Community Calendar

The Easton Farmers’ Market is America’s oldest, continuous open-air market dating back to 1752. Meet the local farmers, food artisans and specialty product makers who continue the long tradition of commerce in downtown Easton.

The market features more than 40 vendors selling locally grown produce, pasture-raised meat and eggs, artisan cheese, fresh bread and baked goods, prepared foods, local wine and spirits, honey, and more. Browse what’s in season. In addition, The Easton Farmers’ Market has live music, market chef demos, kids’ activities and more than a dozen festivals. For a full list of special Saturday happenings and releases, see our calendar of events. Debit & EBT cards accepted.

The Market Bike Valet offers free, supervised bike parking located by the foot bridge. You'll also find insulated market bags and reusable bags with handy compartments for baguettes, wine, flowers, and more. Bags are available for sale at all entry tents, as well as at the Main Merch Tent, where you'll find tons of market swag!

Hours

Regular Season: Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (May - Dec.) - Scott Park on Larry Holmes Dr., Easton
Winter Market: Saturdays: 10 a.m. - noon (Jan. - April) - 300 block of Northampton St., Easton (in front of Easton Public Market)
History

The Easton Farmers’ Market was established in 1752, the year of the Easton’s founding. For more than two and a half centuries farmers and merchants have gathered in Easton’s “Great Square” to peddle their fresh and handcrafted wares. Easton’s proximity to Philadelphia and New York City, as well as its unique place at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers, made it a natural site for regional commerce and community gatherings.

In fact, on July 8, 1776, the Great Square (now known as Centre Square) was the site for one of only three public readings of the Declaration of Independence. Today the Easton Farmers’ Market remains a rich and colorful piece of Easton’s heritage, offers visitors and locals alike a vibrant shopping experience and incomparable community spirit.

Explore Lake Minsi independently in this free borrow-a-canoe opportunity with Wildlands Conservancy!

Wild at Minsi is a free-to-the-public walk-up opportunity. No pre-registration is required.

• Dates: Every Saturday and Sunday from July 08 through September 24.
• Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
(arrival time optional, but please get started before noon for at least an hour of fun)
• Location: 33 Blue Mountain Dr., Bangor, PA 18013
Parking: Meet at the West Shore Parking Lot for Minsi Lake.

Wildlands Conservancy Guides will provide canoe equipment as well as knowledge of the area, paddling tips and instructions so that you can explore the lake on your own while guides remain nearby.

There are a few rules:
• Each participant must sign a liability waiver.
• Life jackets must be worn and remain buckled or zipped at all times.
• Do not stand up in the canoes.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
• Please follow instructions from the Wildlands Conservancy Guides. They will assist in paddling technique and boat handling skills.

For questions, please email Nicole Landis at nlandis@wildlandspa.org with the subject line “Wild at Minsi”.
For more information about events at Wildlands Conservancy, visit: https://www.wildlandspa.org/events/month//

We’ll head north on the tow path through Earl F. Snyder Park, named in honor of the man who was the spark plug in 1958 to get Walnutport’s section of the canal protected and preserved. After our hike, we’ll get a tour of the Walnutport Lock-tender’s House, one of only two remaining stone lock-tender’s houses along the D&L. Allow time for this step back in time! It’s revealing.

We’ll be on the tow path the whole way, a level earth and cinder path along the Lehigh Canal. We’ll walk 1.5 miles to Lock #22. Those who want to go the entire 4.5 miles round-trip will see the remains of Lock #21 where the river entered the canal. This is in view of the bridge over the Lehigh where Mountain Road and Route 248 intersect. Just upstream of the bridge is the Lehigh Gap Nature Center–another great place to visit!

This 3-4.5 mile hike is appropriate for all ages. Wear comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen. Dogs on leash are welcome. Restrooms are across the river in Slatington’s riverside park.

DIRECTIONS: From Allentown, take Route 145 north for 13 miles to Walnutport. Turn left at traffic light were Burger King and McDonald’s are located. Go over railroad tracks and make the 3rd left onto Lehigh Street. If you cross the Lehigh River, you went too far. We’ll meet in the parking lot near the Boat Ramp. This lot can get busy, so park snuggly please! GPS:

This walk is free and is part of the Get Out! for Wellness series, funded by Lehigh Valley Health Network with a mission to connect healthy lifestyles with nature.

Questions: Brandon Swayser, bswayser@wildlandspa.org

The Celtic Classic is presented by Celtic Cultural Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Celtic heritage through education, musical presentations, and traditional competitions in athletics, piping and dance. The Celtic Classic takes place on the streets of Historic Downtown Bethlehem.

Five stages of continuous entertainment featuring international, national and regional artists:
-The Celtic Classic Invitational Pipe Band Competition
-US National Highland Athletic Championships
-The “Showing of the Tartan” Parade (parade route) Kicks off at 11:30am on Saturday
-Haggis Competition
-The 24th Annual Celtic Classic Fiddle Competition
-A diverse marketplace of Celtic merchandise and collectibles
-Cultural Children’s Activity Area

As a thank you to our customers and community, Guardian Storage is hosting a series of FREE Shred-It events throughout our Pennsylvania locations. These events provide a safe way to dispose of unwanted files, papers and documents free of charge and no purchase or commitment of any kind. The only request is a voluntary donation of cash or unopened school supplies at the event to help support The Education Partnership. Please limit to the equivalent of five file boxes' worth of paper waste and remove file clips before arrival.

The event on September 23 will take place at the following Guardian Storage locations from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.:

Lower Macungie: 4440 S Cedarbrook Rd, Allentown

SAFETY FIRST: If you are physically unable to unload your items for shredding, please leave your items in your trunk and a team member will be able to assist you. Visit: guardianstorage.com/shred for full safety precautions.

NOTE: Have more than five file boxes' worth of paper waste? Check back at the last hour of the event to see if there is space remaining in the truck.
*Shred-It events will be held at other select Guardian Storage locations on the Saturdays following this event. View the entire schedule here: guardianstorage.com/shred.

Revisit the 1960s when viewing more than 100 dresses, coats, pants, shoes, outfits, and accessories that demonstrate how clothing was used for both play and protest throughout this tumultuous decade. "Fashion as Experiment" explores how young people used clothing as a space for both play and protest during this era. Admission is always FREE.

Drop-in to the Art Ways Interactive Family Gallery on the second floor of the Museum every Saturday and Sunday to make your own art to take home during ArtVentures. Museum educators are on hand to help guide you in creating an artwork inspired by the Museum’s collection. Design your own creation and bring it to life on one of our 3D printers. All ages and abilities welcome! Free.

Join us at the Museum for a festive cocktail gala celebrating the innovative spirit of American industry. NMIH will be honoring Service Electric Cable TV & Communications with the Spirit of Innovation Award in recognition of its rich history of innovation, longstanding commitment to the community and generous support of the Museum’s mission.

We will also unveil our newest exhibit New and Improved! The Age of Convenience in the Home which examines what it means to strive for the American Dream post-World War II through the end of the 1970s.

All proceeds support the Museum’s exhibits, S.T.E.A.M. Education initiatives, and the ongoing care and preservation of its vast artifact and archival collections.

Featuring…

Cocktails & Appetizer Stations

Award Presentation

Exhibit Unveiling

Luxury Raffle

Music from the 40s through 70s

Artifact Demonstrations

& more!

Saturday, Sept. 23rd – Your Treasure’s Mysteries Unlocked at the Cathedral!
– Be a spectator or have an in-depth evaluation of your keepsakes at the Antique Treasure Show. 5:30 to 9:30 PM, in the Walson Center, 210 N. 18th St. Allentown, PA. Enjoy wine, beer, hors d’ oeuvres, desserts & coffee. PLUS, Silent & Live Auction of Unique Items. Benefits Maintenance & Repairs at Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena. Tickets at door $30; $25 in advance. For more Information visit Cathedral-church.org, or @allentowncathedral, or call 610-433-6461.

"The Spectre of Death" tells the story of Spec and his old bandmates, who are all sixty years old and living diminished lives in suburban Las Vegas. The only reason they can still perform is that their Kiss-like make up and costumes obscure their otherwise apparent physical--- and musical--- decline.
The problem is they simply have no more shows to play. The music world has passed them by. Situations occur that collide with a rare offer of a gig that could launch the band back into prominence.