Kristi Smith, RE/MAX real estate

08/14/2026

🎉 123 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, August 14 – Thursday, August 20, 2026

Summer fun is still going strong in the Lehigh Valley! This week brings colorful runs, tournaments, festivals, classic cars, community celebrations, family fun, live music, outdoor movies, farmers markets, creative workshops, and plenty of ways to enjoy the season.

✨ This Week’s Highlights

🌈 Fox Summit Farm Color Fun Run
🏓 Keystone Pickleball Challenger & EYA Wiffle Ball Tournament
🌽 Roasting Ears of Corn Festival
🤠 A Night in the Country Festival
🚗 50th Annual Car Show & Flea Market
🎨 “A Good Mess” Community Block Party
🫧 Bluey Summer Bubble Bash
🎤 Taylor Swift Night

Plus, enjoy Moore Township Community Days, IronPigs baseball, guided horseback trail rides, Legally Blonde, Evita in Concert, Billy Currington & Kip Moore, Ukrainian Festival, family museum activities, summer concerts, food truck nights, farmers markets, and more happening all week long.

👇 Check out the full list and start planning your week:
123 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley | August 14–20

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08/07/2026

🎶 104 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, August 7 – Thursday, August 13, 2026

Musikfest is wrapping up its final weekend, but there’s still so much happening across the Lehigh Valley! From live music and fireworks to outdoor movies, classic cars, back-to-school fun, stargazing, country concerts, community celebrations, fairs, farmers markets, and family-friendly activities, this week is packed with ways to make the most of summer.

✨ This Week’s Highlights

🎤 Musikfest 2026 — Final Weekend
🎆 Musikfest Fireworks Finale
🎬 Movies in the Park: Freakier Friday
🚗 Classics & Cruisers on Hamilton
🎒 Allentown’s Back to School Bash
🌠 Starwatch: Perseid Meteor Shower
🎉 Free Annual Community Day at The Udder Bar
🎸 Rascal Flatts at Wind Creek Event Center

Plus, enjoy A Day Out With Thomas, Carbon County Fair, Kutztown Fair, RUNWILD at the Lehigh Valley Zoo, IronPigs baseball, outdoor concerts, creative workshops, farmers markets, food truck nights, and more happening all week long.

👇 Check out the full list and start planning your week:
104 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley | August 7–13

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08/04/2026

07/31/2026

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained traditional two-story Colonial nestled on a picturesque 1.53-acre lot in the highly sought-after East Penn School District. Offering 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, this home combines timeless charm with generous living spaces designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. The heart of the home is the stunning chef-inspired kitchen, featuring a Viking professional gas range, commercial-grade range hood, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and an oversized center island perfect for gathering with family and friends. Multiple spacious living areas, generously sized bedrooms, abundant storage, and a convenient first-floor laundry hookup provide functionality for today's lifestyle. Step outside to your own private retreat, where a tree-lined backyard creates a peaceful setting for relaxation and entertaining. Enjoy warm summer days by the in-ground pool, host family and friends on the spacious patio, or unwind on the covered porch attached to the detached garage. With beautifully landscaped grounds and plenty of room to gather, this outdoor oasis is designed to be enjoyed year-round. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat featuring a beautiful in-ground swimming pool, expansive level yard, and a large storage shed creating the perfect setting for summer entertaining, outdoor activities, or simply relaxing in your own backyard oasis. The lower level offers exceptional flexibility with a finished bonus room ideal for a home office, fitness room, hobby space, or playroom, along with an expansive unfinished basement ready to become additional living space, a recreation room, home theater, or workshop. With its spacious layout, outstanding storage, beautiful outdoor living spaces, and prime location close to parks, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this exceptional property offers the perfect place to call home. https://kristi-smith.remax.com/property/28-781175-948-brookside-road-rear-lower-macungie-twp-PA-18106

07/31/2026

🎶 135 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, July 31 – Thursday, August 6, 2026

It’s one of the biggest weeks of the summer in the Lehigh Valley — Musikfest is back! From live music and festival food to classic cars, bluegrass, peaches, BBQ, family fun, and outdoor entertainment, there are so many ways to get out and enjoy the week.

✨ This Week’s Highlights

🎤 Musikfest 2026 in Bethlehem
🚗 Das Awkscht Fescht at Macungie Memorial Park
🪕 AFBA Annual Bluegrass Festival
🍑 Peach Day at Easton Farmers’ Market
🔥 Allentown SmokeFest Stop at the Allentown Fairgrounds

Plus, enjoy Cirque de Paris, hot glass experiences, IronPigs baseball, farmers markets, summer concerts, restaurant specials, theater, family activities, and plenty more happening across the Valley.

👇 Check out the full list and start planning your week:
135 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley | July 31–August 6

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07/29/2026

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained traditional two-story Colonial nestled on a picturesque 1.53-acre lot in the highly sought-after East Penn School District. Offering 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, this home combines timeless charm with generous living spaces designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. The heart of the home is the stunning chef-inspired kitchen, featuring a Viking professional gas range, commercial-grade range hood, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and an oversized center island perfect for gathering with family and friends. Multiple spacious living areas, generously sized bedrooms, abundant storage, and a convenient first-floor laundry hookup provide functionality for today's lifestyle. Step outside to your own private retreat, where a tree-lined backyard creates a peaceful setting for relaxation and entertaining. Enjoy warm summer days by the in-ground pool, host family and friends on the spacious patio, or unwind on the covered porch attached to the detached garage. With beautifully landscaped grounds and plenty of room to gather, this outdoor oasis is designed to be enjoyed year-round. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat featuring a beautiful in-ground swimming pool, expansive level yard, and a large storage shed creating the perfect setting for summer entertaining, outdoor activities, or simply relaxing in your own backyard oasis. The lower level offers exceptional flexibility with a finished bonus room ideal for a home office, fitness room, hobby space, or playroom, along with an expansive unfinished basement ready to become additional living space, a recreation room, home theater, or workshop. With its spacious layout, outstanding storage, beautiful outdoor living spaces, and prime location close to parks, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this exceptional property offers the perfect place to call home.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/948-Brookside-Rd_Allentown_PA_18106_M45022-14085?cid=soc_shares_fs_ldp_Pri

07/29/2026

Hitting a few bumps on the road to homeownership is more common than most people realize. 🏡 The good news is that many of these challenges can be worked through with the right plan and support. Knowing what to expect ahead of time can make the entire experience feel far less overwhelming. As a real estate agent, I’m here to help guide you through the process and keep things moving in the right direction.

07/26/2026

U.S. existing-home sales rose 3.2% month-over-month and year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million units, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported, marking the highest level since December 2025. Regionally, sales increased from the previous month in the Northeast, Midwest, and South, while remaining flat in the West. On a year-over-year basis, sales grew in the Midwest, South, and West but declined in the Northeast.

Nationally, there were 1.55 million homes available for sale heading into June, a 3.3% increase from the previous month and 0.6% higher than one year earlier, representing a 4.5-month supply at the current sales pace, according to NAR. Home prices also rose, with the median existing-home price climbing to $429,300 nationwide, an all-time high for the month and 1.3% higher than a year earlier.

07/24/2026

🎈 157 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, July 24 – Thursday, July 30, 2026

The Lehigh Valley is packed with summer fun this week — from America 250 celebrations and championship cycling to hot air balloons, circus magic, restaurant week, live music, sci-fi films, and the return of Lehigh Valley AWESOME! Fest at Cedar Beach Park.

Whether you’re looking for family fun, outdoor festivals, local food, arts and culture, sports, or something totally unique, this week’s list has plenty to explore.

✨ This Week’s Highlights

🇺🇸 Emmaus America 250 Celebration
🏀 Lehigh Valley AWESOME! Fest at Cedar Beach Park
🚴 USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships at T-Town
🎪 Cirque de Paris at Promenade Saucon Valley
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Festival
🎄 Christmas in July at Lehigh Valley Zoo
🎨 Fuzion Festival
🎸 Martin on Main in Nazareth
🎶 Northside Bethlehem Porchfest
✨ Drone and Laser Lights Show
🍽️ Downtown Allentown Restaurant Week
👽 Beep Boop, Beep Boop: A Sci-Fi Film Festival

Plus, enjoy farmers markets, live concerts, outdoor movies, food truck nights, family activities, museum exhibits, theater, and more happening all week long.

👇 Check out the full list and start planning your week:
157 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley | July 24–30

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07/18/2026

🎶 167 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, July 17 – Thursday, July 23, 2026

The Lehigh Valley is bringing the summer energy this week with blues, blueberries, glowing water adventures, cultural celebrations, festivals, concerts, family fun, and plenty of unique ways to get out and explore.

From the sounds of Blast Furnace Blues: Stars, Stripes & Steel at SteelStacks to the sweet tradition of the 39th Annual Blueberry Festival, this week has something for every kind of summer plan.

✨ This Week’s Highlights

🎸 Blast Furnace Blues: Stars, Stripes & Steel at SteelStacks
🫐 39th Annual Blueberry Festival at Burnside Plantation
🦆 Scavenger Hunt: What The Duck!? at Hamilton Business Center
🪩 Dancing Queen: The Music of ABBA with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra
🏮 Allentown Water Lantern Festival at Cedar Beach Park
🌊 Glow Paddle Night at Lake Nockamixon
🇵🇷 Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Parade & Festival in Allentown
🥒 P’ckled in the Park in Wilson Borough

Plus, enjoy outdoor concerts, farmers markets, theater, family movies, horseback rides, food truck nights, local festivals, museum exhibits, live music, and more happening all week long.

Check out the full list and start planning your week:
167 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley | July 17–23
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