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5 Things to do This Weekend in the Lehigh Valley (July 19th - 21st)

By Rebecca Seidenberger, Macaroni KID Allentown and Bethlehem July 18, 2024

1- All the Outdoor Movies!

This weekend is filled with outdoor movies! For a free option, check out Wonka at Vistas Park in Allentown. If you're willing to spend a little, you can also visit Shankweiler's Drive-in for Despicable Me 4, or Becky's Drive-in for Despicable Me 4 AND Inside Out 2. (Friday - Sunday, July 19th - 20th)

2- The Steel City Smokeout

What screams summer more than BBQ?! This Saturday, the Steel Stacks in Bethlehem will be hosting their first ever Steel City Smokeout! Watch teams compete to see who has the tastiest BBQ for a grand prize. If that makes you hungry, you can load up on own from the barbeque vendors that will be on hand! Barbeque made by the competing teams will not be available for sampling. (Saturday, July 20th)


3- Nazareth Days (and Nazareth at Night!)

Nazareth is such a cute town, filled with historic buildings, great shops, parks, restaurants and more. This Weekend, the town will be celebrating Nazareth Days. Beginning on Friday night. Kick off Nazareth Days with Nazareth at Night. This event includes live music, food, and adult beverages. Then come back on Saturday for live music, arts and crafts, pony rides, face painting, rubber ducky pool race, and so much more! (Friday - Saturday, July 19th - 20th)


4- Another Weekend Packed Full of Free Outdoor Concerts

Another weekend, another long list of free outdoor concerts. How lucky! This weekend's options include: Upper Saucon Township Summer Concert Series, Bomba at the Beach Concert Series, 2024 Concert Series at the Kutztown Bandshell, Emmaus Concerts in the Park, and West Park Concert Series


5- Celebrate Christmas in July!

Christmas is still months away, but that doesn't mean you can't begin to celebrate early. This weekend there are two options to celebrate. Take a little road trip up to Lehighton for Christmas in July at the park. Experience Christmas festivities in the warm weather of July. Stroll through the park admiring the Christmas decorations while listening to live Christmas music. Shop from local vendors, create crafts, play games, and maybe even prepare for a very special visitor from the North Pole! OR Head to an Iron Pigs game to celebrate. On Saturday and Sunday, you can cheer on your favorite Lehigh Valley team while also celebrating Christmas in July. Saturday night will include Santa hats for guests 18+ and fireworks at the conclusion of the game. On Sunday, kids can run the bases after the game. (Saturday and Sunday, July 20th and 21st)