Donna Freda-Hertzog RE/MAX real estate

10/12/2026

🍂 Your fall bucket list starts at home! 🏡

A little home maintenance, a few cozy touches, and plenty of seasonal fun—now that’s a fall checklist we can get behind! As you’re making plans for pumpkin patches and apple picking, give your home a little attention, too.

🛠️ Handle the essentials. Clean dryer vents, check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and tackle worn weatherstripping and exterior gaps.

🏡 Bring on the cozy. Give your front porch a fall makeover, refresh a favorite room, and show your lawn and outdoor spaces some love.

🎃 Make room for fun. Head to a pumpkin patch or apple orchard—and get a jump on planning and saving for holiday gifts!

You don’t have to tackle everything in one weekend. Save this checklist and check off a little at a time!

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

🎃 161 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, October 9 – Thursday, October 15, 2026

October fun is in full swing across the Lehigh Valley! This week is packed with Oktoberfest celebrations, fall festivals, spooky season activities, live music, food and drink events, family fun, community fundraisers, and plenty of ways to enjoy the season.

✨ This Week’s Highlights

🍻 ArtsQuest Oktoberfest
🌙 Harvest Nights & Harvest Fest
🧙 Witches & Wizards
💃 Latin Fest Easton
🥃 Oktoberfest Bourbon Tasting
🐂 Bulls & Barrels Blowout
🍷 W**e Your Way
🤠 Ultimate 90s Country Experience
🧔 Beards for Breasts

Plus, enjoy Halloween Haunt, Fall Fun at Bear Rock Junction, Spooky Nazareth Walking Tours, Oktoberfest Pup Parade, Wiener Dog Races, Steel Weekend, JuxtaFaire, Trunk or Treat, farmers markets, live concerts, theater, comedy, and more happening all week long.

👇 Check out the full list and start planning your week:
161 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley | October 9–15

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10/05/2026

The homebuying process can feel like a lot, but having a clear path forward makes it so much more approachable 🏡✨ Each step plays an important role in helping you land in the right home at the right time. And with the right support, it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. I’m here to guide you through every stage and make sure you feel confident along the way. Send me a message when you’re ready to take that first step!

09/30/2026

🍺 Prost! Oktoberfest season is almost here in the Lehigh Valley! 🥨

SteelStacks’ free Oktoberfest celebration returns to Bethlehem for two weekends—October 2–4 and October 9–11—with German food, live music, biergartens, dachshund races, steinholding competitions, the Yuengling Oktoberfest 5K and plenty of family-friendly fun.

The celebrations don’t stop in Bethlehem! Our guide also highlights Oktoberfest-inspired events in Easton, Bangor and Coopersburg. 🍂

Check out the complete guide and start planning your Oktoberfest adventures:
https://rem.ax/LVoktoberfest

09/28/2026

🍂 Fall is calling in the Lehigh Valley! 🍎🎃

From apple picking, pumpkin patches and corn mazes to colorful hikes, covered bridge tours and festive farmers markets, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season. You can also enjoy:

🍺 Seasonal w**e and brew events
👻 Halloween thrills at Dorney Park
🎭 Family-friendly theater
🍀 The annual Celtic Classic
🚜 Hayrides and farm adventures

Whether you’re planning a family outing, a scenic drive or a festive weekend with friends, our guide will help you build the perfect fall itinerary!

Explore Fall Activities in the Lehigh Valley:
https://rem.ax/LVfallactivities

09/25/2026

🎃 164 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, September 25 – Thursday, October 1, 2026

Fall is officially taking over the Lehigh Valley! This week is packed with festivals, fall fun, live music, comedy, food and drink events, family activities, outdoor adventures, and big-name performances. From Celtic Classic and Oktoberfest to pickleball championships, space-themed fun, porch concerts, w**e festivals, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

✨ This Week’s Highlights
📸 Fall Photo Expo
☘️ Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival
🌶️ Hot Pepper Showdown!
💗 Pinkapalooza 2026

🚀 Lehigh Valley Space Fest 2026
🍷 LV Zoo Fall W**e Festival
🎣 Annual Fishing and Fun in the Park
🎉 Annual West End Block Party
🥨 Oktoberfest: Wurst Fest Ever
🏃 Sundown Rundown
🌕 Harvest Moon
🎶 College Hill Porchfest
😂 Comedians: Rich Vos, Brian Regan & Ben Bankas
🎤 Martina McBride, Three Dog Night & Pat Metheny

Plus, enjoy Harvest Sangria Flights, Halloween Haunt, Fall Fest, Oktoberfest at Blue Mountain, The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival, farmers markets, theater, live concerts, haunted attractions, family workshops, food truck events, and more happening all week long.

👇 Check out the full list and start planning your week:
164 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley | September 25–October 1

See the full list: https://rem.ax/thingstodoinLV

09/23/2026

🌽🎃 Ready to get lost in some fall fun?

The Lehigh Valley’s farms are transforming into autumn wonderlands filled with corn mazes, pumpkin patches, hayrides, farm animals, seasonal treats and plenty of family-friendly adventures! 🍎🚜🍩

Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin, exploring a flashlight maze or simply enjoying a beautiful fall day on the farm, our 2026 guide will help you plan your next outing.

🍂 Explore the full guide: A Guide to Lehigh Valley Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and More
https://rem.ax/LVguide-pumpkin-mazes

Which fall activity is your favorite—corn mazes, pumpkin picking or hayrides? 👇

09/22/2026

U.S. existing-home sales edged down 1.7% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.06 million units, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Regionally, sales increased in the Northeast, held steady in the West, and declined in the Midwest and South. On a year-over-year basis, sales rose in the Midwest and West while remaining flat in the Northeast and South.

Nationally, the median existing-home sales price climbed to $431,400, as inventory remained at a 4.6-month supply at the current sales pace, NAR reported. Year-to-date sales are up 2.4%, reflecting stable demand even amid elevated mortgage rates. Homes are sitting on the market longer and fewer buyers are bidding above asking price compared to a year earlier, though local market conditions vary widely.

09/19/2026

🎉 158 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley
Friday, September 18 – Thursday, September 24, 2026

Fall fun is in full swing across the Lehigh Valley! This week is packed with festivals, live music, food and drink events, vintage markets, cultural celebrations, comedy, concerts, family fun, and community favorites happening all around the region.

✨ This Week’s Highlights
☀️ Farewell to Summer Festival

💪 FeistyFest & 🎗️ 17th Annual Ready, Set, GOLD! 5K Walk
🍻 YergFest 2026
🥃 Bourbon, Bites & Stogies
🍷 Classics in the W**e Garden
💡 East ON Fest 2026
🍂 Bethlehem Vintage & Harvest Market
🔔 Liberty Bell Festival
💃 Latin Festival 2026
😂 Ali Wong Live! | 🥁 Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band | 🎤 Tom Jones
🐶 Pups in the Park
🍽️ W**e and Dine 2026

Plus, enjoy Halloween Haunt, Fall Fest, live concerts, outdoor markets, car shows, comedy, farmers markets, family activities, creative workshops, w**e tastings, and more happening all week long.

👇 Check out the full list and start planning your week:
158 Things to Do in the Lehigh Valley | September 18–24

See the full list: https://rem.ax/thingstodoinLV