What's Happening in Whitehall This September

As of the first week of September, Whitehall Township and the surrounding Lehigh Valley are easing from summer into fall: harvest festivals are opening up, high school football is heating up, the school district is settling back into its routine, and the MacArthur Road dining scene remains as reliable as ever. This roundup covers what is going on right now, along with a few places wortha short drive.

Things to Do in Whitehall Right Now

The fall festival season officially begins this month. Head east to Grim's Orchard in Breinigsville,wherethe Fall Festival runs weekends from early September through late November with corn mazes,hayrides,apple and pumpkin picking,and food. This one fills up fast asthe season goes on,so plan an early trip.

Closer to home,South Whitehall Township's Concerts inthe Park series at Covered Bridge Park along River Road keeps free live music going into September,with a Community Day-style celebration around mid-month featuring vendors,and food trucks. Check the township's recreation calendar for the exact weekly lineup. Later this month,Whitehall Township traditionally holds its own Fall Festival,too. Keep an eye on the township's parks and recreation page for dates asthey are announced. In past years it has brought food,music,kids' activities,and local vendors together,and it often lands asthe late-September centerpiece of the town calendar.

The Zephyrs are in the thick of the football season,too,with Thursday night home games atthe Zephyr sports complex most weeks this month. Between the student section,concession stands,and stadium lights on a school night,it is the classic Whitehall experience. Kickoff times sometimes shift asthe season goes on,so confirm the schedule on MaxPreps before you head out.

Whitehall-Coplay School District: What's On

The new school year is fully underway across Gockley,Steckel,Zephyr Elementary,Whitehall-Coplay Middle School,and Whitehall High School. The district's official calendar lives on whitehallcoplay.org,and it is worth bookmarking if you plan activities,sports,or appointments around school schedules.

For families who like to stay informed, the school board committee meetings fall on the second Monday of each month,with Operations and Transportation,Finance and Personnel,and Education and Student Activities sessions covering their areas,and regular school board meetings fall on the fourth Monday at 7:00 PM. Both are held atthe Education Center Board Room at2932 Zephyr Blvd,Whitehall,and are streamed live via the district site. If a topic on the agenda matters to you,those live meetings are the fastest way to catch it.

Beyond football,the fall sports calendar is in full swing,too: soccer, field hockey, cross country,and volleyball schedules all appear on the school's season pages this month,so families with school-aged kids have plenty of weekday evening sand Saturday mornings to fill. Check the Whitehall High School athletics pages for game times.

Good Places to Eat in and Around Whitehall

MacArthur Road still has the familiar standbys (Olive Garden, Bonefish Grill, Whitehall Diner, City View Diner**),and the township's pizza game is strong allon its own. A handful of spots around Whitehall, Northampton,and Coplay are wortha detour this month.

• Angel's Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 5511 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall: a long-running local slice-and-italian spot right on the corridor.
• Palermos Italian Grill, 11 E 24th St, Northampton: fried shrimp, veal,and hearty pasta plates five minutes from Whitehall.
• Mario's Pizza Shop, 851 Main St, Northampton: a community favorite pizza place with a devoted neighborhood following.
• Santa Fe Taco Co, 2022 Main St, Northampton: casual tacos and burritos with quick counter service, great for a pre-game bite.
• Samuel Owens Restaurant & Bar, 128 Chestnut St, Coplay: a proper sit-down dinner spot in the neighboring borough, good for date nights asthe weather turns.
• Main Street Family Restaurant, 2023 Main St, Northampton: breakfast and lunch all day at diner-friendly prices, solid for a weekend morning before football.

The Quick List: Current Things to Do

• Grim's Orchard Fall Festival, Breinigsville: corn maze, hayrides, apple and pumpkin picking, weekends through fall.
• Concerts in the Park, Covered Bridge Park, South Whitehall: free live music going into September.
• Whitehall Township Fall Festival: the township recreation page carries dates for the late-September celebration.
• Zephyrs football: Thursday night home games atthe Zephyr sports complex most weeks this month.
• School board meetings: committee meetings the second Monday and regular board meetings the fourth Monday atthe Education Center Board Room, streamed live.
• Township parks, including Cementon Park and Jordan Park: green space for a walk or a picnic while the leaves begin turning.

"September is when Whitehall feels like itself again: harvest festivals, Friday-night lights, school routines,and the same friendly diners and pizzerias that have anchored this town for decades."

Tim Tepes, Associate Broker

If you have been thinking about calling Whitehall home, September is a great month to visit and see the township at its most active. 4365 Spruce St sits a few minutes from all of it:the schools,the parks,the football field,and the dining corridor. Come see the neighborhood during the best season of the year,and let's talk aboutwhether it is the right fit for you.