This Weekend in the Lehigh Valley: October 9-11, 2026

Looking for something to do in the Lehigh Valley this weekend? Here are seven verified events happening Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Bethlehem, Easton, Nazareth, Allentown, and Breinigsville. Each pick includes confirmed dates, times, locations, costs, and a link to the official event page.

Every event below was checked against its official listing on October 6, 2026. Details can always change, so please confirm times, ticket availability, and any weather notices on the official pages before you head out.

1. Oktoberfest at SteelStacks, ArtsQuest

ArtsQuest's 16th annual Oktoberfest holds its second and final weekend at the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem. The free, open-air festival features German-style food and brews across four biergartens, live music, local artisans, the Pennsylvania State Stein Holding Championship, and wiener-dog races on Saturday and Sunday.

When: Friday, October 9, 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 10, noon to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 11, noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where: SteelStacks campus, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA
Cost: Free admission; food, drinks, and select add-ons such as the bourbon tasting are separately priced

Official source: steelstacks.org/festivals/oktoberfest

2. Harvest Fest 2026

Historic Downtown Bethlehem hosts a free fall street festival on Saturday, October 10 with live music, local shopping and vendors, and family-friendly activities. An optional paid Tasting Passport, open to ages 21 and older with a valid photo ID, offers seasonal food and craft beer samples from participating restaurants and merchants.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Main and Broad Streets, Historic Downtown Bethlehem, PA
Cost: Free; optional 21+ Tasting Passport is separately ticketed

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

3. Easton Farmers' Market

The nation's oldest continuously operating outdoor farmers market, established in 1752, holds its Saturday market at Scott Park on the banks of the Delaware River. October 10 is the first regular Saturday market after Easton Garlic Fest closed Centre Square the weekend before.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Scott Park, 128 Larry Holmes Drive, Easton, PA
Cost: Free admission

Official source: eastonfarmersmarket.com

4. Nazareth Farmers Market

The Nazareth Farmers Market, operated by the Nazareth Economic Development Commission, holds its final Saturday market of the 2026 outdoor season at the borough's historic Center Square. Local produce and fall goods are available each Saturday from May through October.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Center Square, Main and Center Streets, Nazareth, PA
Cost: Free admission

Official source: Nazareth Farmers Market event listing

5. Whiskey Myers at The Wind Creek Event Center

Texas country-rock band Whiskey Myers headlines The Wind Creek Event Center on Saturday night with The Ransom Brothers. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets range from $49.50 to $99.50 plus fees, available through Ticketmaster.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, doors 5:00 p.m., show 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Wind Creek Event Center, 77 Wind Creek Blvd, Bethlehem, PA
Cost: Ticketed, $49.50 to $99.50 plus fees

Official source: windcreekeventcenter.com/events/whiskey-myers

6. Allentown Symphony Orchestra: Fire & Passion

The Allentown Symphony Association opens its season with an orchestral program of Prokofiev and Brahms this weekend, with evening and matinee performances. The program takes place at Miller Symphony Hall in the heart of downtown Allentown.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 11, 2026, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, PA
Cost: Ticketed; see the Miller Symphony Hall box office for current pricing

Official source: millersymphonyhall.org/events

7. Grim's Fall Festival & Corn Maze

Grim's Orchard & Family Farms in Breinigsville runs its fall festival and corn maze every weekend through November 1, with a pumpkin patch, hayrides, and play areas. Saturdays and Sundays run 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with last admissions at 5:30 p.m. Admission packages are required for everyone ages 3 and up, and a la carte activities are priced separately.

When: Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last admissions 5:30 p.m.)
Where: 9875 Schantz Road, Breinigsville, PA
Cost: Admission package required for ages 3 and up; activities priced separately

Official source: grimsorchard.com/fall-attractions

Before You Go

Event schedules and weather plans can change, especially for outdoor festivals and markets. Confirm the latest hours, ticket availability, and any rain plans on the official pages linked above, and check each venue before you travel. Several markets, including the Bethlehem Rose Garden market, also hold their final day of the season on Saturday, October 10, so check the weekly farmers market report for the full schedule.

This post is the refreshed edition of the weekly weekend picks for the Lehigh Valley. Check back each week for a fresh list of verified events across the region, and if you are sorting out where to live in the area, I can help with that too.

About Tim Tepes

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