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! 

September Events for Children at the Parkland Community Library

Head over to the Parkland Community Library for a month filled with fun!

PCL Teens

Tuesday, September 3 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Help to decide what YA books the library buys, discuss what you’ve been reading, help prepare for activities and programs, and have some snacks!
For those in grades 7 to 12.
Participants earn volunteer credit. 

Night at the Movies

Wednesday, September 11
6:30 p.m.

Join us for a showing of Adventures in Zambezia.
Held in the Youth Services Room.
No registration is required. 

Fall Story Times

September 18 to October 25; Story time registration begins August 26 at 10:00am.

 

Call 610-398-1361 x 19 to register

Family Story times

Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

For children from 18 months to 3 years, but younger and older siblings may attend. An adult must stay with each child. Stories, songs, and games are shared with the whole family. Registration is required.

Preschool Story times

Wednesdays and Thursdays 1:00 to 1:30 p.m.

For children between 3 and 5 years. Parents must stay in the library but do not have to attend storytime with the children. Stories, songs, games and crafts are all part of preschool storytimes. Registration is required.
 

Drop-In Story times

Fridays 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

For families with young children and children of all   different ages. No registration is required.

Touch a Truck

Saturday, September 28

10:00 a.m. to noon

Back for its second year!
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.