Good morning, Allentown.

A Bethlehem man admitted he ran a $2.6M scam using fake refunds to trick retailers, and on May 27 he was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison—he will also serve three years of supervised release and repay more than $2.6M.

The IRS is processing millions of tax returns and expects to send out over $211 billion in refunds this year.

Taxpayers in Allentown who filed returns between May 1 and May 31 will receive their refunds based on filing method (for example, e-filers with direct deposit will get theirs between May 22 and June 19) while those living abroad should file by June 16.

The Step2 Company recalled about 30,800 My First Snowman toys on May 29 after 47 reports showed the toy’s removable top hat broke into pieces that could cause choking; parents are advised to remove the hat and use the free replacement offered by the company—these toys were made in December 2023 and April 2024 and sold online from March to December for about $40.

Parkland High School Graduation

7-11 p.m. — PPL Center — Celebrate the achievements of graduates in a memorable ceremony.

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Cheap tickets available — Experience the excitement of a live performance at the renowned Pines Dinner Theatre.

Worcester Red Sox at Lehigh Valley IronPigs

6:45-8:15 p.m. — Coca-Cola Park — $1 Hot Dogs and Youth Cap Giveaway — Watch a thrilling baseball game between the IronPigs and Red Sox while enjoying fantastic promotions.

Jurassic Quest

12-3 a.m. — The Allentown Fairgrounds — Tickets available — Experience North America's most popular interactive dinosaur event with thrilling exhibits and activities.

Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival 2025

12-6 p.m. — Two City Center — Details to be announced — Enjoy a lively day of blues music, craft brews, and delicious barbecue in downtown Allentown.

Crumb Concert

7-9 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Tickets from $50 — Catch the vibrant sounds of Crumb live in Allentown.

Seasonal Organic Dinner Series

6-9 p.m. — Rodale Organic Gardening Experimental Farm — $175 — Delight in a farm-fresh, organic dinner under the stars with local cuisine and drinks.

Nowa's Chef’s Dinner: Mise en Place

6-9:30 p.m. — Vault 634 — $175 per guest — Experience a six-course tasting menu with wine or zero-proof pairings in a historic setting with bold Mediterranean flavors.

Seasonal Organic Dinner Series

6-9 p.m. — Rodale Organic Gardening Experimental Farm — $175/person — Enjoy seasonally-themed organic dinners featuring local cuisine and a bonfire under the stars.

4th Annual Devonta Smith Celebrity Softball Game

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Coca-Cola Park — Special guest appearances — Enjoy a friendly softball game featuring Devonta Smith and other celebrities for a great cause.