Vote for Your Favorite Lehigh Valley Fall Places!

Lehigh Valley Family Fun wants to officially recognize the best fall places in the Valley and we need your help. We've received many nominations from fans from across the Valley ... and now it's time for you to vote for the LVFF's Best of Fall 2013!

You can vote once per day, every day, now through 10 p.m. on October 5. You'll vote the same way our readers placed their nominations:

1. Via our blog -- Just comment below with your votes
2. The LVFF Facebook page -- Post your votes in the contest comments
3. On Twitter -- Send us an @ message to @LVfamilyfunn or @LVfamilyfun2

CAST YOUR VOTES FROM THESE GREAT NOMINEES
Winners of the very first Lehigh Valley Family Fun 's Best of Fall will be announced the second week of October.

1. Apple Pickin': Strawberry Acres in Coplay OR We will accept write-ins

2: Pumpkin Patch: Sieple Farm in Bath, Grims Farm in Breinigsville OR Savidge Farms in Macungie

3. Corn Maze: Mazezilla in Saylorsburg, Grims Farm in Breinigsville, OR Sieple Farm in Bath

ENCOURAGE YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY TO VOTE

We hope you have fun with this contest, share it with friends and encourage others to vote, too, though it is not required. Follow the fun via our social channels and stayed tuned for the announcement of this year's winners.

The 2013 winners will be recognized as a "Best of Fall," have their fall venues promoted via the LVFF blog and social media channels, and receive a logo to place on their websites, along with bragging rights.

OFFICIAL RULES

Contest is open to fall-themed places and venues located within the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Venues or events located outside of the specified region are not eligible. Relatives of LVFF bloggers are not eligible to win.

Contest voting will begin at 8 a.m. on September 21 and end at 10 p.m. ET on October 5. Votes will be verified by LVFF. Winners in each of the three categories will be notified the second week of October and winners will be announced the second week of October. LVFF has not received any payment or gifts in support of this promotion.

No purchase is necessary to win. Voters must be at least 18 years of age or older. By voting, each participant agrees to these official rules. By participating in the Contest, each participant and winner waives any and all claims of liability against the Company, its employees and agents.

We will be sharing this promotion on Facebook, however, the promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

LAST CALL FOR LEHIGH VALLEY'S "BEST OF FALL" NOMINATIONS

Lehigh Valley Family Fun wants to officially recognize the best fall places in the Valley and we need your help. This is our last call for nominations for the very first LVFF's Best of Fall. Nominations for these three categories will be accepted until 10 p.m. on September 20.

GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATIONS

The places that you nominate have to fit into one of above three categories and be located within the Lehigh Valley. You can nominate a location by commenting on this post, via the LVFF Facebook page or sending a tweet on Twitter to @LVFamilyfunn.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN OCTOBER

Beginning September 21, you'll have a chance to vote amongst our top nominees until October 5. You'll vote the same way our readers placed their nominations -- via our blog, Facebook page or Twitter. Winners of the very first Best of Fall will be announced the second week of October.

We hope you have fun with this contest, share it with friends and encourage others to vote, too. Follow the fun on Facebook and stayed tuned for the announcement of this year's winners.

Who will you nominate? Copy this "template" and paste it below in the comments section, then add your official nominations. 

My Nominations Are ...
Apple: 
Pumpkin:
Corn:

OFFICIAL RULES

Contest is open to fall-themed places and venues located within the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Venues or events located outside of the specified region are not eligible. Relatives of LVFF bloggers are not eligible to win.

Contest voting will begin at 8 a.m. on September 21 and end at 10 p.m. ET on October 5. Votes will be verified by LVFF. Winners in each of the three categories will be notified the second week of October and winners will be announced the second week of October. LVFF has not received any payment or gifts in support of this promotion.

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Best Fall Family Walks in the Lehigh Valley

What do you like most about the fall? Is it the changing of the leaves? Pumpkin lattes? Football? For me, it's all of those things ... plus sweaters and boots, the crisp morning air, and fall family hikes and walks through the woods. 

GREAT FALL WALKS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY

Hawk Mountain | hawkmountain.org
1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton, PA 19529

What we like most about Hawk Mountain: Amazing views and a great spot for a family photo! The habitat garden can make for a nice walk with your little ones.

What to know before you go: The hiking is very good, but much of it is very rocky and not stroller friendly. There is no place close by to eat, so be sure to pack snacks and water.

Appalachian Trail | appalachiantrail.org
Access point on 309, north of New Tripoli, PA

What we like most about the trail: It's quite and off the beaten path, and it's free!

Trail access on 309N

What to know before you go:  We don't hike very long on the trail with our two little ones, and will often walk the paved road that is near the access point, too. That's a good walk and stroller friendly. And, there is a rustic inn and restaurant with good food near the trail, so you can make an afternoon of it!

Slatington Trailhead | delawareandlehigh.org/
Near Main Street, Slatington, Pennsylvania 18080

What we like most about the trailhead: It's stroller friendly, a good walk and nice views. There is also a little pizza shop near by that makes a good pie!

What to know before you go: It can get a little busy with bikers, families, walkers and pets. But nothing you can't handle!

Photo credit: Wikipedia

FALL WALKS BEYOND THE VALLEY

Hickory Run State Park | http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/hickoryrun/
RR 1 Box 81, White Haven, PA 18661

What we like most about Hickory Run: Boulder Field is amazing! I could hardly believe my eyes when I first saw it and didn't realized we had something so incredible, so close to us, in PA.

What to know before you go: Wear sneakers or hiking boots! These rocks are serious business. Also, check out the waterfalls accessible from the Hawk Falls trail.

Where are some your favorite family hiking spots in the Lehigh Valley? What is the best place you've ever hiked?

Call for Nominations: The Best Fall Places in the Lehigh Valley

Can you smell it? Fall is in the air in the Lehigh Valley! And, with a change in seasons comes a whole new host of family fun. We're fortunate to live in a region filled with great fall ideas and we want to hear which fall-themed venues are your favorites.

CALL FOR LVFF FALL FUN NOMINATIONS

This year, Lehigh Valley Family Fun wants to officially recognize the best fall places and we need your help to do so. We're now accepting nominations for the "Best of Fall" in these three categories:

1. Apple Pickin' -- What is your favorite place in the Valley to pick apples?
2. Pumpkin Patch -- Which local patch is your family's favorite?
3. Corn Maze -- Which maze is simply a-maze-ing?

GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATIONS

The guidelines are easy: the places that you nominate have to fit into one of our three categories and be located within the Lehigh Valley. You can nominate a location by commenting on this post, via the LVFF Facebook page or sending a tweet on Twitter to @LVFamilyfunn.

WHEN WILL THE WINNERS BE ANNOUNCED?

LVFF will accept nominations now through September 20. That's when the fun begins! You'll have a chance to vote amongst our top nominees between September 21 and October 5. Winners of the very first Lehigh Valley Family Fun's Best of Fall will be announced the second week of October.

We hope you have fun with this contest, share it with friends and encourage others to vote, too. Follow the fun on Facebook and stayed tuned for the announcement of this year's Best of Fall winners.

Who will you nominate? Copy this "template" and paste it below in the comments section, then add your official nominations. 

My Nominations Are ...
Apple: 
Pumpkin:
Corn:



OFFICIAL RULES

Contest is open to fall-themed places and venues located within the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Venues or events located outside of the specified region are not eligible. Relatives of LVFF bloggers are not eligible to win.

Contest voting will begin at 8 a.m. on September 21 and end at 10 p.m. ET on October 5. Votes will be verified by LVFF. Winners in each of the three categories will be notified the second week of October and winners will be announced the second week of October. LVFF has not received any payment or gifts in support of this promotion.

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YoFresh Event on September 12 for Pediatric Cancer

Join our friends at YoFresh for a great cause! When? Thursday Sept. 12th from 6 - 9 p.m. at YoFresh on Schoenersville Rd. in Bethlehem for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley. 

YoFresh will donate 10% of all sales to the PCFLV!

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Please wear your GOLD and come support these children who are bravely fighting their battles! www.pcflv.org

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8 FREE Things to Do with the Kids in September

Now that the kids are back in school, are you busier than ever? Is your head spinning like mine? Well, if you are looking for ways to keep the kids busy on the weekends ... here are a few FREE events for kids this September. 

Do you have any family-friendly events to share with our community of readers? Please email them to events@lvfamilyfun.com. We're happy to share your Lehigh Valley events on our community calendar! 

Kids Story Times at Barnes & Noble
Tuesdays & Fridays at the Lehigh Valley Mall location
View the entire calendar of events online. 

Peas & Qs - Family Programming - 2+1 Math Rocks!
Saturday, September 7, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., SteelStacks ArtsQuest Center
2 + 1 is comprised of middle school educators who have developed and present an innovative program called MathRocks! Their program combines the music of classic rock songs with original lyrics and PowerPoint slideshows to teach math concepts that range from basic counting to algebra.

Kids Yoga at the Capital Blue Store
Saturday, September 7, 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
Kids ages 4 - 10 are invited for a free yoga session at the Promenade Shops.  

WoofStock
Saturday, September 7, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Help raise money to build a dog park in Allentown while enjoying food, music and vendors. Event will be held at Cedar Beach Park. Rain date is September 8. Find out more on Facebook. 

Fall Festival in Werley's Corner
September 14 - 15, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Farm animals, pumpkin painting, small hay maze, music, food and more! This annual fall event is hosted by the Weisenberg / Lowhill Township Historical Society and is a nice time for the entire family.

Community Music School Student Recital
Friday, September 27, 6:00 p.m.
Listen to students of Allentown's Community Music School play. There is no cost. The recital will be held at 23 North Sixth Street, Allentown, on the second floor.

Kids Discovery Expo at the Da Vinci Science Center
Saturday, September 28, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This day of fun and learning at the Da Vinci Science Center will be held rain or shine. There will be refreshments, door prizes, petting zoo, and more! The event is free and hosted Senator Pat Browne and Representative Ryan Mackenzie.

"Touch a Truck" at Parkland Community Library
Saturday, September 28, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Bring the whole family to the circle in front of the library to check out some of the coolest trucks around. We’ll have diggers, police cars, an ambulance, and more for you to explore. No registration required. 

Do you have any family-friendly events to share with our community of readers? Please email them to events@lvfamilyfun.com. We're happy to share your Lehigh Valley events on our community calendar! 

Healthy Fun for the Kids at Capital Blue

Have you visited the Capital Blue Store at the Promenade Shops yet? Recently, I took my two girls and we had a nice visit. After nearly 45 minutes, they were not ready to leave! We colored, read books and even played games on the Wii. While we were there, we found out about several free events for kids and families in September.

September 7 from 12 - 12:45 p.m.
Kids Yoga, ages 4 - 10

September 7 from 12 - 2 p.m.
CHIP 20th Birthday Celebration

September 10 from 1 - 2 p.m.
Story time in the Kids Zone

September 14 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Meet the Author, Jack MacCallum and his book The Prostate Monologues

September 21 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Healthy Tailgating for the whole family

September 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26
12 - 12:30 p.m.
Boot camp, low-impact workout for beginners

September 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6 - 7 p.m.
ZUMBA fitness classes, no charge!

Every Day in September
WalkingWorks from 12 - 1 and 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

All events are FREE of charge and new events are added weekly. Please register in advance. More information can be found on their website at capitalbluestore.com.