Community Calendar

Join us as we maintain vegetative areas along streams (riparian buffers) and help ensure the survival of young, native trees in the forest buffer. These vital areas improve water quality in local communities, reduce erosion and flooding concerns, and provide habitat for wildlife. Stream Team is a series of volunteer opportunities on Fridays from June through September.
There is no fee. Please contact Nic Ziegler, Events and Volunteer Coordinator, at nziegler@wildlandspa.org with the subject line: Stream Team Volunteer.

Locations vary from week to week.

For locations for each date, and for more Stream Team Opportunities, please visit: https://www.wildlandspa.org/streamteam/.

Touchstone Theatre’s Festival UnBound is a 5-day hyper-local, arts-infused community celebration and conversation for those who call the Lehigh Valley home. Take in thought-provoking performances, visit with intergalactic guests, and discover the hidden gems waiting to be uncovered in our own backyard. Featuring music, theatre, dance, zebras, wrestlers, and much, much more!

Now, in its fifth year, Festival UnBound continues to change what it means to bring a community together and innovate new ideas to move us all in the right direction.

Wondering what this year’s festival might look like? Here’s the scoop:

Pre-festival events (occurring throughout September) –Experience pop-up events all around Bethlehem focused on the hidden gems here in our own backyard with our Hidden Bethlehem series, and featuring an original, community-based performance by one of our MFA students – The Waiting Room.
5 day festival (September 27-October 1) – a long weekend of visual art, theatre, live music, dance, and conversation.
15+ events – performances and gatherings at Touchstone’s outdoor Barrio Stage, and at venues throughout Bethlehem. Get ready for zebras, sparkles, donuts, and housing policy in The Most Beautiful Home…Maybe, appreciate the Southside of Bethlehem in a way you’ve never experienced it before in Change-Spotting, and don’t miss our Festival UnBound Block Party featuring the hottest punk bands, and your favorite local LVAC wrestlers signing autographs!
3 guest artist residencies – Jesse Ruben, acclaimed singer-songwriter, will be bringing the joy of music to Bethlehem elementary students; ashley sparks, nationally-recognized community arts activist, will be leading conversations around housing; and Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble (in partnership with Zoellner Art Center) will be leading story gathering exercises throughout the festival.
More things to know:

Some events are free, and some are ticketed. Check the website for detailed information – and remember, donations are always gratefully accepted and help us continue this important work.
Most events are interactive! From immersive performances to events where you can sing and dance along, nearly all events feature a chance for the audience to get involved.

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.

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.

Touchstone Theatre’s Festival UnBound is a 5-day hyper-local, arts-infused community celebration and conversation for those who call the Lehigh Valley home. Take in thought-provoking performances, visit with intergalactic guests, and discover the hidden gems waiting to be uncovered in our own backyard. Featuring music, theatre, dance, zebras, wrestlers, and much, much more!

Join Wildlands Conservancy for a guided tour of Minsi Lake. Learn about the fascinating history and conservation projects that protect the natural flora and fauna while exploring the lake. Canoes, paddles, and pfd’s will be provided. This program is best for ages 4+.

We will meet at the West Shore Parking Lot of Minsi Lake at 33 Blue Mountain Dr., Bangor, PA 18013.

Space is limited and registration is required. This program is free and is made possible by partnership with Northampton County Parks.

Program questions? Contact Nicole Landis at Nlandis@wildlandspa.org

Now, in its fifth year, Festival UnBound continues to change what it means to bring a community together and innovate new ideas to move us all in the right direction.

Wondering what this year’s festival might look like? Here’s the scoop:

Pre-festival events (occurring throughout September) –Experience pop-up events all around Bethlehem focused on the hidden gems here in our own backyard with our Hidden Bethlehem series, and featuring an original, community-based performance by one of our MFA students – The Waiting Room.
5 day festival (September 27-October 1) – a long weekend of visual art, theatre, live music, dance, and conversation.
15+ events – performances and gatherings at Touchstone’s outdoor Barrio Stage, and at venues throughout Bethlehem. Get ready for zebras, sparkles, donuts, and housing policy in The Most Beautiful Home…Maybe, appreciate the Southside of Bethlehem in a way you’ve never experienced it before in Change-Spotting, and don’t miss our Festival UnBound Block Party featuring the hottest punk bands, and your favorite local LVAC wrestlers signing autographs!
3 guest artist residencies – Jesse Ruben, acclaimed singer-songwriter, will be bringing the joy of music to Bethlehem elementary students; ashley sparks, nationally-recognized community arts activist, will be leading conversations around housing; and Strike Anywhere Performance Ensemble (in partnership with Zoellner Art Center) will be leading story gathering exercises throughout the festival.
More things to know:

Some events are free, and some are ticketed. Check the website for detailed information – and remember, donations are always gratefully accepted and help us continue this important work.
Most events are interactive! From immersive performances to events where you can sing and dance along, nearly all events feature a chance for the audience to get involved.

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.

The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Theatre Department Alumni Artist-in-Residency Program is hosting a special event,  "Hispanic Heritage Month- Celebration of the Arts" on Saturday, September 30, 2023.  This is a FREE event and open to the public. Attendees can enjoy food vendors, artists and performers in the school's Commons Cafe from 12-4 PM. A special performance will also take place in the Charter Arts Theatre at 4:30 PM.

The celebration event from 12-4 PM will include salsa classes, salsa music, face painting, caricatures, kids crafts, a children's show and more!  Performers and vendors include Te La Juro Collective, Interlace Cultural y Desarollo Integral Mexicano, Ely Dance, Hint of Love Creations, and more!

According to Charter Arts' Artistic Director of Theatre, Kelly Minner-Bickert: "This event is a celebration to unite the Hispanic artist community in the Lehigh Valley filled with food, music, dancing, and other special performances. Coming together to uplift art and artists of the community as well as those who paved the way."

Charter Arts is located at 321 East 3rd Street in Bethlehem's Southside Arts District  For more information, visit: CharterArts.org.
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