Laini’s List: 9 things to do this Labor Day Weekend – September 4–7, 2026
LAINI’S LIST
September 4–7, 2026
9 Things to Do this Weekend
Three-day weekend, nine ways to spend it — from riverside sauerkraut to fenders flying at a fair.
Nine picks for the weekend, curated by Laini Abraham. Click any event title for the full listing — times, addresses, and details — on our Events Calendar. New list every week.
1
Saturday
9 AM–1 PM
Scott Park, Easton
Funky Ferments Fest
The fifth annual celebration of all things fermented, foraged, and pickled returns to the riverfront. The Kraut Mob makes sauerkraut by the water, a roaming mushroom mascot works the crowd, and the Fermenters trio plays from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Free, family-friendly, and one of the more distinctly Easton mornings on the calendar.
2
Saturday
6 PM (doors 5 PM)
Rivals Sports Bar, Easton
Comedy Show at Rivals
A full lineup of regional comics — Justin Palko, Terrell C. Brown, Michael Beavers, Connor Daniels, and more — takes over Rivals in downtown Easton, with the New Normal Band and a DJ to close out the night. Seats fill fast, so arrive early.
3
Friday
6:30 PM
Wind Creek Event Center, Bethlehem
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias Live
One of the biggest names in stand-up brings his arena-scale show to the Wind Creek stage for one night. Expect the voices, the stories, and the crowd work that made Fluffy a household name.
4
Saturday
10 AM–7 PM
Charles A. Brown Ice House, Bethlehem
Lehigh Valley Summer’s End Punk Rock Flea Market
Tape Swap Radio hosts 50-plus vendors of records, instruments, vintage clothing, art, and weird curiosities along the river in Bethlehem. DJ Warlock spins during vendor hours, and live bands take over at 4:30 PM with the IceHouse DIY Committee. Free admission, pets welcome.
5
Saturday
5–9 PM
ed Rocks Outdoor Listening Room, Bethlehem
The Joe Cirotti Trio with Milkweed
Guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, and vocals in an outdoor listening room where quiet is the house rule. Bring a camp chair and a covered dish to share; ages 16 and up. 100% of suggested donation goes directly to the band.
6
Sunday
11 AM
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, Bethlehem
Belleville Street Faire – Summer 2026 Edition
A one-day, European-style open-air market beneath the blast furnaces, with 100-plus makers, vintage sellers, artists, and food vendors from across the region. Live DJ all day, a merchant village from Belleville Market, and plenty of room for kids and dogs. Free admission, rain or shine.
7
Sunday
Gates 5 PM
Becky’s Drive-In, Walnutport
23rd Annual Dusk till Dawn Marathon
Five movies back to back on Screen 1, plus a magician, face painting, stilt walkers, a DJ, and $2 moon bounce and train rides. Breakfast comes out at the concession stand around 2 AM. $15 adults, $10 kids 4–12; bring chairs, blankets, and a portable radio (rentals go fast). The Saturday-night edition runs too; Sunday is the one linked here.
8
Monday
Check-in 7:30 AM
Valley Preferred Cycling Center, Breinigsville
Donut Derby 2026
A 36-mile Labor Day bike race with one rule that matters: every donut you eat at the mile 12 and 24 stops knocks three minutes off your time. Lunch and awards follow, and kids 10 and under get their own Munchkin Mile on the velodrome track. Pre-registration only — it closes Friday, Sept 4 at 5 PM or at 350 riders.
9
Monday
5 PM
Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown
J&J Demolition Derby at The Great Allentown Fair
The fair’s closing-day tradition: qualifying heats on the historic racetrack until the last car still running is crowned Beast of the East. It is the loudest possible way to end a long weekend. Tickets via the fair box office or Ticketmaster and include fair admission when bought in advance.
