beginners to Advanced with Asha Serra (Session A – 8 Weeks)
ArtsQuest Creative Factory 25 W 3rd Street, BethlehemNeedle Felting: Candy Corn
Bethlehem Area Public Library (Main Branch) Laros Room 11 W Church St, BethlehemWeek of Events
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
On the tour, you'll dive into Bethlehem Steel's nearly 100-year history while exploring the former blast furnaces at SteelStacks, an awe-inspiring complex that's nearly a quarter-mile long and reaches a height of more than 230 feet. It's an up-close and personal look at one of the true icons of industry, and one you won't get anywhere else!
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Former steelworkers or guides trained by steelworkers will lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. The tours, conducted in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), are held rain or shine and leave from the lobby inside NMIH, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem. The guides will take guests on a multi-faceted journey – from the evolution of iron making in the Lehigh Valley to the history of the Bethlehem Plant from its opening to closing, including its importance in World Wars I and II. Along the way, guests will learn about the remaining buildings on the plant site, life in the ethnic neighborhoods surrounding the plant, and what life was like working at the plant. The 1+ hour tour concludes with a question and answer session.
Oktoberfest – 10/11
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Former steelworkers or guides trained by steelworkers will lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. The tours, conducted in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), are held rain or shine and leave from the lobby inside NMIH, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem.
The Oktoberfest Weiner Dog Races
The Oktoberfest Weiner Dog Races
On your bark! Get set! Register! The annual running of the wiener dogs is back at Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) Join in the festivities at the Oktoberfest Arena by registering your fast, four-legged friends in the unforgettable Wiener Dog Races!
The Oktoberfest Weiner Dog Races
The Oktoberfest Weiner Dog Races
On your bark! Get set! Register! The annual running of the wiener dogs is back at Oktoberfest presented by Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) Join in the festivities at the Oktoberfest Arena by registering your fast, four-legged friends in the unforgettable Wiener Dog Races!
The Karl Ehmer Bratwurst Eating Competition
The Karl Ehmer Bratwurst Eating Competition
The Karl Ehmer Bratwurst Eating Competition returns to Oktoberfest 2026!
You could win $250 if you're the first person to eat 10 Karl Ehmer brats.
Wheelthrowing for Beginners to Advanced with Asha Serra (Session C – 8 Weeks)
Wheelthrowing for Beginners to Advanced with Asha Serra (Session C – 8 Weeks)
Designed for students at all levels, this class will explore Wheelthrown bowls and cylinders that will develop beyond the base shape. Students will learn techniques to make bowls, vases, and other functional ware of different sizes and shapes. The last 2 weeks of class will be dedicated to glazing work.
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
On the tour, you'll dive into Bethlehem Steel's nearly 100-year history while exploring the former blast furnaces at SteelStacks, an awe-inspiring complex that's nearly a quarter-mile long and reaches a height of more than 230 feet. It's an up-close and personal look at one of the true icons of industry, and one you won't get anywhere else!
Wheelthrowing for Beginners to Advanced with Asha Serra (Session D – 8 Weeks)
Wheelthrowing for Beginners to Advanced with Asha Serra (Session D – 8 Weeks)
Designed for students at all levels, this class will explore Wheelthrown bowls and cylinders that will develop beyond the base shape. Students will learn techniques to make bowls, vases, and other functional ware of different sizes and shapes. The last 2 weeks of class will be dedicated to glazing work.
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Former steelworkers or guides trained by steelworkers will lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. The tours, conducted in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), are held rain or shine and leave from the lobby inside NMIH, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem. The guides will take guests on a multi-faceted journey – from the evolution of iron making in the Lehigh Valley to the history of the Bethlehem Plant from its opening to closing, including its importance in World Wars I and II. Along the way, guests will learn about the remaining buildings on the plant site, life in the ethnic neighborhoods surrounding the plant, and what life was like working at the plant. The 1+ hour tour concludes with a question and answer session.
The 10th Anniversary Linny Awards
The 10th Anniversary Linny Awards
Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026, for an unforgettable evening honoring the achievements of outstanding artists, educators, philanthropists and supporters of the arts in the Greater Lehigh Valley. Named in memory of Marlene “Linny” Fowler, whose lifelong support helped shape our region’s vibrant creative landscape, the Linny Awards shine a spotlight on the people and organizations making a difference through the arts.
Jazz Jam
Jazz Jam
Inviting all instrumentalists and vocalists to come share some songs with a top rhythm section. We invite all to join! Weather you do: Straight ahead Jazz, Blues, Funk.........Let's blend it all together.
Handbuilt Trays and Plates (3 Weeks)
Handbuilt Trays and Plates (3 Weeks)
In this 3-week class students will use basic hand-building techniques to create their own dinnerware and trinket trays.
Wheelthrowing for Beginners to Advanced with Asha Serra (Session A – 8 Weeks)
Wheelthrowing for Beginners to Advanced with Asha Serra (Session A – 8 Weeks)
Designed for students at all levels, this class will explore Wheelthrown bowls and cylinders that will develop beyond the base shape. Students will learn techniques to make bowls, vases, and other functional ware of different sizes and shapes. The last 2 weeks of class will be dedicated to glazing work.
Queens of the Dead
Queens of the Dead
A zombie apocalypse breaks out in Brooklyn on the night of a giant warehouse party, where an eclectic group of drag queens, club kids, and frenemies must put aside their drama and use their unique skills to fight against the brain-thirsty, scrolling undead.
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
On the tour, you'll dive into Bethlehem Steel's nearly 100-year history while exploring the former blast furnaces at SteelStacks, an awe-inspiring complex that's nearly a quarter-mile long and reaches a height of more than 230 feet. It's an up-close and personal look at one of the true icons of industry, and one you won't get anywhere else!
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Former steelworkers or guides trained by steelworkers will lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. The tours, conducted in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), are held rain or shine and leave from the lobby inside NMIH, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem. The guides will take guests on a multi-faceted journey – from the evolution of iron making in the Lehigh Valley to the history of the Bethlehem Plant from its opening to closing, including its importance in World Wars I and II. Along the way, guests will learn about the remaining buildings on the plant site, life in the ethnic neighborhoods surrounding the plant, and what life was like working at the plant. The 1+ hour tour concludes with a question and answer session.
Vanessa Collier
Vanessa Collier
Singer/songwriter Vanessa Collier’s sixth album Do It My Own Way comes out September 13 via Phenix Fire Records. Recorded on analog gear with the musicians largely in one room, Do It My Own Way is sonically inspired by the classic Memphis soul sound of Stax and Hi Records, especially that of the Staples Singers. Second single “Wild As a Rainstorm,” which dives deep into soul territory, powerfully gives advice to women and people who feel left out to ignore the naysayers and “Be a tapestry of dreams.” The track been added to Spotify’s official Retro Soul playlist. The groove and horns would make Willie Mitchell proud, and indeed features legendary Hi Records organist Rev. Charles Hodges. The vocals are powerful, awe-inspiring, and undeniably soulful vocals.
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel Tour
On the tour, you'll dive into Bethlehem Steel's nearly 100-year history while exploring the former blast furnaces at SteelStacks, an awe-inspiring complex that's nearly a quarter-mile long and reaches a height of more than 230 feet. It's an up-close and personal look at one of the true icons of industry, and one you won't get anywhere else!
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Former steelworkers or guides trained by steelworkers will lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. The tours, conducted in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), are held rain or shine and leave from the lobby inside NMIH, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem. The guides will take guests on a multi-faceted journey – from the evolution of iron making in the Lehigh Valley to the history of the Bethlehem Plant from its opening to closing, including its importance in World Wars I and II. Along the way, guests will learn about the remaining buildings on the plant site, life in the ethnic neighborhoods surrounding the plant, and what life was like working at the plant. The 1+ hour tour concludes with a question and answer session.
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours
Former steelworkers or guides trained by steelworkers will lead sidewalk and Hoover-Mason Trestle tours through the Bethlehem Steel plant site. The tours, conducted in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH), are held rain or shine and leave from the lobby inside NMIH, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem. The guides will take guests on a multi-faceted journey – from the evolution of iron making in the Lehigh Valley to the history of the Bethlehem Plant from its opening to closing, including its importance in World Wars I and II. Along the way, guests will learn about the remaining buildings on the plant site, life in the ethnic neighborhoods surrounding the plant, and what life was like working at the plant. The 1+ hour tour concludes with a question and answer session.
Needle Felting: Candy Corn
Needle Felting: Candy Corn
It’s not Halloween without candy corn! Make your own little treat, and either leave it plain or turn it into a creature by giving it a spooky or silly face.
Come Back To Earth – A Live Mac Miller Tribute
Come Back To Earth – A Live Mac Miller Tribute
Come Back to Earth, the world’s first and only Mac Miller tribute band is known for their captivating live performances, thoughtful arrangements and heartfelt dedication to honoring Mac.
Prince of Darkness
Prince of Darkness
A priest finds an otherworldly vial filled with slime. Frightened, he brings his discovery to a circle of top scholars and scientists, who eventually learn that the strange liquid is the essence of Satan.
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