32 Places to Dine During Bethlehem Restaurant Week 2012

Friends Dining

Bethlehem Restaurant Week is the most delicious week of the winter!  Experience the Bethlehem culinary scene by visiting 32 Historic and South Side Bethlehem restaurants, all with pre-fixed three course special menus for lunch and/or dinner during the week of January 29 to February 4, 2012.  This annual event is growing more popular each and every year with more restaurants joining in to give locals and visitors alike the opportunity to experience all of the dining options Bethlehem has … [Read more...]

Lehigh Valley’s Coolest Family Friendly Event ~ SnowBlast Winter Fest

SNOW BLAST

The Lehigh Valley is home to many annual events attracting both locals and visitors to the area to partake in the fun that happens here!  Coming up on February 3-4 is the 6th Annual SnowBlast Winter Festival, the coolest family friendly event of the season.  Come out of your winter hibernation to Emmaus to enjoy an event like no other, featuring sculpted ice demonstrations, an appearance by the SnowBlast Ice Princess, and for the adults an ice bar, featuring the popular “Icetini”. One of … [Read more...]

Kids Winter Activities in the Lehigh Valley

Snow Tubing

The Lehigh Valley schools provide kids with a variety of days off during the winter; some for holidays, some for snow days, and even some half days for teachers to have meetings. As parents, we want to make those days off special for our children, not only keeping them occupied but maybe throwing a few educational activities into the mix! Because there is so much for the kids to do in the Lehigh Valley, it can be difficult to decide exactly how to spend the day. Here are some suggestions from … [Read more...]

9 Restaurants Participating in Downtown Allentown’s 1st Restaurant Week

Allentown Restaurant Week

Downtown Allentown of the greater Lehigh Valley is ringing in 2012 by having their first ever Restaurant Week, with 9 restaurants participating to give locals and visitors alike a taste of great food for a portion of the regular prices.  From January 9-15, 2012 every time you eat at one of the participating restaurants, you will have the opportunity to enter to win gift certificates, other prizes, passes to events, and much more! This is a perfect family event or something you can do all … [Read more...]

The Doors of Bethlehem is Back for its 2nd Year

Doors of Bethlehem

The year 2011 brought many "firsts" to many people's lives.  Maybe you got married for the first time, had your first child, bought your first house, or found yourself in a sticky financial situation for the first time.  Well, in the hopes of creating a long time holiday tradition, the city of Bethlehem, Pa has brought back the highly successful holiday event they started last year! It's called The Doors of Bethlehem.  The businesses of downtown Bethlehem have put together a friendly competition … [Read more...]

5 Holiday Recipes to Impress Your Guests

Pecan Pumpkin Pie

If you are the host of dinner parties throughout the holiday season, it can be difficult to find easy to make dishes, sides, and desserts that will leave your guests full and impressed.  Look no further this December and try any of these five recipes that are sure to leave your friends and family wondering where you learned to do that! Each of these recipes was given to us by either a friend, past client, or family member and each has a proven track record of delighting all who tried them.   Appetizer Sauteed … [Read more...]

Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem Returns for its 19th Year

Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem

One of the most popular annual Christmas events in the Lehigh Valley has returned for its 19th year, complete with a brand new location!  Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem will be located at 645 E. First Street PNC Plaza this year and is recognized by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the top holiday markets in the world!  Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem showcases aisles of exquisite handmade works by the nations finest artisans, the heart-warming sounds of live Christmas music, delicious food, and so … [Read more...]

16th Annual Lights in the Parkway, Allentown PA

Lights in the Parkway

It has become a long time tradition in the Lehigh Valley to celebrate the Christmas season with amazing displays of lights!  This year marks the 16th annual Lights in the Parkway, a beautiful collection of lights and animated displays winding through one of Allentown's most beautiful parks.  This drive-thru light display covers more than a mile of the Lehigh Parkway and promises to shine brighter than ever before! This widely anticipated Christmas event has a history dating back to 1996. "It … [Read more...]

Lehigh Valley Area Malls Welcome Santa Claus

Santa Claus

Santa Claus is already arriving at the Lehigh Valley area malls to mark the start of the shopping season!  He's ready to listen to each and every child to find out what their hearts desire this Christmas and to take pictures with you.  It's a special time of year when Santa Claus makes his appearance at the malls because it creates a tradition of family-time with memories that will last a long time. Each of the major malls in the Lehigh Valley area are offering something to make Santa's visit … [Read more...]

Allentown Art Museum is Now Open After Major Expansion

Allentown Art Museum

The Lehigh Valley is full of things to do, see, and experience, including museums and a variety of other arts and culture activities and events.  The city of Allentown is proud to announce the grand re-opening of the Allentown Art Museum which took place on October 16, after what seemed like a lifetime of planning and preparing to enhance and update the amazing place to rediscover art and culture. Here are a few of the things you have to look forward to the next time you visit the Allentown … [Read more...]