Last Minute Summer Family Fun in Lehigh Valley before Labor Day
Labor Day weekend (September 4-7, 2026) marks the unofficial end of summer, and the Lehigh Valley gives the season a proper send-off with plenty of fun activities and exciting events happening all weekend long across the two-county region.
Great Allentown Fair
Lehigh Valley’s Labor Day weekend celebration is anchored by the annual Great Allentown Fair on the Allentown Fairgrounds. The live music from the grandstand features a stacked lineup for 2026, including headliners The Four Tops, Warren Zeiders, and All Time Low. Plus, you won't want to miss the J & J Demolition Derby or the delicious fair food.
Lehigh Valley Zoo Food Truck Festival
Enjoy a diverse selection of local food trucks during Labor Day weekend at the Lehigh Valley Zoo! The festival is included in your General Admission ticket, so you can easily enjoy some of the best flavors in the region while strolling and seeing the animals.
Levitt Pavilion Concert Season
All summer long, you can enjoy free, live music at the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks. These free concerts start at 7:30pm. During Labor Day weekend, enjoy the following line-up:
- Friday, September 4: The Psycodelics
- Saturday, September 5: Judy Blank
- Sunday, September 6: Adam Ezra Band
Farmers Markets
Labor Day weekend is the perfect time to visit one of Lehigh Valley's farmers' markets to get some late summer produce like sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, watermelons, and squash. You can also find goods from talented local makers to take home as a unique souvenir from your trip. Add one of these markets to your weekend itinerary:
- Saturday, September 5
- Trexlertown Farmers Market | 9am-12pm
- Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmers Market | 9am-1pm
- Easton Farmers' Market | 9am-1pm
- Sunday, September 6
- Saucon Valley Farmers' Market | 9am-1pm
- Coopersburg Farmers Market | 10am-1pm
- Emmaus Farmers' Market | 10am-1pm
Labor Day Weekend Whitewater & Cookout
End summer right with a Whitewater Dam Release rafting trip on the Lehigh River with Whitewater Adventure Rafting! Choose from Class I, II, or III (mild to wild) rafting trips followed by a fun holiday BBQ and celebration. Reservations for this adventure are required, and space is limited, so book your spot today!
Belleville Street Faire: Summer Edition
Set beneath the iconic SteelStacks at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem, this summer market is inspired by European outdoor markets. Over 100 makers, artists, collectors, food vendors, and small businesses from across the region join together for a family-friendly community event.
Wildwater Kingdom
Splash around and beat the heat in one of the country's best-ranked water parks. Hand in hand with the unofficial end of summer, it's the last chance to ride the slides at Wildwater Kingdom, as the park begins to transition to the fall season.
You can also check out local pools for your last chance to splash this summer.
Plan Your Visit
Looking to book a stay? There’s nothing better after a day of exploring the region than cozying up in one of the many Lehigh Valley hotels. Before you book your stay, check out our list of special offers and discounts!
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