Father’s Day Mini Guide
With Father’s Day coming up it’s the prefect time to get some weekend plans in place for the whole family…or maybe just Dad and the kids! Lehigh Valley Moms has put together a list of happenings around town as well as some great hyper-local spots to grab gifts.
Movies for Everyone!
After a MAJOR brainstorming session, Lehigh Valley Moms put together a list of movies you can enjoy as a family…including a few you definitely forgot about! So grab some popcorn, get cozy and get ready to enjoy some big time nostalgia vibes.
Easy & Fast Air Fryer Salmon
If you’re like most parents cooking for a family, you have your weekly rotation—tacos, pasta, maybe pizza or chicken. This air-fryer salmon deserves a spot on that list, guaranteed. With a prep time of 5 minutes, and the ease of an air-fryer, this recipe is one of those fast, flexible and healthy meals you just make again and again.
The Summer Sneaker Edit: 6 Stylish Picks for Busy Moms
Summer calls for footwear that can keep up with playground adventures while still looking polished enough for impromptu coffee dates and weekend errands. This season’s standout sneakers pair with everything from casual denim to flowy summer dresses, proving you don’t have to sacrifice sophistication for practicality.
Shop Local Lehigh Valley Highlight: Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shops
Shop Local Lehigh Valley Highlight: Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shops
Pick Your Own- Summer Season
It’s pick your own berry season in the Lehigh Valley! Check out our chart showing what each farm has available for 2026.
Is Your Child Ready To Go To A Sleepover?
Depending on the perspective, sleepovers can be a childhood rite of passage full of fun, friendship and memories. But they can also cause anxiety for parents for many concerns: physical safety, emotional readiness, bullying, screen access, and more.
Community Pool Info
Opening days and direct links to all the Lehigh Valley’s community pools.
Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Feta and Honey-Lime Dressing
What is it about watermelon and feta that just screams summer? This Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Feta and Honey-Lime Dressing is perfect to serve as a side when you’re grilling or to put together for a quick and healthy lunch. Light and refreshing, it’s an elevated summer classic.
2025 Summer Reading Programs: Color Our World
The 2025 Summer Reading Program is kicking off! Check out how Lehigh Valley libraries are celebrating this year’s theme: Color Our World.
Shop Local Lehigh Valley Highlight: Flower Shops
Shop Local Lehigh Valley Highlight: Flower Shops
American Flag Pie Recipe
If you’re throwing a summer soirée, add this American Flag Pie from Maegan Brown, the uber-talented recipe creator and cookbook author behind The BakerMama.
Youth Sports: Expert Advice on When to Start Travel, Dealing with Disappointment and More
Kirsten Jones is a former D1 athlete and Nike executive, and also a mom of three. As a Sports Parenting Coach for over ten years, she has been guiding parents through the sometimes rocky terrain of youth sports. More recently, she’s shared that same guidance in her book, Raising Empowered Athletes, and on her Raising Athletes podcast, where she interviews elite athletes, psychologists and more. Her own sons both play D1 basketball, and her daughter plays competitive high school volleyball.
Festivals, Fairs & Fun
Check out our 2026 list of Lehigh Valley festivals, carnivals, food truck events, craft fairs…pretty much everything to keep you busy this summer season.
Movies in the Park
Why pay for an expensive movie ticket when you watch them under the stars for free?! Pack your blankets and chairs and check out our list of movies (kinda) coming to your backyard!
Lehigh Valley Summer Concerts 2026
The weather is getting warmed which means it’s time to move the music outside! Lehigh Valley Moms has compiled a list of parks programs offering free music this summer. Bring your chairs, appetite and the whole family to enjoy your some music in your own backyard!
Shop Local Lehigh Valley Highlight: Hardware Stores
Nazareth Hometown Hardware 49 S Main St, Nazareth W C Miller’s Hardware 119 Main St, Easton Cantelmi Hardware 521-529 E 4th St, Bethlehem Aykroyd Hardware 743 N New St, Bethlehem Madle’s Hardware 3570 Lanark Rd, Coopersburg
Shaved Spring Salad with Creamy Tarragon Vinaigrette
Easy no-cook recipe that is bursting with spring flavors? Yes, please.
Family Photography
We know that choosing the right family photographer can make or break a photo session so we have gathered together some of the top choices in the Lehigh Valley based on your recommendations!
Meet-a-Mom: Karen Kroninger Knerr
We are thrilled to be introducing Karen Kroninger Knerr, Artistic Director of the Pennsylvania Youth Ballet- Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley since 2007!
