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July 2009
Segway Tours Every SaturdayHistoric Bethlehem Partnership
Apr 1 to Oct 31
Leaves from Segway of the Lehigh Valley at 318 E. Third Street
Experience Bethlehem's history with 21st century technology every Saturday from April through October. Tour includes a Segway training session as well as a tour of Bethlehem's north and south sides. Meets at 9am. Must weigh at least 100 lbs and no more than 250 lbs. Tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
$80 per person. ~ Call (610)-691-6055 or 800-360-TOUR.
The Loop - Bethlehem's Downtown Shuttle
6:30am to 11:30pm daily
Looking for a way to get around town easily? Ride The Loop! The Loop rolls through town on 20-minute intervals servicing the Historic and South Side Shopping Districts and the Sands Casino Resort. The shuttle stops, schedule and fare info can be found at www.thebethlehemloop.com.
Guided Sun Inn Tours
1758 Sun Inn
Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm.
564 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA
Guided tours recounting the rich history of the Inn are available daily. Tours led by trained guides, including student volunteers from local schools, offer visitors the opportunity to explore domestic skills and gain an appreciation of 18th century life in Bethlehem. Tours help visitors reflect on the ambiance of the 18th century tavern as they are escorted through the Gaststube, bedroom suite and old kitchen, a living history museum enriched by informed guides. Please visit the Sun Inn's website for more information on the history of the Inn. Call 610-866-1758.
John Adams' Bethlehem Walking Tour
Saturdays in July.
Leaves at 2:30pm from the Welcome Center, 505 Main Street, Bethlehem
See Revolutionary-era Bethlehem through the eyes of this famous patriot who was enamored with what he saw in the town. Please visit Historic Bethlehem's website or call 1-800-360-9697 for more information.
Adults $10; 6-12 years old $5; under 6 free
July's First Friday
SouthSide Bethlehem
Jul 3
Bethlehem, PA
On the First Friday of every month from 6 to 10pm, participating members of the Downtown Bethlehem Association in SouthSide Bethlehem stay open late and host a monthly celebration featuring music, refreshments, art exhibits, in-store specials and more. Visit HERE for all the specific event details. Call (610) 841-5831.
July 4th Fireworks
Jul 4
Set off from Sand Island.
Join the City of Bethlehem for its annual July 4th celebration! The Bethlehem Municipal Band kicks off the festivities at 7:30pm at City Hall's Payrow Plaza. Fireworks at 9:00pm. View them from City Hall, along the Faye Bridge or many other downtown vantage points. Rain date is July 5th.
Kung Fu Panda at Movies, Games & More
Friendship Park
Jul 8
E. North & Penn Streets, Bethlehem, PA
Grab your lawnchair or blanket and head to the park for a FREE movie! All movies begin at twilight, but come early for the pre-show festivities or just to grab a hot dog and meet your neighbors. Rain date will be one week later. Check out the Movies, Games & More website for all the details.
Mars Attacks at Movies, Games & More
Fairview Park
Jul 9
4th Avenue & W. Market Street, Bethlehem, PA
Grab your lawnchair or blanket and head to the park for a FREE movie! All movies begin at twilight, but come early for the pre-show festivities or just to grab a hot dog and meet your neighbors. Rain date will be one week later. Check out the Movies, Games & More website for all the details.
Sculpture Garden Concert Series - Large Flowerheads
City Hall
Jul 10
10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA
Love music? Then you'll want to check out the Concert Series held each Friday night in June and July from 6-8pm in the Sculpture Garden, on the east side of City Hall. Bring your own blanket, chair and picnic lunch. Restroom facilities are available. Alcohol not permitted. Check out the Fine Arts Commission website for more information. Call (610) 865-7000.
Take the Lead at Movies, Games & More
Rose Garden
Jul 14
8th Ave & Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA
Grab your lawnchair or blanket and head to the park for a FREE movie! All movies begin at twilight, but come early for the pre-show festivities or just to grab a hot dog and meet your neighbors. Rain date will be one week later. Check out the Movies, Games & More website for all the details.
Sculpture Garden Concert Series - The Subtle
City Hall
Jul 17
10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA
Love music? Then you'll want to check out the Concert Series held each Friday night in June and July from 6-8pm in the Sculpture Garden, on the east side of City Hall. Bring your own blanket, chair and picnic lunch. Restroom facilities are available. Alcohol not permitted. Check out the Fine Arts Commission website for more information. Call (610) 865-7000.
Blueberry Festival
Burnside Plantation
Jul 18-19
1461 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA
Historic Bethlehem's Blueberry Festival returns this July for its 24th year! Join us for a weekend of great food, live music and family fun at Burnside Plantation - our farm in the city. Check out Historic Bethlehem's website for more details. Call 610-691-6055.
Sculpture Garden Concert Series - 3rd Street Blue
City Hall
Jul 24
10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA
Love music? Then you'll want to check out the Concert Series held each Friday night in June and July from 6-8pm in the Sculpture Garden, on the east side of City Hall. Bring your own blanket, chair and picnic lunch. Restroom facilities are available. Alcohol not permitted. Check out the Fine Arts Commission website for more information. Call (610) 865-7000.
ArtWalk
Historic Downtown Bethlehem
Jul 25
Bethlehem, PA
What is ArtWalk? ArtWalk is much like a large, easy-going open house hosted by the Historic District of Downtown Bethlehem, located primarily along Main Street and Broad Streets. Stroll along and enjoy the shops, restaurants, museums and galleries as working local artists and musicians line the sidewalks from 4 to 9pm. Upcoming ArtWalk on August 29. For more information call 610-841-5831.
Musikfest
ArtsQuest
Jul 31 to Aug 9
This 10-day musical spectacular showcases nearly every musical style imaginable, features more than 300 performers from across the country and around the globe; musical programming at 14 different indoor and outdoor stages (11 stages are free); mouth-watering foods, plenty of children's fun and activities and a spectacular closing-night fireworks display. Check out the Musikfest website for more information. Call 610-332-FEST.
August 2009
Segway Tours Every SaturdayHistoric Bethlehem Partnership
Apr 1 to Oct 31
Leaves from Segway of the Lehigh Valley at 318 E. Third Street
Experience Bethlehem's history with 21st century technology every Saturday from April through October. Tour includes a Segway training session as well as a tour of Bethlehem's north and south sides. Meets at 9am. Must weigh at least 100 lbs and no more than 250 lbs. Tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
$80 per person. ~ Call (610)-691-6055 or 800-360-TOUR.
Guided Sun Inn Tours
1758 Sun Inn
Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm.
564 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA
Guided tours recounting the rich history of the Inn are available daily. Tours led by trained guides, including student volunteers from local schools, offer visitors the opportunity to explore domestic skills and gain an appreciation of 18th century life in Bethlehem. Tours help visitors reflect on the ambiance of the 18th century tavern as they are escorted through the Gaststube, bedroom suite and old kitchen, a living history museum enriched by informed guides. Please visit the Sun Inn's website for more information on the history of the Inn. Call 610-866-1758.
Musikfest
ArtsQuest
Jul 31 to Aug 9
This 10-day musical spectacular showcases nearly every musical style imaginable, features more than 300 performers from across the country and around the globe; musical programming at 14 different indoor and outdoor stages (11 stages are free); mouth-watering foods, plenty of children's fun and activities and a spectacular closing-night fireworks display. Check out the Musikfest website for more information. Call 610-332-FEST.
Historic Bethlehem Walk
Saturdays in August & September. No tours during Musikfest.
Leaves at 2:30pm from the Welcome Center, 505 Main Street, Bethlehem
Experience Bethlehem's charming historic district. Marvel at the inspiring and unique beginnings of this early Moravian town on the colonial frontier and appreciate a collection of beautifully preserved 18th century Germanic style buildings unsurpassed in the nation. Please visit Historic Bethlehem's website or call 1-800-360-9697 for more information.
Adults $10; 6-12 years old $5; under 6 free
LV Hospital Muhlenberg Summer Festival
Aug 12 - Aug 14: 5-10:30PM; Aug 15: Noon-10:30PM
2545 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem
Free admission and parking on hospital grounds Free nightly entertainment from 7-10 pm Wed., Aug. 12 King Henry and the Showmen Thur., Aug. 13 The Cramer Brothers Fri., Aug. 14 The Majestics Band Sat., Aug. 15 Jesse Wade Gang. Special attractions include crafts, attic treasures, bingo, book and plant sale, cash raffle, games, rides, 2-penny candy and much more. Visit the event website for more information.
Monsters vs. Aliens at Movies, Games & More
Friendship Park
Aug 12
E. North & Penn Streets, Bethlehem, PA
Grab your lawnchair or blanket and head to the park for a FREE movie! All movies begin at twilight, but come early for the pre-show festivities or just to grab a hot dog and meet your neighbors. Rain date will be one week later. Check out the Movies, Games & More website for all the details.
Iron Man at Movies, Games & More
Fairview Park
Aug 13
4th Avenue & W. Market Street, Bethlehem, PA
Grab your lawnchair or blanket and head to the park for a FREE movie! All movies begin at twilight, but come early for the pre-show festivities or just to grab a hot dog and meet your neighbors. Rain date will be one week later. Check out the Movies, Games & More website for all the details.
Dreamgirls at Movies, Games & More
Rose Garden
Aug 18
8th Ave & Union Blvd, Bethlehem, PA
Grab your lawnchair or blanket and head to the park for a FREE movie! All movies begin at twilight, but come early for the pre-show festivities or just to grab a hot dog and meet your neighbors. Rain date will be one week later. Check out the Movies, Games & More website for all the details.
ArtWalk
Historic Downtown Bethlehem
Aug 29
Bethlehem, PA
What is ArtWalk? ArtWalk is much like a large, easy-going open house hosted by the Historic District of Downtown Bethlehem, located primarily along Main Street and Broad Streets. Stroll along and enjoy the shops, restaurants, museums and galleries as working local artists and musicians line the sidewalks from 4 to 9pm. For more information call 610-841-5831.
September 2009
Segway Tours Every SaturdayHistoric Bethlehem Partnership
Apr 1 to Oct 31
Leaves from Segway of the Lehigh Valley at 318 E. Third Street
Experience Bethlehem's history with 21st century technology every Saturday from April through October. Tour includes a Segway training session as well as a tour of Bethlehem's north and south sides. Meets at 9am. Must weigh at least 100 lbs and no more than 250 lbs. Tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
$80 per person. ~ Call (610)-691-6055 or 800-360-TOUR.
Historic Bethlehem Walk
Saturdays in August & September. No tours during Musikfest.
Leaves at 2:30pm from the Welcome Center, 505 Main Street, Bethlehem
Experience Bethlehem's charming historic district. Marvel at the inspiring and unique beginnings of this early Moravian town on the colonial frontier and appreciate a collection of beautifully preserved 18th century Germanic style buildings unsurpassed in the nation. Please visit Historic Bethlehem's website or call 1-800-360-9697 for more information.
Adults $10; 6-12 years old $5; under 6 free
Celtic Classic - The Largest Highland Games and Festival in North America
Celtic Cultural Alliance
Sep 25-27
Historic Downtown Bethlehem
In its 21st year, Celtic Classic is a celebration of Celtic culture and heritage presented on Historic Bethlehem's festival grounds, along the banks of Monocacy Creek. Celtic Classic features authentic food and wares, invitational Pipe Band and Drum Major competitions, Irish and Highland dancers, the best in local, national and international Celtic music, and the U.S. National Highland Games Championships. Volunteer positions available. Call (610) 868-9599.
October 2009
Segway Tours Every SaturdayHistoric Bethlehem Partnership
Apr 1 to Oct 31
Leaves from Segway of the Lehigh Valley at 318 E. Third Street
Experience Bethlehem's history with 21st century technology every Saturday from April through October. Tour includes a Segway training session as well as a tour of Bethlehem's north and south sides. Meets at 9am. Must weigh at least 100 lbs and no more than 250 lbs. Tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
$80 per person. ~ Call (610)-691-6055 or 800-360-TOUR.
Cemetery Tour
Saturdays in October.
Leaves at 2:30pm from the Welcome Center, 505 Main Street, Bethlehem
Discover why Bethlehem was an important early American community as seen through the lives of the people buried in God's Acre, Bethlehem's oldest cemetery. Please visit Historic Bethlehem's website or call 1-800-360-9697 for more information.
Adults $10; 6-12 years old $5; under 6 free
Harvest Festival
Historic Bethlehem's Main Street
Oct 3
Harvest Festival celebrates both the past and the present of Historic Downtown Bethlehem. From the morning produce market to the evening entertainment in the Beer Garden, under the big tent, Main Street comes alive with something for everyone. Visit bethlehemharvestfestival.com or call 1-800-360-8687.
Just Desserts Festival
SouthSide Bethlehem
Oct 17, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Bethlehem, PA
A NIGHT TO INDULGE! Stroll along SouthSide Bethlehem's luminaria lit 3rd & 4th streets, enjoying live entertainment and sampling over 30 delectable desserts!
– Downtown Bethlehem Assocation member
