Laini’s List: 9 Things to Do this Weekend – October 16–18, 2026
LAINI’S LIST
October 16–18, 2026
9 Things to Do this Weekend
The Easton Book Festival’s last weekend, with apples and espresso martinis on the side.
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1
Friday–Sunday
Various times
Various venues, Easton
Easton Book Festival
The 8th annual Easton Book Festival wraps up its week of literary programs for adults and children, including seminars, open mics, storytimes, panel discussions and three author expos. Venues include Book & Puppet Co., The Journey Home and the Sigal Museum. Every program is free and open to the public; check the festival schedule for times and places.
2
Friday
8 p.m.
Williams Center for the Arts, Easton
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Lucas and Arthur Jussen
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra marks 40 years of performing at the Williams Center. The orchestra plays without a conductor, and Dutch piano duo Lucas and Arthur Jussen join it for Mozart’s Concerto in E-flat Major for Two Pianos, K. 365.
3
Friday
8 p.m.
Book & Puppet Co., Easton
A Conversation with Lee Upton
Poet, novelist and Lafayette professor emeritus Lee Upton talks with novelist Jennifer Gilmore about writing across genres, humor and building characters. Upton’s new novel, Tabitha, Stay Up, follows Tabitha, Get Up, a semifinalist for the 2026 Thurber Prize in American Humor. Part of the Easton Book Festival, where every program is free.
4
Saturday
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Scott Park, Easton
Apple Jam
A harvest morning of apple fritters, cider donuts, caramel apples, farm-pressed cider and a tasting of locally grown apple varieties. New this year: the Orchard Olympics, a team competition on the amphitheater lawn. Easton Book Festival author tables are at the Easton Farmers’ Market the same morning, with a storytime for dogs at 11.
5
Saturday
10 a.m.–noon
Citywide, Easton
Easton Citywide Clean-Up
Residents, community groups and businesses sign up to clear litter from streets and waterways in their part of the city. Supplies are provided; register ahead through the listing. The West Ward starts earlier, at 8:30 a.m. on N. 12th Street next to Paxinosa Elementary, with its own registration.
6
Saturday
Noon–5 p.m.
Check-in at Rivals Sports Bar, 5 Lehn’s Ct., Easton
Easton Espresso Martini Tour
A self-guided walk through downtown bars and restaurants pouring specialty espresso martinis. Tickets cover espresso-themed treats, special drink pricing, shop discounts, live music and a photo booth; drinks are bought separately at each stop. 21+ to drink.
7
Sunday
10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Bravo Supermarket parking lot, 250 Line St., Easton
Latin Fest Easton / Festival Latino
A free, all-day celebration of Latin music, food and dance, with salsa, bachata and DJs. Food, artisan and community vendors fill the lot, along with a beer and cocktail garden and family activities. Check the festival’s site for lineup updates.
8
Saturday
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Charles Chrin Community Center, Palmer Township
Sports Card, Pokémon & TCG Supershow
Dealers from 15 states and Canada fill 275 tables with vintage and modern sports cards, Pokémon, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering and autographs, graded and ungraded. Buy, sell or trade. Admission is $5; kids 10 and under get in free.
9
Saturday
Noon–5 p.m.
SouthSide Arts District, Bethlehem
ChiliFest
Venues across the SouthSide Arts District compete with their chili, and ticket holders sample them all and vote for People’s Choice. ChiliFest celebrates 30 years in Bethlehem this year. Tickets are $35; winners are announced at 5:30 p.m. on the South Bethlehem Greenway.
