On-Going
Second Wednesday of the Month—October to June
Kidiscovery at Da Vinci
A hands-on science program for preschoolers on the second Wednesday of the month.
October 23-November 13, 2009
Maggie Magalita, presented by the Pennsylvania Youth Theatre
The Ice House, Bethlehem.
610-332-1400
A bilingual play for families and young people.
October 24, 2009-January 6, 2010
Carnival of Math: Math Midway at DaVinci Science Center
3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown, PA18103
484-664-1002
Make the performing monkey walk the Number Line Tightrope! Dare to enter the Mirror Morph! Take your chance at House Takes All! Be amazed. Be intrigued. Be challenged.
October
Fridays and Saturdays in October
Historic Haunts of Downtown Bethlehem
610-866-5481
Moravian Book Shop, 428 Main St., Bethlehem
This hour-long, candlelit ghostly walking tour with resident ghost masters is sure to chill you with tales of Bethlehem’s ghosts.
Weekends through October 31, 2009
The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular—Halloween for Monsters Big and Small
SesamePlace
Elmo’s World Live! Halloween Show, Abby’s Magical Halloween Maze, live Halloween show—Countdown to Halloween, trick-or-treating throughout the park, hayrides and story time with the Sesame Street characters and more!
October 16-17, 2009
Into the Woods at the Pennsylvania Playhouse
Illick’s Mill Rd., Bethlehem
610-865-6665
New adventures of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel. 8:00pm. Tickets: $20; $17, seniors, students.
October 16-17, 2009
Spooky Glow Golf, Halloween Movie and Fireworks at Springhill.
4565 Spring Hill Dr., Schnecksville.
610-769-7900
Enjoy a short Halloween kids’ movie in the spooky hut and watch the cave explode with fireworks. 8:00pm.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
They Might Be Giants
610-683-4092
KutztownUniversity, Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown
Unconventional rock group performing all children’s music.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Just Desserts Festival
610-841-5831
Southside Bethlehem
A night to indulge! Stroll along SouthSide Bethlehem’s 3rd & 4th streets, enjoying live entertainment and sampling over 30 delectable desserts.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
10th Annual Peoplehood Parade and Pageant
215-222-6979
Come to this free event with family and friends to march in the parade, celebrate ten years of community expression through public art and puppetry and watch a giant puppet performance about moving through these challenging economic times towards new collective, resourceful possibilities. Paul Robeson House (4951 Walnut) to ClarkPark (45th and Chester). Philadelphia.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Light the Night Walk for Leukemia and Lymphoma
NorthamptonCommunity College, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem.
610-266-8513
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual fundraising walk. Walkers carry illuminated balloons. There will be food, entertainment, a moon bounce, Crayola arts and crafts tent, facepainters, clowns and much more.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Community Carnival at RoseGardenPark
8th Ave. and Union Blvd., Bethlehem
610-974-8477
Entertainment by BC and Company, The Billy Bauer Band, Christy Jefferson, Leechboy, Sara Ayers, and Jake Kaligis. 11:00-7:00.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Halloween Puppet Show at America on Wheels Museum
5 N. Front St., Allentown
610-432-4200
Mock Turtle Marionette Theater blends marionettes, storytelling and audience participation. 10:30am. Tickets: $7; $3.50, children.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Hansel and Gretel at Bucks County Playhouse
70 S. Main St., New Hope
215-862-2041
11:00am and 1:00pm.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Third Saturdays in the Reading Room at Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside Center
511 W. 3rd St., Bethlehem.
610-861-5507
Reading and fitness in the Morning Star Rotary. 10:00-noon.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
LVCA October Gran Prix Chess Tournament at St. James’s LutheranChurch
710 N. 11th St., Allentown
610-625-0467
10:00am. Tickets: $40; $30, members.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Book Reading/Signing “Discovering the Shelter House: Toby’s Tale”
Author Corraine Durdock and illustrator Kathy Schaar Burke will read and sign copies of their children’s book from noon-4:00 at the Shelter House in Emmaus. The story and activity book teachers children about one of the oldest structures in the LehighValley through the eyes of the resident cat Toby. Free house tours and refreshments.
October 17-28, 2009
Time of Thanksgiving Festival at Museum of Indian Culture
2825 Fish Hatchery Rd., Allentown.
610-797-2121
American Indian drumming, craft and jewelry vendors, food, demonstrations, dancing, singing, children’s craft area, Aztec fire dancers, and more. 10:00-6:00. Tickets: $5; $4, age 11 and younger, seniors.
October 17-18, 2009
National Chemistry Week at DaVinci Science Center, sponsored by Just Born
3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown
484-664-1002
Oct. 17: 11:00-3:00. Oct. 18: 1:00-4:00. Enjoy Special Pep science and spectular new Fire and Ice shows.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Into the Woods at the Pennsylvania Playhouse
Illick’s Mill Rd., Bethlehem
610-865-6665
New adventures of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel. 3:00 pm. Tickets: $20; $17, seniors, students.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Model Railroad Display at Lehigh and Keystone Model Railroad Society
705-707 Linden St., Bethlehem.
610-974-9590
4,000 square foot operating layout, includes the LehighValley, Reading and the CNJ Railroads. 2:00-5:00pm. Tickets: $5; free, 12 and younger.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Candy Carnival
1471 S. Jefferson St., Allentown
610-797-2505
Parkway Church of Christ is holding its annual Candy Carnival for children 12 and under. New this year—a magic show by Sam the Magic Man. Games, food, candy and costume contest.
October 22-24, 2009
Halloween at Root Beer Gulch
610-861-5524
Northampton Community College, Lipkin Theatre, Lopecek Hall, 3835 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem Township
Visit the western ghost town of Root Beer Gulch. Family carnival before the show.
October 23-24, 2009
Into the Woods at the Pennsylvania Playhouse
Illick’s Mill Rd., Bethlehem
610-865-6665
New adventures of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel. 8:00pm. Tickets: $20; $17, seniors, students.
October 23-November 1, 2009
Maggie Magalita
610-332-1400
Ice House, 56 River St., SandIsland, Bethlehem
Pennsylvania Youth Theatre tells the story of a 14-year-old Hispanic immigrant living with her mother in a New York City studio apartment trying to blend into the American lifestyle.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Family Fun Night Masquerade Party at the Crayola Factory
5-9:00pm.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Create a Happy or Spooky Halloween House at the Crayola Factory.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Hansel and Gretel at Bucks County Playhouse
70 S. Main St., New Hope
215-862-2041
11:00am and 1:00pm.
Saturday, October 24, 3009
Doggie Day in Historic Bethlehem
Historic Broad & Main Sts., Bethlehem
Bring your best dog in his best Halloween duds downtown for a day of shopping, dining, pampering and all around fun for you and your four-legged friend. The day culminates in a Doggie Halloween Parade.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Annual Pumpkin Play Day at the Lehigh Valley Zoo.
October 24-25, 2009
Leonardo’s Imagining’s Weekend at DaVinci Science Center
3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown, PA18103
484-664-1002
Oct. 24: 11:00-3:00. Oct. 25: 1:00-4:00. Discover the great things that have been discovered by accident, including the Post-it Note and the Slinky with hands-on activities throughout the weekend.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Into the Woods at the Pennsylvania Playhouse
Illick’s Mill Rd., Bethlehem
610-865-6665
New adventures of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel. 3:00pm. Tickets: $20; $17, seniors, students.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Halloween Parade
1-800-360-8687
Broad & Main Streets, Bethlehem
Annual Halloween parade in the City of Bethlehem.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Scary Stories, Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild
610-867-2390
Godfrey Daniels, 7 E. 4th St., Bethlehem
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Fright Night: Scary Stories by the Fire: AnnualLehighValley Storytelling Guild Event
610-799-2742
Little Pond Retreat, 92 S. Penn Dixie Rd., Nazareth.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Haunted Illusions with David Caserta
State Theatre, Easton
The master magician returns to the State Theatre on Halloween night with a family show.
October 31 & November 1, 2009
Boo at the Zoo
10:00-4:00.
Trick-or-Treat, Play Games & Encounter Creatures!
November
Sunday, November 1, 2009
The Allentown Halloween Parade: Theme Fall Harvest
Rain date Sunday, November 8th.
Whether your interest lies in ghosts and goblins, or you love the autumn season filled with pumpkins, bright colors and that extra snap in the air, the parade has what you are looking for.
Parade will kick off at 2:00pm at the Allentown Fairgrounds and will end on South 7th Street. The judging station will be located at the corner of 7th and Hamilton.
Monday, November 2, 2009
The Princess and the Pea
610-683-4511
KutztownUniversity, Schaeffer Auditorium, North Campus Dr., Kutztown.
Missoula Children’s Theatre casts local children as characters following auditions and a week of rehearsals. Ages 4-11.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Parent & Child—“Cakes and 3-D Silly Caterpillar” at Bev’s Cakes and Candy
Apply icing, build, sculpt and decorate. 12:15-2:00, $75 per person, cake and supplies included.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Allentown Band Youth Concerts
610-437-3288
Symphony Hall, 23 N. 6th St., Allentown
Saturday, November 14, 2009
KidsTunes Super Saturday Sounds!—Yosi & the Superdads
610-332-1300
Banana Factory, 25 W. 3rd St., Bethlehem
KidsTunes is a monthly children’s music series designed to introduce kids to diverse musical genres like rock, jazz, world and folk.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Eight Annual Fall Youth Scholastic Chess Championship
610-861-4120
Northampton Community College, CollegeCenter, Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem Township.
November 14-15, 2009
First Frost Train Meet
610-821-7886
The Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th St., Allentown
Allentown Train Meet Associates event includes 625 tables of all scales of trains and railroadiania.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Parent and Child—“3-D Hamburger Cake” at Bev’s Cakes and Candy
Apply icing, build, sculpt and decorate. 11:30-1:00, $50/cake (supplies included).
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Soul Street Dance Company
610-683-4092
KutztownUniversity, Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown.
A high-flying trip from Brazil’s copoeria style of martial arts to New York City’s break dance, and hip hop.
December
December 4-13, 2009
The Christmas Doll
610-332-1400
Pennsylvania Youth Theatre, Ice House, 56 River St., SandIsland, Bethlehem
After 10-year-old Lucy and her six-year-old sister, Glory, escape from the harsh life of the Grimstone Union workhouse for orphans into the streets of London, they find a doll by the river’s edge and it leads to a Christmas miracle.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
KidsTunes Super Saturday Sounds!—Miss Amy & Her Big Kids Band
610-332-1300
Banana Factory, 25 W. 3rd St., Bethlehem
KidsTunes is a monthly children’s music series designed to introduce kids to diverse musical genres like rock, jazz, world and folk.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Holiday at the Zoo
610-799-4171
LehighValley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Rd., Schnecksville.
Cookie decorating, crafts, animal presentations, caroling, more.
Friday, December 18, 2009
The Eric Mintel Quartet: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Colonial Theatre
BucksCounty pianist and composer Eric Mintel and his jazz quartet introduce children to jazz in this concert of music from the holiday classic.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
The Eric Mintel Quartet: A Charlie Brown Christmas
Colonial Theatre
BucksCounty pianist and composer Eric Mintel and his jazz quartet introduce children to jazz in this concert of music from the holiday classic.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
ChristmasCity Follies
Touchstone Theatre presents a kid-friendly version of its classic holiday revue at downtown Bethlehem’s Christkindlmarkt.
December 30-31, 2009
Peep Expo
610-332-3378
Christkindlmarkt Grounds, Under the Hill-to-HillBridge, Spring and Main Streets, Bethlehem
Music, crafts, special Peeps displays, more.