Must-See October Events
10 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
The autumn months wash Lehigh Valley in brilliant reds and vibrant oranges, the air crisp and full of new opportunities. School may be back in session, but that doesn’t mean that the fun comes to an end! From apple orchards beckoning for you to pick your own varieties to corn mazes just waiting to get lost in - Lehigh Valley does fall right.
MAYHEM ON THE MIDWAY AT DORNEY PARK - September 21 - October 27
Dorney Park’s Halloween HAUNT is back and so are the monsters prowling the midway. What you can see will scare you. What you can't see will haunt you. Fear is waiting for you at Dorney Park.
Matey’s - sail over to the new Port of Call. Dorney Park exclusive beer, rum, and other spirits flow for those 21 and older, but all are warned to keep a lookout for the Jolly Rogers as they rise in mutiny during this high-flying show. Monsters prowl through Parkside Pavilion while you feed your feats and sink your teeth into the all-you-care-to-eat Fright Feast, offered every Saturday with a bonus haunt on Sunday, October 7.
The Pumpkin Spectacular along the Possessed midway captures the spirit of Halloween with dazzling décor and eye-catching pumpkin displays of all shapes and sizes. Viewed day or night, Pumpkin Spectacular is sure to make any jack-o-lantern smile and creates the perfect fall photo opportunity.
Dorney Park Haunt runs Friday and Saturday nights starting September 21 through October 27, 2018. The new Overload Resurrection show kicks off each night at 7 p.m. in Hydra Plaza, while all Haunt Attractions open at 7:30 p.m.
Join Dorney Park every Saturday and Sunday afternoon for the ultimate fall festival, The Great Pumpkin Fest! Families and kids can participate in a collection of scare-free Halloween activities for kids presented by the PEANUTS™ Gang like Trick-or-Treat Street, pumpkin painting, mask making, costume contests, a petting zoo with some of your children’s favorite farm animals, and so much more. Best of all, it's all included with your admission to Dorney Park during the fall.
Save on daily admission tickets to Haunt and The Great Pumpkin Fest by purchasing ahead of time online at www.dorneypark.com. You can save even more by purchasing a 2019 Season Pass today. Enjoy unlimited visits to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom every public operating day in 2019 plus the remainder of 2018, including Halloween HAUNT and Great Pumpkin Fest! Every 2019 Season Pass includes free season-long parking, early ride times, early access to Wildwater Kingdom, Bring-A-Friend discounts, and more in 2019.
Oktoberfest - October 5–7 & 12–14
Interested in authentic German culture done Pennsylvania style? Put on those lederhosen and head to the eighth annual Oktoberfest and sample some brews, enjoy delicious German food and rock out to live music! That’s not all; enjoy the popular dachshund races, the Yuengling 5K and the exciting “Beer-Lympics” competition!
Free | Fri.: 5–10 p.m., Sat.: Noon–10 p.m., Sun.: Noon–6 p.m. | SteelStacks | 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem | 610.297.7100 | steelstacks.org
Bangor Artisan Market - October 6
Head to this vintage-inspired artisan market to shop handmade gifts, antiques, repurposed items, home décor, art and jewelry. Enjoy a local beer garden, along with an array of food and sweet-treat vendors. The rain date is scheduled for October 7.
Free | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Broadway, Bangor | hbbapa.org
Bethlehem Harvest Festival - October 6
Kick off fall on the right note and head to historic Downtown Bethlehem for the 13th annual Bethlehem Harvest Festival!
Enjoy food and craft vendors, live music and the exciting Biergarten happening at the Sun Inn Courtyard.
Free | 11 a.m.–8 p.m. | Main Street & the Sun Inn Courtyard | 556 Main St., Bethlehem | getdowntownbethlehem.com
Easton Garlic Fest - October 6 & 7
Celebrate everyone’s favorite stinky food at Easton Garlic Fest! Eat it, smell it, cook it and hear musicians sing about it! Enjoy fabulous cuisines made by local chefs, along with great beer and some live music.
Free | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Centre Square, Historic Easton | 20 N. 3rd St., Easton | eastongarlicfest.com
Maria Bamford - October 14
Come laugh until you cry when star of the hit Netflix show Lady Dynamite Maria Bamford takes to the SteelStacks stage. The comic’s long list of credentials, including her cult web series “The Maria Bamford Show” and her many appearances on shows like Arrested Development and BoJack Horseman, make her a true comedic star locals won’t want to miss.
$35–$39 | Dinner: 5:30 p.m.; Show: 7 p.m. | Musikfest Café | 101 Founders Way | Bethlehem | 610.297.7100 | steelstacks.org
Runner’s World Half and Festival - October 19–21
Take to the scenic streets of Bethlehem with the editors of Runner’s World magazine as they race to the finish line for their annual half marathon. Filled with live music, a prerace dinner with the editors, seminars, kids’ races and more, this weekend is truly worth the sprint.
$45–$222 | Times vary | ArtsQuest | 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem | 610.332.1300 | runnersworld.com
Haunted Hugh Moore Park - October 19–20 & 26-27
The spookiness in the park looms for the fifth year, as Haunted Hugh Moore Park lingers on. Prepare to be spooked as you take a ghost walk to the locktender’s house, tell ghost stories, enjoy hay rides and much more! There will even be a special Halloween canal boat ride on the Josiah White II, so bring the whole family for a spook-tacular evening.
Adults: $18; Children: $12; Under 3: free | 6 p.m. | Hugh Moore Park | 2750 Hugh Moore Park Rd., Easton | 610.923.3548 x 221 | canals.org
Chambourcin Weekend - October 20 & 21
Celebrate the Chambourcin grape during this special weekend event. With 40 acres of Chambourcin in the Greater Lehigh Valley, guests can sample an array of variations like nouveau, rosé, sweet, dry barrel-aged and sparkling!
Free | Sat.: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun.: Noon–5 p.m. | Various area locations | lehighvalleywinetrail.com
Easton Food Truck Festival - October 21
Eat and be merry when the Greater Lehigh Valley Mobile Food Alliance and the City of Easton host their third annual Food Truck Festival! Enjoy a variety of delicious food, drinks, craft beers and live music, and participate in some good ole-fashioned competition between the trucks.
Free | Noon–6 p.m. | Larry Holmes Dr. Easton | facebook.com
Spooky Days on the Farm - October 26–28
Dare to enter this historical farm after dark? Discover what goes on in the night with chilling and thrilling activities for guests of all ages. Help solve murder mysteries, meet suspects and gather clues, explore the creatures of the night, play games, listen to ghost stories and more.
Adults: $10, Children: $5 | Fri.: 5–8 p.m.; Sat.: 1–8 p.m.; Sun.: 1–5 p.m. | Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm | 347 Quiet Valley Rd., Stroudsburg | 570.992.6161 | quietvalley.org
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