Start your planning now because you won’t want to miss these events and happenings this month in Lehigh Valley, Pa. Summer is in full swing and the month of July is bringing the heat, so be sure to take advantage of all the ways to cool off on the water. Explore endless trails for hiking and biking, movies in the parks, free summer concerts, firework displays, PA Shakespeare performances, and more!
While you're out exploring, be sure to share your fun and tag your photos on Instagram using #lehighvalleypa. For a full list of happenings, check out our full calendar of events.
Kutztown Folk Festival
June 29 - July 7, 2024
450 Wentz St., Kutztown, PA 19530
One of America’s most celebrated festivals, the Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest folklife event in the nation. With over 140,000 visitors a year, the Kutztown Folk Festival features over 200 folk artist and craftsmen, as well as the largest sale of authentic Pennsylvania Dutch quilts in the country.
Dorney Park Summer Nights
July 12-August 18, 2024
4000 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown, PA 18104
A night at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is packed with fun. Be transported to tropical shores when you try Caribbean and Latin American inspired cuisine, sip exotic beverages, and dance to energetic live music at this Summer Nights celebration. Don't forget to ride the newest roller coaster, The Iron Menace!
Friday Nights Under the Lights
Friday evenings through August 16, 2024
1151 Mosser Rd., Breinigsville, PA 18031
Join in on a tradition since 1975 and come out to the Valley Preferred Cycling Center to experience the best track athletes ride and test themselves in the crucible of the center’s concrete crater. At such an affordable price, with lots of entertainment, food, and drinks, you’ll want to spend every week at Friday Nights Under the Lights!
Night Time Zip and Climb
July 5 and 19, + August 2, 2024
1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton, PA 18071
Climb, zip & swing through the trees with laser lights, glow sticks, and the night time sky at Blue Mountain Resort. Located just on the outskirts of Lehigh Valley, Night Time Zip & Climb is taking place every other Friday this summer at this Summit Adventure Park.
Easton Heritage Day
July 7, 2024
Downtown Easton
Easton Heritage Day celebrates the city’s historic significance in the founding of the United States. Easton, PA was one of three places where the Declaration of Independence had its first public reading on July 8, 1776. Gather downtown and enjoy a full day of family friendly activities, reenactments, musical performances, and finish the night off with a beautiful fireworks show on Hacketts Park.
Annual Blueberry Festival
July 13-14, 2024
1461 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18018
is a celebration of all things blueberry. Bring the family out to visit Bethlehem's “farm-in-the-city” at Burnside Plantation. Visitors can browse and shop items from the blueberry festival PA's variety of hand-picked crafters and gourmet food vendors, and enjoy a myriad of blueberry desserts. Individuals 21 and older can visit the Blueberry Brewery Tasting Tent for beverages from Cave Brewing Co., Boyd's Cardinal Hollow Winery, Logyard Brewery, 14th Fret Brewing Company, and Xplorer Spirits.
2024 NASCAR Weekend
July 12-14, 2024
1234 Long Pond Rd., Long Pond
Enjoy the action during this jam packed weekend at Pocono Raceway. Race weekend kicks off with the NASCAR CraftsmanTruck Series, continues with the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and concludes with the epic NASCAR Cup Series.
Lehigh Valley SoccerFest
June 20 - July 14, 2024
101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Celebrate Copa América at SoccerFest! This event will include showings of the United States Men’s National Team Group Stage games on a jumbo screen of the lawn of Levitt Pavilion at ™.Lehigh Valley United will host several youth clinics and youth 3-on-3 tournaments as part of the festivities. Check out the schedule!
Lehigh Valley Passport to History
Weekends All Month + 4th of July
Various Museums
Lehigh Valley Passport to History Month features five weekends of fun as 36 historic sites open their doors for free tours, activities, and programs for visitors of all ages. Passport to History Month celebrates local history, stories, and community that brings Lehigh Valley history to life.
FUZION Festival
July 27-28, 2024
Larry Holmes Dr., Easton, PA 18042
Pay tribute to musicians, DJ’s, artists, and performers of Lehigh Valley and beyond at FUZION Fest from 12 - 6 p.m. in Riverside Park. The festival will feature fashion shows, tech talks, a kids korner, and more.
Want even more to do in Lehigh Valley this July? Check out our full calendar of unique, exciting events you can't find anywhere else!