For the last 24 years Spring on the SouthSide has been the SouthSide Arts District’s signature food and music event. This October, we are proud to debut that festival’s sibling - who loves pumpkins, Halloween and all things Autumn! Introducing
Fall for the SouthSide
- our inaugural Autumn Community Festival! The day will include live music, haunted storytellers, crafters, seasonal brews and wine, fall-themed family activities and an Urban Pumpkin Catapult competition! Wee Ghouls and Goblins can come in costume to trick or treat in our shops and make sure you bring your appetite for the Lehigh Pizza “Eat A Wing” Competition benefitting New Bethany Ministries!
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No festival is complete without Food & Drink - and we are excited to introduce the
Taste of the SouthSide Food & Drink Passport
- your guide to the best food & drink SouthSide Restaurants have to offer! Enjoy 10 sample sized signature dishes or drinks of your choice from your favorite SouthSide restaurants and retailers! Then join us for an after party at the Comfort Suites Hill to Hill Grille for appetizers, drink specials, pop up vendors and music!
What to expect on
Taste of the SouthSide
:
Anna's Brick Oven Pizza – Chicken Penne Ala Vodka, Cafe the Lodge - Award Winning Pumpkin Chorizo Soup, Danielle’s Cafeteria -- Chili Mac N Cheese, Jenny's Kuali - Ginger Garlic Cream Cheese Wonton, Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub – World Famous Chili, Social Still – Hot Stuff Cocktail, SouthSide 313 – Pickletini, Lara Bly Boutique – Apple Cider Sangria, Tally Ho Tavern – Adult Milkshakes, and more!
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This First Friday marks the opening of Touchstone Theatre’s
Festival UnBound
: a ten-day festival of original theatre, dance, music, art, and conversation, designed to celebrate and imagine Bethlehem's future — through art — together. From October 4th to 13th, experience 20+ free and ticketed events on stages and school campuses, in parks and museums, at the library and the symphony.
October First Friday and Festival UnBound kicks off at the
Opening Ceremony
! Meet us at 5:30pm at the intersection of New St. and the South Bethlehem Greenway for a celebratory processional filled with music, dance, and pageantry. Then, hit up your favorite Southside eatery, bar, or shop before heading to the festival premiere of
Prometheus/Redux
at 8pm at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts. End your evening and Southside fun at the
Cabaret
back at Touchstone Theatre.
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Virtual tour of the festival grounds!
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Join us First Friday at 5:30pm at the intersection of New Street and the South Bethlehem Greenway for a celebratory processional filled with music, dance, and pageantry to kick off the
Opening Ceremony
! Then, hit up your favorite SouthSide eateries, bars, and shops for our second edition of the
FIRST FRIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT.
Maps can be picked up starting at 11am at the SouthSide Arts District main office located at 324 S. New Street.
While on the hunt, take in the sounds of the
Voice of the Valley Concert Series
– showcasing musical acts across the District, or enjoy our evening specials and art exhibit openings – including the
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts!
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Music Schedule!
5pm-6:30pm –
EZ Money
Live Music from
Plum
5:30pm – 7pm –
Hill to Hill Grille at the Comfort Suites
Music from
Jeremiah Williams
5:30pm – 7:30pm –
Revel Social
Live Music from Classic Rock Musician
Doug Kaetz
6pm–8pm -
Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub
Rock musician
Brian Kibler
6pm -
The Funhouse
Performance from
Ditch the Rain Duo
6:15pm – 7:15pm -
Banana Factory
Performance from
Jeni Englund
7pm – 9pm –
Domaci
Live Music from
Glenwood
7pm –
Wind Creek Molten Lounge
Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns w/ DJ MC Tom Taylor
8pm –
Godfrey Daniels
Performance from Folk Musicians
Hispter Assassins
9pm -
SouthSide 313 Bar & Grille
Live Music from
Golden Twine
10pm -
The Funhouse
live performance from
Redwood Reggae
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Yuengling Octoberfest 5k
Sunday, October 6th
The 6th annual Yuengling Oktoberfest 5K run/walk is set for Sunday, Oktober 6th, 2019, coinciding with the annual Oktoberfest presented by FLYLVIA celebration at SteelStacks.
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A Spooky Good Time at
Color Me Mine
Calling all Ghouls, Goblins & Witches!! Join us if you dare for a month of spooky fun!
October 5th - Spooky Spider Handprint
October 12th - Room on the Broom - Story & Paint
October 13th - Spooky Tree Painting Party
October 18th - Witches Wine & Paint Party
October 19th - Halloween Kids Painting Party
October 26th - Pumpkin Palooza at Fall for the SouthSide
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Join us October 26th for the Making Strides Lehigh Valley Walk at ArtsQuest!
Register and learn more today!
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Scary Tales with
Denise McCormack at Godfrey Daniels
October 30th
Embark on a journey into the frightening, fascinating world of the imagination as storytellers Charles Kiernan, Bruce Marold, Karen Maurer, and Denise McCormack spin scintillating and sticky situations in a celebration of this season's favorite holiday: All Hallows Eve.
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