OCT 26 – NOV 1 Lehigh Valley · Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton

Things to do with kids in Lehigh Valley this weekend, found and checked for you.

Halloween weekend in the Lehigh Valley starts with Yap on the Lap and Free Play Friday at the Easton library on Friday morning. Witches & Wizards Weekends at the Da Vinci Science Center wraps up Saturday and Sunday, with a costume parade on Halloween itself. Our list has 5 outings this weekend, and 4 of them are free. Of those, 4 are indoors.

What’s on today, Friday, Oct 30: Yap on the Lap, Free Play Friday and Dino Dough Playtime.

Last checked · 5 kids events and outings at 3 places · 4 free · 4 indoor. Every listing links to the page we checked it on. How we choose

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Saturday, sorted

Our plan for Saturday

Here’s how we’d do Saturday, Oct 31. One thing from this week’s list, plus one of our regulars from Around town. Tap a stop for the details.

  1. MORNINGWitches & Wizards Weekends10am–5pm · Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion · Included with admission
  2. NAPHome by 1:30 for nap.
  3. AFTER NAPAround townLehigh Valley ZooOpen 10am–4pm · Schnecksville, 5150 Game Preserve Rd. · Kids $14, adults $18, under 2 (opens their site)

Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site. Times can change, so check before you head out. Print this plan

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Around town

Lehigh Valley favorites

A few of the places we keep going back to. The full list, with prices, hours and kid-friendly restaurants, lives in the guide.

SCHNECKSVILLE, 5150 GAME PRESERVE RD.
Lehigh Valley Zoo
Mid-size zoo north of Allentown.
Kids $14Adults $18Under 2
DOWNTOWN ALLENTOWN, 815 W. HAMILTON ST.
Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion
Hands-on science center downtown.
Adults $242 and underIndoor
This week: Witches & Wizards Weekends
DOWNTOWN EASTON, 30 CENTRE SQUARE
Crayola Experience Easton
Color and craft stations on Centre Square.
Indoor
DOWNTOWN EASTON, 515 CHURCH ST.
Easton Area Public Library
Free storytimes most weekday mornings.
FreeIndoor
This week: Yap on the Lap
See the full Lehigh Valley guide →Visiting with little kids
On the horizon

Coming up

NOV 28Thanksgiving weekendOne outing for Thanksgiving weekend so far, including Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Walk.See the list → FROM NOV 13Christmas lights3 light displays on our list so far. Winter Light Spectacular opens first, on Nov 13.See the list → NOV – DECSanta visits6 places to see Santa so far, with dates, times and prices.See the list →
Good questions

What to do with kids this weekend in Lehigh Valley: the FAQ

What can we do with kids this weekend in Lehigh Valley?

This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are Witches & Wizards Weekends (Sat, Oct 31 and Sun, Nov 1); Yap on the Lap (Fri, Oct 30); Free Play Friday (Fri, Oct 30); Dino Dough Playtime (Fri, Oct 30). That’s four of 5 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. See the full list.

What are kid-friendly things to do in Lehigh Valley this weekend?

This week we found 5 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, all of them this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Witches & Wizards Weekends, Yap on the Lap, Free Play Friday. See the full list.

Where are the Halloween events for kids in Lehigh Valley this week?

One Halloween outing is on this week’s list for ages 0–6: Halloween Trivia. Its page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. See it in the list.

Are there free things to do with little ones in Lehigh Valley this week?

Yes, 4 of this week’s 5 picks are free, including library storytimes and Halloween Trivia. Tap “Free” in Find your thing. For free places you can visit any week, see free things to do in Lehigh Valley in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on free things to do with kids in Lehigh Valley.

What are good indoor activities for kids in Lehigh Valley when it rains?

4 picks this week are indoors, mostly at the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in Find your thing.

Where can I find storytimes and toddler activities in Lehigh Valley?

This week we list 3 library storytimes and baby or toddler programs. Each one links to the library or venue page with the time and place. See them in the list. For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see library storytimes in Lehigh Valley.

What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Lehigh Valley this week?

One of this week’s picks is a baby or toddler program or made for ages 3 and under: Yap on the Lap. It’s free and indoors. See it in the list.

How do you pick what goes on the Lehigh Valley list?

We go through Lehigh Valley’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we choose and check listings.

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