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!
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!
Viva La Fiesta
June 20 - July 26, 2026
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, 4000 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown, PA 18104
Celebrate Latin American and Caribbean culture with live music, dancing, and vibrant entertainment at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom this summer! At Viva La Fiesta, guests can enjoy authentic cuisine like ceviche, pastelitos, and tropical drinks, plus family-friendly activities like steel drum playing and mural painting. Come out every Saturday & Sunday (excluding July 4 & 5), until the end of the month for a festive celebration!
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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