Somebody pinch me! I can hardly believe it’s September already. Celebrate Labor Day weekend and an extra day off from work with one of these great event picks.

Friday, September 3

First Friday in Bethlehem has recently received a facelift and now it’s better than ever! There is so much going on tonight on and around Third and Fourth Streets on the South Side including the opening reception for “More Serious Business: Art of the Valley” at Northampton Community College’s Fowler Family Southside Center on Third Street featuring more than 55 local artists. For the rest of the lineup, visit firstfridaybethlehem.com.

Saturday, September 4

Beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Cedar Crest College Butterfly Garden, the Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley will host The Wings of Hope Butterfly Release. Free and open to the public. Help release 250 butterflies in honor and memory of those who have faced a cancer diagnosis. Crafts, raffles, refreshments, and more.

Sunday, September 5 & Monday, September 6

Get your last Great Allentown Fair fix in on Sunday and Monday. Catch the Jeff Dunham show on Sunday and the J & J Demolition Derby on Monday plus so much more (including my favorite part: the petting zoo!).