BETHLEHEM, Pa. — It went too fast. It was too hot. It rained too much. Yes, it's true, the unofficial end of summer is here.
No time for regrets. Let's do this!
If you have any part of the long weekend open, and you aren't at the beach or lake, there are more than a few chances for all ages to eat, drink and relax at a variety of food and beverage-inspired activities throughout the Lehigh Valley.
There's still time to experience all that the Allentown Fair has to offer, through Monday. Main acts at the Grandstand include Pentatonix Saturday night and Jeff Dunham on Sunday. Monday is the J & J Demolition Derby for all ages. Fair hours are 12-10 pm through Sunday; Monday 12-9 pm.
From seafood or Mexican to tapas or The Terrace, according to Opentable.com there are 20 restaurants open for Labor Day dining in the Lehigh Valley. You can find them here and reserve your spot. https://www.opentable.com/events/labor-day/region/lehigh-valley
In addition, a few other offerings to consider:
Easton Wine Project, 1247 Simon Blvd., Ste. N103, Easton
Saturday 8/31 — Monday 9/2, 12-8 pm: Wine Spritzers BOGO Sale & Tasting Event
All 4-packs are Buy 1, Get 1 free. “Our spritzers are made from sparkling wine and fruit purée. That’s it! No other ingredients. No added sugars. No weird chemical aftertaste. #glutenfree and #vegan While our canned beverages are to-go only, plus a tasting flight of our spritzers so you can decide which flavors you’ll need to stock up on. AND, let’s not forget about our canned wines! Rosè and Pink Moscato — also Buy 1, Get 1 FREE!
Saturday 8/31 — Easton Wine Project Colin OLeary 7-10 pm
Saturday 8/31: Syracuse Mets at the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Game time is 6:35 p.m.
Saturday through Monday: The Ritz BBQ 9 a.m.-10 p.m.: Open for its famous homemade bbq sandwiches plus over 40 flavors of ice cream to choose from, including butter brickle, peanut butter Oreo, and Strawberry Cheesecake.
SUNDAY, 9/1 9:30 a.m.
Yard Yoga at the Catty Corner Event by Catty Corner Neighborhood Pub & Pie 301 Mulberry Street, Catasauqua, "for our first installment of Yard Yoga at the CC brought to you by Kim. We will be doing some Yin Yoga in the grass before open to get us nice and limber for the day. After your session, join us in the bar or out on the patio for some fresh mimosas and slices."
SUNDAY, 9/1 12-4PM 3rd annual Bethlehem Brew Fest and Brewery Olympics Event by Seven Sirens Brewing Company that takes place at Danny E. Rice Memorial Park, 118 W Lehigh Street, Bethlehem. 12 p.m. for VIPs; 1 p.m. public Parking is free. "Over 20 breweries, food trucks, and art vendors from around the state will converge for a festival like no other! This year we’re turning our “Beer Fest” into BREW FEST, for all things brewed here in Pennsylvania. Beers, ciders, teas, seltzers, and sodas. A beverage for EVERYONE to enjoy."
Sunday 9/1 and Monday 9/2: 8th Annual FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL AT THE LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville
Sunday’s trucks: Charlie’s Italian Sausage Latin Flavor S&D Cuisine The Udder Bar Le Remiloo Naz-O-Nut
Monday’s trucks: Couch Pota.Doh, Charlie’s Italian Sausage, PFG Pizza, Latin Flavor, S&D Cuisine, Havin’ a Meltdown, Wow Wagon, Le Remiloo, Naz-O-Nut
Sunday 9/1: Syracuse Mets at the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Game time is 6:35 p.m.
MONDAY 9/2: YERGEY BREWING When Happy Hour Meets Trivia 4-9 pm 235 Main Street, Emmaus — Happy Hour all night, Trivia 6:30 p.m., Food by Wiz Kidz.
