till October 29

Scarecrow Showdown along Main and Broad Streets. For information, visit www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/scarecrow-showdown/

Wednesday, October 25

Rain date for Trunk or Treat: Fire truck, police car, TUG!, ambulance, and more. City of Bethlehem sponsored event. Candy, stickers, and treats distributed. Everything is storebought. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/trunk-or-treat-library

Pumpkin painting for ages 18 and up. Paint a (fake) mini pumpkin. We provide supplies. 5 to 6 p.m .Only accessible by stairs. South Side branch, Bethlehem Area Public Library, 400 Webster St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pumpkin-painting to register.

Saturday, October 28

“Infestation” Haunted House every 10 minutes between 5 to 8 p.m. Last entry: 7:45 p.m. Explore an abandoned building overrun by bugs of all sizes while attempting to discover what caused the infestation. There will be flashing lights and other special effects.For age 11 and older. Tickets: online at CharterArts.org or at the door. Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 E. Third St.

Thursday, October 26

Little Boo story time. Song, reading, rhyming, moving and extension activities. Best for ages two and one-half to five. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Coolidge branch library, 2740 Fifth St. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/little-boo-storytime

Friday, October 27

Trick or Treat Nights: 6 to 8 p.m. City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Fountain Hill, Freemansburg, Hanover Township- Northampton County, Hanover Township- Lehigh County, Upper Saucon Township, Salisbury Township

Friday, October 28

Chocolate Trail - Spooky Edition with costume contest, prizes. Pick up a non-refundable, transferrable passport (there is a cost), a carrier and a map at www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/chocolate-trail-spooky-edition/. Costumes judged upon arrival at check-in. Passports have a QR code voting site to scan. Winners announced on Facebook on October 31. Complete trail and vote for a chance to win a $100 Downtown Bethlehem Gift Certificate. Must be 21 and over. Noon to five p.m. Downtown Bethlehem Historic District along Main and Broad streets. https: Information: visit www.visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/chocolate-trail-spooky-edition/

Sunday, October 29

City of Bethlehem Halloween parade. 2 p.m.; no rain date.

Hocus Pocus Sanderson Sisters guided 12x16 canvas painting for eight years and older. Wear old clothes. Cost; instruction and supplies included. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.bethlehemtownship/btcc to register.

Tuesday, October 31

Family event: Halloween at the South Side branch. Come in costume. Paint fake pumpkins, face painting, games, food, more. Halloween egg hunt PROMPTLY at 5 p.m. 5 to 6:15 p.m. 400 Webster St. Must register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/halloween-south-side; sign up only the child(ren) attending, not the parent’s name.

Trunk or Treat (costumes encouraged): with S.V. H.S. band concert, 5 to 7 p.m.; sponsored by Hellertown Library. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St, Hellertown.

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