Fun family activities, delicious ethnic foods and selfies with a Pope Francis pop-up are among the many activities and attractions guests can enjoy as the Diocese of Allentown and ArtsQuest partner to host a special Viewing Event of the Papal Mass in Philadelphia on three outdoor screens at SteelStacks starting at noon Sept. 27.

The Papal Mass Viewing Event at SteelStacks, First Street and Founders Way, Bethlehem, is designed to be an afternoon of fellowship and family coinciding with Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia. The event, which is free and open to the public, culminates with the airing of the Pope’s Papal Mass for the World Meeting of Families, scheduled for 4 p.m.

The idea for the Viewing Event at SteelStacks was developed after Assumption Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Bethlehem, contacted ArtsQuest officials, suggesting SteelStacks host a special event for the community to celebrate Pope Francis’ historic visit to the Commonwealth.

“As a community-based nonprofit organization, ArtsQuest is pleased when groups and members of our community approach us about hosting events that are important to the region and where we represent a great location to gather and celebrate,” said ArtsQuest Board of Trustees President Joseph Pietrantonio. “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Diocese of Allentown on this very special event and experience for the Lehigh Valley and surrounding region.”

The day begins with a noon Mass on the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks stage, with entertainment to follow 1:30 - 4 p.m. on two stages.

The local band Island Time performs at 1:30, 2:35 and 3:20 p.m.

The Mercy Bell Choir from the Mercy School for Special Learning, Allentown, performs at 2:15 p.m.

The Spanish Choir from Sacred Heart Church, Allentown, takes the stage at 3 p.m.

The choir from St. Francis of Assisi Church, Allentown, performs at 3:40 p.m., leading up to the Papal Mass at 4 p.m.

Throughout the afternoon, guests can enjoy food prepared by parishes from throughout the Diocese, with offerings ranging from Cabbage and Noodles (Haluski) and Egg Rolls to Kiffels and Cotton Candy.

Parishes offering food include:

Holy Infancy, Bethlehem: Latin (Tacos, Pastelillos and Bacalaitos);

St. Anthony of Padua, Easton: Italian (Sausage and Meatball Sandwiches);

St. Francis of Assisi, Allentown: Egg Rolls;

St. Stephen, Allentown: Hungarian Goulash, Strudel;

Queenship of Mary, Northampton: Kiffels;

St. Elizabeth, Whitehall: Cabbage and Noodles (Haluski), and

Ott Concessions: Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Popcorn, Funnel Cake.

In addition, several parishes will offer fun family activities throughout the day. Examples include:

St. Joseph the Worker Church, Orefield, offering a lollipop pick;

St. Francis of Assisi Church, Allentown, holding “Blast Furnace Bingo” in ArtsQuest Center, and

St. Ann Church, Emmaus, presenting a variety of games.

Catholic Charities will offer face painting and zucchetto making (the small white skull cap the Pope wears).

Salve, a Bethlehem-based Catholic young adult group, will run a cup-stacking game.

Other activities include opportunities for the public to participate in the creation of a large mosaic cross with local artist Kim Hogan and pose for selfies with a Pope Francis pop-up.

Information on the Papal Mass Viewing Event: steelstacks.org