{"id":86541,"date":"2026-01-14T13:42:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/86541\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:42:09","slug":"things-to-do-this-weekend-in-the-lehigh-valley-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/86541\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do this weekend in the Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A 1980s horror classic and an enduring children\u2019s TV show are all part of the fun this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Monday also marks the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and there are a number of events planned to commemorate the slain Civil Rights leader.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for The Morning Call\u2019s list of your top picks for things to do this weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Easton\u2019s Winter Market is back<\/p>\n<p>Easton\u2019s Winter Market is back for the 2026 season. Located outside the Easton Public Market, its open 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays through April 25.<\/p>\n<p>The wintertime farmer\u2019s market features more than two dozen farms and specialty food producers, including Apple Ridge Farm, AquaSprout Farms LLC, Bizzle\u2019s Bites, Breakaway Farms, Bussin\u2019 Butters, Cabbage Throw Farm LLC, Collective Culture, Earthen Goat, Easton Salsa Co., Elm Hill Vineyard &amp; Winery, Fresh Tofu Inc., Funny Farm Apiaries, High Point Kombucha, Jersey Pickles, Love The Soup, Mia &amp; Maddie\u2019s Bakery, Oley Ravioli, Primordia Mushrooms, Raspberry Ridge Creamery, Saint Rocco\u2019s Treats, Salvaterra\u2019s Gardens, Scholl Orchards, Serrenta, Stehly\u2019s Bakery, The Flour Shop Bakery, Tucker\u2019s Pond &amp; Predatory Plants, Wild for Salmon, Zekraft, and additional rotating guest vendors.<\/p>\n<p>Seasonal programming will highlight nutrition, education and local agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>If you go: Easton Farmer\u2019s Market, 300 Block Northampton St. <a href=\"https:\/\/eastonfarmersmarket.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eastonfarmersmarket.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mickey Mouse Clubhouse at Da Vinci Science Center<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s your last weekend to enjoy to Mikey Mouse Clubhouse exhibit at Da Vinci Science Center.<\/p>\n<p>Families across the Lehigh Valley have been flocking to the Allentown museum to experience the hands-on learning exhibit, which ends Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Designed especially for young learners, the exhibit invites children to explore science through interactive activities inspired by the world of Mickey Mouse. It\u2019s been a hit with children and parents alike, helping to make it one of Da Vinci Science Center\u2019s busiest Decembers ever.<\/p>\n<p>If you go: Da Vinci Science Center, 815 Hamilton St., Allentown.\u00a0davincisciencecenter.org<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Bailey Albright, 2 1\/2, goes down a slide in the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse exhibit Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"6489\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768398129_425_tmc-L-Winter-Wonder-Lab15-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"11078124\" \/>Bailey Albright, 2 1\/2, goes down a slide in the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse exhibit Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown. (Amy Shortell\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\n\u2018The Thing\u2019 at Shankweiler\u2019s Drive-In<\/p>\n<p>Experience the annual tradition when \u201cThe Thing\u201d returns to Shankweiler\u2019s Drive-In for a three-night run.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy John Carpenter\u2019s 1982 science fiction-horror film starring Kurt Russell along with Stanley Kubrick\u2019s \u201cThe Shining\u201d in a double feature.<\/p>\n<p>Showtimes are 7 p.m. for \u201cThe Thing\u201d and 9 p.m. for \u201cThe Shining\u201d on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 6 p.m. Friday and Sunday, and 5:30 p.m. Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The theater is open rain, snow, or shine.<\/p>\n<p>If you go: Shankweiler\u2019s Drive-In, 4540 Shankweiler Rd, Orefield. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shankweilers.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">shankweilers.com<\/a>\/<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyautosizes lazyload\" alt=\"Details of the Shankweiler's Drive-In is seen Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Schnecksville. Shankweiler's Drive-In is celebrating its' 90th anniversary.(April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)\" width=\"3112\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/TMC-L-shankweiler-1.jpg\" \/>Details of the Shankweiler\u2019s Drive-In is seen Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Schnecksville. Shankweiler\u2019s Drive-In is celebrating its\u2019 90th anniversary.<br \/>\n(April Gamiz\/The Morning Call)<br \/>\nMLK Day lecture<\/p>\n<p>Among the many ways the Lehigh Valley will commemorate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum plans a lecture on his enduring legacy on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The lecture, \u201cThe Enduring Ideals &amp; Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,\u201d will delve into King\u2019s message and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>The program begins at noon and is free. The museum\u2019s galleries, which are normally closed on Mondays, will be open from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and guests are invited to stay and enjoy cake and coffee after the lecture.<\/p>\n<p>The event is the museum\u2019s 20th annual MLK Day celebration.<\/p>\n<p>If you go: Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, 432 W. Walnut St., Allentown. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehighcountyhistoricalsociety.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">lehighcountyhistoricalsociety.org.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Do you have an event you\u2019d like considered for Best Bets? 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