Laini’s List: 9 Things to Do this Long Weekend – October 9–12, 2026
LAINI’S LIST
October 9–12, 2026
9 Things to Do this Long Weekend
A long weekend in Easton: art openings, fall festivals, and the start of the Easton Book Festival.
Click any event title for the full listing — times, addresses, and details — on our Events Calendar. New list every week.
Weather could affect plans this weekend, especially Sunday. Before heading out, check the organizer’s own page for updates or cancellations.
1
Friday
6 PM–10 PM
Meuser Park, Easton (Wilson)
Wilson Borough Fall Fest
Wilson Borough’s annual Fall Fest is back at Meuser Park with rides for the kids, food, and drinks. Friday runs 6–10 PM, and the fest wraps up Saturday with a longer day, 1–10 PM.
2
Friday
5 PM
Colton Chapel, Lafayette College, Easton
Lafayette Past Presidents Panel Discussion
Three former Lafayette presidents — David W. Ellis, Daniel H. Weiss, and Alison R. Byerly — join current president Nicole Hurd, who will moderate, for a conversation about higher education leadership across nearly five decades of the college’s history. Open to the public.
3
Friday
7 PM
230 Ferry St., Downtown Easton
Easton ArtTalks 4
Six local artists — Quinn Boothe, Kristie Bull, Lulu Penrose, Rich Feldmann, Ilse Schoenkopf Goshen, and one TBD — each give a short talk about their work and their process. Mark Nutting organizes the evening. Free; seating is limited, so reach out to let them know you’re coming.
4
Saturday
10 AM–11 AM
Hackett Park (meet at the microforest at Lower Hackett Park), Easton
Nature Connections: Bioblitz in Easton’s Micro-forest
Nurture Nature Center hosts a bioblitz in the city’s micro-forest, photographing insects, plants, and animals to build a species list. No experience necessary; you’ll learn how to use the iNaturalist app. Free and open to all ages.
5
Saturday
12 PM–5 PM
Historic Downtown Bethlehem
Downtown Bethlehem Harvest Fest
A free fall street festival in Historic Downtown Bethlehem with live music, local shopping, and seasonal food and drink. Optional Tasting Passports (21+, purchase required) offer a curated route of seasonal food and craft beer samples through participating restaurants and merchants. The festival itself is free and family-friendly.
6
Saturday
1 PM–4 PM
Pie+Tart, Downtown Easton
Pie Collage Workshop
Local artist Ken Kewley opens with a short visual presentation, then instructor Lauren Kindle guides the group through making a collage of a slice of pie at Pie+Tart. All materials, pie, and a fancy coffee drink are included. Space is limited to 6; details at laurenkindle.com.
7
Saturday
7 PM–10 PM
Connexions Gallery, Downtown Easton
Memento Mori II Opening Reception
Connexions Gallery opens its “Memento Mori II” exhibition with an evening reception. All are welcome, and light refreshments will be served.
8
Sunday
10 AM
Karl Stirner Arts Trail (start behind Don Juan Mex Grill), Easton
Artful Dash 5K
The ninth annual chip-timed 5K run/walk on the Karl Stirner Arts Trail, with proceeds supporting the trail’s art installations and free community programs. Dog-friendly and open to all ages; kids under 13 need an adult. $40; register at bit.ly/KSATartfuldash2026.
9
Monday
Runs through Oct. 18
Venues across Easton
Easton Book Festival
The eighth annual Easton Book Festival opens on the holiday Monday and runs all week, with free programs for adults and kids: author expos, panel discussions, seminars, open mics, and story times. Monday starts with Children’s Literary Day at the Easton Area Public Library, 10 AM–1 PM, with storytelling, story times, and visits from Clifford the Big Red Dog. At 5 PM, Words in the Ward brings poetry and an open mic to Plants + Coffee on Northampton Street. Full schedule at eastonbookfestival.com.
