School's out and it's time to kick off summer with some fun! Mark your calendars for these events taking place in Lehigh Valley throughout the month of June. From weekly farmers markets (did you know strawberries are in season), IronPigs baseball games, free summer concerts & movie nights, horseback riding guided trailrides, and more, you'll find plenty to do throughout the month.
While you’re out exploring, be sure to tag your photos on Instagram using #LVMadePossible and show off all the fun the region has to offer.
Picnic in the Park - The ArtsWalk Pocket Park
Wednesdays
65 North Church Street, Ste. 60, Allentown, PA
Enjoy lunch and dinner specials from participating restaurants every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. & 5-7 p.m. at the Picnic in the Park, while enjoying live music and yard games in the ArtsWalk Pocket Park.
Rock the Walk - The ArtsWalk Pocket Park
Thursdays
65 North Church Street, Ste. 60, Allentown, PA
Come to the ArtsWalk Pocket Park every Thursday from 4-9 p.m. for Rock the Walk and to listen to live music from your favorite Lehigh Valley bands, explore pop-up vendors, and watch opening performances from local community groups.
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
June 3 - August 7
2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA
Hosted on the campus of DeSales University at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival brings top-notch theatre to Lehigh Valley. But don't let the name of the festival confuse you - there's much more to be seen than just Shakespearean works!
Grand Fondo Spring Classic
June 4, 2022
1151 Mosser Rd., Breinigsville, PA
The Gran Fondo Hincapie Lehigh Valley will start and finish at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Trexlertown and will welcome anywhere from 800-2200 people. Riders can choose from three course tracks, ranging from 15 miles to 80 miles in Lehigh Valley. At the conclusion of the race, the Hincapie crew will host their signature Gran Fondo Hincapie Family Festival inside the Velodrome for all attendees and family members/guests to attend.
1876 World's Fair Weekend
June 11 - 12, 2022
602 E. Second St., Bethlehem, PA
Travel back in time at the National Museum of Industrial History and celebrate the engineering, industry, and culture of Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial International Exhibition - the first World's Fair on U.S. Soil. Enjoy machinery demonstrations, pop-up exhibits, Victorian games, family activities, tethered balloon rides (Sunday Only), music and food!
SouthSide Film Festival
June 14 - 18, 2022
various locations across SouthSide Bethlehem
Various venues throughout the SouthSide of Bethlehem host film screenings, talkbacks, and more during this annual SouthSide Film Festival. This year, more than 70 films will be screened ranging from documentaries to animated shorts and everything in between.
Juneteenth Lehigh Valley
June 18, 2022
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA
Juneteenth Lehigh Valley and Air Products presents a time of celebration at Levitt Pavilion that acknowledges the end of slavery in the U.S. and the fortitude of African Americans, and educates the general population about the significance of this day. The event features various performing artists and musical bands that illuminate the contributions of African Americans to the fabric of this nation, child-centered ethnic storytelling, step teams, a Historical Menu and Tasting, and small business owners that offer products that are culturally based and food truck vendors that provide ethnic-based cuisine. This event contributes to Lehigh Valley's objective of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where all its citizens can thrive.
Nazareth Food Truck Festival
June 18, 2022
Belvidere St. from Main St. to Broad St., Nazareth, PA
Head to downtown Nazareth from 3 - 7 p.m. for a day filled with food, fun, and entertainment for the whole family at the Nazareth Food Truck Festival.
Annual Schnecksville Community Fair
June 21 - 25, 2022
4550 Old Packhouse Rd., Schnecksville, PA
This is a must for families! The Schnecksville Fair features all sorts of small-town fun including carnival rides, competitive exhibits, baking contests, concerts, and more. Be sure to pack along your appetites for plenty of good eats along the way!
U.S. Senior Open Golf Championship
June 21 - 26, 2022
2050 Saucon Valley Rd., Bethlehem, PA
Head to Saucon Valley Country Club as they host the 2022 U.S. Senior Open Golf Championship. Ten champions are set to compete, including 2021 champion and Pennsylvania native, Jim Furyk, Olin Browne (2011), Roger Chapman (2012), Fred Funk (2009), Bernhard Langer (2010), Jeff Maggert (2015), Colin Montgomerie (2014), Gene Sauers (2016), Steve Stricker (2019) and David Toms (2018).
¡Sabor! Latin Festival
June 24 - 26, 2022
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA
The ¡Sabor! Latin Festival, a two-day festival held on the campus of SteelStacks, celebrates the culture and cuisine of the region’s vast Latino population. With arts and crafts for the kids, an array of free music and Latin dance displays, it’s sizzling summer fun. Grab enticing eats from the food vendors and join the fiesta!
Looking for even more fun? Check out Discover Lehigh Valley's full calendar of events.