Memorial Day is meant to honor those who have given their lives while fighting for our country. With this comes the unofficial start of summer and plenty of events and activities to celebrate.

May 23-26. Levitt Pavilion Summer Series

Free summer concerts at SteelsStacks’s Levitt Pavilion are a staple of the season, bringing amazing bands to a stage beneath the towering, illuminated factory. Dry Reef takes the stage on Thursday night, followed by Bermuda Search Party on Friday, Brain Damage: A Tribute to Pink Floyd on Saturday, and Stefanie Johnson band on Sunday.

May 24–26. 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, Go Go Gadjet, Large Flowerheads, Reservoir Hill, The Large Flower Heads, Philadelphia Funk Authority, Central City Orchestra, The Wonton Soups, and UUU.


May 24–27. 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. This weekend, active service members or veterans receive a free trial admission or $15 off a new membership.

May 25. Red, Wine & Blue at the Zoo

Wineries and distilleries of the Valley converge at the Lehigh Valley Zoo this weekend along with artisan food vendors for the eighth annual Memorial Day Weekend festival. Stroll the zoo trying wines, ciders and gourmet treats listening to live music and supporting the animals!

May 25. Twilight 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 Twilight 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 26–28. Lehigh Valley IronPigs vs. Rochester Red Wings

Visit Coca-Cola Park and watch as , 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 Red Wings!

May 25-27. Memorial Weekend Mash at Stony Run Winery

This memorial weekend celebration at Stony Run Winery provides three days of music, vendors, and great beverages! Grab quick bites from multiple food trucks, browse the vendors tables, and enjoy live music from Nick Franclik on Saturday, Kristen Morgenstern on Sunday, and Wood & Strings on Monday

May 25 & 26. Whitewater Rafting Adventures

It’s time to start splashing around! Take a thrilling ride on the river with Whitewater Rafting Adventures for a whitewater dam release Saturday or Sunday 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.

May 24–27. Memorial Day Commemoration at ArtsQuest

ArtsQuest presents the return of the 14th annual Memorial Day Commemoration presented by Embassy Bank, hosted with community partners, Blue Star Mothers, Gold Star Mothers, Tails of Valor, Lehigh Valley Health Network Veterans Health Program, and Women’s Veterans Empowered and Thriving, at SteelStacks campus. This commemorative event features the Hometown Heroes 2024 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.