This roundup was published September 14, 2026 and its events have been superseded.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: Week of September 14

A Whitehall neighborhood park in mid-September with golden light and early autumn leaves

This is the week of September 14 in Whitehall, and the calendar is picking up: the Zephyrs have a big league football game at home Friday night, the school board committee meetings happen this afternoon, and the valley around us fills with festivals all weekend. This roundup, researched Monday, September 14, covers things to do in Whitehall, what is on at the Whitehall-Coplay School District, good places to eat in and around town, and a quick list of current events to plan around.

Things to Do in Whitehall This Week

The centerpiece is Zephyrs varsity football at home on Friday, September 18 at 7:00 PM against Pleasant Valley at Zephyr Stadium. It is an Eastern Pennsylvania Conference league game, and the Zephyrs are playing their 100th season of football this fall, so the home stands should be lively. It is the only home football game this week, so check the MaxPreps schedule before heading out in case of last-minute shifts.

Around town, the township's fall recreation sessions are starting. The Aqua Aerobics Fall Session begins Thursday, September 17 and runs through November 12, and Aerobostix fitness classes continue on Tuesday evenings at Egypt Memorial Park through September. Both are on the township parks and recreation calendar, and they are a low-key way to get into a fall routine close to home.

Looking ahead, the Whitehall Township Fall Festival is confirmed for Sunday, September 27 at Whitehall Parkway: free admission, food and beverage trucks, vendors, and live music. It is still a couple of weeks out, but it is the one to mark on the calendar now.

Around the Lehigh Valley This Weekend

If you want to range a little farther, this weekend is one of the busiest of the fall. Forks Community Days runs Friday through Sunday, September 18 to 20 at Forks Community Park (500 Zucksville Rd, Easton), with live music on six stages, hot air balloons, amusement rides, food vendors, and roughly 78 booths: Friday 5 to 10 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday 11 AM to 7 PM.

Closer to home, South Whitehall Township's Community Day is Saturday, September 19 from 4 to 8 PM at Covered Bridge Park on River Road, with live music, kids' entertainment, a vendor trail, crafts, and food trucks. Up in Slatington, Rock the Park and the Food Truck Festival also land on Saturday, September 19 at Victory Park. And on Sunday, September 20, the Lehigh Valley Wicked Plant Fest Fall edition brings more than 100 vendors of plants, art, candles, and food to the area.

In Bethlehem, Lehigh University hosts its Stargazing Spectacular on Thursday, September 17 from 9 to 11 PM at Iacocca Hall, a free look through telescopes on a fall evening, and the university's events calendar lists plenty of concerts and talks through the month.

Whitehall-Coplay School District: What's On

The school board committee meetings are today, Monday, September 14, starting at 4:00 PM in the Education Center Board Room at 2932 Zephyr Boulevard: the Education and Student Activities Committee first, followed by Operations and Transportation, then Finance and Personnel. The district streams the meetings live on its website, so you can watch from home if you cannot make the room.

The regular school board meeting is Monday, September 28 at 7:00 PM in the same board room, and a note for families who follow the board: the district moves to a revised meeting schedule starting October 12, so this month is the last under the long-standing fourth-Monday rhythm. Families also have parent-teacher conferences coming up this week: elementary conferences are Tuesday, September 15, and secondary conferences are Tuesday, September 22.

On the athletics side, the Friday, September 18 home football game against Pleasant Valley leads the week, with the Thursday, September 24 home game against Bethlehem Liberty on deck. Fall soccer, field hockey, cross country, golf, tennis, and volleyball are all in season, and the district's athletics pages post current times for each sport.

Good Places to Eat in and Around Whitehall

The MacArthur Road corridor is as dependable as ever, and this week's lineup leans on tried-and-true Whitehall spots plus two short-drive standbys. A few favorites:

  • MISSION BBQ, 1421 Grape St, Whitehall: smoky classics with a veteran-friendly atmosphere, one of the highest-rated spots right in town.
  • Whitehall Diner, 3026 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall: the all-hours standby on the corridor, easy before or after a game.
  • City View Diner, 1831 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall: a full-menu diner for breakfast, lunch, or a late bite.
  • Bonefish Grill, Lehigh Lifestyle Center, Whitehall: fresh seafood and a comfortable bar, a favorite for a nicer night out.
  • Angel's Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 5511 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall: a long-running slice-and-Italian spot right on the corridor.
  • Flaming Grill & Supreme Buffet, 1055 Grape St, Whitehall: a spacious buffet with a broad menu, good for groups before or after an event.
  • Palermos Italian Restaurant & Grill, 11 E 24th St, Northampton: a five-minute drive for grilled and fried Italian classics, and worth it.
  • Samuel Owens Restaurant & Bar, 128 Chestnut St, Coplay: a proper sit-down dinner in the neighboring borough for a relaxed evening out.

The Quick List: Current Things to Do

Zephyr Stadium lights glowing over the football field on a September evening

"Fall Fridays are Whitehall at its best: a league game under the lights in the Zephyrs' 100th season, a weekend of festivals in the valley, and the same friendly diners and pizzerias that anchor this town year round."

Tim Tepes, Associate Broker

If you are house hunting in the Lehigh Valley, this is a great stretch to visit Whitehall: there is a home football game Friday, a full festival weekend around it, and the schools are in their September rhythm. 4365 Spruce St sits a few minutes from the stadium, the parks, the schools, and the dining corridor. Come see the neighborhood during the busiest week of the fall so far, and let's talk about whether it is the right fit for you. Event dates and times can shift, so confirm details on the township, district, and venue pages linked above before you make plans.

Tim Tepes
Tim Tepes
Associate Broker · PA AB062628L

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