Things to Do in Lehigh Valley This July
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. Check things off your summer bucket list, explore endless trails for hiking and biking, movies in the parks, 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.
Friday Nights Under The Lights
Friday evenings through August 14, 2026
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!
Nazareth Kazoo Parade
July 4, 2026
East Center & Liberty St., Nazareth, PA
Kick off your 4th of July celebration at the Nazareth Kazoo Parade! Starting at 10 a.m., march through downtown, buzzing patriotic tunes on your very own kazoo (free for all participants!) and cap it off with a heartwarming ceremony at Veterans Memorial Square Park. Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a family-friendly tradition that brings the whole community together in red, white, and blue spirit!
Farm & Food Summer Market at Shankweiler's
July 12, 2026
4540 Shankweiler Rd., Orefield
Shanweiler's is teaming up with Crooked Row Farm to celebrate the diverse and delicious food of Lehigh Valley during the Farm & Food Summer Market. This free event brings together local farms and growers, food trucks, and retail vendors for a day of fun!
Viva La Fiesta
July 11 - 19, 25 + 26, 2026
4000 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown
Viva La Fiesta is a lively, Latin-inspired festival filled with vibrant entertainment, colorful décor, dancing, and fun for the whole family! Guests can also enjoy festive entertainment, flavorful food offerings, and live music infused with a lively Latin flair.
America250: A Bethlehem Block Party
July 12, 2026
Main and Broad Streets, Bethlehem
On July 12th from 12 p.m. –5 p.m., celebrate history, community, and summer in style at America250: A Bethlehem Block Party! Main Street will come alive with a fair-like atmosphere featuring musicians, food, shopping, and plenty of family fun for everyone to enjoy, celebrating two years since Bethlehem was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
WWE Summer Tour
July 16, 2026
701 Hamilton St., Allentown
WWE will return to the Lehigh Valley this summer, bringing its 2026 Summer Tour to the PPL Center on Thursday, July 16! Fight card includes Jey Uso vs. Bron Breakker, Penta vs. Je'Von Evans, and more.
Crayola Factory 30th Birthday: FREE Celebration Event
July 16, 2026
30 Centre Square Circle, Easton
Join the party at the Crayola Factory for a free outdoor birthday party celebrating 30 years! Spend the day from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for all the fun and festivities.
Blast Furnace Blues Festival
July 17 & July 18, 2026
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015
The Blast Furnace Blues Festival returns to the Levitt Pavilion at the SteelStacks for two free days of live music celebrating the heart and soul of American blues. Enjoy performances from national and local acts across two outdoor stages, with a weekend full of entertainment and tributes you won’t want to miss, especially with this year's "stars, stripes, and steel" theme!
Dancing Queen - The Music of ABBA feat. Jeans 'n Classics
July 18, 2026
Miller Symphony Hall, 23 North Sixth Street Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101
Get ready to sing along at Miller Symphony Hall with Dancing Queen – The Music of ABBA feat. Jeans ’n Classics! Plus, Lehigh Valley Insiders can enjoy 20% off Allentown Symphony Orchestra & Jazz Upstairs Series concerts by using discount code LVINSIDER at online checkout. Don’t miss this unforgettable afternoon of iconic hits, live music, and great savings! The show starts promptly at 2:00 PM.
Water Lantern Festival
July 18, 2026
2600 Parkway Blvd., Allentown
Voted #1 Best Cultural Festival by USA Water Lantern Festival TODAY two years in a row! The Water Lantern Festival is a floating-lantern event that is all about connections. Magical nights in cities across the U.S. include food, games, activities, vendors, music, and the beauty of thousands of lanterns adorned with letters of love, hope, and dreams reflected upon the water.
AFBA Annual Bluegrass Festival
July 30 - August 2, 2026
206 E Mountain Rd., Wind Gap, PA 18091
The 37th Annual Bluegrass Festival, hosted by the Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association (AFBA), takes place at Mountain View Park in Wind Gap. Over the course of four days, enjoy nonstop bluegrass music from 20+ bands, interactive workshops, kids’ activities, and fireside jams that light up the summer nights!
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!
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