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Real Estate Insights from the Lehigh Valley

Market updates, neighborhood guides, and buyer advice from Tim Tepes.

A warm mid-October evening on a small-town Pennsylvania street near Coplay, with twin homes on front porches, pumpkins and mums on a stoop, maple trees in peak color, and stadium lights glowing faintly in the distance

October 8, 2026

What's Happening in Coplay: Week of October 14, 2026

Homecoming week at Zephyr Stadium, a parents' night out and live music in Coplay, haunted nights in Whitehall Township, and mid-October tours and shows around the Lehigh Valley.

A warm October evening on a small-town Pennsylvania street near Coplay, with twin homes on front porches, pumpkins and potted mums on a stoop, and maple trees just beginning to turn gold

October 7, 2026

What's Happening in Coplay: Week of October 7, 2026

The Coplay Borough Council regular meeting, the library board meeting and weekly programs, a non-instructional day in the district, the Zephyrs at Emmaus, and Oktoberfest at SteelStacks and home hockey at PPL Center.

A quiet Coplay PA street on a frosty early-November morning, with twin homes on front porches, bare maple trees shedding golden leaves, and pumpkins still on a stoop

October 5, 2026

What's Happening in Coplay: Week of November 2, 2026

PA Bacon Fest in Easton, the Zephyrs' District 11 playoff opener, first marking-period report cards, the Coplay council workshop, and early-November shows around the Lehigh Valley.

A warm late-October evening on a small-town Pennsylvania street near Coplay, with a twin-home porch decorated with glowing jack-o'-lanterns, hay, and fall mums beneath maple trees in peak color

October 1, 2026

What's Happening in Coplay: Week of October 26, 2026

Trick-or-treat night in Coplay and Whitehall, the Zephyrs' home finale against Allentown Central Catholic, the Saengerbund Halloween Bash with Common Bond, the final haunted and farm weekends of the season, and a full slate of Halloween-weekend shows.

Golden late-October evening light on a quiet small-town Pennsylvania street, with a porch decorated with pumpkins, mums, and a glowing jack-o'-lantern beneath maple trees in peak fall color

September 30, 2026

What's Happening in Coplay: Week of October 19, 2026

The Coplay Halloween Parade on Chestnut Street, Whitehall's parade on the district campus, Boscov's Friends Helping Friends at the Coplay library, Zephyrs football at Parkland, and a full week of Lehigh Valley shows.

Mid-October foliage over the Victorian brick storefronts of Historic Downtown Jim Thorpe, with maple trees in peak orange and red in golden afternoon light

September 28, 2026

What's Happening in Coplay: Week of October 12, 2026

The first school board meeting under the district's revised schedule, Postmodern Jukebox and Basement Yard Live at Wind Creek, the final Jim Thorpe foliage festival weekend, Boo at the Zoo and Dorney Park family weekends, and fall parade dates.

Crisp October morning light on a small-town Pennsylvania market square, with white market tents, pumpkins, and fallen maple leaves on the street

September 24, 2026

What's Happening in Coplay: Week of October 5, 2026

The Easton Garlic Fest and CaresFest weekend, the Allentown Symphony season opener, Lewis Black at the State Theatre, confirmed Haunted Parkway ticket details, and Whitehall-Coplay marking-period notes for the week of October 5, 2026.

Golden-hour late-September light on a township park pavilion near Coplay, with maples beginning to turn and pumpkins on the steps

September 23, 2026 Archived

What's Happening in Coplay: Last Week of September 2026

The Lehigh Valley Space Fest at Lehigh University, the Whitehall Township Fall Festival at the Parkway, Yenser's Tree Farm opening weekend, the September 28 school board meeting, and two October concerts: this week's Coplay community update.

Golden early-October morning light on the Ironton Rail Trail near Coplay, with turning trees and the historic cement kilns in the distance

September 21, 2026

What's Happening in Coplay: Early and Mid-October 2026

The 21st Breakin' Clay for the Cure shoot, haunted season at the Whitehall Parkway, the Zephyrs' October home stretch, a district bus-service lawsuit, and fall foliage day trips: this week's Coplay community update.

Golden-hour light on a small-town Pennsylvania street in early autumn, with turning maples and a farm market stand of apples and pumpkins

September 17, 2026 Archived

What's Happening in Coplay: Week of September 28, 2026

The library Book and Bake Sale, SteelStacks Oktoberfest opening weekend, peak u-pick apple season at Coplay orchards, and Whitehall-Coplay school and board notes: this week's Coplay community update.

Golden late-afternoon light over an early-autumn apple orchard near Coplay, with crates of apples and pumpkins beside a farm stand

September 16, 2026 Archived

What's Happening in Coplay: Week of September 21, 2026

A cash and gift card bingo at the American Club, the Celtic Classic and Allentown festival weekend, u-pick season at Coplay orchards and farm markets, and Whitehall-Coplay school notes: this week's Coplay community update.

Early-autumn morning light on the paved Ironton Rail Trail in a Lehigh Valley park, with trees beginning to turn gold and orange

September 14, 2026 Archived

What's Happening in Coplay: Mid-September 2026

The Ready, Set GOLD charity run at Saylor Park, Saengerbund concerts, a Whitehall-Coplay back-to-school roundup, and a look ahead at fall events around the Lehigh Valley: this week's Coplay community update.

Warm September light on a small-town borough street with pumpkins on a porch and a community library in the distance

September 10, 2026

What's Happening in Coplay: Mid-September to Mid-October 2026

The library Book and Bake Sale, a Lions Club cash bingo, Whitehall-Coplay committee meetings and kindergarten registration, Greek food festival, and haunted hayrides: the latest Coplay community update.

Early autumn light on a small-town Pennsylvania street with pumpkins on a porch

September 9, 2026

What's Next in Coplay: Late September and October 2026

The Saengerbund Oktoberfest, Whitehall-Coplay school conferences, the Celtic Classic, and SteelStacks Oktoberfest: what is coming up in and around Coplay through late October.

Early fall light on a rail trail path through a Lehigh Valley park

September 7, 2026 Archived

What's Happening in Coplay: September 2026

Saengerbund concerts, the Ironton Rail Trail 10K, Whitehall-Coplay football, and fall festivals: here is what is going on in and around Coplay this month.

Ranch-style home exterior at 117 S 9th St, Coplay PA

August 1, 2026

Why Ranch-Style Homes Are Ideal for Lehigh Valley Buyers

Ranch homes offer one-floor living, accessible design, and low-maintenance appeal. Here is why they remain one of the most sought-after home styles in the Lehigh Valley.

Green backyard and mature trees in Coplay PA

July 22, 2026

Moving to Coplay, PA: What You Need to Know

From the historic Coplay Kilns to the Ironton Rail-Trail, discover what makes this Lehigh Valley borough a great place to call home.

Open-concept kitchen and living area in a Lehigh Valley home

July 10, 2026

First-Time Homebuyer Checklist for the Lehigh Valley

Buying your first home in the Lehigh Valley? Use this step-by-step checklist to prepare your finances, understand the market, and navigate closing day with confidence.