This is the newest Coplay community update, covering the week of November 2 through 8, 2026 with fresh local news, events, and school happenings in Coplay Borough and the surrounding Lehigh Valley. In this edition: the PA Bacon Fest weekend in Easton, the Whitehall Zephyrs' District 11 playoff opener, the first marking-period report cards from the Whitehall-Coplay School District, the Coplay council workshop, and a full slate of early-November shows. Everything below was checked during web research on October 5, 2026; times and venues can change, so confirm with the organizers before heading out.
The week of October 26 edition covered trick-or-treat night in Coplay and Whitehall, the Saengerbund Halloween Bash, and the final haunted and farm weekends of the season. This post picks up where that one left off and adds the newest November dates on top of it.
The Week's Headline: PA Bacon Fest in Easton
The big regional draw of the week is PA Bacon Fest, which fills Historic Downtown Easton on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Now in its 15th year, the free-admission festival brings more than 100 vendors, live music, and plenty of bacon-themed food to Centre Square and the surrounding streets. It is about a 25-minute drive from Coplay and makes for an easy fall day trip with the whole family.
Runners have their own reason to head to Easton that weekend: the companion Racin Bacon race takes place Sunday, November 8. Whether you race or just browse, check the festival's posted hours and parking details on the official pages before you go.
Whitehall-Coplay School District: Report Cards, Playoffs, and the November Board Meeting
Coplay is served by the Whitehall-Coplay School District, and early November is a reporting season. The district's 2026-27 calendar puts the end of the first marking period on Friday, October 30, 2026, so the first days of November are when families can expect progress reports and report cards to land in PowerSchool and the parent portal. It is a good week to log in, review grades, and reach out to teachers with any questions before the holiday rush.
On the field, the Whitehall Zephyrs closed their regular season on Friday, October 30 with Senior Night against Allentown Central Catholic, and the team now looks to the PIAA District 11 playoffs. Whitehall competes in Class 6A, and per District 11's 2026 playoff schedule, the Class 6A quarterfinals are set for November 5, 6, or 7, 2026. The exact date and opponent depend on seeding, so check the Whitehall High School calendar or the district athletics page for the confirmed game.
The district's November school board meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Board Room at the Education Center on Zephyr Boulevard, with the committee meeting cycle starting at 5:00 PM that afternoon, per the district's revised meeting schedule. Agendas post on Keystone Agenda, the district's public meeting platform, and the meetings are open to the public.
Coplay Borough: Council Workshop Tuesday and Library Programs
Coplay Borough Council holds its November workshop meeting on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Building, followed by the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 10, per the borough website. The workshop is the informal working session where agenda items are discussed before the regular vote, and both meetings are open to residents.
The Coplay Public Library keeps its weekly rhythm going into November: Crochet Club on Wednesday, November 4 at 1:00 PM, Story Time and Crafts on Friday, November 6 at 10:30 AM, and the Teen and Adult Coloring Group on Friday, November 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. All are free and open to the community, and the library calendar is the place to confirm any additions.
Shows and Arts Around the Lehigh Valley
Easton's State Theatre has a full weekend: Air Supply brings its "A Matter of Time Tour" on Friday, November 6 at 7:30 PM, followed by "Who The Hell Are These Guys?," a Beatles tribute, on Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 PM. There is also a Behind the Curtain Photography Workshop on Saturday morning at 9:00 AM for anyone curious about the venue's craft.
At Lehigh University's Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem, the Department of Theatre presents "The House That Will Not Stand," a drama set in 1813 New Orleans, on Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $18, free for Lehigh students. And Bethlehem's First Friday on November 6 is a chance to browse the South Side galleries and shops in the evening.
The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, about twenty minutes from Coplay, has two shows just past this week: comedian Aries Spears on Thursday, November 12 and metal band Slaughter To Prevail on Friday, November 13. Both are ticketed at the venue if you are planning ahead.
A Look Ahead: Veterans Day, Christkindlmarkt, and the Turkey Trot
A few dates sit just outside this week but are worth putting on the calendar. Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, with local ceremonies and observances posted by the borough and surrounding townships. Bethlehem's Christkindlmarkt at SteelStacks opens November 13 through 15, then runs weekends through December 20, marking the start of the holiday market season. And right here in Coplay, the Lehigh Valley Turkey Trot returns to Saylor Park on Saturday, November 21 with half marathon, 10K, and 5K options, a local Thanksgiving-week tradition to train for now.
Early November Near 117 S 9th St
The week of November 2 brings PA Bacon Fest in Easton, the Zephyrs' District 11 playoff opener, the first marking-period report cards from the Whitehall-Coplay School District, the Coplay council workshop, and a full slate of early-November shows within a short drive of this move-in-ready ranch twin on a mature corner lot. With the leaves down and the holidays ahead, it is a quiet, comfortable time of year to settle into one-floor living.