Homecoming weekend around Glen Court

This is the weekend edition of the area roundup for buyers considering 6210 Glen Court in Heidelberg Township, published September 24, 2026. It leads with Northwestern Lehigh's homecoming game Friday night, pairs it with a full guide to the Celtic Classic in Bethlehem running Friday through Sunday, catches up Parkland football, and looks ahead at an October calendar that is filling fast. As always, schedules shift, so please confirm details directly with the venues and districts linked below before heading out.

Friday Night: Homecoming Under the Lights at Tiger Stadium

The Northwestern Lehigh School District closes homecoming week with the game the whole township has been circling: the Tigers host Saucon Valley at 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, a Colonial League division matchup at Tiger Stadium in New Tripoli. It is the district's homecoming night, with the homecoming dance on Saturday evening for students, so the energy around the school should be at its peak. After this home date the Tigers head to Jim Thorpe on Friday, October 2. One calendar note for district families: Northwestern Lehigh holds a Teacher In-Service Day Monday, October 12, with no school for students. The high school calendar is the place to confirm game night details and any last-minute changes.

Parkland: Trojans on the Road, Board Meeting in October

In the Parkland School District, the Trojans play an Eastern Pennsylvania Conference road game at Northampton Friday, September 25, at 7:00 p.m. Their next scheduled home game, against William Allen, falls in the first week of October: most district listings show Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m., with a few schedule pages showing Friday, October 2, so check the district athletics page before planning around it. For residents who track district business, the next regular Parkland school board meeting is Tuesday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m. at the Administration Center at 1210 Springhouse Road in Allentown, part of the board's third-Tuesday cadence.

Celtic Classic: A Full Weekend in Historic Bethlehem

The standout event of the weekend is the Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival, Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, in historic downtown Bethlehem at the Colonial Industrial Quarter, centered on Highland Field at 305 Conestoga Street. The 39th annual edition is billed as the largest free Celtic festival in North America, and general admission is free all three days.

The festival opens Friday from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. with the opening ceremonies, the Haggis Bowl eating competition, the Challenge Caber, border collie demonstrations, and evening music from Pilgrims of Deep Run, Kilmaine Saints, and The Ogham Stones. Saturday, September 26, runs 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.: the Showing of the Tartan Parade steps off at 11:30 a.m. from Bethlehem City Hall and ends at Highland Field, the US National Highland Athletic Championships unfold through the day, the Invitational Pipe Band Competition brings its Grade 4 bands at 1:30 p.m., and the Celtic Heritage Hollow offers clan booths and children's activities from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27, runs 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with highland athletics on Highland Field from 10:00 a.m. (hammer throw, stone, weight throws, and the caber challenge), Massed Bands at 4:30 p.m., and headline music from the Screaming Orphans, Steel City Rovers, and Kilmaine Saints. The Celtic Classic schedule pages list the full lineup, and the colonial-era setting along Monocacy Creek makes it an easy day trip from Heidelberg Township.

The Week Ahead: The October Calendar Takes Shape

A few items as the month turns. In North Whitehall Township, the annual township golf outing tees off Friday, October 2, with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start and a 2:00 p.m. luncheon at The Club at Twin Lakes at 3625 Shankweiler Road in Allentown; see the township homepage for registration details. Across the two school districts, football stays on the calendar (Tigers at Jim Thorpe and assorted league games on Friday, October 2), while parents can pencil in Northwestern Lehigh's October 12 In-Service Day and Parkland's October 20 board meeting noted above.

Saturday the 3rd: Two Big Options Near Home

The first Saturday of October is a friendly problem in this part of Lehigh County: two of the season's best outings land the same day, both a short drive from the listing. At the Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville, Ottertoberfest runs 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in line with the zoo's fall hours, with a German-style beer garden featuring Funk Brewing, live German music, otter-themed family games, and seasonal vendors. In New Tripoli, the Pioneer Apple Fest presented by the Lynn-Heidelberg Historical Society fills Ontelaunee Park from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine, with pioneer demonstrations, an apple pie contest, kids' crafts, hayrides, and local vendors at 7344 Kings Highway. Family outing or adult day out, there is a plan for October 3.

Where to Eat Nearby

Four picks new to the roundup this week. On Route 309 in Orefield, The Red Tomato Pizzeria at 3626 PA-309 serves pizza and Italian plates on the drive toward Allentown. In Schnecksville, the New Schnecksville Family Diner at 4527 PA-309 is the diner stop for breakfast and lunch on the corridor. In Slatington, Mama's Pizza at 655 Main Street is a dependable game-night takeout option. And when you are already heading toward the city, Tre's Kitchen at 2114 Tilghman Street in Allentown's West End is a fresh pick for a weekend dinner out.

Event dates and details in this post were verified against public sources, including district calendars, township websites, festival schedules, and local business listings, as of September 24, 2026, and are subject to change. Please confirm details directly with each organization before making plans.