Summers go by (way too) quickly. We’ve rounded up a list of 25 must-do summer activities to complete before the leaves start to fall. Ready to get started? 

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  1. Enjoy a scoop of ice cream from The Cup in Bethlehem.

  2. Paddle down the river with the Wildlands Conservancy.

  3. Take in a free outdoor concert at the Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks.

  4. Feed Murphy the giraffe at the Lehigh Valley Zoo.

  5. Hike through Henry’s Woods at Jacobsburg State Park.

  6. Enjoy a glass of wine on the patio at Folino Estate.

  7. Take a relaxing ride on the Josiah White II canal boat.

  8. Stand-up paddleboard across the lake at Dutch Springs.

  9. Eat an ear (or two) of Aw Shucks corn at Musikfest.

  10. Catch a fly ball at a Lehigh Valley IronPigs game.

  11. Stock up on fresh produce at the Easton Farmers’ Market.

  12. Bike along the D&L National Heritage Corridor.

  13. Stroll through the Allentown Rose Gardens.

  14. Ride all the coasters at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom.

  15. Hit your target at Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays.

  16. Admire classic cars at Wheels of Time.

  17. Enjoy dinner al fresco at the Hamilton Kitchen & Bar.

  18. Indulge in deep-fried treats at the Great Allentown Fair.

  19. Head below ground at Lost River Caverns for some all-natural air conditioning.

  20. Challenge your friends to a round at Putt U Miniature Golf.

  21. Catch a flick at Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theatre.

  22. Hike to the top of Hawk Mountain to take in the views.

  23. Test your skills on the high ropes course at Blue Mountain Resort.

  24. Take on the rapids of the Lehigh River with Pocono Whitewater.

  25. Visit the seven stops along the Lehigh Valley Covered Bridge tour.