When it comes to celebrating the season, what are your #LehighValleyTraditions? We’ve rounded up the quintessential things to do and places to go that make December a month to remember. Peruse our list to see if we share the same tried-and-true traditions, or use it as a guide to discover a new one or two. Ready? Let’s go!
Downtown Allentown New Year’s Eve Celebration
Live music and fireworks.
7th & Hamilton Sts. | Dec. 31, 10 p.m.–Midnight
Cheers!
Melt, Top Cut & Torre
Complimentary champagne toast—or tequila, at Torre—at midnight.
The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley
Lehigh Valley Zoo Year’s Eve
A fish drop into the penguin at 9 p.m., awesome raffle prizes (everyone receives a free raffle ticket), $1 hot dogs and hot chocolate all night.
Dec. 31, 5:30–10 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Celebration Crayola Experience
Several countdowns throughout the day complete with confetti, colorful crafts and a dance party.
30 Centre Sq., Easton | Dec. 31, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Can’t-Miss Tradition
PEEPSFEST
SteelStacks
PEEPS lovers unite to welcome the New Year (albeit a bit early) when the adorable 200-pound lit PEEPS chick descends at 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 31.
Dec. 30, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Dec. 31, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Editor’s Tip: Don’t miss the 8th annual PEEPSFEST One-Mile Fun Run (Dec. 30, 12:45 p.m.) and 5K (Dec. 31, 1 p.m.).
Fun Fact: PEEPS pairs up with Betty Crocker to come up with awesome seasonal recipes. An easy PEEPS hack: they make the perfect topper to your Christmas party cupcakes. Open wide!
