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adventureallentown SPRING - SUMMER | 2019
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Volume 13, Issue 1 elcome to the thriving, dynamic City of Allentown!
We are excited to present another full lineup of spring
Spring/Summer 2019 and summer programs and events! This year promises to
provide a wide array of recreational opportunities within
our beautiful city.
With more than $1 billion in new and planned development in Allentown in
the past few years, we continue to grow and expand each season, bringing
new buildings, unique public spaces, and expanded businesses.
Allentown boasts a world-class parks system, from the pristine and
peaceful Trexler Park to the running and walking oasis in Lehigh Parkway,
to the popular and bustling Cedar Beach Park.
Be sure to mark your calendars for Allentown’s signature annual events,
including fireworks at the city’s 4th of July Celebration, Mayfair Festival
of the Arts at Cedar Crest College, the Blues, Brews & BBQ street festival
downtown, the Classics & Cruisers on Hamilton car show,
Adventure Allentown is a multi-award-
winning publication issued twice a year the Great Allentown Fair, the Pride of the LV Festival
(Fall/Winter & Spring/Summer) and will and much more!
be distributed to all Allentown schools, as
an insert in The Morning Call newspaper, I encourage you to explore this edition of Adventure
and at other locations throughout the city. Allentown and the broad range of opportunities to
enjoy our proud, vibrant city.
City of Allentown, Pennsylvania
City Council Members Mayor Ray O’Connell
Roger MacLean – President City of Allentown, Pennsylvania
Julio A. Guridy – Vice President
Candida Affa, Daryl L. Hendricks,
Cynthia Mota, Courtney Robinson
and Ed Zucal.
City Council meets every 1st and
Table of Contents
3rd Wednesday of the month at Special Events..............................................................................Pages 4 – 7
7:00pm. For more information, .....................................................................................................Pages 18 – 19
please call 610-437-7550. .....................................................................................................Page 35
City Controller Parks Information........................................................................Pages 8 – 9
Jeff Glazier
Recreation Programs/Events......................................................Pages 10 – 19
Jeff.Glazier@allentownpa.gov
.....................................................................................................Back Cover
City Projects.................................................................................Pages 20 – 21
Photography
Hub Willson Photography Golf Course..................................................................................Pages 22 – 23
Marco Calderon Photography Allentown Arts.............................................................................Pages 30 – 31
LBJ Media
Luiz Garcia Community Organizations...........................................................Pages 32 – 33
The City of Allentown staff will occasionally take photos and/or videos of participants
Design & Production enrolled in our programs, classes, and special events. These photos and video clips may
be used in Adventure Allentown or other future print or video publications. If you do not
Niki Jones Agency wish to have your photo taken, please tell our photographers.
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City Directory
Name Phone Name Phone
Accounts Payable 610-437-7521 Parks and Recreation 610-437-7750
Animal Control 610-437-7535 Planning 610-437-7611
Building Inspections 610-437-7592 Police Academy 610-437-7744
Building Maintenance 610-437-7650 Police Captains 610-437-7713
Building Standards and Safety 610-437-7690 Police Criminal Investigations 610-437-7721
City Clerk’s Office 610-437-7555 Police Complaint Desk 610-437-7753
City Controller’s Office 610-437-7527 Police Property 610-437-7687
City Council 610-437-7556 Police Staff Review 610-437-7709
City Solicitor’s Office 610-437-7545 Police Traffic 610-437-7705
Clinical Services (Health) 610-437-7526 Police Vice 610-437-7726
Community & Economic Development 610-437-7610 Police Youth 610-437-7741
Department of Finance 610-437-7500 Pools (City) 610-437-7750
Department of Public Works 610-437-7587 Purchasing 610-437-7624
EMS (Administration) 610-437-7531 Recycling and Solid Waste 610-437-8729
Engineering 610-437-7576 Redevelopment Authority 610-437-7733
Environmental Services (Health) 610-437-7759 Rental/Presale Inspections 610-437-7694
Fire Administration 610-437-7765 Revenue and Audit 610-437-7506
Fire Prevention 610-437-7758 Risk Management 610-437-7655
Golf Course 610-395-5108 Shade Tree 610-437-7596
Health Administration 610-437-7760 Streets 610-437-7638
Human Resources 610-437-7523 Stormwater 610-437-7587
Information Desk 610-437-5999 Technical Services (Communications) 610-437-7520
Information Systems 610-437-8788 Traffic Planning and Control 610-437-7735
Injury Prevention (Health) 610-437-7598 Treasury 610-437-7621
Mayor’s Office 610-437-7546 Zoning 610-437-7649
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Special
Events
Calendar
Special Event Information
For a regularly updated
calendar of events happening
all over the city visit
www.allentownpa.gov/events.
You’ll find comedy,
films, theatre, festivals
and much more.
Sign up for our free
weekly events e-mail “It’s
Happening in Allentown.”
For more information,
contact 610-841-3506
or through e-mail at
events@allentownpa.gov.
Band Trailer Rental
Fee includes set-up, removal, 30
chairs, sound system and lights.
One day within City of
Allentown:....................... $640.00
One day outside City of
Allentown:....................... $690.00
Additional day of rental:.... $75.00
*You must have $1,000,000 of
public liability insurance to obtain
a permit to rent a band trailer.
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April
5/18 | 5:30pm
34th Annual Art Auction
4/6 | 7:30pm
Baum School of Art
Dazzling Dali Concert
First Presbyterian Church
5/19 | 12:00pm
Music & Brunch in the Park
4/13 | 12:00pm
West Park
Earth Day in the Park
Jordan Park May
5/3-5/5 | Various Times 5/19 | 3:00pm
Allentown Cinco De Mayo Weekend Donald Sinta’s
4/13-14 | Various Times
Downtown Allentown Saxophone Quartet
Verdi’s Requiem
Miller Symphony Hall
Miller Symphony Hall
5/4 | 10:00am
4/14 | 11:00am Heavy Equipment Petting Zoo 5/25 | 8:30am
Wild in the Parks: America On Wheels LVRR’s Youth Series
Park Cleanup Lehigh Parkway
Trout Creek Park 5/7 | 12:00pm
Lively Lunches in the Park 5/25 | 12:00pm
4/20 | 12:00pm program begins Cedar Beach Pool opens
Allentown Steam City Scavenger Arts Park Cedar Beach Pool
Hunt
Arts Park 5/26 | 12:00pm
5/10 | 6:00pm
LVRR’s Summer Series 5K Wild in the Parks: Turtles & Birds
Lehigh Parkway Cedar Beach Park
4/27 | 10:00am
Allentown Cherry Blossom Festival
Cedar Beach Park 5/11 | 9:00am 5/31-6/2 | Various Times
Annual Fishing Derby West Park Plein Air Workshops
Lehigh Parkway West Park
4/27 | 12:30pm
St. Luke’s Youth Run
Lehigh Parkway 5/11 | 7:30pm
Disney in Concert:
A Dream is a Wish
4/28 | 8:00am
Miller Symphony Hall
St. Luke’s Half Marathon
18th & Linden sts.
5/18 | 8:00am
Charlie Sherer Memorial
4/28 | 1:00pm
Sr Championship
Bulldog Beauty Contest
Allentown Municipal
America On Wheels
5/18 | 11:30am
Fashions, Classics & Tea
America On Wheels
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6/16 | 8:00am
June Father’s Day Golf Tournament
7/6 | 10:00am
Summer Bike & Boat Trip
6/1 | 10:00am Allentown Municipal Canal Park
Eddie Sachs Memorial Slot Car Day
America On Wheels 6/17 | 9:00am 7/10 | 6:00pm
Summer Playground LVRR’s Summer Series 5K
6/5 | 6:00pm Program begins Lehigh Parkway
LVRR’s Summer Series 5K City-Wide
Lehigh Parkway
7/11-12 | 10:00am
6/20-23 | Various Times Lehigh Valley Junior
6/7 | 9:00am Cedar Beach Basketball Showcase Golf Classic
Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic Cedar Beach Park Allentown Municipal
Allentown Municipal
6/22 | 8:30am 7/11-28 | Various Times
6/8 | 10:00am LVRR’s Youth Series Cole Porter’s Anything Goes
Lehigh River Clean-Up Lehigh Parkway Baker Theatre, Muhlenberg
Canal Park
6/22 | 11:00am 7/21 | 7:30pm
6/8 | 12:00pm Pool Proof Water Safety Event Wild in the Parks:
Blues, Brews & BBQ Mack Pool Fireflies & Wildlife
Downtown Allentown Trexler Park
6/23 | 11:00am
6/9 | 2:00pm Wild in the Parks: Yoga & Hike 7/27 | 8:30am
Gala Recital & Scholarship Awards Keck Park LVRR’s Youth Series
Community Music School Lehigh Parkway
6/26-7/27 | Various Times
6/9 | 7:00pm Muhlenberg Bohemian: An 7/27 | 7:30pm
Valley Vivaldi I Concert All Ages Circus Production Broadway & Beyond Concert
Christ Lutheran Church Studio Theatre Miller Symphony Hall
6/13-30 | Various Times 6/30 | 7:00pm 7/28 | 12:00pm
Bring It On: The Musical Valley Vivaldi II Concert LV Puerto Rican Parade & Festival
Empie Theatre, Muhlenberg Christ Lutheran Church Jordan Park
6/15 | 8:30am
LVRR’s Youth Series
Lehigh Parkway July
6/15 | 10:00am
7/4 | 6:00pm August
Allentown’s 4th of July
8/3 | 8:30am
Art-in-the-Park Celebration
LVRR’s Youth Series
West Park J. Birney Crum Stadium
Lehigh Parkway
6/15 | 12:00pm 7/6 | 8:30am
8/5 | 7:00pm
Irving, Jordan & Mack LVRR’s Youth Series
Summer Playground
pools open Lehigh Parkway
Program Romper Day
Various Locations
J. Birney Crum Stadium
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September 9/27-29 | Various Times
Allentown ArtsFest
8/7 | 6:00pm 9/4 | 6:00pm
LVRR’s Summer Series 5K Cedar Beach Park
LVRR’s Summer Series 5K
Lehigh Parkway Lehigh Parkway
9/28 | 10:00am
Autumn Bike & Boat Trip
8/9 | 10:00am 9/6 | 7:00am
Canal Park
Teacher & Administrator Ptarmigan Ski Club Golf
Bike & Boat Trip Tournament
Canal Park Allentown Municipal
Noches de Ritmo
8/10-11 | Various Times 9/7 | 12:00pm
Allentown City Medal Play Allentown BeerFest
Championship Downtown Allentown In partnership with the
Allentown Municipal PuertoRican Culture
9/7-8 | 8:00am Preservation Organization
8/15 | 7:30pm Larry March Slalom Race Join us for this free upbeat event
Full Moon Paddle Boat Trip Lehigh Parkway series where you are sure to be
Canal Park swaying to the beat! The events
9/8 | 8:00am will include dance performances,
8/17 | 7:30pm VIA Marathon artistic demonstrations and
The General Silent Various Locations activities, delicious ethnic food
Film Concert choices, and performances
Miller Symphony Hall 9/8 | 11:00am by various musical artists.
West Park Historic House Tour
8/17 | 12:00pm West Park LV Children’s Festival
Allentown Waggathon Sunday, June 9
Dixon St. Dog Park 9/14 | 1:30pm 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Classics & Cruisers on Hamilton Jordan Park
8/17-18 | 10:00am Downtown Allentown
Hector Rosado y su Orquestra
Roasting Ears of
Hache
Corn Festival 9/14 | 7:30pm Saturday, July 13
Museum of Indian Culture Full Moon Paddle Boat Trip 7:00pm
Canal Park West Park
8/18 | 10:00am
Puerto Rican Parade & Festival
Wild in the Parks: 9/15 | 1:00pm Sunday, July 28
Critters in the Creek Wild in the Parks: Art in Nature
Jordan Park 12:00pm – 7:30pm
Fountain Park
Jordan Park
8/18 | 12:00pm Salsa on the Southside
9/21 | 12:00pm
Lehigh Valley Pride Festival Saturday, August 24
West End World of Food Festival
Jewish Community Center 5:00pm – 8:00pm
19th Street District
Mountainville Memorial
8/24-25 | 12:00pm Bomba Night
9/21 | 9:00am
Doggie Dips Friday, September 20
Fishing & Fun in the Park
Jordan Pool 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Lehigh Parkway
Stevens Park
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Park
All City of Allentown parks, picnic groves, fields
and pavilions are available on a first come, first
Rentals
serve basis; however, reservations in advance
are highly recommended. Popular pavilions
& Fees
book up quickly on weekends, so submit your
request early in the year to hold your picnic, baby/
wedding shower, family reunion, or other private
party in Allentown’s beautiful parks system.
Pavilion Permits
Residents - $75.00 Non-Residents - $150.00
*Proof of residency required for permit.
The following pavilions are available for daily reservation from
dawn to dusk: (Electricity is not provided. Amplified music
is not allowed) *Equipped with ADA compliant tables.
Pavilion Capacity Grills
*Rose Garden #1 60 people 1 Double
*Rose Garden #2 120 people 1 Double, 2 Singles
*Rose Garden #3 45 people 2 Singles
Cedar Beach 100 people 2 Doubles
Buck Boyle 100 people 1 Single
South Mountain 75 people 2 Singles
Canal Park 70 people 2 Singles
Jordan Park 50 people 1 Double
Keck Park 35 people 1 Single
Stevens Park 30 people 0
Percy Ruhe 30 people 0
Field/Court Rentals: The Allentown parks system
boasts a number of sport courts and fields available by
reservation for use for pickup games, organized sport
leagues and tournaments. Please reach out to the Parks &
Recreation Office at 610-437-7750 for more information.
Rose Garden Weddings: There are no reservations for the
Rose Garden. If you arrive and there is another party being
married or photographed, please wait for them to conclude
their ceremony before beginning yours. For more information
on the Rose Garden, please visit www.allentownpa.gov/parks.
Lil-Le-Hi Trout Nursery, 2902 Fish Hatchery Rd.
Hours of Operation: 7:00am – Dusk (7 days a week)
Park signage may be used for self-guided tours by individuals
or groups. Vending machines are available for fish food.
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These are Your Parks!
Allentown Park Locations
Please walk on the grass, smell
the flowers, hug the trees, talk to
the birds, and sit on the benches…
Please Remember To Leave No Trace:
• Leash and clean up after your pets
• Leave your alcohol at home
• Park in designated areas
• Obtain a park permit for
groups of 25 or more
• Vacate all parks and
playgrounds at dusk
Swimming Pool
Boat Launch
Playground
Spray Park
Restrooms
Basketball
Volleyball
Ballfields
Pavilions
Handball
Football
Fishing
Tennis
Soccer
Tables
Park Name
Trails
Grills
Andre Reed (Irving) Park
Arts Park (passive)
Bucky Boyle
Cedar Creek Parkway
East Side Reservoir
Fountain Park
Franklin Park
Ithaca Playlot
Jackson St. Community Park
Jordan Meadows
Jordan Park
Keck Park
Kimmet’s Lock Park
Lehigh Canal Park
Lehigh Parkway
Old Fairgrounds (5th & Liberty St.)
Percy Ruhe (Alton)
Roosevelt Park
South Mountain Reservoir
Stevens Park
Trexler Memorial Park (passive)
Trout Creek Parkway
Union Terrace (Daddona)
Valania Park
Walden Terrace
West Park (passive)
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City Recreation Summer Youth
Basketball League
Programs Team Registration Deadline:
Thursday, May 16
May 27 – August 2019
Cedar Beach Park, Percy Ruhe Park &
For more program information, please contact the Andre Reed Park | Boys & Girls ages 8 – 16
Department of Parks and Recreation at 610-437-7750. Join the hottest summer league in the
Lehigh Valley! Call 610-437-7750 for
Visit us on Facebook at more information.
www.Facebook.com/AllentownParksandRec, or at Freshman Basketball League:
www.allentownpa.gov/parks and keep up to date May 29 – August 2019
on all the exciting projects and programs! Andre Reed Basketball Courts
Contact Joe Jarjous at 610-297-0575
for more information.
JV Basketball League
June 2 – August 2019
Cedar Beach Basketball Courts
Contact Doug Snyder at
610-984-4301 for more information.
Cedar Beach High School
Basketball League
May 21 – August 2019
Cedar Beach Basketball Courts
Contact Glenn Klein at 610-533-2168 for
more information.
Adult Summer Volleyball League
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 10
June 3 – August 2019
Cedar Beach Park (hard court)
Men’s, Women’s & Co-Ed divisions are offered.
LV Freewheelers Wheelchair Basketball
May 31 – August 9, 2019
Fridays | 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Cedar Beach Basketball Courts | All Ages
Register by calling 610-770-9781 x111
or email cap@lvcil.org
Allentown Adventure Camp
In partnership with Wildlands Conservancy and DCNR
FREE to kids who live and attend school in Allentown!
July 22 – 26, 2019 Ages 13 – 15
Rock climbing, fishing, bicycling, canoeing, stand-up
paddle boarding, kayaking, whitewater rafting, disc golf,
archery, hiking and more await you in this Adventure Camp!
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Girls Basketball Program
If you are a girl in 5th-8th grade who
attends school in Allentown, come
check out the FREE skills/drills
basketball practices at South Mountain
Middle School. Call the Recreation
Office at 610-437-7757 or check out
“Queen of the Court 100” on Facebook
for more information.
April 2 – May 2, 2019
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30pm – 8:00pm
South Mountain Middle School
Gymnasium (Entrance on Church St.) A-YOUTH organizations offer
various sports at different
Scott’s® Pitch, Hit & Run and MLB’s Jr.
locations throughout
Home Run Derby
Saturday, April 13 | 3:00pm the city:
J. Birney Crum – Baseball & Softball Fields
Major League Baseball ® provides Allentown A’s
these two FREE national competitions 142 S. 5th St. | 484-695-7375
for boys and girls ages 7 – 14. For more allentownas@aol.com
information contact Chris Hendricks at
610-437-7750 or Allentown Patriots
chris.hendricks@allentownpa.gov 1027 Wyoming St. | 610-439-6078
www.patespark.com
FREE! Children/Individuals
with Disabled Individuals East Side Memorial
ONLY Fishing Area S. Bradford & E. Walnut St.
March 30 – June 1, 2019 610-437-6110
Union Terrace Pond Ages 15 & Under esmll1958@yahoo.com
The City of Allentown and Pennsylvania East Side Youth Center
Fish and Boat Commission have teamed 1140 E. Clair St. 610-434-9769
up with the Co-op Nursery to stock trout
www.esycallentown.org
in Union Terrace Pond. Fishing season
begins at 8:00am on Saturday, LCYA
March 30. Only anglers ages 15 and 1051 N. 6th St. 610-434-5885
under and persons with disabilities are lcyabulldogs@rcn.com
permitted to fish in this area during
this timeframe.
Lively Lunches Midway Manor
E. Highland & N. Tacoma St.
Fishing & Fun in the Park in the Park 610-533-8278
Saturday, September 21 Bring your lunch and enjoy local, bopw@ptd.net
9:00am – 4:00pm acoustic music all summer
long in the Arts Park! Mountainville Memorial Association
Lehigh Parkway 1814 S. 5th St. 610-570-4312
Fishing and Fun in the Park is a FREE May 7 – September 20, 2019
Tuesdays & Fridays jesinmya@gmail.com
event open to individuals of all ages and
12:00pm – 1:00pm Arts Park
abilities. Register by calling the LV West End Youth Organization
(5th and Linden)
Center for Independent Living at 848 N. 20th St. 610-434-6778
610-770-9781 x111 or email cap@lvcil.org westendgators@outlook.com
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For information regarding Birthday Party Packages
Interested in having your birthday
pool schedules, admission
party at one of our pools? The
rates and programs, please City of Allentown Parks and
Locations call the City of Allentown
Recreation Department
Recreation Department now offers
group admission and concessions
packages for birthday parties.
at 610-437-7750 or visit
Cedar Beach Pool Learn to Swim Program
www.allentownpa.gov/ Registration Begins: Saturday, March 2
101 N. Ott St.
Opens Saturday, May 25 pools. All pools and spray The City of Allentown Parks &
Closes Monday, September 2 parks are open seasonally Recreation Department Youth
* Weekends Only from 12:00pm until 7:00pm Swimming Lesson Program is a
Until June 15* progressive level program designed
weather permitting. for ages 3 - 14. All lessons are
Irving Pool taught by American Red Cross
701 N. Irving St. Daily Resident Admission / lifeguards at ratios of 1:4 or 1:6
Opens Saturday, June 15 Season Passes Rates depending on the level. Thirty
Closes Friday, August 16 *Proof of Residency is Required* minute lessons are held at various
times, dates and locations. Space is
Resident Daily Rates
Mack Pool limited and registration is required.
Infants (0-3)............................... Free
1901 Mack Blvd. Please visit
Opens Saturday, June 15 Irving Pool (4 & Older).............$2.00
www.allentownpa.gov/pools
Closes Friday, August 16 Mack & Jordan pools for specific class offerings.
**Mack Pool will be Individual (4-59).......................$4.00
Ages 3 – 14
closed on Saturday, July Cedar Beach Pool Resident Rate:.......................$50.00
6 & Sunday, July 7, due Individual (4-59)......................$6.00 Non-Resident Rate:.............$100.00
to a special event**
Senior (60 & Older)..................$2.00
Jordan Pool Resident Season Passes
201 N. 6th St. (Valid at all 4 Pools)
Opens Saturday, June 15
Closes Saturday, August 24 Individual (4-59)..................... $75.00
Senior (60 +)...........................$25.00
Spray Park Locations
Bucky Boyle Park Veterans/Active Military.........$25.00
10 Pump Place Family Pass......................... $200.00
Opens Saturday, May 25 Description – Up to 4 individuals,
Closes Monday, (4 +) are included in the family pass
September 2 fee. Up to 4 additional individuals
Old Fairgrounds Playground may be added for $25.00 per person.
Opens Saturday, May 25 For more information, and for
Closes Monday, Non-Resident daily admission /
September 2 season pass fees, please contact the
Parks & Recreation Office at
610-437-7750 or visit
www.allentownpa.gov/pools.
12 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.govWIBIT Days Adult Swimming 14th Annual
*NEW* WIBIT Wiggle Bridge 6 will
be traveling around city of Allentown
Morning Adult Swimming at
Cedar Beach and Jordan pools
Doggie Dips
pools this Summer!! Check out this Come and spend a special day with
inflatable aquatic play structure at June 15– August 31, 2019 your favorite companion and meet
Mack and Jordan pools Monday – Saturday others who share the same interest.
on select weekday and 8:00am to 10:00am | Fee:....... $2.00 Dogs get the chance to play, run free
weekend dates! Evening Adult Swimming at Cedar and swim in our city pools after the
Beach and Mack pools pools are closed for the summer.
June 15– August 31, 2019 The Doggie Dip at Mack Pool will
Monday – Saturday be the kickoff event of the Doggie
5:00pm – 7:00pm Dip series complete with pet-
Teen Pool Parties Fee: Daily Admission Rates Apply friendly vendors and information.
Resident Rate:........................ $4.00
The City of Allentown Parks &
*Proof of residency is required
Recreation Teen Pool Parties are
a great way to kickoff and end
Pool Proof Water Non-Resident Rate:................ $8.00
your summer. These events come Safety Event Locations:
complete with live DJ music, Saturday, June 22
Mack Pool
concessions, fun and games. Come Rain Date Sunday, June 23
Saturday, August 17 | 12:00pm – 7:00pm
out with your friends to swim, Mack Pool
11:00am – 3:00pm | FREE! Jordan Pool
dance and have a great time!!
Sunday, August 25 | 12:00pm – 7:00pm
All events run from 7:00pm – The month of June is National
*Any dog that becomes aggressive
10:00pm, for youth ages 13 – 18 Drowning Prevention Month. Pool will be asked to leave. Each dog will
(IDs will be checked). Proof is an award-winning FREE need to be up to date on all shots and
Resident Fee:.......................... $2.00 event that offers educational have a 2019 dog license or they will
programs to reduce the incidence not be permitted to participate.
Non-Resident Fee:.................. $4.00
of drowning in the community
Kickoff to Summer by teaching children and their
Friday, June 21 | Mack Pool families how to stay safe in and
Midsummer Splash around all types of water.
Friday, July 19 | Jordan Pool
Back to School Bash
Friday, August 16 | Cedar Beach Pool
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Sunday, June 9 | 7:30pm Friday, August 2 | 7:30pm
Pioneer Band | West Park Royalaires (Dancing Under
Concert
Friday, June 14 | 7:00pm the Trees) | West Park
Allentown Band (Flag Day) | West Park Saturday, August 3 | 7:00pm
Series
Saturday, June 15 | 1:30pm Marine Band | East Side Youth
Allentown Band Center (Social Hall)
(Art-in-the-Park) | West Park Sunday, August 4 | 7:30pm
Sunday, June 16 | 7:30pm Municipal Band | West Park
Municipal Band | West Park Friday, August 9 | 7:30pm
For updated concert Royalaires (Dancing Under
information, call the Friday, June 21 | 7:30pm
Marine Band | West Park the Trees) | West Park
Inclement Weather Hotline
at (610) 437-7750 or like Sunday, June 23 | 7:30pm Sunday, August 11 | 7:30pm
“Allentown Parks and Pioneer Band | West Park Marine Band | West Park
Recreation” and Friday, June 28 | 7:30pm Friday, August 16 | 7:30pm
“Allentown Summer Allentown Band | West Park Royalaires (Dancing Under
Concert Series” on the Trees) | West Park
Facebook. Please bring Saturday, June 29 | 2:30pm
Municipal Band | Phoebe Allentown Saturday, August 17 | 7:30pm
chairs with you to the Pioneer Band | West Park
concerts. Inclement Sunday, June 30 | 7:30pm
weather concerts will move Marine Band | West Park Sunday, August 18 | 7:30pm
indoors to: Allentown Band | West Park
Wednesday, July 3 | 7:30pm
The LV Active Life Italian Band | West Park Sunday, September 8 | 3:00pm
Allentown Band (Salute to
Friday, July 5 | 7:30pm Bert Meyers) | West Park
Pioneer Band | West Park
Sunday, September 15 | 3:00pm
Sunday, July 7 | 7:30pm Marine Band (Ray Becker) | West Park
Dave Neith Orchestra | West Park
Friday, July 12 | 7:30pm
Royalaires (Dancing Under
the Trees) | West Park
SATURDAY IN
Sunday, July 14 | 7:30pm
THE PARK SERIES!
Allentown Band | West Park WEST PARK
Tuesday, July 16 | 7:00pm The Udder Bar
Pioneer Band | AHEPA 60 will be featured as
Friday, July 19 | 7:30pm the food vendor!
Friday, May 24 | 7:30pm Municipal Band | West Park
Macungie Band | West Park Saturday, June 1 | 7:00pm
Saturday, July 20 | 7:00pm BC Combo
Sunday, May 26 | 7:30pm Allentown Band | Midway Manor
Municipal Band | West Park Saturday, July 13 | 7:00pm
Sunday, July 21 | 7:30pm
Hector Rosado &
Friday, May 31 | 7:00pm Pioneer Band | West Park
Orchestra Hache
Royalaires (Dancing Under the Trees)
Friday, July 26 | 7:30pm
West Park Saturday, July 27 | 7:00pm
Royalaires (Dancing Under
Sunday, June 2 | 7:30pm
Lucky 7
the Trees) | West Park
Marine Band | West Park Saturday, August 10 | 7:00pm
Sunday, July 28 | 7:30pm
Friday, June 7 | 7:30pm The Large Flowerheads
Allentown Band | West Park
Royalaires (Dancing Under the Trees) Saturday, September 7 | 7:00pm
Wednesday, July 31 | 7:00pm
West Park James Supra &
The Sweet Adeline's | West Park
Sarah Ayers Quartet
14 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.govSummer
Playground
Program
June 17 – August 8, 2019
Mondays from 1:00pm-3:30pm
Tuesdays-Fridays 9:00am-3:30pm (FREE LUNCH)
7 – 15 years of age, Free food and fun for youth all
summer long!
Registration is easy! Go to the nearest playground, school or park
during program hours on or after Monday, June 17. Throughout
the summer, children actively participate in basketball, flag
football, tennis, bowling, kickball, soccer, softball, swimming,
wiffleball, arts and crafts, and environmental education, all of
which are supervised by playground instructors. Children also
have an opportunity to participate in an end of the year field trip to
Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom and participate in the 106th
Annual Romper Day Celebration at J. Birney Crum Stadium on
Monday, August 5 at 7:00pm.
Did You Know?
Participants who attend the playgrounds daily are eligible to
win free prizes at the end of the year such as bikes, scooters,
skateboards, sporting equipment, arts and crafts supplies
and much more!
Locations: Midway Manor School
*Allentown YMCA Muhlenberg School
al
106th Annu ! *Alliance Hall Percy Ruhe Park
Romper Day Andre Reed (Irving) Park Ritter School
gust 5 Bucky Boyle Park Roosevelt Park
Monday, Au Salvation Army
7:00pm Franklin Playground
m Hiram-Dodd School Stevens Park
J. Birney Cru Trout Creek West Park
Stadiu m Ithaca Playground
Jordan Park Union Terrace
Keck Park Valania Park
*Dates and times are different for Allentown YMCA (610-434-9333) and Alliance Hall (610-437-7581)
Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 15Come Join Us!
Friends Become a member
and help us do
of the great things!
Allentown Volunteer
Volunteers are most welcome!
Parks Beautification
Help us keep Allentown’s
parks beautiful!
2700 Parkway Blvd
610-432-7275 Education
info@allentownparks.org Learn about nature and
www.allentownparks.org the world around us!
Recreation
Come and enjoy a day
out in the park!
UPCOMING EVENT
6th Annual Allentown
Cherry Blossom Festival
& World Tai Chi & Qigong
Day Celebration
Saturday, April 27
10:00am – 5:00pm
Cedar Beach Park
16 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.govWildlands
Wild in
the Parks
Conservancy All programs are
FREE of charge
The City of Allentown, in partnership Wildlands Conservancy is
thrilled to present the beauty of
with Wildlands Conservancy, proudly Allentown’s parks through the
presents our outdoor programs: eyes of a naturalist. Join us each
month, as we facilitate mindful
recreation through free, nature–
Bike & Boat Adventures based community programming.
2019 Lehigh River – Public Trips
Explore the Lehigh River corridor in canoes and on bikes with Wildlands Park Cleanup
Conservancy’s Bike and Boat Adventures! All equipment is provided and Sunday, April 14
all trips include beginner instruction and are led by our professional 11:00am – 1:00pm
guides and naturalists. Trout Creek Park
Trips are easy, fun and focus on the unique ecosystem and the fascinating
history that surrounds the Lehigh River. Trips explore different sections of Turtles and Birds
the river so you can do more than one trip. Some trips are canoe only and Sunday, May 26
others involve both biking and canoeing. 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Everyone must pre-register. Space is limited, contact us today! Cedar Beach Park
Lehigh River Clean-Up Summer Solstice
Saturday, June 8 | 10:00am – 3:00pm | Free! Celebration: Yoga & Hike
Sunday, June 23
Lehigh River Sojourn 11:00am – 12:30pm
Keck Park
June 22 – 24, 2019
Locations and fees vary; see website for more information
Fireflies & Nighttime Wildlife
Summer Bike & Boat Friday, July 21
7:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday, July 6 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | $35/person
Trexler Park
Teacher & Administrator
Critters in the Creek
Friday, August 9 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Free!
Sunday, August 18
3701 Orchid Place 10:00am – 11:00am
Full Moon Paddle Emmaus, PA 18049 Jordan Park
Thursday, August 15 | Saturday, September 14 610-965-4397
7:30pm – 10:30pm | $35/person www.wildlandspa.org Art in Nature
Sunday, September 15
Autumn Bike & Boat 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Saturday, September 28 | 10:00am – 2:00pm | $35/person Fountain Park
Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 17Allentown’s
4th of July
Celebration
& Fireworks
Thursday, July 4, 2019
6:00pm – 9:30pm | J. Birney Crum Stadium
Celebrate America’s birthday featuring bands, dance
performers, food vendors and more! Stick around
to see the amazing fireworks display over Cedar
Beach Park, with a great view from the stadium.
Performers! Billy Bauer Band
XCAPE Hip Hop Dance Group Summer Playground Program
Flag Drill
Scott Marshall & Marshall’s
Highway Band James Supra Blues Band
Sharon Plessl School of Dance Jimmy Leahey Trio
New for 2019!
APD Youth Olympics on the field prior to the fireworks
show, featuring games and challenges for kids to
participate in alongside Allentown police officers.
• Police K9 demonstrations in Cedar Beach Park
• Explore a Fire Engine and Meet the Arson Dog
• Specialty rescue team demonstrations
by the Allentown Fire Department
• Hands only CPR lessons by Allentown EMS
A second entertainment stage inside Cedar Beach
Park, with food and craft beer vendors.
25-minute
fireworks
Raindate
show starts at
The scheduled rain date is Friday, July 5, 2019. Check the approximately
city’s website and Facebook page after 11:00am on July
9:15pm!
4th to see if the event is switching to the rain date.
18 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.govClassics & Cruisers
on Hamilton
Cruising Returns to Allentown
Saturday, September 14, 2019
11:00am – 1:00pm Pre-Event Activities
1:30pm – 4:00pm Hamilton Street Show
3:45pm Cruise to the Allentown Ritz
www.cruisingintoallentown.org • www.facebook.com/cruisinghamilton
Registration
Early registration is $20.00 on our website or at America On Wheels Museum.
Registrations after September 8, 2019 are $25.00 per vehicle.
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Projects
Court St. Arts Walk Extension:
This community place-making
project focused on enhancing
safety and beautifying an existing
connecting space between
businesses and residential areas.
Lighting upgrades, new curbing,
sidewalks, road surfacing, a
signalized crosswalk and the
addition of plants and benches
bring a new focus to the area.
The transformation of this space
completes a formal pedestrian
connection between the Arts
Park and the heart of the Arts
Walk. This $835,000 streetscape
improvement project was financed
by the Allentown Neighborhood
Improvement Zone Development
Authority (ANIZDA), in partnership
with the City of Allentown Planning
& Public Works Departments and
City Center Investment Corp.
Civic Theatre Renovation: Civic
Theatre of Allentown underwent
a $5.5 million renovation this past
year. All new seats with cup holders
were installed along with a $300,000
state of the art sound system, the
new Glassman Patron Lounge,
and a new concessions lobby
area. Dressing rooms were also
Enhancing &
brought up to date to accommodate
the fantastic company of local
actors who bring life to captivating
Building Our
performances. The project sets
the stage for this historic West
End gem for decades to come.
Allentown
520 Lofts: 520 Lofts is City Center
Investment Corp.’s upscale
68-unit building at 520 Hamilton
St. in Downtown Allentown. The
six-story building includes studio
Court St. Arts Walk Extension and one-and-two-bedroom units,
20 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov520 Lofts 520 Lofts Mural
Bogert's Bridge Civic Theatre Renovation
and features an 89-ft mural by
Allentown artist Matt Halm,
Upcoming Projects cohesively designed with uniform
paving and railings. In addition,
designed in partnership with Hamilton Connector: A currently the adjacent parking deck will
students and community members. nondescript walkway in the 600 have a coordinating mural painted
The first floor is composed of block of Hamilton Street located on its back wall. The project is
office space along with three artist next to downtown Allentown’s funded by ANIZDA, in partnership
work spaces. 520 Lofts offers Sovereign Building will undergo with the City of Allentown and
a distinctly creative urban vibe a substantial makeover in Spring City Center Investment Corp, and
accented with graceful nods to 2019 in a public improvement continues an effort to connect
Victorian motifs. Strayer University project to enhance and preserve Hamilton Street to the Arts Walk
has relocated their main campus the gateway to the city’s downtown and enhance the pedestrian
onto the first floor of the building. arts district. Improvements include experience of downtown Allentown.
public art features, performance
Bogert’s Bridge: An $80,000
platforms, new stairways, lighted
grant was obtained from
podiums, new step-style seating
Pennsylvania Historical and
and a well-lit welcoming area all
Museum Commission towards
restoration of this historic bridge.
Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 21Allentown Municipal Golf Course opened in 1952 and offers five sets of tees
for golfers of all ages and abilities to enjoy a classic parkland golf course.
We continue to invest in our equipment to maintain the course at a high level.
The AMGC Player card is a must have for the 2019 season. Loyal customers enjoy
green and cart fee discounts and driving range specials year round. Stop by the
pro shop to sign up, and visit our website to join our email list to keep informed.
The course also offers an outdoor pavilion, lower patio, two chipping greens, two
putting greens and a lighted driving range.
Driving Range is open all year and it is self-serve for your convenience.
3400 Tilghman St.
610-395-9926
610-395-5108
www.allentowngolf.org
(book your tee-times online!)
DOWNLOAD OUR APP ON iPHONE
OR ANDROID (Allentown Golf Course)
22 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.govImprovements made each year to Allentown
Municipal Golf Course have players raving about
the playing conditions!
Rates (March 1 to October 31) Lighted Driving Range
Spring Hours: 8:00am – 7:00pm
Lehigh Valley SportsFest
Junior Golf Classic
(weather permitting) 36 Hole Event
Weekends - Before 11:00 am Summer Hours: 6:00am – 11:00pm July 11 – 12, 2019
18 holes riding....................... $53.00 $7.00 – Medium Bucket (35 balls) 10:00am-12:00pm shotgun start
18 holes walking.................... $45.00 $9.00 – Large Bucket (70 balls) For more information, contact:
Weekends - 11:00 am to 2:00pm $12.00 – Jumbo Bucket (105 balls) Karl Gilbert 610-437-4982
18 holes riding....................... $53.00 k.gilbert24@hotmail.com
18 holes walking.................... $37.00 2019 Tournaments Allentown City Medal
Weekends - After 2:00 pm Charlie Sherer Memorial Play Championship
18 holes riding....................... $41.00 Senior Championship 36 Hole Event
18 holes walking.................... $25.00 Monday, May 18 August 10 – 11, 2019
8:00am shotgun start
For more information, contact:
Weekdays
For more information, contact: Jeff Wambold 610-395-9926
18 holes.................................. $25.00 Jeff Wambold 610-395-9926 Jeffrey.Wambold@allentownpa.gov
9 holes.................................... $21.00 Jeffrey.Wambold@allentownpa.gov
$3 Senior discount weekdays 2019 Adult Golf Lessons
$3 Residents discounts 13th Annual Mayor’s Jeff Wambold – Director
with resident card Charity Golf Classic
of Instruction
Benefits Lehigh County
Discounts for Seniors
Cart Rentals Senior Center
and Juniors
18 holes (per person)............. $16.00 Friday, June 7
9:00am shotgun start See website for
9 holes (per person)................. $8.00
pricing for single,
Pull Carts $2.00 for 9 holes For more information, contact:
double, or group
and $4.00 for 18 holes. Diane Nolan 610-437-3700
lessons.
DNDOD@aol.com or
Club rentals www.lehighseniors.org
Callaway Rental Sets
Father’s Day Parent/
18 holes.................................. $25.00
Child 8 Inch Cup
9 holes.................................... $15.00
Two Person Scramble
Sunday, June 16
8:00am shotgun Start
For more information, contact:
Jeff Wambold 610-395-9926
Jeffrey.Wambold@allentownpa.gov
Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 23Living
Craft Your Drink
Allentown is setting the local pace in the popular
craft beer and spirits movement. Fegley’s Allentown
Here in
Brew Works blazed the trail in 2007. Colony
Meadery, County Seat Spirits, and Hijinx Brewery
are now operating out of the Bridgeworks Enterprise
Allentown
Center on Harrison Street, and Sleepy Cat Winery is
adding to the fabric of the West End Theatre District.
Allentown’s flavors of specialized alcohol offerings
continue to diversify. Gallows Hill Spirits Co. located
off S. 12th Street, and Salmon Pants Brewery on
Susquehanna Street are the newest to the lineup.
Live Responsibly
Since 1955, Allentown Farmer’s Market at the
Fairgrounds has been the anchor for fresh, local
produce in the city, and retains old-time favorite
stands while adding new vendors. During summer
months, the pop-up Fresh Fridays Market located
along the ArtsWalk brings in local
farm-to-table stands to serve the growing
downtown community, and co-ops and farm shares
deliver to different locations in Allentown, bringing
fresh, local produce right to your doorstep.
Expand Your Mind
Local art venues are
flourishing in Allentown, with
Gallery 840, RE: find
pop-up art galleries, and Soft
Machine Gallery adding their
own unique artwork to the
stylings of local established
artists like Rigo Peralta and Ann Schlegel. They
join the 85-year-old Allentown Art Museum, The
Baum School of Art, the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT
Community Center and The Alternative Gallery,
all participants in the monthly Third Thursdays
program, featuring free specialty programming
at a variety of venues in downtown Allentown.
Walk the Walk
Allentown boasts an expansive, beautiful parks
system, and a unique ArtsWalk which runs from 5th
Street to Seventh Street parallel to Hamilton Street,
the main downtown corridor. Cedar Beach Park and
Lehigh Parkway host dozens of races and special
events each year, and the hidden gem of Canal Park
connects Allentown to the D&L National Heritage
Corridor, offering off-road bicycling and walking
trails stretching from Wilkes-Barre to Philadelphia.
24 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.govAllentown Vision 2030 is the city’s comprehensive and economic
development plan. Allentown Vision 2030 will focus on how to create
long term change in Allentown, and will focus on issues such as:
Housing Open Spaces
Land Use Industry
Transportation Community
Development
Environmental Conservation
Economic Opportunity
Historic Preservation
Join the next Allentown Vision 2030
Community Collaboration
Meeting on:
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Muhlenberg Elementary
740 N 21st Street
Allentown PA 18104
Connect with us: www.AllentownVision2030.org
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26 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.govHealth, Hunger Allentown
& Harvest Community
Gardens
Allentown has 16 community
Million Clicks for Million Hearts! and school gardens,
Since the launch of Allentown’s Million Clicks for Million Hearts walking
some of which are located
program in April 2016, more than 2,960 members have registered as
right in our park system.
“Millionaires,” have received key-tabs, and have been clicking in at the ten
Gardens create opportunity
walking paths around Allentown that have JobClocks (see list below).
for recreation, exercise,
To join the program, register online at therapy, and education.
www.allentownpa.gov/millionhearts; call the Allentown Health Bureau For more information:
at 610-437-7581, or email millionclicks@allentownpa.gov.
Allentown Community
The ten locations throughout the city where “click-in” stations are available: Garden Coalition at
LifeTrail in Cedar Creek Parkway: Trail across from 610-437-7581 ext. 7131.
pavilions— enter on Honochick Drive Chestnut St. Community Garden
Trexler Park: Main trail entrance near pond— enter on Springhouse Rd Franklin Park Community Garden
Andre Reed Park: Near Andre Reed Park sign— on Irving Street The Neighborhood Center
The Hamilton Mile: PPL Plaza— Hamilton & 9th streets Children’s Garden
Lehigh Parkway: Near Robin Hood Bridge — enter through 15th Street Jordan Heights
Community Garden
Lehigh Parkway: Near Covered Bridge— off Fish Hatchery Road
Muhlenberg College
Stevens Park: Corner of Tilghman and Park streets
Community Garden
West Park: Kiosk by the band shell— near Turner Street
Nuestro El Jardin de la Promisa
Jordan Park: Near trail across
Casa Guadalupe
from basketball courts
Children’s Garden
Roosevelt Park: S. Filmore Street by the
Allentown Rescue Mission’s
basketball court parking lot
Garden of Hope
Community Bike Works Garden
Free summer meals for Boys and Girls Club, Teen Center
kids are available at:
Allentown Summer Playground
Program sites Schools Gardens
Mack Pool, 1901 Mack Blvd, McKinley Elementary School
Allentown, PA 18103 South Mountain Middle School
Local hospitals
Roosevelt Elementary School
Allentown Public Library
Greater Valley YMCA Allentown Branch Ritter Elementary School
And more!!!! Jefferson Elementary School
Dates and times of meals vary by site. For more information, call the Allentown Lehigh Parkway
Health Bureau at 610-437-7581 ext. 7131 or visit the Lehigh Valley Food Policy Elementary School
Council website at www.lvfpc.org. Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation.
Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 27Public Safety
Allentown
Police Department
The APD is Camp Blue Line/PAL Camp
committed to June – August 2019
working closely
Camp Blue Line or PAL Camp
with community
runs for five weeks in the summer
stakeholders and
law enforcement each year. Available to Allentown
partners to effectively ensure School District 5th graders only.
the safety and quality of life PAL Golf Tournament
of the citizens and visitors of September 2019
Allentown. With a complement Allentown
of 220 officers, Allentown has Municipal Golf Course
seen a reduction in Part I crimes
by 15.8% from 2017 to 2018. APD vs Dieruff Unity Basketball
Game
Visit Facebook.com/AllentownPolice November 2019
for more specific dates and Dieruff High School
times of all APD’s community
outreach and programs: Youth Academy
Coffee with a Cop August 2019
The APD Youth Academy consists
This comprehensive outreach of demonstrations, lectures,
program designed to initiate presentations, hands-on
contact between police officers activities, and physical fitness
and today’s citizens, creating a training, in a structured, positive
positive, memorable interaction atmosphere for youth cadets
while enjoying a good cup of coffee. who are interested in becoming
a police officer in the future.
28 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.govAllentown Allentown
Paramedics Fire
Department
The Allentown Fire Department
(AFD) consists of 122 firefighters
manning six fire stations with seven
engines and one ladder truck. In
2018, AFD responded to 9,930 calls
for assistance in the City of Allentown.
All department members train extensively to ensure
that our citizens have a safe place to live and work.
AFD Special Teams: Arson K-9 Unit, Bomb
Squad, Haz-Mat Response Team, Technical
Rescue & Underwater Rescue & Recovery
Ride to School Program
May 2019
AFD works in collaboration with Allentown
School District to offer a ride to school in a fire
In addition to providing engine to engaged, hard-working students at
emergency medical services
each of the elementary schools each spring.
to the residents and visitors
of Allentown, our paramedics Sound the Alarm
provide important community Saturday, April 27
outreach and education. Smoke detector installation and fire safety education
Since 2016, we have program offered in partnership with Red Cross
partnered with regional initiative to provide
CPR education in the community. Over the AFD Home Safety Rodeo
past three years, we have educated more Mack South Fire Station
than 1000 people and provided hundreds of Times/Dates to be announced
CPR Anywhere kits from the American Heart Various Home School organizations
Association. These kits include a bilingual participate to fulfill public safety portion
video and an inflatable manikin that can of the curriculum for students.
be used to educate family members in the
comfort of their own home. Look for Allentown
EMS at the following events in 2019.
Earth Day in Jordan Park
April 13, 2019
EMS Static Display and Learn CPR
Health Career Club
April 21, 2019
Lehigh County Medical Society
EMS Static Display
Roberto Clemente Charter School Vehicle Day
May 3, 2019
Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov | 29Museums Allentown Art Museum of the Lehigh Valley 31 N. 5th St. 610-432-4333 www.allentownartmuseum.org Destination Arts: Third Thursdays | 4:00pm – 8:00pm America On Wheels Museum 5 N. Front St. 610-432-4200 x11 www.americaonwheels.org Bulldog Beauty Contest Sunday, April 28 1:00pm – 3:00pm Heavy Equipment Petting Zoo Saturday, May 4 10:00am – 2:00pm Children 12 & Under Free Fashions, Classics & Tea Saturday, May 18 11:30am – 1:30pm Eddie Sachs Memorial Slot Car Day Saturday, June 1 10:00am DaVinci Science Center 3145 Hamilton Blvd. 484-664-1002 www.davincisciencecenter.org Be the Astronaut Exhibit March 25 – September 2, 2019 Dates & Times Vary Ages 12 & Under Museum of Indian Culture Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd. | 610-797-2121 | www.museumofindianculture.org 432 W. Walnut St. 39th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival 610-435-1074 August 17 – 18, 2019 | 10:00am – 6:00pm www.lehighvalleyheritagemuseum.org Liberty Bell Museum of Allentown 622 W. Hamilton St. 610-435-4232 www.libertybellmuseum.org 30 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.gov
AllentownArts
The Allentown Band The Baum School of Art Muhlenberg College Theatre
1904 W. Greenleaf St. 510 Linden St. & Dance
610-737-6504 610-433-0032 2400 Chew St.
www.allentownband.com www.baumschool.org 484-664-3333
“Broadway & Beyond” Concert 34th Annual Art Auction muhlenberg.edu/smt
Saturday, July 27 Saturday, May 18 Bring It On: The Musical
7:30pm 5:30pm June 13 – 30, 2019
Miller Symphony Hall City Arts Camp Dates & Times Vary
“The General” Silent Film Concert June 24 – 28, 2019 Empie Theatre
Saturday, August 17 9:00am – 4:00pm Ages 10 & Up
7:30pm Ages 7 – 11 Bohemian: An All-Ages
Miller Symphony Hall Civic Theatre of Allentown Circus Production
The Alternative Gallery 527 N. 19 St. June 26 – July 27, 2019
707 N. 4th St. Suite 103 610-433-8903 Dates & Times Vary
Allentown PA 18102 www.civictheatre.com Studio Theatre, Trexler Pavilion
610-462-3282 Community Music School Cole Porter’s Anything Goes
www.TheAlternativeGallery.com 1544 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown, July 11 – 28, 2019
Allentown ArtsFest PA 18102 Dates & Times Vary
September 27 – 29, 2019 610-435-7725 Baker Theatre
Times vary www.cmslv.org Ages 10 & Up
Cedar Beach Park Spring Student Recital
Allentown Public Theatre Sunday, April 7 Repertory Dance Theatre
953 W. Turner St. 2:00pm 1402 Linden St.
888-895-5645 Year-End Recital 610-965-6216
www.AllentownPublicTheatre.com Sunday, June 2 www.repertorydance.org
Allentown Symphony Orchestra 2:00pm Youth Education in the Arts
23 N. 6th St. Gala Recital & Scholarship Awards 601 W. Hamilton St.
610-432-6715 (box office) Sunday, June 9 610-821-0345 ext. 125
www.millersymphonyhall.org 2:00pm www.yea.org
Verdi’s Requiem
April 13 – 14, 2019 PA Sinfonia Orchestra
Times Vary 1524 W. Linden St. | 610-434-7811 | www.PASinfonia.org
Disney in Concert: A Dream Dazzling Dali
is a Wish Saturday, April 6 | 7:30pm | First Presbyterian Church
Saturday, May 11 Valley Vivaldi I & II
7:30pm Sundays, June 9 & June 30 | 7:00pm | Christ Lutheran Church
Donald Sinta’s Saxophone Quartet
Sunday, May 19
3:00pm
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Partners
Allentown DRIVE Allentown YMCA Community Bike Works
840 W. Hamilton St. 425 S. 15th St. 235 N. Madison St.
610-395-6871 610-351-9622 610-434-1140
www.allentowndrive.com www.gv-ymca.org/branches/ www.communitybikeworks.org
allentown-ymca/
Middle School Baseball Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley
March 25 – June 4, 2019 Allentown Youth Soccer Club 798 Hausman Rd.
Dates, Times & Locations Vary P.O. Box 4071 Allentown, PA 18105 610-682-1446
Ages 11 – 14 (ASD Students) 484-358-3697 www.gotrlehighvalley.org
www.allentownyouthsoccer.org
Allentown Public Library Girls on the Run 5K
1210 Hamilton St. Allentown YWCA Thursday, May 30 | 4:00pm
610-820-2400 Lehigh Parkway
1101 W. Hamilton St.
www.allentownpl.org 610-871-5060
www.facebook.com/YWCAAllentown/
32 | Adventure Allentown | www.allentownpa.govLehigh County Fish & Game Ptarmigan Ski Club
Protective Association 1519 Greenleaf St.
P.O. Box 292 Emmaus, PA 18049 (for membership meetings)
610-366-0891 484-809-4102
www.ptarmiganskiclub.org
Annual Fishing Derby
Saturday, May 11 | 9:00am PSC Golf Tournament
Lehigh Parkway Friday, September 6
7:00am Registration
Lehigh Valley Kayak Allentown Municipal Golf Course
& Canoe Club
PO Box 20194 Lehigh West Park Civic Association
Valley, PA 18002 1634 W. Turner St.
610-861-0484 610-737-7132
www.lehighvalleycanoeclub.org http://westpark-ca.org
Music & Brunch in the Park
Lehigh Valley Road Runners
Sunday, May 19
P.O. Box 592 Allentown, PA 18105
12:00pm – 2:00pm
610-597-6350
West Park
www.lvrr.org
Plein Air Workshop
First Strides Program
May 31 – June 2, 2019
March 26 – May 29, 2019 | 6:15pm
West Park
Lehigh Parkway
Women ages 12 & Up
Art-in-the-Park
JCC of the Lehigh Valley Kids Series Saturday, June 15
702 N. 22nd St. 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturdays | 8:30am
610-435-3571 West Park
May 25, June 15 & 22,
www.lvjcc.org July 6 & 27, August 3, 2019
West Park Historic House Tour
Lehigh Parkway
Jewish & Israeli Film Series Ages 3 – 14 Sunday, September 8
April 4 – May 30, 2019 11:00am – 4:00pm
Dates, Times & Locations Vary 5K Summer Series
Wednesdays
Nearly New Sale May 10, June 5, July 10, August
April 14 – 16, 2019 7, September 4, 2019 | 6:00pm
Times Vary Lehigh Parkway
Ages 10 & Up
Lehigh Valley Active Life The Neighborhood Center
1633 W. Elm St. 435 N. Seventh St.
610-437-3700 610-434-5799
www.lvactivelife.org www.theneighborhoodcenterallentown.com
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Hamilton Street
10th Street to 5th Street
With more than $1 billion in new and planned development, Hamilton
Street is the pinnacle of Allentown’s shopping and retail districts. Featuring
a mix of established retailers alongside pop-up shops and the latest trends
in urban lifestyle, Downtown Allentown is the cultural and commercial
heart of the Lehigh Valley! The district is overseen by the Downtown
Allentown Business Alliance, an association made up of entrepreneurs,
retailers, restauranteurs, employers, artists and other community leaders
who help make the city’s exciting urban vibe happen.
Check out www.downtownallentown.org for more of our amazing events
and activities going year-round.
Seventh Street
Seventh Street from Tilghman Street to Hamilton Street
Diversity abounds in the Seventh Street district, with shops, restaurants
and businesses reflecting a vibrant blend of cultures and countries. With
the Main Street Program’s award-winning historical façade restoration on
many of the beautiful old buildings, Seventh Street has been attracting
new businesses at a rapidly increasing rate.
West End Theatre District
19th Street from Liberty Street to Tilghman Street
Allentown’s West End Theatre District is home to eclectic boutiques,
diverse restaurants and of course Civic Theatre of Allentown, an historic
Art Deco theater featuring fabulous entertainment year-round. Dating back
nearly 100 years, Civic Theater of Allentown serves as the epicenter and
the heart and soul of the district.
More than 150 businesses and shops comprise the district stretching from
17th to 22nd streets and Liberty to Washington streets. And the
neighborhood is adjacent to Allentown institutions like the Fairgrounds
Farmers Market, Muhlenberg College, Lehigh Valley Hospital and Phoebe
Home. The West End Theatre District is overseen by the West End Alliance,
a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the development of the neighborhood.
Notable Business Corridors
South 4th Street • Lehigh Street • Tilghman Street • Union Boulevard • Hanover Avenue
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