Let’s get this summer started! Lehigh Valley this time of year is
jam-packed with places for you and your family to celebrate and have fun
together.
So plan to get wet, go wild, play ball, hit the parks (baseball,
amusement, water—Lehigh Valley has it all), or take in great music
festivals, and more! Let’s get this summer started!
10 ways to enjoy family fun this summer in Lehigh Valley, Pa.
Putt U
is a miniature golf experience like you’ve never played before! It
features two world class 18 hole miniature golf courses, with long and
winding holes that will challenge both kids and adults alike. Find out
why Putt U has been voted Lehigh Valley’s #1 min-golf course 39 times!
Lehigh Valley Zoo
has been voted Best Family Day Trip in The Morning Call’s Readers’
Choice Awards for five years straight, and you’ll see why when you go on
your own safari. It’s home to approximately 300 animal ambassadors from
African penguins to zebras. Bring a camera to capture your wild day and
be sure to slither through the brand new RAD (Reptile & Amphibian
Discovery) Center. The Zoo is located in the heart of the majestic
1,100-acre
Trexler Nature Preserve,
where you can expand your family adventures to include hiking, bike or
horse riding, picnicking, fishing, or archery hunting. Both attractions
are easily accessible from all major highways
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom:
From roller coasters and thrill rides, to Dinosaurs Alive! and Planet
Snoopy, there’s something for kids of all ages (and heights) at Dorney
Park & Wildwater Kingdom. Enjoy two great parks in one convenient
location.
Lehigh Valley IronPigs,
the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, present the rising
MLB Stars of the future at beautiful Coca-Cola Park all summer long.
Coca-Cola Park has been named one of the best stadiums in baseball, and
the IronPigs have attracted the biggest crowds in the minor leagues for
the last six seasons. Catch a game or two and you’ll see why. Don’t
forget to bring your appetite for bacon, too!
Crayola Experience
is the only place in the world where the magic of Crayola comes to
life! More than 60,000 square feet of wonderful, whimsical adventures
await your family at this one-of-a-kind attraction in Easton, the
birthplace of Crayola crayons. The Crayola Experience was completely
re-imagined in 2013 and features 21 attractions that allow kids to
explore art and technology, express their creativity, and experience
color in a whole new way. You and your kids can do everything from
building a custom marker to animating your creations on a huge digital
projection.
ArtsQuest celebrates arts and culture , movies, music, educational programs, festivals, and so much more all year long.
Dutch Springs
is the place for families to dive into for summer fun. Learn to snorkel
or scuba dive, climb on inflatables in the middle of the pristine lake,
scale the rock climbing wall and ropes course, or spend the night under
the stars on the campground. The wonderful world of water is waiting
for you!
C.F. Martin & Co.
Martin Guitar Factory
gives you the chance to see the history of music being made. Martin has
been hand-crafting the finest acoustic guitars in the world for over
175 years. Take a tour and see the guitar and the music come to life. Be
sure to stop by the museum and pick up some apparel and souvenirs at
the 1833 Shop.
Da Vinci Science Center
is the place where science comes brilliantly to life! Experience a
two-story exhibit floor, nearly three dozen programs for visitors of all
ages, and engaging regional workforce initiatives. Exhibits include:
Hurricane Simulator, Built Like A Mack Truck, KEVA Build It Up!, What On
Earth?, and more!
Lehigh Valley Kidsventure
is a partnership of many attractions, nonprofit organizations, and
hospitality venues throughout Lehigh Valley promoting activities and
experiences that can be enjoyed by you and your family throughout the
summer. Led by Da Vinci Science Center’s National Geographic Presents:
Earth Explorers, Kidsventure wants everyone to “Explore the World Around
You!” (You can get discounts at lots of great Lehigh Valley venues
too.)
Exclusive Lehigh Valley Special Events
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival,
June -August. This leading Shakespeare festival shakes the rafters with
its national reputation for excellence. A professional theatre company
housed on the campus of DeSales University, the festival highlights a
special “Shakespeare for Kids” production. This high-energy, one-hour
production is designed for children 4 to 10 to actively experience
Shakespeare’s vibrant language and characters. With exciting new content
every year, S4K activates imaginations and generates laughs for the
whole family.
Kutztown Folk Festival,
June 27-July 5. The Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest continuously
operated folklife festival in America. This nine-day event continues to
draw visitors from all over the world, entertaining families while
providing a wonderful look into the Pennsylvania Dutch traditions and
way of life. See why it’s been featured twice in National Geographic and
called “one of the most unique festivals on the East coast” by the
Washington Post.
Musikfest,
August 1-10. Musikfest is 10 days of fantastic live music on 14
different stages throughout Bethlehem’s historic district and the new
SteelStacks arts campus. From the opening note to the closing act, more
than 500 free performances take place in the city’s streets, parks,
plazas, and historic areas. Tune in to over 60 food vendors, some of the
nation’s finest artisans, children’s activities, fireworks, and more.
Headliners so far include ZZ Top, Reba, Jerry Seinfeld, Daruis Rucker,
Culture Club, and Alice in Chains.
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