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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 May 8 - May 14

By Sana Butt May 9, 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!


a book shelf filled with lots of children's books

1. An Ocean of Stories Story Time

Children’s Book Week is the annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading.


Civic Theatre of Allentown | ☀ There will be sun when GROUNDHOG DAY THE  MUSICAL takes the stage in our historic 19th Street Theatre! Inspired by  the hilarious film... | Instagram


2. Groundhog Day The Musical

Groundhog Day

TWO WEEKS ONLY!

May 9 - May 18, 2025

Civic’s Historic 19th St. Theatre


3. 2025 Macungie Flea Market

The Friends of the Macungie Institute and the Macungie Memorial Park are happy to announce the Macungie Flea Market/Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 8AM to 1PM. This will be the only Flea Market that we host this year.


Mothers Day at the Zoo | Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Road, PO Box  519, Schnecksville, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 18078, 11 May 2025 |  AllEvents

4. Mother's Day at the Zoo | Lehigh Valley Zoo

Reserve your seats for our Mother’s Day Brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The brunch features eggs, bacon, pancakes or French toast sticks, muffins, juice and mimosas. There will also be an exclusive Animal Mingle with our Education Team from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Brunch Tickets, which include zoo general admission for the day, cost $60 for non-Members and $44 for Members and are limited to 60 guests – so book now!


The Salvation Army's 11th Annual Rock N Run – Get Your Tail on the Trail

5. Annual Rock N' Run

When you run or walk The Salvation Army’s virtual 14th Anniversary Rock N’ Run for Kids at Coca Cola Park in Allentown, PA, you help provide important services and life-changing opportunities to children in foster care. From helping a child find a loving home, to covering the cost of their favorite sport or activity, your registration makes a difference for a child in crisis.



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