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08/31/2026

Congratulations to Howard Schaeffer & Associates on ranking #66 on the RE/MAX Top 100 Producer List for Pennsylvania in June 2026! Landing on this list is a genuine accomplishment. The hard work and commitment this team brings to every client and every transaction does not go unnoticed. We are so proud of you. Congratulations!

08/28/2026

🎡 106 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, August 28 – Thursday, September 3, 2026

Labor Day weekend is bringing a packed lineup to the Lehigh Valley! From classic cars and hot air balloons to community festivals, live music, vintage shopping, cultural celebrations, food, family fun, and the start of The Great Allentown Fair, there are so many ways to enjoy the week.

✨ This Week’s Highlights

🎡 The Great Allentown Fair 2026
🚗 Wheels of Time Rod & Custom Jamboree
🎈 Lehigh Valley Balloon Fest

🦪 Clam Jam Seafood Street Festival
💃 Bomba at the Beach
🛍️ Waldheim Park Annual Community Yard Sale
🦒 Jammin’ with Autumn Olive at Lehigh Valley Zoo
🕶️ Shankweiler’s Vintage Bazaar
🇺🇸 Vet Fest 2026
🌴 Easton Caribbean Fest
🥃 Bourbon Fest
🏳️‍🌈 Lehigh Valley Pride 2026
🎬 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off — 40th Anniversary

Plus, enjoy IronPigs baseball, movies under the stars, farmers markets, live concerts, community festivals, food truck events, creative workshops, scenic trail rides, and more happening all week long.

👇 Check out the full list and start planning your week:
106 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley | August 28–September 3

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08/21/2026

🎉 115 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, August 21 – Thursday, August 27, 2026

There’s no shortage of fun happening across the Lehigh Valley this week! From festivals and live music to food events, shopping, glow parties, and family fun, this lineup is packed with ways to make the most of the last stretch of summer.

✨ This Week’s Highlights

🤠 CountryFest 2026
🥟🍺 Pierogies & Pints Festival
🌍 Lehigh Valley CultureFest
🌟 End of Summer Shakedown Glowdown
🎤 Diana Ross
🛍️ The Mom Market
🎶 Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors
🌮🍹 Taco & Margarita Festival

Plus, you’ll find even more happening around the region all week long with community events, entertainment, food, music, and family-friendly fun.

👇 Check out the full list and start planning your week:
115 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley | August 21–27

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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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08/08/2026

🎶 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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🎉 84 Things to Do This Week in Carbon & Monroe County!

Summer fun is still going strong with county fairs, cultural festivals, live music, food favorites, and unforgettable performances happening throughout the region. From sunflowers and jazz to kielbasa, Lebanese specialties, pickles, Billy Idol, and tribute concerts, there’s something for every kind of weekend.

🎡 Carbon County Fair
🥙 25th Annual Lebanese-American Food Festival
🌻 Sunflower Festival
🎷 21st Annual Scranton Jazz Festival
🎸 Billy Idol: It’s a Nice Day To…Tour Again!
🌭 Plymouth Kielbasa Festival
🥒 Pickle Fest at Country Junction
🌍 African Heritage Festival
🏔️ A Tribute to John Denver

Plus, enjoy scenic train rides, outdoor concerts, family activities, markets, theater, food festivals, and plenty of late-summer adventures.

👉 Explore all 84 events happening from Friday, August 7 through Thursday, August 13, 2026!

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08/05/2026

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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

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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