City of Allentown

City of Allentown The 3rd largest city in Pennsylvania, Allentown is with culture, events, history & more! Allentown truly is All Inspiring.

The City of Allentown page is currently not permitting comments on any new posts. As the third-largest city in Pennsylvania, our population is growing, our economy is surging upward, and our community is filled with opportunity. ALL Delighted
Whether one enjoys Japanese, Thai, Mexican, Italian, German, Brazilian, Spanish, Middle Eastern or Chinese it can all be found at the many great restaurants that make up Allentown’s eclectic menu. ALL Adventurous
From canoeing and fly fishing on the Lehigh River to shooting hoops or swimming at Cedar Beach Park to running or cycling through the Lehigh Parkway the options for enjoying Allentown’s ample parks system are vast. Allentown hosts a countless number of signature racing and sporting events. ALL Innovative
Allentown is our County seat with over 15,000 workers bustling about downtown everyday. This city is home to numerous corporate headquarters and new loft apartments. With no height restrictions, truly the sky's the limit in Allentown. Plus, there's a whole new frontier just around the corner on our waterfront. ALL Creative
Civic Theatre, Symphony Hall, America On Wheels, Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, Allentown Art Museum, Liberty Bell Shrine Museum, The Baum School of Art and the Da Vinci Science Center all call Allentown home. There are limitless ways to be exposed to culture and history in Allentown. Performances, sculptures and exhibits are bountiful and ever-changing, filling the calendar year-round. ALL Festive
From the music and sights at Mayfair and the Allentown Fair to the energy at an IronPigs game at Coca-Cola Park or a quick race around the track at Lehigh Valley Grand Prix, entertainment options are unlimited in Allentown. Events on Hamilton and House Tours in neighborhoods, Movies in the Parks, concerts, parades and neighborhood and church celebrations all make Allentown a city boasting vibrancy. ALL Welcoming
From the West End to Midway Manor, Old Allentown to the Southside, Allentown is a collection of unique and diverse neighborhoods teeming with charm, community, stunning beauty and incomparable architecture. Passionate houses of worship, solid schools, walkable communities, the City’s treasures are just outside your door. ALL Natural
Gazing at West Park’s fountain while relaxing on a bench, walking a beloved dog through Trexler Park and jogging through the covered bridge in the Lehigh Parkway are just a few of the ways to refresh your mind and body in Allentown.

Did you know Allentown helped protect the Liberty Bell during the American Revolution? As part of the America250PA comme...
09/15/2026

Did you know Allentown helped protect the Liberty Bell during the American Revolution? As part of the America250PA commemoration, the inaugural Liberty Bell Festival is being held in Downtown Allentown this weekend!

On Saturday, Sept. 19 from 11am-5pm, this free, family-friendly celebration will honor the remarkable story of how the Liberty Bell was hidden beneath the floorboards of Zion's Reformed Church in Downtown Allentown during the American Revolution.

11:00am | Flag-Raising Ceremony
11:20am | Procession with the Brandywine Colonials
11:50am | The SwingTime Dolls
1:15pm | Seth Witcher
2:40pm | Antar Goodwin Band
4:00pm | The Weekenders

Enjoy live entertainment, local food and beverage vendors, artisan shopping, historical experiences, community organizations, and activities for all ages!

09/14/2026

Crosswalks are being painted across Allentown!

Crews are installing new crosswalks at intersections throughout the city, with a focus on areas around schools.

The markings are being applied using a thermoplastic machine, which uses heated material to create durable, long-lasting pavement markings.

More crosswalks mean greater visibility for people walking and drivers alike.

Our Monday Funday is stopping by Trout Creek this month! Join us tonight, Monday, September 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for o...
09/14/2026

Our Monday Funday is stopping by Trout Creek this month!

Join us tonight, Monday, September 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for our active play day which includes fun outdoor activities that are easy-going and perfect for everyone to participate in together.

Tonight's event is in partnership with ToolShed Boxing, Do it 4 the Youth, and A True Love Story.

Don't miss out on our Wellness Day on September 21 and Community Cookout on September 28!

What a way to close out the summer 🎶 We wrapped up our Union Terrace Concert Series with an incredible Fleetwood Mac tri...
09/14/2026

What a way to close out the summer 🎶 We wrapped up our Union Terrace Concert Series with an incredible Fleetwood Mac tribute band!

Thank you to everyone who joined us throughout the series, and to our partners at ArtsQuest for helping bring these free, family-friendly concerts to the heart of Allentown. We’ll see you next year!

This Saturday, we celebrate baked goods that brings families together. Egypt Star Bakery, a household name in Allentown ...
09/12/2026

This Saturday, we celebrate baked goods that brings families together. Egypt Star Bakery, a household name in Allentown and the Lehigh Valley celebrates close to 100 years here in the City of Allentown. Located at 608 N. Front St. is home to age old family recipes that bring freshly baked bread to the Lehigh Valley and the local neighborhoods in Allentown.

Owned by Les Sipos and Esther Erdossy and run by Les and his wife Beth, Egypt Star began in Egypt, Pennsylvania under the Zdrofcoff family in the early 20’s with recipes that go back even further. After a fire consumed their property in the 1930’s, the baking company acquired The Star Baking Company in Allentown and coined Egypt Star Baking Company as we know it today.

The Egypt Star Baking Company, run by Mary Zdrofcoff until her death in 1997 was passed to partners Steven Zdrofcoff and Ester Erdossy. In 2006 it was acquired by Les and Beth, daughter of Esther and a childhood worker of the bakery when Esther retired. Les and Beth are now continuing the legacy of fresh baked breads, pastries, cookies and more.

“What was just a job has become a family business,” says Beth. “A lot of people who work for us have family who they bring aboard. The bakery becomes a whole family business when that happens!”

Beth and Les love the family atmosphere and the customers they get to know. “Generations of people come through our doors and they remember as kids what their parents and grandparents bought here. We love having a historic flagship in Downtown Allentown!”

From donuts, breads, cakes and cookies, everything is made fresh daily, it is all to serve a community that is worth it. “Our predecessor never left the bakery and would serve 3rd shift when the were coming on their lunch break here in Allentown. We love to continue that community support, especially during the recent fire on front street where we served the firefighters who were fighting the warehouse fire,” says Beth about Allentown.

Egypt Star has locations in Emmaus, Coplay, Whitehall and Allentown and are open M-F from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop out and grab a loaf of fresh bread or world famous donuts today!

Mayor Matt Tuerk joined Jewish community leaders at the Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley to honor the Jewish...
09/11/2026

Mayor Matt Tuerk joined Jewish community leaders at the Jewish Community Center of the Lehigh Valley to honor the Jewish community ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

Mayor Tuerk presented a citation on behalf of himself and the mayors of Bethlehem and Easton, extends New Year wishes to Jewish families across the region and reaffirms a standing commitment to safety, freedom of worship, and partnership with Jewish institutions.

Today, the Allentown community came together to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor those who answe...
09/11/2026

Today, the Allentown community came together to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor those who answered the call.

We remember the first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who showed extraordinary courage and sacrifice. As we reflect 25 years later, we continue to honor their values of courage, unity, and service.

Mayor Tuerk welcomed students from the Stuckeman School at the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture to Allentown ...
09/10/2026

Mayor Tuerk welcomed students from the Stuckeman School at the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture to Allentown to learn more about how the city is transforming and investing in its future.

During their visit, Mayor Tuerk talked about the city’s economic transformation and the development shaping our community.

The students are visiting innovative development projects and exploring how former industrial spaces can be transformed for new uses.

Join us this Friday, September 11 as we kick off Firehouse Fridays! Every Friday from 3:30-4:30pm, kids can stop by Hibe...
09/09/2026

Join us this Friday, September 11 as we kick off Firehouse Fridays!

Every Friday from 3:30-4:30pm, kids can stop by Hibernia Fire Station (643 Ridge Ave.) to hang out at the fire station and enjoy a free meal.

NEW DATE - Spend the day helping your neighborhood at La Placita Pocket Park! 🌳❤️Our Love Your Block community grant rec...
09/08/2026

NEW DATE - Spend the day helping your neighborhood at La Placita Pocket Park! 🌳❤️

Our Love Your Block community grant recipients have begun working with the City to help revitalize this public space. Residents can expect new benches, artwork, and more coming soon.

We're looking for volunteers in the neighborhood to help with planting native gardens and landscaping, cleaning up litter, and supporting some art projects during our Volunteer Day of Service.

📍 Location: La Placita, 167 Hamilton Street
⏰ Volunteer Day: September 20, 10 AM - 5 PM

All ages welcome! Whether you can stop by for an hour or the full day, we appreciate your help with loving on this park.

The Love Your Block grant is provided by Bloomberg Center for Public Impact and Johns Hopkins University. Stay tuned for more community-led projects happening in our public spaces.

Address

435 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA
18101

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16104395999

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