Kid and Teen Activities in the Lehigh Valley: October 22-28, 2026

Looking for kid and teen friendly activities in the Lehigh Valley this week? Here are seven verified picks happening Thursday, October 22 through Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Nazareth, Schnecksville, and nearby. Each pick includes the age range, date, time, cost, and a direct link to the official program page.

Every listing below was checked against its official source on October 22, 2026. Details can always change, so please confirm times, availability, and any registration requirements on the official pages before you head out.

1. Allentown Public Library: "Murder in the Haunted Hallows" Teen Murder Mystery

The Allentown Public Library hosts "Murder in the Haunted Hallows: A Murder Mystery for Teens" on Saturday afternoon, a special Halloween-themed program for ages 12 to 18. Teens work through clues and suspects in a spooky whodunit. It is a free program, and the library's events calendar also lists its regular children's storytimes for the week.

Ages: 12 to 18
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA
Cost: Free

Official source: allentownpl.org children's events

2. Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity: Storytime with Miss Karen

The Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity holds its weekly Storytime with Miss Karen on Wednesday morning, a free program of stories, songs, and activities for children of all ages. No sign-up is required. The library also publishes a monthly children's and teen program calendar on its website.

Ages: All ages, children with a caregiver
When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity, 295 East Center Street, Nazareth, PA
Cost: Free

Official source: nazarethlibrary.org monthly calendars

3. Da Vinci Science Center: Witches & Wizards Weekend and Finding Titanic

The Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion in Allentown runs its Witches & Wizards Weekends every Saturday in October, with hands-on fall-themed family activities, festive challenges, and spooky science surprises. Saturday, October 24 features Wizardry Activities, and witchy character appearances run Saturdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The "Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission" exhibition, which opened September 29, is also on view through January 19, 2027. The center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed Mondays.

Ages: All ages; museum admission is free for children 2 and under
When: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Da Vinci Science Center, 815 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA
Cost: General admission $24; senior $22; members and children 2 and under free. The Finding Titanic exhibition is a $10 per-person add-on on top of general admission.

Official source: davincisciencecenter.org Witches & Wizards Weekends

4. Lehigh Valley Zoo: Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo returns to the Lehigh Valley Zoo in Schnecksville for its second weekend of the season, October 24-25 (the event also runs October 31 through November 1). Kids trick-or-treat at candy and treat stations throughout the zoo, with arts and crafts tables, vendors, music, and costumed character meet-and-greets. Costume contests take place Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. on the Service Electric Sundeck, with day-of sign-ups limited to 25 contestants. Bring your own candy bag. The event runs about 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on event days.

Ages: All ages
When: Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Lehigh Valley Zoo, 5150 Game Preserve Road, Schnecksville, PA
Cost: Included with regular zoo admission: adults (12-64) $18; seniors (65+) $14; children (2-11) $14; infants under 2 and members free

Official source: lvzoo.org/boo-at-the-zoo

5. Crayola Experience Easton: Screamin' Green Hauntoween

Screamin' Green Hauntoween at the Crayola Experience in Easton runs September 19 through November 1, 2026, so the last full week of October is inside the event window. The family-friendly, all-ages event features a spooky scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, festive photo-ops, and trick-or-treat stations, and it is included with standard admission (no separate event ticket). The attraction follows its regular fall hours, and children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages: All ages; children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; also Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Crayola Experience, 30 Centre Square, Easton, PA
Cost: Included with general admission: $30.99 per person ages 3 and up ($3 off when purchased online ahead); seniors 65+ $27.99; children 2 and under free

Official source: crayolaexperience.com Screamin' Green Hauntoween

6. National Museum of Industrial History: Family Sundays

The National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem runs Family Sundays every Sunday, when youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by an adult. Families can try hands-on activities like lifting pig iron, watch silk-weaving demonstrations, and visit the restored tow tractor "Tug" in the museum's galleries. The museum is open Sunday, October 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Ages: All ages; youth 12 and under free with a paying adult on Family Sundays
When: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: National Museum of Industrial History, 602 East 2nd Street, Bethlehem, PA
Cost: Youth 12 and under free on Family Sundays; adults (18-64) $18; seniors 65+ $12; youth (7-17) and students $10; children 6 and under free

Official source: nmih.org Family Sundays

7. JCC of the Lehigh Valley: Youth Sports and Recreation

The Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley in Allentown runs youth sports and recreation classes this week. Intro to Pickleball for Kids meets Tuesday, October 27, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m., for ages 6 to 12, as part of a six-week session running through November 10. Youth Archery for grades 3 through 8 meets Wednesday, October 28, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mighty Kicks Soccer meets Monday, October 26, with age-based sessions for ages 2 to 7. Registration is through the JCC.

Ages: Pickleball for ages 6-12; archery for grades 3-8; soccer for ages 2-7
When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. (pickleball); Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (archery); Monday, October 26, 2026 (soccer, afternoon sessions)
Where: JCC of the Lehigh Valley, 702 North 22nd Street, Allentown, PA
Cost: Pickleball $110 non-members / $90 members for the six-week session; archery $130 non-members / $110 members for the eight-week session; soccer $85 (age 2) or $95 (ages 3-7)

Official source: lvjcc.org sports and recreation

Before You Go

Library programs can fill up or shift, and museum hours and pricing occasionally change. Confirm the latest schedule, registration requirements, and any weather notices on the official pages linked above before you travel. The Allentown Art Museum also offers free general admission every day, with ArtVentures for Families running Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., plus the C&C Art Fair for All on Sunday, October 25, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; see allentownartmuseum.org. The Easton Area Public Library also lists recurring children's and teen programs on its LibCal calendar, including Little Storytime (ages 0-2), Big Storytime (ages 3-5), and Family Storytime, so check eastonpl.libcal.com for this week's exact dates and times. The Bethlehem Area Public Library runs a free Homework Help program for elementary (K-5) and teen (grades 6-12) students most school days at the Main Library, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; see bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com for the week's schedule.

This is the third post in a weekly Kid and Teen Activities series. Check back each week for a fresh list of verified library programs, recreation classes, camps, sports clinics, and museum events across the Lehigh Valley. If you are sorting out where to live in the region, I can help with that too.

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