Good morning, Bethlehem.

Families will head to the Lehigh Valley Zoo on Saturday, September 20 for Jefferson Health Plans' first-ever Day at the Zoo—offering wellness activities and school supply giveaways to local visitors.

North Bethlehem welcomes its first all-fantasy bookstore, Sorcery and Scripts, which held its trial run on Aug.

6 at 74 W. Broad St.—The store offers fantasy books and board games and will have its grand opening on Sept. 27.

A local historian warns that the burial site of 14-year-old Christan Keller—a victim of the French and Indian War—is at risk of becoming a landfill on a hill in the Slate Belt.

The project may move forward in the coming months if plans advance.

The Lehigh Valley Vegan Chef Challenge will kick off Monday, Sept.

15 as local restaurants begin offering plant-based dishes for a month & diners rate favorites for a champion to be chosen in late October. Participating eateries have already posted menus featuring dishes like vegan soups, wraps & entrees to highlight the rising appeal of plant-based cuisine.

Jose Martinez launched his new book 'Your English is Great, But..' at the Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem on Saturday—he was joined by colleague Jaciel Cordoba.

His bilingual story explains how growing up in Colombia, New York and California made him feel out of place while he found his own voice.

The End Bookstore is previewing upcoming author events that will feature local writers and offer readers a chance to meet them soon—details on dates will be shared in future promotions.

Lehigh Launch, a program that sent first-year students abroad for hands-on learning, will end after this year due to low participation and high resource demands — the final group will study in Chile.

Some alumni plan to lobby for the program's return — university officials will review its approach to abroad opportunities.

Broad-winged hawks are migrating in large kettles along the East Coast this September as raptor counters track these birds—watchers in the Lehigh Valley may see groups if weather cooperates.

Lehigh football improved to 3-0 after defeating the Duquesne Dukes 35-21 on Saturday—Hayden Johnson threw three touchdown passes and the team recorded 390 yards with five scores.

They will open conference play against Bucknell on Sept. 20.

LKV September Open House

1-5 p.m. — Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum — $8, children 12 and under free — Explore an expansive 5,000 sq ft display of model railroads depicting local history from the late 50s to early 70s.

Celtic Classic Festival

12:30 PM – 1:30 AM — 305 Conestoga St, Bethlehem, PA — Free to attend — Experience a vibrant celebration of Celtic culture with music, competitions, and activities for all ages.

Bethlehem Oktoberfest 2025

4-11 p.m. — New Street Pub — Ticket required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with a bar crawl featuring beer, food, and live music at multiple venues.

Dan Tepfer – Inventions/Reinventions Dinner Concert & Fundraiser

Evening — Time TBD — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Ticketed event — Experience a journey through Bach’s works infused with modern improvisation by pianist Dan Tepfer.

aGirl & aGuy Band Performance at Oktoberfest

3-4 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Entry info unavailable — Enjoy lively music under the beer tent at Oktoberfest.

Pepperwine Concert

3-4 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Cost not specified — Enjoy the melodic sounds of Pepperwine and immerse yourself in a remarkable music experience.