Free This Weekend in the Lehigh Valley: October 10-11, 2026

Looking for free things to do in the Lehigh Valley this weekend? Here are five verified free events happening Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, across Bethlehem, Allentown, and nearby Northampton and Carbon Counties. Each pick includes confirmed dates, times, locations, and a link to the official event page.

Every event below was checked against its official listing before publishing, and each one is genuinely free to attend. Details can always change, so please confirm times and any weather notices on the official pages before you head out.

1. Oktoberfest at SteelStacks, ArtsQuest

ArtsQuest's 16th annual Oktoberfest closes out its second of two weekends at the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem. The festival features live music, German food and brews, four biergartens, the PA State Stein Holding Championship, and wiener-dog races on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free; food and drink are pay-as-you-go.

When: Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026. Friday 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., Saturday noon to 10:00 p.m., Sunday noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where: SteelStacks campus, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA
Admission: Free (select add-ons such as the Hot Glass Experience are separately ticketed)

Official source: steelstacks.org/festivals/oktoberfest

2. Harvest Fest in Historic Downtown Bethlehem

Historic Downtown Bethlehem's Harvest Fest is a free fall street festival on Main Street with live music, local vendors and shopping, and family-friendly activities. The festival runs rain or shine. Optional paid add-ons include the Sip & Savor tasting trail (21+) and a Seasonal Snacks tasting passport.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Main Street, Historic Downtown Bethlehem, PA
Admission: Free (optional tasting trails are separately ticketed)

Official source: visithistoricbethlehem.com/event/harvest-fest

3. Allentown Art Museum

The Allentown Art Museum offers free admission to all visitors on every open day, with free parking in the Linden Street lot. On view this weekend is the exhibition pairing the work of artist Kay WalkingStick with the Hudson River School, open through October 11, 2026, along with the permanent collection.

When: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 31 North 5th Street, Allentown, PA
Admission: Free for all visitors; free parking in the Linden Street lot

Official source: allentownartmuseum.org

4. Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival

In nearby Carbon County, the Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival runs the second of its three October weekends in Historic Downtown Jim Thorpe. Craft and food vendors set up along the streets with free live music at multiple outdoor stages. Attendance is free; optional activities such as scenic railway and trolley rides, mansion tours, and vendor food and drinks are separately priced.

When: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026 (festival weekends also run October 3-4 and October 17-18)
Where: Historic Downtown Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, PA
Admission: Free to attend (optional rides and tours are separately priced)

Official source: poconomountains.com/event/jim-thorpe-fall-foliage-festival

5. Seiple Farms Fall Fun

Seiple Farms in Bath, Northampton County, is open weekends through November 1 for its fall season. Parking and the hayride out to the 40-acre pick-your-own pumpkin patch are free. The corn maze and additional rides are separately priced, so you can enjoy the pumpkin patch and farm grounds at no cost.

When: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (weekends through November 1)
Where: 5761 Nor-Bath Boulevard, Bath, PA
Admission: Free parking and free hayride to the pumpkin patch (corn maze and rides are separately priced)

Official source: seiplefarms.com/autumn

Before You Go

Event schedules and weather plans can change, especially for outdoor festivals. Confirm the latest hours and any updates on the official pages linked above, and check each venue before you travel. Northampton County parks and trails (including Archibald Johnston Conservation Area, Mount Jack, and Mud Run Conservation Area) are also free public spaces if you are looking for an easy outdoor option.

This is part of a weekly Free This Weekend series. Check back each week for a fresh list of verified free events across the Lehigh Valley, and if you are sorting out where to live in the region, I can help with that too.

About Tim Tepes

Tim Tepes is a Pennsylvania Licensed Associate Broker and REALTOR® with more than 36 years of experience serving the Lehigh Valley. He is the founder of Tim Tepes Real Estate LLC, affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate Cassidon Realty, and has helped more than 2,000 clients buy, sell, and invest in real estate since 1990. He specializes in residential resale, new construction, investment properties, probate and estate sales, downsizing, and small multifamily assets across Northampton, Lehigh, and Carbon Counties.

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