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It’s time to break out the red, white and blue for Independence Day. It’s hard to pick what’s best about the Fourth of July – is it the picnic food, All-American spirit, or the fireworks? No matter what your favorite part is, fireworks are a classic. 

Enjoy a night at the drive-in! 

Lehigh Valley's Drive-Ins are both open! Please check with each venue to learn more about their health & safety practices. 

Becky's Drive-In in Walnutport
Open 7 days a week; Gates open at 7 p.m. on Friday, 6 p.m. on Saturday & 7:30 p.m. Sunday–Thursday. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children ages 3-12. 

SPECIAL EVENT: Garth Brooks is set for a one-night-only concert event to air on-screen at select drive-in theaters, including Becky's, across North America, only on June 27. Get Tickets.

Shankweiler's in Orefield 
Showtimes are approximate, arrive early! Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for Children 12 & under; free for children ages 2 yrs & under. 

Catching the latest box office hit doesn’t mean you have to head inside. During the warmer months, make your way to two local drive-in theaters offering new release films in a classic setting.

Lehigh Valley is home to Shankweiler’s Drive-In and Becky’s Drive-In, both offering contemporary films for the whole family to enjoy.  Pack the family in the car and head out to one of these two venues to catch a double feature under the stars.

Summer is full of bright colors - the trees are awash in green and blues sweep across the skies for miles. Along with those colors come the freshest fruits & vegetables, all in season and ripe for picking.

Temperatures have dropped, but that doesn't mean that your fun has to be put on pause until spring rolls back around.

Lovers of fall can rejoice that at this time of year as many Lehigh Valley farms are playing host to outdoor autumnal attractions, including corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides and more.

There's no food that welcomes feeling of fall like freshly picked apples. In Lehigh Valley, you'll find a number of locations offering locally-grown varieties, both in pre-picked and pick-your-own options. 

Starting with just eight original colors, Crayola has transformed from just producing crayons into a unique adventure for the whole family. The Crayola Experience in downtown Easton focuses on hands-on activities that allow your imagination to soar.

Legs pumping with their heads tucked low, participants from around the world come together to compete against one another in the adrenaline filled sport of track cycling. As only one of 26 velodromes in the United State’s, Trexelertown’s own Valley Preferred Cycling Center Velodrome (VPCC or T-Town) is a sought-after competition location. 

During those long summer days, it may seem hard to find something to do that is new and exciting. But in Lehigh Valley, adventure awaits!

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?