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 display will be open through October 2022.

December 9 to 12

Huts on Main 2021, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street 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

Weeknds 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. 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 21

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

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. 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 23

Virtual live advent calendar, 5:30 p.m. daily to Dec. 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

To December 26

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

To December 31

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.

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 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Jan. 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.

Saturday, December 11

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.

42nd Annual Live Bethlehem Christmas Pageant, 1:45 p.m. Bethlehem Rose Garden Band Shell, West Eighth Avenue/Broad Street. Rain or shine. Send contributions toward 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 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. Dec. 11 semi-finals; Dec. 18 finals, Colonial Industrial Quarter. For information; and to vote online December 13 to 16; visit https://getdowntownbethlehem.com/get-christmas/clash-of-the-carols/

Sunday, December 12

42 Annual Live Bethlehem Christmas Pageant, 1:45 p.m. Bethlehem Rose Garden Band Shell, West Eighth Avenue/Broad Street. Rain or shine. Send contributions towards expenses to P. O. Box 263, Bethlehem. Information, to donate or participate, call 610-865-0274; visit Facebook-Bethlehem Live Nativity Pageant

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

December 16 to 19

Huts on Main 2020, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Street. 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

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.

Clash of the Carols - Second annual holiday a capella choir competition for youth, middle school, high school and adult choirs. Dec. 18: finals, Colonial Industrial Quarter. For information; and to vote online December 13 to 16; 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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