Laini’s List of 9 Things to Do This Weekend in the Lehigh Valley
By Laini Abraham
1. Oktoberfest
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, SteelStacks, Bethlehem
The inaugural Oktoberfest at SteelStacks has begun! Experience an authentic German Oktoberfest with a special Pennsylvania flair. Highlighting the event is the 100-foot by 240-foot Yuengling Festhalle tent at PNC Plaza, featuring German food, beer, and German, rock and polka music.
2. Easton Garlic Fest
Saturday and Sunday, Easton Centre Square and Riverside Park, Easton
Gilroy, California will have nothing on Easton this weekend.
3. Boomer’s Pick – Dressed to the K-9’s Charity Gala
Friday from 7 to 10 pm, Candlelight Inn, 4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem
Put on some fancy threads to help support our furry friends.
4. The 4th Annual West End Oktoberfest
Saturday from 12 to 10 pm, the 500 block of North 19th St., Allentown
Two Oktoberfests are better than one! Enjoy live music and performances, great food and fun activities for families and children, including a pumpkin decorating contest.
5. Fest O Fall
Saturday from 12 to 5 pm, Biery House/George Taylor House/Front St. Businesses, 8 Race St., Catasauqua
Celebrate the change of seasons in one of the sweetest little towns in the Valley. This is one of my favorite places to escape and discover a whole other world of history.
6. Third Annual Brian Hahl/VMB Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
Sunday from 1 to 4 pm, Jordan Creek Park, Whitehall
In memory of Brian Hahl, who shared his love of cycling with so many kids, the Valley Mountain Bikers are proud to invite you to the Third Annual Brian Hahl Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day.
7. Lehigh Valley Oral Cancer Awareness Walk
Saturday from 9:30 am to 1 pm, Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Rd., Bethlehem
The 3rd annual, 3-mile walk at the Bethlehem Township Municipal Park. Free oral cancer screenings, kids area and activities, raffle items. Food and drink included.
8. Greek Food Festival
Saturday at 4:30 pm to Sunday at 6 pm, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 319 S. 20th St., Easton
Two words: Greek Food. Enough said. (Dancing, too, if that wasn’t enough.)
9. Simply Savory: A Monday to Love
Monday from 5:30 to 9 pm, Hampton Inn, Easton
A night of fine food from over 20 of the Valley’s best restaurants and caterers. All money raised will benefit ProJeCt of Easton. A portion of the ticket price is tax-deductible.