Oct. 12

The Vera Cruz Halloween Parade will start 7 p.m. Organizers ask parade participants arrive by 6:30 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 13.

Oct. 15

Fall bazaar at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event includes crafts, attic treasures, basket auction, bake sale, quilt raffle and food.

Wine tasting and silent auction to benefit the Southern Lehigh Public Library 7-9 p.m. at the library, 3200 Preston Lane, Center Valley. Tickets available at solehipl.org.

Rocktoberfest at Hills of Lockridge, 7100 Scenic View Drive, Macungie, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event, presented by the East Penn Chamber, includes rock music, family entertainment, food trucks and more. Visit web.lehighvalleychamber.org/events for more information.

Boo Avenue Drive-Thru in Lower Macungie 9-11 a.m. for children ages 3-10. This is a free trick-or-treat event; participants are asked to reserve a spot online to ensure there are enough treats. Open to residents and nonresidents. Register at lowermac.com.

The Seed Farm, 5458 Vera Cruz Road, will host a free open gate tour 1-5 p.m. as part of the Open Gate Farm Tours of Lehigh and Northampton counties organized by Penn State Extension. The event will feature tours of The Seed Farm, opportunities to chat with farmers from the farm business incubator program and demonstrations of a drill-powered baby greens harvester.

St. Joseph the Worker Craftfest will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parish center, 1879 Applewood Drive, Orefield. Also 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 16. The event features crafts and themed gift baskets, baked goods and homemade candies, custom jewelry creations, vendor booths, a raffle and a special Santa Shoppe where children can buy affordable presents for family members. Lunch will be offered 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15. Take-out orders will be accepted after 2 p.m. Coffee and donuts will be available Oct. 16.

Oct. 16

The Seed Farm, 5458 Vera Cruz Road, will host a two-wheel tractor workshop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Workshop participants will learn how to use a walk-behind tractor and hear from growers who have integrated this equipment into their work. Two-wheel, walk-behind tractors have become a powerful tool of choice for many small-scale growers. The program is funded by AgConnect, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council. There is a fee to register and lunch is provided. Visit The Seed Farm website, theseedfarm.org, for additional details.

Oct. 19

The Emmaus Historical Society will present a program 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church Parish Hall. Fifth and Chestnut streets, Emmaus. The program titled, “Funeral Homes of Emmaus,” will be presented by Andrew Kerstetter and highlights the history of the three Emmaus funeral home establishments that have served the families of the community since 1864. This engaging program will include photos and a few anecdotes about the owners. All are welcome to attend this free event. Refreshments served immediately following the program.

Oct. 27

The Woman’s Club of Emmaus will host its Fall Card Party 1 p.m. in the meeting hall of St. John’s Lutheran Church, 501 Chestnut St., Emmaus. This is a fundraising event to support the club’s scholarship program. There is a cost per person to play. Invite friends and make a table of four to play whatever game you choose. Reservations can be made by calling Sandy at 610-395-6434 no later than Oct. 20.

The Upper Milford Historical Society meeting will feature speaker Mike Jesberger and his lecture titled “The True Story of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” The program will investigate the real events behind the tale of Ichabod Crane and the headless horseman, a story based on actual incidents in the Hudson Valley in New York. The meeting program begins 7 p.m. at the Upper Milford Township municipal building, 5671 Chestnut St., Old Zionsville.

Oct. 29

Emmaus Lions Club Pennsylvania Dutch Chowder Sale order pick up 7 to 11 a.m. at the Moser Pavilion in Emmaus Community Park, Shimerville Road. There is a cost for each quart container. To place orders contact any Lions Club member or call 610-965-7355.

Nov. 1

The Crazy Quilters Quilt Guild meets 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 4601 Tilghman St., Allentown. Award-winning quilter Kyona Nason, of Norristown, will be the guest speaker. She is known for her use of bold, solid color fabrics and a technique called interleaving, combining two quilt blocks into one unique design. There is a small fee for visitors. For more information, visit www.crazyquilters.org.

Nov. 6

The Carbon Model Railroad Society will host its fall train meet 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Diamond Fire Co. Bingo Hall, 120 Main St., Walnutport. This is a model railroad, toy train and railroadiania/railroad memorabilia sale for the serious and amateur railroad and model train collector. Refreshments will be available. Plenty of free parking. There is a cost for admission.

Nov. 26

The Emmaus Main Street Partners will host Small Business Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shoppers can pick up a tote bag with a map of participating businesses offering promotions while supplies last. The day also will include the Holly Jolly Shopping Spree contest in which shoppers may send a picture of their Emmaus business receipts to 610-739-1273 to be entered to win a variety of prizes from local businesses through Dec. 21. Shoppers also are welcome to take pictures with the event sign on the Triangle and post to social media with the hashtag #ShowtheLoveShopEmmaus.