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📍 147 Things to Do This Week in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, June 19 – Thursday, June 25, 2026

Summer is officially here, and the Lehigh Valley is full of ways to celebrate — from Juneteenth events and Father’s Day fun to food festivals, river adventures, restaurant week, live music, community fairs, and outdoor summer favorites.

🎉 This Week’s Highlights

🛶 Lehigh River Sojourn
❤️ Lehigh Valley Juneteenth Celebrations
👔 Father’s Day Events
🍔 Foodees Fest at Lehigh Valley Mall
🌙 Moonlight Rafting
🍽️ Historic Downtown Bethlehem Summer Restaurant Week
🎶 ¡Sabor! Latin Festival

Plus, enjoy Soccerfest and World Cup viewing parties, IronPigs games, farmers markets, live concerts, antique trucks, food festivals, summer fairs, outdoor movies, Father’s Day cookouts, art exhibits, theater, and more happening throughout the Lehigh Valley.

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Very interesting article and legislation from our neighbors to the north.

The New York state Senate passed a bill 60-0 requiring residential properties to be publicly marketed rather than sold through private networks, sending the measure to Gov. Kathy Hochul for her signature. Violations would carry fines of up to $5,000 and risk license revocation.

Summer is getting started in the Lehigh Valley with festivals, concerts, markets, history tours, strawberries, comedy, live music, family fun, and plenty of ways to make the most of the week.

🎉 This Week’s Highlights

🍓 Strawberry Fest
🎶 MatchFest
✨ The Swiftie Experience
🏡 Annual Rooms to View House & Garden Tour
🎨 48th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
🦸 25th Anniversary Lehigh Valley Comic Convention
🍽️ Palmerton Taste Trail
🌉 Kreidersville Covered Bridge Festival
🇺🇸 Annual Flag Day Celebration
🎬 Becky’s Drive-In 80th Anniversary Celebration
😂 Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire
🏘️ Sixth Street Shelter Day
🎸 Journey: Final Frontier Tour
🎤 Jessica Simpson

Plus, enjoy First Friday in South Bethlehem, farmers markets, live concerts, outdoor movies, theater, community festivals, house and garden tours, food trucks, wine tastings, family activities, and more happening throughout the Lehigh Valley.

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Some upgrades just make life better. The kind that make you smile every time you walk into the room, host a gathering, or settle in at the end of the day. While resale value is always a factor, there’s also something to be said for loving where you live right now. ✨ The best improvements aren’t just smart on paper — they feel good every single day.

The right color choices can make a big difference in how your home shows, and how buyers feel the moment they walk in 🎨🏡 Thoughtful, well-placed tones can help a space feel more inviting, modern, and move-in ready. If you’re getting ready to sell, even small updates like this can go a long way in boosting appeal. Not sure where to start or what will make the biggest impact? Send me a message, and I’d love to help you create a game plan!

120 Things to Do This Week in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, May 15 – Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Lehigh Valley is full of ways to get out and enjoy the week, with festivals, concerts, markets, outdoor fun, family events, live entertainment, exhibits, and community favorites happening across the region.

🎉 This Week’s Highlights
🌼 Annual Spring Expo
🎶 Bomba at the Beach
🎤 Levitt Pavilion Concert Series
⚾ Cosmic Baseball at Coca-Cola Park
🛍️ Spring Into Summer Craft Fair
🍺 Cheers To 250
🎡 Northampton County Festival
🔮 Lehigh Valley Wicked Oddities Market
🍷 SangriaFest at SteelStacks
🎆 Annual Fireworks Display
🎉 Fiesta on Hamilton
🏆 FREDDY® Awards Preview Night
🎪 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show On Earth

Plus, enjoy farmers markets, live music, theater, comedy, exhibits, family activities, bike events, movies, workshops, and more all week long.

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126 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, May 8 – Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Lehigh Valley has a full week ahead with Mother’s Day celebrations, opening weekend fun, live music, local history, arts, outdoor activities, baseball, beer week events, and plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the season.

🎉 This Week’s Highlights
🎢 Dorney Park Opening Day
🌷 Mother’s Day Celebrations
🎻 Bethlehem Bach Festival
🏡 SOTA Show House at the John B. Shimer House
🌶️ Lehigh Valley Beer Week Chili Cookoff
⚾ Cosmic Baseball at Coca-Cola Park

Plus, explore the Bethlehem Bach Festival, IronPigs games, the Belleville Street Faire, Spring Plant Sale, Wine Under the Willows, Live in the Garden, art exhibits, comedy, concerts, family activities, and more.

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📍 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
150 Lehigh Valley List - Friday, May 1 – Thursday, May 7, 2026

This week is packed, festivals, food, wine, beer, Bach, pickleball, comedy, live music, exhibits, and family fun are all on the calendar.

🎉 Festival, Food, Music, Arts & Culture, Active & Outdoor Fun Highlights
🌸 Bath Blooms, Brews & BBQ Festival
🍷 Food, Wine & Craft Fair at Macungie Memorial Park
🥒 Pickle Palooza Pickle Fest at Franklin Hill Vineyards
🌿 ROOTED: An Allentown Health & Wellness Festival
🍺 Lehigh Valley Beer Week Kickoff at Yergey Brewing
🍷 Spring Wine & Spirits Festival at Bear Creek
🍇 Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery 30th Anniversary Celebration
🎻 Bethlehem Bach Festival
🏡 SOTA Show House: Modern Heritage
🏓 Spring Pickleball Tournament

Whether you’re looking for a date night, a family outing, live music, local shopping, food trucks, or an excuse to leave the house wearing real pants, there’s plenty happening across the Lehigh Valley!

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132 Things to Do This Week in the Lehigh Valley | April 24–30, 2026 🎉
From outdoor festivals and unique experiences to live music, theater, and hands-on events, this week in the Lehigh Valley is full of ways to get out and enjoy spring. Whether you’re sipping wine at a vineyard tradition, exploring local film, dancing the night away, or celebrating Earth Day, there’s something for everyone.

This week’s highlights:
🔥 Annual Burning of the Cuttings
🔬 Science Soiree
🎬 Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival
🎭 9 to 5: The Musical
👑 One Night of Queen
🎼 Music for Imaginary Movies
🌙 Glow Night Trail Ride
🧙 Wicked Maze Event Adventure
🌎 Earth Day Festival
🍻 Ci**rs International Block Party
🌿 Wicked Plant Fest
🌱 Earth Day Celebration

Get out, explore, and make the most of your week in the Lehigh Valley!
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U.S. existing-home sales unexpectedly rose 1.7% month over month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million, as lower mortgage rates helped boost buyer activity, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Monthly sales increased in the Midwest, South, and West but decreased in the Northeast. Sales increased year over year in the South, but fell in the Northeast, Midwest, and West.

Data from NAR show that inventory continued to grow nationwide, ticking up 2.4% month over month and 4.9% year over year to 1.29 million units heading into March, representing a 3.8-month supply at the current sales pace. Meanwhile, home prices increased for the 32nd consecutive month, climbing 0.3% year over year to $398,000.