Things to Do in Lehigh Valley This March

From St. Patrick's Day Parades to Restaurant Weeks, March is packed with events and things to do in Lehigh Valley!

With nicer weather approaching, parks and trails are beginning to show signs of the spring season.

For a full list of happenings, check out our full calendar of events.

Goodbye Winter Craft Fair

March 7, 2026

Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N Poplar St., Macungie, 18062

Shop two floors of 80+ vendors during the indoor Goodbye Winter Craft Fair at Macungie Memorial Park!

Shake Off Winter Indoor Pop-Up Event

March 7, 2026

All Aspects at the Barn, 1584 South Delaware Dr., Mount Bethel, 18343

Step inside where it’s warm and welcoming, surrounded by houseplants, fresh décor, and local vendors ready to help you jump into spring at the Shake Off Winter event! Expect live music, wine tastings, and more!

Allentown's St. Patrick's Pub Crawl

March 14, 2026

West End of Allentown (19th & Liberty Streets)

Join the excitement of the St. Patrick's Pub Crawl, a vibrant, high-spirited adventure through the West End’s best pubs and eateries! Sponsored by West End Pubs, this lively walking tour is packed with great drinks, delicious bites, and top-notch entertainment. As you weave through the heart of Allentown, roaming bagpipers will set the tone with festive tunes, making every stop along the way a celebration.

Sweeney Todd at Civic Theatre

February 27 - March 15, 2026

Civic Theatre of Allentown, 527 N 19th Street, Allentown, 18104

Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd is a bold, thrilling masterpiece that blends operatic grandeur, razor-sharp wit, and dark humor into an unforgettable night of theatre in Allentown! Set in a shadowy London, the tale of the demon barber and his clever accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, unfolds as a chilling story of obsession, revenge, and moral decay.

Lehigh Valley Auto Show

March 18–22, 2026

Lehigh University, 124 Goodman Dr., Bethlehem 18015

The 2026 Lehigh Valley Auto Show returns with 145,000 square feet of new cars, trucks, SUVs, crossovers, vans, and cycles in four venues on Lehigh University's Goodman Campus. Check out what is electrifying the auto industry!

Allentown St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 22, 2026

West End of Allentown (19th & Liberty Streets)

The Allentown St. Patrick's Parade, now in its 67th year, returns for plenty of festive fun in Allentown's West End neighborhood! The parade will include the 2026 King and Queen riding in a white coach drawn by a team of Belgian horses, followed by Parade divisions each led by a pipe band.

Lehigh Valley Book Festival

March 26-30, 2026

11 W Church St., Bethlehem

Let’s Play Books Bookstore, in partnership with the Bethlehem Area Public Library, is proud to present the Lehigh Valley Book Festival, held annually, the last weekend in March at the Bethlehem Area Public Library from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. It is a celebration of books and the strong connections they forge – bringing published authors, illustrators, and readers together, through thoughtful, approachable, and inclusive programming.

Spring Beer Fest IV

March 28, 2026

Musikfest Cafe, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015

ArtsQuest and the Lehigh Valley Brewers Guild are partnering up again to present Spring Beer Fest IV! Sample brews from more than 25 breweries and try to win some swag during one of the raffles.