Make Your Memorial Day Weekend Plans in Lehigh Valley
Memorial Day honors those who have given their lives fighting for our country.
It also marks the unofficial start of summer, and there are plenty of events and activities around Lehigh Valley to celebrate in 2026.
May 22-25. Levitt Pavilion Summer Series
Free summer concerts at SteelStacks’ Levitt Pavilion are a staple of the season, bringing amazing bands to a stage beneath the towering, illuminated factory. After winning the Levitt Foundation's music grant another year in a row, the pavilion is working hard to assemble a musical lineup fit for their impressive outdoor stage. Stay tuned for more about their summer concert series here.
May 23–25. Mayfair
Mayfair at Cedar Crest College, a multi-day festival of the arts, is free to explore, with more than 100 vendors plying artisan crafts, ticketed workshops to experiment with diverse artistic media and, of course, festival food. Live music on multiple stages includes Rogue Diplomats, The Weekenders, Kristen Morgenstern, Erin Kelly Band, Go Go Gajet, Stacy Gabel, Melody Cruz, DRONE SHOW, Jimmy and the Parrots, The Large Flower Heads, Philadelphia Funk Authority, Tim Harakal, The Wonton Soups, and Kendal Conrad.
May 22. Irving Street Block Party
The Irving Park & Pool will be hosting a huge party to celebrate the opening of their pool for the summer season on Friday, May 22. Between 3:30 PM and 9:30 PM, splash in their cool, dive into the deep end, then enjoy the vendors and live music of the evening. There will be games, entertainment, and food for all, promising a night of fun and community connection.
May 22–25. Heroes Weekend at Hawk Mountain
With challenging trails and expansive vistas, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary weaves along the Blue Mountain Ridge and offers sights of soaring raptors. All weekend programs are free with your trail fee or membership; no registration is required. Active service members or veterans receive free trail admission or $15 off a new membership.
May 23. Memorial Day Weekend Dam Release and Free Hotdog BBQ
It’s time to start splashing around! Take a thrilling ride on the river with Whitewater Rafting Adventures for a whitewater dam release on Saturday and navigate 13 miles of rushing water. With the trees and terrain of Lehigh Gorge State Park rising around you, it’s an outdoor adventure like no other. After your whitewater rafting adventure, grab a free hot dog at their BBQ event!
May 23-25. Memorial Day Commemoration at ArtsQuest
ArtsQuest presents the return of the 16th annual Memorial Day Commemoration presented by Embassy Bank, hosted with community partners at SteelStacks campus. This commemorative event features the Hometown Heroes 2026 photo banner, live music, and remembrance ceremonies, including “A Time to Remember” and “Remember Our Heroes” luminary display honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
May 22-24. Lehigh Valley IronPigs vs. The Scranton/ Wilkes Barre RailRiders
Visit Coca-Cola Park and watch as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, bring affordable, family-friendly fun to Allentown, PA. Grab your ticket today to see the IronPigs take on the RailRiders!
May 24. Criterium Bike Race
Some of the world’s fastest cyclists are going to be whizzing through Downtown Easton’s streets at speeds over 40 miles an hour in this exciting event, the Criterium Bike Race. Anyone interested can sign up to test the track for themselves in the community ride before the races begin, and make a day of it with the farmer’s market, dining, and shops.
May 25. Emmaus Summer Entertainment Series
Every summer, Emmaus Community Park hosts a series of free entertainment events for the public. These range from free concerts to free outdoor productions of Shakespeare plays. On Memorial Day, the park will be showcasing the music of Woodside Avenue from 6 PM - 8 PM.
Check out more that the Lehigh Valley has to offer through our events calendar!
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