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Morning Call: Lehigh Valley top 5 things to do this weekend include Christmas City celebration, Bacon Fest and Veterans Day parade
November 6th, 2020 | In The News
Written by William Savage for The Morning Call
That time of year in Bethlehem
Historic Holidays and Christmas City Stroll Walking Tour: The holiday season gets underway in Bethlehem on Friday. Christmas in the Quarter begins Friday and will run through Dec. 27, 2-8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For the first time, the Colonial Industrial Quarter will be Christmas headquarters. Historic buildings will be illuminated for the first time each night at dusk. For tickets and information, click here. The walking tour tells the story of Bethlehem’s unique beginning in 1741, the tales of a candle-in-every-window, and the renowned Bethlehem Star. Historic highlights include Bethlehem’s Victorian and colonial architecture, including two National Historic Landmarks and includes a walk-through of the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem. 1 p.m., 3 p.m., beginning Friday through Dec. 30. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, 505 Main St., Bethlehem. $15; $10, members; $6, children. 800-360-TOUR. historicbethlehem.org.
Bringing it home
PA Bacon Fest Experience in Easton: Purchase bacon-themed specialties, cocktails and craft beer from food vendors, music today by Reservoir Hill Band (10-11:45 a.m.), Acoustic Kitty Project (noon-1:45 p.m.), Jake Thistle (2-3:45 p.m.) and Sun., Brad Hinton & Paul Wilkinson (10-11:45 a.m.), Craig Thatcher Trio (noon-1:45 p.m.), Seth Witcher (2-3:45 p.m.). Advance tickets required for 90-minute seatings at 10 a.m., noon or 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Bacon & Brew tastings ($40). Rain or shine. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also Sun. Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton. $20. pabaconfest.com/bacon-experience/.
On the slopes, virtually
Warren Miller Ski Adventure Virtual Livestream Film event: Narrated by Olympian Jonny Mosely, “Future Retro,” tracks legendary skiers as they journey to the ancient home of the sport, Switzerland; rip through the peaks of Iceland, using a 1,300-year-old farm as their base; and challenge Alaska’s high mountains, among other feats. Bonus pre-show includes athlete appearances, behind-the-scenes interviews, vintage throw-backs, more. 7 p.m. Saturday. Presented by Northampton Community College’s Ski Club. Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem. $30, 4 tickets here. warrenmiller.com.
Riding for the kids
Tucker’s Toy Run in Northampton: The 10-year anniversary motorcycle ride to donate toys and other items to the pediatric patients of St. Luke’s University Health Network. Riders leave Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club in Northampton at noon and travel to Laubach Avenue, right onto 329, right on Airport Road, left on Schoenersville Road, right on Eighth Avenue to 378 to Brighton Street, past St. Luke’s University Hospital to Bishop Thorpe. 10 a.m., Saturday. Tri-boro Sportsmen, 2110 Canal St., Northampton. The Lehigh Valley Community Benefit provides financial relief to needy families around the region. lvcb.org.
Honoring veterans
Veterans Day Parade in Monroe County: Presented by Monroe County Veterans Association. 1 p.m., Sunday. Opening ceremony at Grandstand Pocono Raceway Victory Lane by the Monroe County Joint Honor Guard (12:45 p.m.), parade leaves from Pocono Raceway infield (1 p.m.) and arrives at the Grandstand Pocono Raceway Victory Lane. Pocono Raceway, 1234 Long Pond Road, Long Pond. Free. facebook.com/events/pocono-raceway/annual-veterans-day-parade/758228744961899/.
