Barb Harries Team

06/06/2026

📍 146 Things to Do This Week in the Lehigh Valley | June 5–11

Summer is getting started in the Lehigh Valley with festivals, concerts, markets, history tours, strawberries, comedy, live music, family fun, and plenty of ways to make the most of the week.

🎉 This Week’s Highlights

🍓 Strawberry Fest
🎶 MatchFest
✨ The Swiftie Experience
🏡 Annual Rooms to View House & Garden Tour
🎨 48th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival
🦸 25th Anniversary Lehigh Valley Comic Convention
🍽️ Palmerton Taste Trail
🌉 Kreidersville Covered Bridge Festival
🇺🇸 Annual Flag Day Celebration
🎬 Becky’s Drive-In 80th Anniversary Celebration
😂 Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire
🏘️ Sixth Street Shelter Day
🎸 Journey: Final Frontier Tour
🎤 Jessica Simpson

Plus, enjoy First Friday in South Bethlehem, farmers markets, live concerts, outdoor movies, theater, community festivals, house and garden tours, food trucks, wine tastings, family activities, and more happening throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Check out the full weekly list and start planning your week: https://rem.ax/thingstodoinLV

05/31/2026

The right color choices can make a big difference in how your home shows, and how buyers feel the moment they walk in 🎨🏡 Thoughtful, well-placed tones can help a space feel more inviting, modern, and move-in ready. If you’re getting ready to sell, even small updates like this can go a long way in boosting appeal. Not sure where to start or what will make the biggest impact? Send me a message, and I’d love to help you create a game plan!

05/26/2026

05/16/2026

120 Things to Do This Week in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, May 15 – Thursday, May 21, 2026

The Lehigh Valley is full of ways to get out and enjoy the week, with festivals, concerts, markets, outdoor fun, family events, live entertainment, exhibits, and community favorites happening across the region.

🎉 This Week’s Highlights
🌼 Annual Spring Expo
🎶 Bomba at the Beach
🎤 Levitt Pavilion Concert Series
⚾ Cosmic Baseball at Coca-Cola Park
🛍️ Spring Into Summer Craft Fair
🍺 Cheers To 250
🎡 Northampton County Festival
🔮 Lehigh Valley Wicked Oddities Market
🍷 SangriaFest at SteelStacks
🎆 Annual Fireworks Display
🎉 Fiesta on Hamilton
🏆 FREDDY® Awards Preview Night
🎪 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: The Greatest Show On Earth

Plus, enjoy farmers markets, live music, theater, comedy, exhibits, family activities, bike events, movies, workshops, and more all week long.

👇 Check out the full weekly list and start planning your week:
https://rem.ax/thingstodoinLV

05/08/2026

Don't miss this charming historic 2-story home with tons of potential in the heart of Bally borough, Features 9' ceilings 1st floor, large country kitchen with tons of cabinetry, convenient 1st floor laundry/mud room with 1/2 bath, sunny living room with large windows w/wide sills, formal dining room w/wainscot and corner cabinet, 2nd level features, 4 bedrooms, pine floors, walk up attic, large porch off middle bedroom, main bath finishes this level, full unfinished basement, large flat private yard with storage shed, plus 6 car parking in rear of property, included in price is 643 Main Street 28 x 171 vacant adjoining lot. Bring your expertise and update this lovely home.

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/639-Main-St_Bally_PA_19503_M48181-21331?cid=soc_shares_fs_ldp_Pri

05/08/2026

126 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, May 8 – Thursday, May 14, 2026

The Lehigh Valley has a full week ahead with Mother’s Day celebrations, opening weekend fun, live music, local history, arts, outdoor activities, baseball, beer week events, and plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the season.

🎉 This Week’s Highlights
🎢 Dorney Park Opening Day
🌷 Mother’s Day Celebrations
🎻 Bethlehem Bach Festival
🏡 SOTA Show House at the John B. Shimer House
🌶️ Lehigh Valley Beer Week Chili Cookoff
⚾ Cosmic Baseball at Coca-Cola Park

Plus, explore the Bethlehem Bach Festival, IronPigs games, the Belleville Street Faire, Spring Plant Sale, Wine Under the Willows, Live in the Garden, art exhibits, comedy, concerts, family activities, and more.

👇 Check out the full weekly list and start planning your week: https://rem.ax/thingstodoinLV

04/25/2026

132 Things to Do This Week in the Lehigh Valley | April 24–30, 2026 🎉
From outdoor festivals and unique experiences to live music, theater, and hands-on events, this week in the Lehigh Valley is full of ways to get out and enjoy spring. Whether you’re sipping wine at a vineyard tradition, exploring local film, dancing the night away, or celebrating Earth Day, there’s something for everyone.

This week’s highlights:
🔥 Annual Burning of the Cuttings
🔬 Science Soiree
🎬 Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival
🎭 9 to 5: The Musical
👑 One Night of Queen
🎼 Music for Imaginary Movies
🌙 Glow Night Trail Ride
🧙 Wicked Maze Event Adventure
🌎 Earth Day Festival
🍻 Ci**rs International Block Party
🌿 Wicked Plant Fest
🌱 Earth Day Celebration

Get out, explore, and make the most of your week in the Lehigh Valley!
Want the full list? 👉 Full list available now — https://rem.ax/thingstodoinLV

04/20/2026

U.S. existing-home sales unexpectedly rose 1.7% month over month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.09 million, as lower mortgage rates helped boost buyer activity, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Monthly sales increased in the Midwest, South, and West but decreased in the Northeast. Sales increased year over year in the South, but fell in the Northeast, Midwest, and West.

Data from NAR show that inventory continued to grow nationwide, ticking up 2.4% month over month and 4.9% year over year to 1.29 million units heading into March, representing a 3.8-month supply at the current sales pace. Meanwhile, home prices increased for the 32nd consecutive month, climbing 0.3% year over year to $398,000.

04/05/2026

Open houses are more than just a chance to walk through a space — they’re an opportunity to learn the story behind it. Asking thoughtful questions can give you insight into pricing, timing, and the level of competition. The more informed you are, the stronger your decisions will be. ✨ If you’re heading to open houses soon and want to feel fully prepared, I’m always happy to help you strategize — just reach out.