Good morning, Allentown.

At Trout Creek Park Monday, families came together for Monday Funday where they played soccer & painted rocks while enjoying music and games.

Allentown Parks and Recreation organized the pop-up event and will rotate it through six parks & host community cookouts until October.

A massive fire destroyed a Coopersburg building that housed a gentleman’s club and apartments on Monday after midnight, marking the second blaze in two weeks with no injuries reported as firefighters battled a collapsed roof and an arcing power line — investigators are now searching for the cause.

In April 2023, Phillip Zulauf, a 75-year-old from Lower Mount Bethel Township, was found dead in a Talen Energy power plant retention pond on Depues Road after he had been reported missing for more than a week.

His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking money damages against Talen Energy, its subsidiaries, the Public Utility Commission, and Lower Mount Bethel Township.

The Parkland School District policy and finance committee met Monday night to review the 2025-26 general fund budget approved in May that proposes a 4.0% millage rate increase set to raise the average homeowner’s tax by about $168—final board approval is scheduled for June 17.

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.

Allentown Fourth of July Celebration

12-10 p.m. — Cedar Beach Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks show.

NTG Live Performance

10:00 p.m. — Vyral lounge & bar — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying live show by the talented NTG in the heart of Allentown.