FROM THE LOCALS BLOG

Hooray - 2020 is almost over! If you’re still looking to soak up in the last bits of spirit, there is still time! Over it and want to just relax? Use this weekend to lose yourself in the arts at a local exhibit. Don’t forget to let your local restaurants make it even easier for you to relax or impress guests by ordering out! Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events…

Have yourself a merry little Bucks County Christmas this weekend! Take a sleigh(hay) ride through the Shady Brook Farm light show. Rock around the Christmas trees at the Amazing Christmas Village. And don’t forget to be grateful the (Revolutionary)War is over during the virtual Washington Crossing Reenactment. Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year here in Bucks County! From dazzling drive-through lights to holiday decorated stores, there is still so much to see and do while abiding by the new state guidelines the rest of this holiday season… Feeney’s (Feasterville) It’s just not the holiday season until you have made a trip to Feeney’s in Feasterville. Visiting Feeney’s has been my absolute favorite…

Bundle up and embrace the winter weather for some last minute shopping. Cozy into your car for a Christmas cruise. And if you don’t feel like leaving the house, throw on a livestream concert and support your local theaters! Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events calendar…

I’ve been waiting ALL year to bring you this episode of From the Locals and I’m so excited that it’s finally here! Just in time for the holidays, this episode (listen to it here) features Byers’ Choice Ltd., home to the famous Byers’ Choice caroling figurines. To learn how this iconic business got started and what they have planned for visitors to their gift shop and workshop this year, I sat down…

This weekend is focused on family fun! Take the opportunity to get your family out of the house and into the holiday spirit with a plethora of festive activities in Bucks County. Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events calendar. Friday, December 11 Amazing Christmas Village…

Next stop, the North Pole! Join Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus on a ride that you will never forget at the New Hope Railroad this holiday season. The popular family train ride attraction is still running and taking extra safety precautions during the pandemic. Festive times are ahead when you book your ticket for this good old-fashioned journey in your choice of first class, coach, private…

End the year on a positive note! Enjoy beautiful light shows, festive decorations and jolly December cheer. Come together with your community to decorate wreathes, illuminate your town’s trees, and tasty local Holiday treats (all while social distancing!) Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with…

If there is any place in Bucks County that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into the pages of a story book, Peddler’s Village is it. The iconic Bucks County destination is known for its charming colonial-style buildings, award-winning gardens, seasonal festivals, and distinctive shopping, dining, and lodging. It’s a place that holds Bucks County traditions for many families, including mine, and…

Oh, what an experience Peddler’s Village is this particular year during the holidays! I highly recommend checking it out, even during the daytime. In years’ past, I have gone to this beautiful place in Lahaska, Pennsylvania (a stone’s throw from New Hope) in the evening just to see the sparkling light display. At night, during the holiday months, it has NEVER been a disappointment. The lights in…