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!

Young at Art

March 14, 2026

Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Rd., Center Valley

Head to Penn State Lehigh Valley for Young at Art, a free family-friendly day of art activities, demonstrations, and performances! Kids and teens can experiment with new art forms, while parents and caregivers can explore classes, lessons, and summer camps.

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.

St. Paw-trick's Day

March 14, 2026

Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Rd., Schnecksville

Watch playful River Otters embark on a treasure hunt as they search their habitat for all 17 hidden coins during St. Paw-trick's Day! Wear green and flip a token for a chance to be entered into a raffle to win an exclusive Education Animal Encounter. Explore the Zoo to find all 17 hidden shamrocks for a chance to win a surprise animal ADOPT plush package. It's a day of fun you won't want to miss!

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 IronPigs Opening Day

March 27, 2026

1050 IronPigs Way, Allentown

Celebrate the start of baseball season with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs as they take on the Toledo Mud Hens at 6:05 p.m. Don't forget to stop by the Clubhouse Store to claim your free limited edition hat while supplies last! You must be a Lehigh Valley Insider and show your Digital Membership Card at the register.

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.