This roundup was published September 9, 2026 and its events have been superseded. For current events, see the latest What's Happening in Whitehall: Late September into Mid-October.

What's Happening in Whitehall: Mid-September

A classic Whitehall township street in early September with maple leaves beginning to turn

Mid-September is when Whitehall's fall calendar fills in for real. The township this week announced its big Fall Festival for Sunday, September 27 at Whitehall Parkway, the Zephyrs have two home football games in the next ten days including a league matchup against Northampton, and both parent-teacher conferences and school board meetings land this month. This roundup, researched the week of September 9, covers what is going on in Whitehall, the Whitehall-Coplay School District, the best places to eat nearby, and a quick list of things to do before the leaves peak.

Things to Do in Whitehall Right Now

The headline for the rest of the month is the Whitehall Township Fall Festival, set for Sunday, September 27 at Whitehall Parkway (4689 S. Church St) with free admission, food and beverage trucks, local vendors, and seasonal fun. The township has announced entertainment, too: a DJ from 2 to 4 p.m. and The Castaway Band from 4 to 7 p.m. It is the centerpiece of the town's fall calendar, so put it on the calendar now.

Before that, this Saturday the borough next door hosts the Uptown Northampton Street Fair on Main Street in Northampton from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., a free, walkable outdoor market that is a nice excuse to browse local vendors. If you are willing to drive a bit, Rock the Park at Victory Park in Slatington brings a food truck festival on Saturday, September 19, and Dorney Park in Allentown starts its Halloween Haunt-style evenings on weekends beginning September 19.

For farm season, Grim's Orchard in Breinigsville is in the middle of its Fall Festival, which runs weekends through November 1 with an 8-acre corn maze, hayrides, and a pumpkin patch, and pick-your-own apples open weekends starting Saturday, September 12. The Allentown Fair wrapped up on September 7 for another year, so the orchards and township events are where the season turns now.

Whitehall-Coplay School District: What's On

The district calendar has a busy second half of September. Parent-teacher conferences are split into two evenings this year: elementary conferences on Tuesday, September 15, and secondary conferences on Tuesday, September 22. Families should watch for signup information from their child's school, since times are set building by building.

The school board is also in action this month. Committee meetings fall on Monday, September 14 at 4:00 PM at the Education Center Board Room at 2932 Zephyr Boulevard, starting with the Education and Student Activities Committee and followed by Operations and Transportation, then Finance and Personnel. The regular school board meeting is Monday, September 28 at 7:00 PM in the same board room, and the district streams both live on its website. If a board topic matters to your family, those live streams are the fastest way to catch it.

On the athletics side, Zephyrs varsity football has three home games at Zephyr Stadium over the next twenty days, all with 7:00 PM kickoffs: Friday, September 11 against Northampton, Friday, September 18 against Pleasant Valley, and Thursday, September 24 against Bethlehem Liberty. The Northampton game is a league matchup at home, and the Thursday night home game against Liberty is worth the school night. Fall soccer, field hockey, cross country, golf, tennis, and volleyball schedules are all active, and the district's athletics hub at Zephyr Athletics posts up-to-date times.

Good Places to Eat in and Around Whitehall

The MacArthur Road corridor still holds its familiar anchors, including Olive Garden (715 Grape St) and the Whitehall Diner (3026 MacArthur Rd), but some of the best eating this month is a short drive away on Main Street in Northampton and in Coplay. A few verified standouts:

  • Assante Ristorante Italiano, 2050 Main St, Northampton: a long-established Italian favorite and one of the best-reviewed sit-down spots in the area.
  • Whitehall Diner, 3026 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall: the reliable all-hours diner on the corridor, easy before or after a game.
  • Palermos Italian Restaurant & Grill, 11 E 24th St, Northampton: grilled and fried Italian classics a few minutes from Whitehall.
  • Mario's Pizza Shop, 851 Main St, Northampton: a neighborhood pizza favorite with a loyal local following.
  • Santa Fe Taco Co, 2022 Main St, Northampton: quick, casual tacos and burritos, ideal for a pre-game bite.
  • Samuel Owens Restaurant & Bar, 128 Chestnut St, Coplay: a proper sit-down dinner in the neighboring borough, good for a nicer night out.
  • Eastern Chinese Restaurant, 1418 Main St, Northampton: a dependable Chinese takeout and dine-in spot off the Main Street drag.

The Quick List: Current Things to Do

  • Whitehall Township Fall Festival: Sunday, September 27, Whitehall Parkway, free admission, food trucks, and The Castaway Band from 4 to 7 PM.
  • Zephyrs football: home games Friday, September 11 against Northampton and Friday, September 18 against Pleasant Valley, plus Thursday, September 24 against Bethlehem Liberty, all 7 PM at Zephyr Stadium.
  • Grim's Orchard & Family Farms: Fall Festival weekends through November 1; pick-your-own apples starting Saturday, September 12.
  • Neighborhood markets: Uptown Northampton Street Fair this Saturday, September 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street.
  • School district calendar: parent-teacher conferences September 15 and 22; school board meeting September 28, 7 PM at the Education Center.
  • Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market: the year-round indoor market open Thursday through Saturday, about fifteen minutes from Whitehall.
  • Dorney Park Halloween Haunt: Halloween-style evening hours beginning weekends September 19 in Allentown.
High school football stadium at dusk near Whitehall during the fall season

"Mid-September is when Whitehall's fall personality shows up: a big Friday night under the stadium lights, apple orchards opening for the season, and the township's own festival closing out the month."

Tim Tepes, Associate Broker

If you have been thinking about calling Whitehall home, this is a great stretch for a visit: the orchards are open, the schools are settling into their routines, and the town is at its busiest before the holidays. 4365 Spruce St sits a few minutes from the schools, the parks, the stadium, and the dining corridor. Come see the neighborhood during fall's first month, and let's talk about whether it is the right fit for you. Confirm event details on the township, district, and venue pages linked above before you make plans, since dates and times can shift.

Tim Tepes
Tim Tepes
Associate Broker · PA AB062628L

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