HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Published November 30. 2021 10:30AM

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.

NEW NIHM EXHIBIT: A new exhibit focusing on Bethlehem’s General Superintendent and Chief Engineer John Fritz is now on display at the National Museum of Industrial History. The Works of a Mechanical Genius: The Legacy of John Fritz explores the life and legacy of an innovative ironmaster who has been touted as founder of the American Steel Industry, alongside names like Andrew Carnegie.Fritz built and oversaw the operations at the Bethlehem Iron Company from 1860-1893. The Bethlehem Iron Works is described in engineering journals of the day as, “one of the most famous enterprises in the world - the Mecca of engineer-pilgrims from abroad and the pride and pattern of American practice.”

This exhibit marks the 200th Anniversary of the birthday of industrial pioneer and mechanical genius, John Fritz. The Works of a Mechanical Genius opened November 17, 2021 and will be on display through October 2022.

FREE PARKING: In the spirit of spreading that Christmas City cheer, for the third year in a row, Lehigh Valley Health Network is sponsoring free two-hour parking in Downtown Bethlehem on Saturdays during the holiday season. Green bags that read “Free 2-Hour Parking / Happy Holidays from Lehigh Valley Health Network” will cover 280 meters around Historic Bethlehem Main Street and the SouthSide Arts District. Why 280? Bethlehem will celebrate its 280th birthday on Christmas Eve this year. The sponsorship will run all day on Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18.

Through December

Christmas at Hotel Bethlehem. Free self guided tour seven days a week through December; reservations required. 437 Main St. Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/hotel-bethlehem-self-guided-christmas-tour-reservations-required-tickets-121540427691 for availability. 35,000 Christmas lights, Christmas trees, 36 wreaths, six seven foot toy soldiers, two life size Nutcrackers and a gingerbread house modeled after the hotel.

Weekends to December 19

Christkindlmarkt, (cost) 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays free entry 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets, passes: visit ChristmasCity.org or call ArtsQuest Box Office : 610-332-3378. hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 2 to 5, 9 to 12 and 16 to 19. ArtsQuest follows the latest CDC, state and local health and safety guidelines. Visit artsquest.org/safety for more information. Every Friday evening from 6-8 p.m., there will be free entry, thanks to the generosity of ArtsQuest’s partner T-Mobile.

To December 17

Northampton Community College’s Alumni Association annual Craft Fair online. 45 plus crafters. Hand-crafted items, seasonal goods, jewelry, wood decor, accessories, pet treats, gourmet chocolates, foods, more. Visit www.northampton.edu/virtualcraftfair

To December 22

East Hills Moravian Church 40th annual Christmas putz and displays through Dec. 22 in the church’s Fellowship Hall, 1830 Butztown Road, 18017. Showings are Wednesdays and Fridays,6 to 8 p.m. ; Saturdays and Sundays, 3 to 8 p.m. Walk-ins welcome For group reservations, call 610-442-6056 or email nancyecosta@gmail.com. ADA accessible. Face masks must be worn.

To December 26

Christmas City Stroll Outdoor Walking Tour, certified guide in period dress; includes two National Historic Landmarks. Fridays through Sundays November 19 through December 1; Thursdays through Sundays December 2 through 19; Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday December 22, 23, and 26 at 1, 3 and 6 p.m. Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St., Bethlehem, 18018. Seniors, special combination offers and discounts available in the HBMS online store. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/

To December 31

To January 9

Trees of Historic Bethlehem, 26 trees; five historic sites, each decorated by the Bethlehem Garden Club to reference a classic holiday movie including favorites such as It’s a Wonderful Life, The Grinch, and A Christmas Carol.11 am to 6 pm. Thursdays through Sundays through January 9, 2022. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, Single Sisters House, Luckenbach Mill and 1810 Goundie House. For single, multi-site passes, combination offers and discounts, visit https://historicbethlehem.org/christmas/activities/

Holiday Putz Trail, Moravian Museum of Bethlehem and Single Sisters’ House. Traditional Moravian settings of the Nativity used around Christmas. Putz is a German term for decorate or embellish. This year’s miniatures feature hand-crafted models of Moravian Landmark District buildings. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Single and multi-site passes, combination offers and discounts available. Putz displays included in a Trees of Historic Bethlehem pass. Visit https://historicbethlehem.org/holiday-putz-trail/ for days, hours, tickets and more information.

December 1 to 21

Gingerbread Friends contest entries displays: Main Street area where Christmas Huts are, down the path leading into the Colonial Industrial Quarter. Information: visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/gingerbread-games/

December 1 to 23

Virtual live advent calendar, 5:30 p.m. daily toDecember 23. Outside of Goundie House door, 501 Main St. In partnership with the Downtown Bethlehem Association. Visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/ or www.facebook.com/GetDowntownBethlehem/ or www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2812686609054374

December 2 to 5

Huts on Main, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main St. Historic Downtown Bethlehem.

Colonial Industrial Quarter shopping, putz, art, photo ops, live music, food trucks, winter bar, family activities, illuminations. Thursday, Friday: 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 2 to 8 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 459 Old York Road. Tickets: https://store.historicbethlehem.org/2020-christmas-in-the-quarter/?utm_source=HBMS&;utm_medium=CITQ%20Ticket%20Page&utm_campaign=CITQ

Friday, December 3

A Very Merry First Friday, 6 to 11:30 p.m. Walk the Christmas Tree Trail. Bring an unwrapped gift for a child in need. Live music venues, hours vary: F&A Grog House, Dinkey’s Ice Cream Parlor, Five Maidens Cider House, Colony Meadery SouthSide are gift drop-off points. For information, visit https://southsideartsdistrict.com/event/a-very-merry-first-friday-december-2021/

Saturday, December 4

FREE PARKING ALL DAY: Lehigh Valley Health Network is sponsoring free two-hour parking in Downtown Bethlehem on Saturdays during the holiday season. Green bags that read “Free 2-Hour Parking / Happy Holidays from Lehigh Valley Health Network” will cover 280 meters around Historic Bethlehem Main Street and the SouthSide Arts District. Please move your car after two hours. Meter limits will be enforced.

Annual Christmas Bazaar, pierogi and bake sale, ethnic foods, homemade baked goods, holiday shopping. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, 980 Bridle Path Road. Call 610-867-0402.

LEPOCO Peace Center’s Holiday Open House and Peace Boutique, 1 to 4 p.m., 705 W. Broad St., Bethlehem – LEPOCO entrance at back. Fair trade crafts, world food toSERRV; peace buttons, stickers, notecards, holiday greetings, 2022 calendars; locally handmade bags with slogans. Attendees should be masked and vaccinated. Visit www.lepoco.org.

Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers, 902 East Macada Road. 1 to 4 p.m. For other times and dates, phone 610- 867-2591 or visit www.bdsme.org

29th annual Historic Bethlehem Historic Bethlehem Museum and Sites Holiday Dinner and Auction. Live, silent auctions featuring original works of art. Limited to 50 percent in person occupancy. Guests to be vaccinated for COVID-19 to attend in-person. ArtsQuest Center, SteelStacks,101 Founders Way.

Sunday, December 5

Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers, 902 E. Macada Road. 1 to 4 p.m. Cost; 12 and under free. For additional dates and information, visit www.bdsme.org or call 610-867-2591

Bel Canto Youth Chorus Winter Concert, Christmas music, messages of Peace and Unity. 4 p.m. St. John’s Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church, 617 E. Fourth St. Information, tickets: https://bach.org/event/2021-bel-canto-youth-chorus-winter-concert/

December 9 to 12

Huts on Main, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main St. Historic Downtown Bethlehem.

Colonial Industrial Quarter shopping, putz, art, photo ops, live music, food trucks, winter bar, family activities, illuminations. Thursday, Friday: 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 2 to 8 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 459 Old York Road. Information, tickets: https://store.historicbethlehem.org/2020-christmas-in-the-quarter/?utm_source=HBMS&;utm_medium=CITQ%20Ticket%20Page&utm_campaign=CITQ

Saturday, December 11

42 Annual Live Bethlehem Christmas Pageant, 1:45 p.m. Bethlehem Rose Garden Band Shell, W. Eighth Ave. / Broad St. Rain or shine. Send contributions towards expenses to P. O. Box 263, Bethlehem, 18016. Information, to donate or participate, call 610-865-0274; visit Facebook-Bethlehem Live Nativity Pageant. New Bethany Ministries 24 annual Luminaria Night, dusk. Benefits New Bethany Ministries services. Purchase individual kits via theNew Bethany team on Fundrazr; Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center, 505 Main St.; New Bethany Ministries office, 333 W. Fourth St .; 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem – Ste. 180. For more information, dates, times, volunteering etc., visit https://newbethanyministries.org/event/luminaria-night-2021/

Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers, 902 East Macada Road. 1 to 4 p.m. For other times and dates, phone 610- 867-2591 or visit www.bdsme.org

Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides on the half hour between 5 and 9 p.m. Payrow Plaza, 10 E. Church St. Tickets are $25 per person and can be reserved online. Clash of the Carols - Second annual holiday a capella choir competition for youth, Middle school, high school and adult choirs. December 11 semi-finals; December 18 finals, Colonial Industrial Quarter. For information; and to vote online December 13 to16; visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/get-christmas/clash-of-the-carols/

Sunday, December 12

December 16 to 19

Huts on Main, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main St. Historic Downtown Bethlehem.

Colonial Industrial Quarter shopping, putz, art, photo ops, live music, food trucks, winter bar, family activities, illuminations. Thursday, Friday: 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 2 to 8 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 459 Old York Road. Information, tickets: https://store.historicbethlehem.org/2020-christmas-in-the-quarter/?utm_source=HBMS&;utm_medium=CITQ%20Ticket%20Page&utm_campaign=CITQ

Saturday, December 16

Downtown and Southside outdoor walking food fair and open air shopping with sidewalk sales and in person gift card flash sales. Santa will be in Brownstone Design for his last day visiting Bethlehem. Visit the Southside’s Christmas Tree Trail. Some meters will feature two or three hours of free parking. For more information, visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/a-merry-little-shop-and-stroll/; For parking information, visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/get-the-parking/ or www.bethpark.org

December 18, 19

Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides on the half hour between 5 and 9 p.m. Payrow Plaza, 10 E. Church St. Tickets are $25 per person and can be reserved online.

Saturday, December 18

Clash of the Carols - Second annual holiday a capella choir competition for youth, middle school, high school and adult choirs. December 18: finals, Colonial Industrial Quarter. For information; and to vote online December 13 to16; visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/get-christmas/clash-of-the-carols/

January 8, 9, 15, 16

Black Diamond Society of Model Engineers, 902 E. Macada Road. 1 to 4 p.m. Cost; 12 and under free. For additional dates and information, visit www.bdsme.org or call 610-867-2591.

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