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Top 5 Things To Do In Allentown With Kids This Week

There is lots of fun happening in Allentown the week of April 24 - April 30

By Sana Butt April 24, 2025

Every Thursday, Macaroni KID Allentown shares our picks for five things to do with your kids in Allentown, PA over the coming week. 

Here are Macaroni KID Allentown's picks for the five things to do in the Allentown area with kids this week. Click on the links for all the details!

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1. Lehigh Valley IronPigs vs Columbus Clippers

Join Coca-Cola Park for Lehigh Valley IronPigs vs Columbus Clippers from April 22nd to April 27th! 


2. STEAM Night @ The Hillside School

Join the Hillside School and its students in a student STEAM event. This event is open to the public.


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3. Allentown Antique Book & Paper Show

For over 50 years, the show has presented the finest in paper collectibles: rare books, antique postcards, advertising materials, movie and pop culture memorabilia, sports memorabilia, vintage photographs, comic books, and more! Do you love old movie posters, vintage postcards, sports memorabilia, antique toys! How about rare books, comic books, political buttons, Civil War items, travel art, luggage tags, old magazines? You will find all of these and so much more! 


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4. Earth Day in the Park

Join Us for the 6th Annual Earth Day in the Park! ✨🌎 Celebrate Earth Day with us at this free, family-friendly event! Enjoy eco-friendly games and activities, learn about environmental stewardship, and explore local green vendors dedicated to sustainability. 🌿 Started in 2018, Earth Day in the Park honors the Global Earth Day movement by raising awareness about protecting our planet. Don’t miss this fun and educational day! Interested in being a vendor? Contact Jessica.Armbruster@allentownpa.gov for details. ♻️ Let’s go green together—see you there! 💚


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5. St Luke's Half Marathon

Start and finish take place near the Lehigh Valley Road Runner clubhouse in Lehigh Parkway, Allentown. Amenities include T-shirt (if registered by 4/7/25), Unique finisher's medal, water, and snack. Age Groups and distance: • 3-4 year old – 1/8 mile • 5-6 year old – ¼ mile • 7-8 year old – ½ mile • 9-14-year-old – 1 mile School Award: Prizes will be awarded to the top three schools with the most participants on race day. Schools Must have a minimum of 15 “participants on race day” to qualify for an award. 1st ($750) 2nd ($500) 3rd ($250)


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