Fall in the SouthSide

October & Fall have arrived on the SouthSide

Who's ready for hoodies, pumpkins and coziness? We are! And fall is in full swing on the SouthSide! As the colors change and the temperature drops, be sure to check out Autumn's new events and offerings in the

SouthSide Arts District all month long!

All the Fall Feels this

First Friday

Join us First Friday October 5th for Autumn themed drink and dinner specials, free activities for the kids, and a fresh new line up of deals and music from Lehigh Valley Underground .

This month we say goodbye to the Banko Beverage Co. Beverage Beer Garden, and hello to cozy indoor venues! But don’t get too comfortable – each location this month has a fun and fall themed offer sure get your feet moving down 3rd & 4th Streets. So get your boots and vests on – it’s a Fall First Friday in the SouthSide.

First Friday Details Here

SouthSide Pumpkin Bash

Saturday, October 27th

Calling all Ghouls & Goblins! Put on your costume & see pumpkins fly at the Inaugural SouthSide Pumpkin Bash!

Merchant Trick or Treating
Free Arts & Crafts
Pumpkin Chunkin on the Greenway with Northampton Community College's FAB LAB
Local food trucks
Seasonal beer tastings
Lehigh Pizza’s Eat A Wing Contest
Quoits tournament
Live music from Mike Lorenz & The Trouble City Allstars

All proceeds benefit New Bethany Ministries. All ages welcome!

Click Here for Event Details

Upcoming October Events

Pumpkin Painting

@The Social Still

Wednesday, October 10th

Paint your very own pumpkin, just in time for Halloween! Join guest artist, Heather Marzigliano, for a night of creation and relaxation. Simply bring yourself and an appetite! Our full regular menu will be available to order food and drinks.

Tickets are $20 per person and includes pumpkin and art supplies. The event begins at 6pm.

Click Here for Tickets!

Zombie Mask Workshop

@ The FAB LAB!

October 3 & 10

6:30-9:30pm

Learn the basics of special effect masks and makeup prosthetic to create a one-of-a-kind Halloween Zombie mask or effects! Michael Bianco will teach you how easy it is to achieve the Hollywood style effects just in time for your extraordinary Halloween costume! Wounds, decay, lacerations, and even bite marks are all part of the class. the images below are examples of the types of effects you can create. Sign up early - this class is sure to sell out!

Crawl Daddy's 5th Ever Halloween Crawl

October 20th

Benefiting REAL MEN WEAR PINK & the American Cancer Society - wear your costume and a little pink this year as we crawl throughout the SouthSide and beyond!

Full Crawl Details!

Hello, Darkness Arts & Oddities Bazaar

@Color Me Mine

Sunday, October 14th

A unique, spooky shopping experience featuring over 35 artists and vendors! Fine arts & crafts, jewelry, taxidermy specimens, Tarot readings and spooky activities for kids!

"Hello, Darkness" Event Details

St. Luke’s Physician Practices @SouthSide Bethlehem Open House Friday, October 5

5 - 7pm

306 South New St

Take a look at St. Luke's new SouthSide location to meet healthcare providers and learn more about the services offered at 306 South New Street! Snacks will be provided and there will be giveaways! You won’t want to miss it!

Event Details

Cops 'n' Kids October Events

How Fit Are You?

October 6th

Join the City of Bethlehem Health Bureau as you maneuver through their child-centered obstacle course filled with fun activities that will make you smile and stretch those muscles. Come dressed appropriately and ready for action (appropriate for ages 4 and up)

The "Haunting" of Room 403

October 13th

Let’s have a “monster” of a time and a “ghostly” amount of fun! Join storyteller Ingrid Bohn for a morning of haunting Halloween tales. Help Hunt for Dracula, avoid a Creepy Pair of Underwear, deal with a Gunniwolf, and so much

more. Dress in your best Halloween attire to put us all in the mood! (appropriate for all ages)

Full Fall Event Calendar!

For a Complete Calendar listing of all SouthSide Arts District events CLICK HERE