Things to Do in Lehigh Valley This March

From St. Patrick's Day Parades to Restaurant Weeks, Phantoms hockey, and Women's History Month, March is packed with events 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.

Pig Day Celebration

March 1, 2025

Coca-Cola Park, 1050 IronPigs Way, Allentown 18109

Get ready for the return of baseball season with mascot appearances, pork-centric foods, live music, face painting, and more. Pig Day Celebration also gives you the perfect chance to visit the Majestic Clubhouse Store to stock up the latest IronPigs gear for the new season. Additionally, National Pig Day marks the start of walk-up ticket sales. Ticket Windows will be open during the Pig Day celebration and on Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Owl Paint and Sip with Hot Cocoa

March 7, 2025

3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049

Wildlands Conservancy presents Owl Paint and Sip with Hot Cocoa - a cozy evening filled with creativity and nature appreciation. This unique experience combines art, relaxation, and environmental education, making it perfect for nature lovers, art enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a fun and enriching activity.

Science on a Sphere Program

March 8, 2025

Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St., Easton 18042

As we adjust our clocks and alter the way we mark our days, join Nurture Nature Center for an exploration of one of the universe’s greatest mysteries—time. This immersive sphere show will delve into how we measure time, the fundamental physics that shape our understanding of its passage, and a journey through deep time, from Earth's formation to the distant future.

Allentown's St. Patrick's Pub Crawl

March 15, 2025

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.

Young at Art

March 15, 2025

Penn State Lehigh Valley, 2809 Saucon Valley Rd., Center Valley 18034

Experience art first-hand at Young at Art, presented by Penn State Lehigh Valley. Children of all ages can try out instruments, participate in interactive arts activities and experience performances by their peers in every artistic discipline.

Lehigh Valley Auto Show

March 20-23, 2025

Lehigh University, 124 Goodman Dr., Bethlehem 18015

The 2025 Lehigh Valley Auto Show returns with the largest show ever touting 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 23, 2025

West End of Allentown (19th & Liberty Streets)

The Allentown St. Patrick's Parade, now in it 66th year, returns for plenty of festive fun in Allentown's West End neighborhood! The parade will include the 2025 King and Queen riding in a white coach drawn by a team of Belgium horses, followed by Parade divisions each led by a pipe band.

Lehigh Valley Book Festival

March 28-30, 2025

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 III

March 29, 2025

Musikfest Cafe, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015

ArtsQuest and the Lehigh Valley Brewer’s Guild are partnering up again to present Spring Beer Fest III, returning after last year’s sold out event! Sample brews from more than 25 breweries and try to win their swag via a raffle.

NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Regionals

March 28 & 30, 2025

PPL Center, 701 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18101

The PPL Center is once again hosting an NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Regional. Catch the excitement with two semi-final games on Friday, March 28, followed by the championship face-off on Sunday, March 30. Don’t miss a moment of the action!