Frugal Family Activities — Lehigh Valley



If you are lucky enough to live in the Lehigh Valley, here are some frugal indoor family activities you can enjoy for $5 or less!

  1. Allentown Art Museum — On Sundays admission is free to the Allentown Art Museum, and the kids can enjoy Artventures.
  2. Lowe’s/Home Depot Workshops —  The first Saturday of the month is Home Depot’s Kids Workshops, and Lowe’s features kids clinics every other week.  The kids get a little apron, and a small wooden project to put together, and a certificate of completion.  It’s free!
  3. Bounce U — Purchase a Bounce Pass for $25 and it is good for 5 bounce sessions.  Just $5 per session. 
  4. Emmaus Movie Theatre — A second-run movie theatre in downtown Emmaus.  Matinees are just $3.00.
  5. Farmers Market —  The Allentown Fairgrounds Farmer’s Market is an Allentown favorite.
  6. Roller Skating —  Try Skateaway Roller Rink in Bethlehem.  Admission is just $5 for Saturday or Sunday night.
  7. Bowling —  In general, bowling is very affordable.  Try the Emmaus Bowling Center.
  8. Coffee at the Perk —  You can enjoy some terrific coffee at The Perk on Main in Emmaus, and treat the kids to some tasty desserts.
  9. Hershey’s Chocolate World —  Take a day trip to Hershey and experience Hershey’s Chocolate World.  Admission is free, and you get a free chocolate bar at the end of the tour.
  10. Lower Macungie Community Center — Upcoming events include Pictures with Santa (2 photos for $10), free movie night, free open gym, and free drop-by storytime. 
  11. Promenade Shops in Saucon Valley — One of our favorite things to do is to stop in for storytime at Barnes & Noble.  The kids usually do a small coloring or craft project afterwards.  Instead of going to the cafe at the bookstore, we head over to Fresh Market where Emily gets a free cookie at the bakery section, and I get a free sample of coffee!
Do you have a frugal indoor activity that I forgot to mention?  Leave a comment and tell us about it!