Following the directives established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to limit public gatherings, several of the following meetings / activities might be changed, canceled, streamed or online. Check websites and social media as available.

Weekends in October

Historic Haunts Ghost Tours every Friday and Saturday during October. Cost. Call 610-866-5481 to make reservations. Masks are required. Tours start at 6:30, 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Moravian Book Shop, 428 Main St. Masks are required for all guests for duration of the tour. Private group tours are available.

Daily through October 30

Historic Downtown Bethlehem second annual Scarecrow Showdown, along Main and Broad streets. Information: www.facebook.com/events/142262817976981/?event_time_id=142262871310309

Octoberfest

Friday, Oct. 8; Saturday Oct. 9; Sunday, Oct. 10; Steel Stacks, 101 Founders Way

Pennsylvania State Steinholding Championship, Oktoberfest, presented by Samuel Adams, produced in partnership with the U.S. Steinholding Association. Visit ussteinholding.com or steelstacks.org/festivals/oktoberfest for more information

Wienerdog Races, 1:30, 3. 4:30 p.m. Oct. 9; 1:30 p.m. Oct. 10: Free to participate; Oktoberfest Arena, PNC Plaza. Pre-registration required. Race registration fee, information and ticket sales: visit steelstacks.org/Oktoberfest

All the King’s Men: Jolly Joe Timmer Tribute Band, noon, Oct. 10. Hofbräu Biergarten

Oktoberfest Hot Glass Experience, 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 8; noon to 8 p.m., Oct. 9; noon to 4 p.m., Oct. 10

Make a solid glass pumpkin or an acorn; work one on one with ArtsQuest glass staff. Pieces need to cool for about 24 hours; participants must return to either the festival or Banana Factory to pick up their work. Banana Factory, 711 E. First St. Visit www.bananafactory.org/event/11438/oktoberfest-hot-glass-experience/ for exact dates and times.

Visit steelstacks.org/festivals/oktoberfest for more information

Saturday, October 9

Moravian Historical Society 164th annual meeting for MHS members, 2:30 p.m. Lecture: “Made in Christian’s Spring: A Story of the American Revolution” by Dr. Scott Gordon, 3: p.m. Reception on the lawn of Whitefield House Museum following the lecture. Masks required for unvaccinated guests. Whitefield House Museum, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth. For information, visit www.moravianhistory.org/annual-meeting. Event registration: visit www.eventbrite.com/e/164th-annual-meeting-lecture-and-reception-tickets-170310973707

Sunday, October 10

Xmas Painting Party, 5 to 7 p.m. Banana Factory, 321 E. Third St. Visit

Tuesday, October 12

Oktoberfest celebration, 2 p.m. Traditions of Hanover, 5300 Northgate Drive.

Friday, October 15

Metallic pumpkin painting on a 16X20 canvas. No experience necessary. Register at least 24 hours in advance. Limited space. Cost includes instruction and supplies. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Framersville Road, Bethlehem. For information, visit https://bethlehemtownship.org/btcc/forms/pumpkin.pdf or call 610-332-1900.

Friday, October 22

Moravian Historical Society Spooky Stories lantern-led Historic Nazareth Walking Tour. Departures: 7 and 8 p.m. Cost. Whitefield House Museum, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth. For information, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/spooky-lantern-led-historic-nazareth-walking-tour-tickets-170199472203?aff=erelpanelorg

Saturday, October 23

Moravian Historical Society Harvest Festival. 18th and 19th century history, artisans, local farms, music, demonstrations, foods, beverages. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whitefield House Museum and grounds, 214 E. Center St., Nazareth. Information: visit www.moravianhistory.org/harvestfestival

Friday, October 29, Saturday, October 30

“Behind the Big Top” Haunted House, cost - order online or purchase at door, visit www.CharterArts.org. 7 p.m. Lehigh Valley Charter HS for the Arts, 321 E. Third St. Parental discretion (PG-13) advised. Recommended for children 10 years and older.

Saturday, October 30

Cops ‘n’ Kids: A Haunted Scavenger Hunt. Come in costume. Friendly witch Taylor will read “Inside a House That is Haunted” by Alyssa Satin. Make a miniature haunted house out of household materials. Ages three and up. 10 a.m. to noon. Reading Room at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third St. Must register; email lvcops-n-kids@att.net or call 610-861-5526. General information: visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org.

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