July 24

Lehigh County Drug and Alcohol in partnership with The Dear Santa Foundation invites children, families, and residents from throughout Lehigh County and surrounding communities to celebrate Christmas in July 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Change on Hamilton, 927 W. Hamilton St., Allentown. The first 100 children will have the opportunity to capture memorable holiday photos with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus before enjoying complimentary Crayola Giant Coloring Kits, Shake Shack frozen custard treats, and other family-friendly activities. Admission is free, and all community members are encouraged to attend.

July 25

The award-winning Children’s Entrepreneur Market, a nonprofit initiative committed to empowering children through entrepreneurial experiences, will be offering eight upcoming markets through October in Pennsylvania. The next market will take place 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Dollar General Lot, 317 South York Rd., Hatboro. Children’s Entrepreneur Market is a nationwide program that provides a marketplace and customers for 5 to 17-year-olds to sell their products. Kids Market provide young entrepreneurs with a low-risk environment to launch their businesses, sell their products, and develop critical life skills. Kids Markets are open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend and support these young entrepreneurs by shopping locally and celebrating the creativity and hard work of area youth. Parents can register their children for a booth at an upcoming market at KidsMarkets.com.

July 26

Saara Arts proudly presents the ninth annual India Heritage Day, a free, family-friendly festival celebrating the vibrant arts, culture, cuisine, and traditions of India, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Allentown Arts Park. This year’s theme, “Rhythms of India,” highlights the rich musical and dance traditions that have shaped India’s diverse cultural heritage for centuries.

The festival offers an immersive cultural experience designed to educate and engage visitors of all ages through interactive arts programming, live performances, authentic cuisine, and hands-on activities. Admission is free and this event is open to the public. For more information, go to www.saaraarts.org.

July 27-31

Elementary school-aged children can enjoy a low-cost day camp designed to encourage cooperation, understanding of other cultures, reverence for our planet and much more at the 37th annual LEPOCO Young People Making Peace Summer Day Camp 9 a.m. to noon at the First Presbyterian Church in Allentown. Enrollment costs on a sliding scale from $10 to $50/week. Children who have completed kindergarten through seventh grade are welcome. To register or volunteer, go to LEPOCO.org or call 610-691-8730.

Aug. 2

Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Rd., Orefield, (Leather Corner Post) is accepting orders for their hoagie sale. Options available are regular Italian with everything or no peppers, no onions with peppers, no onions or peppers, ham and cheese; no onions or peppers, turkey; no onions or peppers, roast beef; no onions or peppers, tuna and veggie. Ingredients are supplied by Thomson’s Meat Market, Walnutport. Hoagie pickup will take place 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 11. To order, call Marilyn at 610-395-6885.

Aug. 29

Parkland Art League artists are holding a “Pop Up” Art Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kalmbach Memorial Park, 200 Cotton St., Macungie.

Sept. 19

Lace up your sneakers and join the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley for the 17th annual Ready, Set, GOLD 5K Walk, 8K Run & Kids’ Fun Run, presented by Heavy and Highway Construction Laborers’ Local 158. Join the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley at the Ironton Rail Trail for a morning of fitness, family fun, and community — all while making a meaningful difference for local kids with cancer and their families. Enjoy food, music, raffles, superhero fun, and more. Every registration helps PCFLV provide critical support, joyful programs, and lasting memories for families in the Lehigh Valley facing pediatric cancer. The 8K Run starts at 8:30 a.m. The 5K Walk will start at 9 a.m. and the Fun Run/Obstacle Course for kids 12 and under starts at 10:30 a.m. All participants who are registered by Aug. 15 will receive an event T-shirt and a goody bag.