BETHLEHEM, PA — The National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) invites families to celebrate Halloween at its annual Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, October 27, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will bring together local businesses, organizations, and community members for an evening of candy, costumes, and Halloween fun.
Children and families are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy trick-or-treating among creatively decorated trunks hosted by a variety of community partners. The event offers a fun, welcoming, and safe environment for families to celebrate the Halloween season while connecting with the organizations and individuals that make the Lehigh Valley community special. The Museum will remain open and free admission 5-7pm.
This year’s participating trunks include the Bethlehem Police Department, Bethlehem Fire Department, Bethlehem Health Bureau, Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, Reach Cyber Charter School, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Lehigh University Society of Women Engineers, MOMS Club of Bethlehem, JCPenney Portraits, Embrace Relief, EKCraftsmasters, Miller-Keystone Blood Center, CrossCountry Mortgage, Lehigh University Materials Science & Engineering, Cops ‘n’ Kids Lehigh Valley, and other community participants.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
- Location: National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second Street, Bethlehem, PA (Trunks will be stationed in the NCC Fowler Center lot at 511 East Third Street directly adjacent to the Museum’s plaza)
- Admission: FREE and open to the public
For more information, visit www.nmih.org/event/trunkortreat26/.
About the National Museum of Industrial History
Located in the former Bethlehem Steel plant in South Bethlehem, the National Museum of Industrial History is dedicated to preserving America’s industrial heritage and inspiring the innovators of tomorrow. Through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and community events, the Museum connects visitors of all ages with the people, technologies, and innovations that shaped our nation. www.nmih.org
Information provided to TVL by:
Megan Pildis
