Free events in Bethlehem, PA

Cedar Crest College’s Allen Center for Nutrition presents educational sessions focused on everyday healthy eating. Topics include nourishing sources of protein, how to make smart choices with dietary fats, why fiber is essential and practical ways to meet recommended amounts, and an introduction to processed foods using the Nova classification system. There is no cost for JCC members and participants. Advance registration is required, and phone registration is available at 610-435-3571.

Rivals Sports Bar hosts no-cost bar bingo with DJ Dan, played across eight rounds, and the final round features a grand prize. Seating is limited, so arriving early helps secure a spot and a bingo card. After bingo, karaoke kicks off with a catalog of more than 40,000 songs. A full bar and food menu are available.

Celebrate the eerie charm of Coraline with a themed day filled with mystery, magic, and moody wonder. Guests can explore the boutique, enjoy free soda and snacks, and take advantage of special sales and discounts while browsing a curated selection of Coraline-inspired items alongside other gothic, spooky, and enchanted finds. Expect nods to black cats, hidden keys, and the story’s iconic button-eyed motifs. Admission is free. Fans of the film, as well as anyone who loves things that are dark, magical, and a little peculiar, will find plenty to enjoy. "Be careful what you wish for."

This event features free play Commander. A pack from any set is provided just for showing up.

This free craft circle welcomes participants ages 6 and up. Explore a new craft, bring a project you are working on, or share your skills to help others in a relaxed, creative setting.

A relaxed, inclusive day of fishing and park activities awaits at Lehigh Parkway’s Iron Bridge. Now in its tenth year, this free community gathering brings people together to cast a line, enjoy arts and crafts and oversized games led by the Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living, explore activities presented by City of Allentown departments, and connect with community partners from across the Lehigh Valley. Hosted by the City of Allentown Department of Parks and Recreation and the Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living, the focus is on accessibility, fun, and spending time together outdoors. If weather becomes a concern, updates are shared through the Recreation Inclement Weather Hotline or the AllentownPA Facebook page.

Explore the museum’s American art galleries on a free tour led by a guide that highlights sculpture, painting, and printmaking from the collection. The experience includes a look at landscape works connected to New York Historical and artwork by Kay WalkingStick. It is designed for both longtime art lovers and first-time visitors, offering clear context and thoughtful insight throughout.

Celebrate the season at the 11th annual Monocacy Farm Fall Festival, a day on the farm featuring local food and artisan vendors, live music, hands-on crafts and activities, informative sessions, guided farm tours, and plenty of raffles. Admission and parking are free, making it easy to enjoy a full day together. All proceeds support The Monocacy Farm Project and its work to share fresh produce with shelters, soup kitchens, and food pantries across the Lehigh Valley. The project also offers a pick-your-own program, community gardens, educational opportunities for all ages and abilities, and volunteer roles for both youth and adults.

This event offers open Commander play. Attendees receive a pack from any set just for showing up.

Presented by Godfrey's, this small storytelling circle welcomes families and adults. Hosted by storyteller Charles Kiernan, it invites participants to share a tale or simply listen as others present personal narratives, traditional folklore, and experimental pieces. Conversation about the art of storytelling is part of the experience, and admission is free. Kiernan is known for telling classic fairy tales to audiences of all ages, often drawing on German, English, and Irish stories collected in the nineteenth century by the Brothers Grimm, Joseph Jacobs, and Andrew Lang. He is also a fantasy author of A Vacant Throne and Sword of Trueterra and writes the blogs Fairy Tale of the Month and Writer's Journey.

Village on College Hill offers free biweekly tai chi and qigong sessions on the pickleball courts at Nevin Park. These sessions are beginner friendly and open to the general public. If the weather is unfavorable, practice shifts to at-home Zoom. To request the Zoom link, email info@villageoncollegehill.org.

Get comfortable and confident in the fitness center with a guided session that shows how to use equipment correctly and how to adjust each machine to fit your needs. This program is free for JCC members and participants and is open to ages 13 and up. Advance registration is required.

Shut Up & Write! is a free, community led nonprofit created to help writers make steady progress on their work. The approach is simple, gather to focus on the page, then repeat the routine so the words keep flowing.