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LEHIGH VALLEY TRADER - JUNE <strong>25</strong>-JULY 8, 2015 - PAGE 12<br />

Looking for some fun things to do with the kids this<br />

summer? Having fun doesn’t have to cost a lot!<br />

Check out these free local things to do:<br />

Artventures Free Family Drop-In Museum<br />

Allentown Art Museum, 31 North Fifth Street, Allentown, PA<br />

Sundays 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm—no reservation needed—free for all ages, just drop in to their<br />

Crayola Learning Center for themed monthly art projects, art puzzles & books, art activities and more!<br />

Admission to the museum is also free on Sundays! For more information call 610-432-4333 or visit<br />

www.allentownartmuseum.org<br />

Beltzville State Park, <strong>Lehigh</strong>ton, PA<br />

Sand beach and picnic pavilions in the southern foothills of the Poconos.<br />

Build & Grow Workshop at Lowes<br />

Every Saturday morning Lowes offers free, fun, hands-on workshops for kids in the area, any age. Registration fills up very quickly and opens a few weeks<br />

before each event.<br />

Home Depot Kids Workshops<br />

Monthly free workshops the first Saturday of each month for kids ages 5-12, to help kids learn how to build and work with their hands.<br />

Barnes & Noble Story Time<br />

Free story time that usually features 2 or 3 books, and a craft at the end. Schedules vary by location.<br />

Easton: Tuesday & Friday 10:00 a.m., all ages<br />

<strong>Lehigh</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Mall: Tuesday & Friday, 10:30 a.m., all ages<br />

Promenade Shops: Monday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m., age 1 & up<br />

Check with your local store for schedule changes.<br />

Jacobsburg State Park & Environmental Education Center<br />

400 Belfast Road, Nazareth, PA<br />

Enjoy fishing, hiking, picnicking, biking, horseback riding. For all ages. The Jacobsburg Environmental Center offers programs for pre-schoolers<br />

through college.<br />

Wegmans Allentown Story & Craft Hour<br />

3900 W. Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 610-336-7900<br />

For ages 1 & up, inside the Market Café Kids Section in Wegmans. On a changing monthly schedule; see their event calendar for details. A staff member<br />

reads 2-3 books and then they do a related craft. The Market Café Kids Section also has a train table and kid size tables & chairs for kids to play before<br />

and after story time.<br />

Klein Farms<br />

410 Klein Road, Easton, PA 610-<strong>25</strong>3-8942<br />

Run by third generation farmers Layne & Beth Klein, Klein Farms has been in business since 1935. They offer gourmet cheese, raw milk and farm raised<br />

beef. They also sell baked goods and seasonal produce. Children of all ages are encouraged to visit the farm and see the animals.<br />

Open Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.<br />

Lil-Le-Hi Trout Hatchery<br />

2901 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, PA 610-437-7750<br />

Children of all ages can look at the fish and feed them food that can be purchased in vending machines. 9:00 a.m. to dusk.<br />

ArtsQuest Peas & Q’s Family Concert Series<br />

101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 610-332-1300<br />

A family concert series that features the best local musicians and children’s entertainers around. Completely free and for all ages! Saturdays at 11:30 a.m.<br />

Held indoors or outdoors depending on weather. Food available for purchase. See their website for scheduled performers:<br />

www.steelstacks.org/events/peas-qs-family-programming/<br />

Cops N’ Kids Summer Story Time<br />

511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem, PA<br />

Limited to <strong>25</strong> children at a time—all ages. Register by calling 610-861-5526.<br />

Kids Story Time & Cookie Club at Moravian Book Shop<br />

428 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA<br />

Free for all ages. Listen to a few stories, do a craft and enjoy a snack. Children color in a chocolate chip on their “cookie” and when it’s filled they get to<br />

turn it in for a real cookie at the store. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.<br />

Free Admission for Military at Dorney Park on <strong>July</strong> 3rd, 4th & 5th<br />

3830 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA<br />

One free regular admission ticket to any active or retired military personnel <strong>July</strong> 3rd, 4th or 5th. Along with free ticket, active and retired military will be able<br />

to purchase discount admission for members of their immediate family (maximum of 6), for only $26 each. Present valid military I.D. at window.<br />

Story Time at Local Libraries<br />

Check with your local library for story time and family activities.

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