Spring has sprung in Bucks County, and the Easter Bunny is following right behind it! Check out What’s Up This Weekend for all of the best Easter events and brunches happening around Bucks County.
Hop aboard the Easter Bunny Express at the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad adventure through the County’s blooming hills while the Easter Bunny personally hands out special treats during the voyage. If activities are more your game, Shady Brook Farm’s Easter Eggstravaganza is the place for you! After Easter egg hunting around the farm, kids can enjoy tons of activities including pedal go-carts, inflatable attractions and much more. Celebrate Easter Sunday with an “egg-cellent” brunch at some of Bucks County’s top restaurants, including Bella Tori, The Bucks Pub and Fisher’s Tudor House.
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, March 30
Easter Bunny Express at the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
Join the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad for a special Easter adventure aboard the Easter Bunny Express. Settle back and relax in one of our turn of the century passenger coaches during an hour-long excursion through the hills and valleys of Bucks County. Take in the sights of early spring as the Easter Bunny visits with all of the children handing out special candy treats and posing for photos taken by our staff. Reservations are required.
When: March 30 – April 1, check online for departure times
Where: New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
Cost: Check online for pricing
Easter Eggstravaganza at Shady Brook Farm
Hop your way into spring at our Easter Eggstravaganza! Take a wagon ride to the “Hunting Grounds” where kids will find 6 candy-filled eggs. Then return to the Festival Field to get a prize and meet the Easter Bunny. Kids can look forward to giant jumping pillows, go-carts, inflatable attractions and much more!
When: March 30 – 31, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: $5/adults, $10/children
The Producers at the Bristol Riverside Theatre
With the worst play, worst director, and worst actors in New York, how could they go right? The Bristol Riverside Theatre presents a side-splitting tour-de-force spoofs grand, old-fashioned Broadway musicals while paying tribute to them all at the same time.
When: March 30 – April 1, check online for show times
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: $45
African American Quilts: From Traditional to Contemporary at the Mercer Museum
The Mercer Museum’s newest exhibit, African American Quilts: From Traditional to Contemporary, features beautiful textile collections ranging from historical pieces of the late Cuesta Benberry to contemporary works from the Friendly Quilters of Bucks County.
When: March 30 – April 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Included with admission
A Man and his Prostate at the Bucks County Playhouse
Visit the Bucks County Playhouse to hear the story of a man who discovers his inner self in more ways than one . . . Based on Emmy Winner Ed Weinberger’s true experience of being rushed into the hospital for prostate cancer surgery while vacationing in Italy, A Man and his Prostate masterfully transforms a story of near tragedy into a hilarious recounting.
When: March 30 – April 1, check online for show times
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $40 - $55
Magical & Real: Henriette Wyeth and Peter Hurd, A Retrospective at the Michener Art Museum
The James A. Michener Art Museum is unveiling Magical & Real: Henriette Wyeth and Peter Hurd, A Retrospective, an exhibition examining the work of Wyeth and Hurd’s work since 1967. The married couple’s individual artistic careers are thoughtfully examined in this new collection.
When: March 30 – April 1, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $18/adult; $17/senior; $16.00/college student w/ ID; $8/kids 6-18; kids under 6 free
Virtually Rudy: New Dimensions in Sculpture at the Michener Art Museum
Join the Michener for the debut of their new innovative exhibition, Virtually Rudy: New Dimensions in Sculpture. Rudy sculptures will appear alongside their digital representations, exploring the intersection between 20th century art and 21st century technology.
When: March 30 – April 1, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $18/adult; $17/senior; $16.00/college student w/ ID; $8/kids 6-18; kids under 6 free
Celebrate Art! Exhibit
Celebrate Youth Art Month with students from Bristol High School and Harry S. Truman High School along with the Artists of Bristol on the Delaware (AOB) in an annual exhibit titled, Celebrate Art! Be sure to cast your vote for the People’s Choice awards during the four-week exhibition.
When: March 30 – 31, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library
Cost: Free to attend
Land of Ozz at the Sellersville Theater
Witness the ultimate Ozzy Osbourne experience at the Sellersville Theater as Stephen Desko masterfully recreates the look and sound of Ozzy with a vocal tone and appearance so close to the Mad Man himself that there will be "No Rest For The Wicked."
When: March 30, 8 – 11 p.m.
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $21.50 – $30
“Pictures at an Exhibition” at the New Hope Arts Center
New Hope Arts' Pictures at an Exhibition is a gallery installation of original art that was inspired by a musical masterpiece. The exhibit features some of the regions’ finest artists and creates a unique pairing of visual arts and music.
When: March 30 – 31, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: New Hope Arts Center
Cost: Suggested donation $5
Rae Sloan Bredin: Harmony and Power Debut at the Michener Art Museum
Rae Sloan Bredin has long been known among the Pennsylvania Impressionists as a painter whose work is characterized by refinement and dignity, serenity and delicacy. This exhibition will highlight works spanning Bredin’s career, touching on his time as a student, instructor, and member of the New Hope Group.
When: March 30 – April 1, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $18/adult; $17/senior; $16.00/college student w/ ID; $8/kids 6-18; kids under 6 free
Saturday, March 31
Bunny Brunch at The Market at DelVal
Kick off your spring with a Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt at The Market at DelVal. Hop on in for a delicious homemade brunch featuring french toast, an omelet station, bacon, cut fruit, and more. The Easter Bunny will be mingling and posing for photos. Take a wagon ride to the "hunting grounds" and enjoy the Egg Hunt once the brunch is over. Reservations are required.
When: March 30 – 31, 9 a.m.
Where: The Market at DelVal
Price: $17 - $20
Mardi Gras Murder Mystery Dinner at Fisher’s Tudor House
Spend an evening investigating a murder at the annual VooDoo Ball while trying delicious cuisine during this Mardi Gras-themed murder mystery dinner at Fisher’s Tudor House.
When: March 31, 7 p.m.
Where: Fisher’s Tudor House
Cost: $57.99
Live Music at the (Crossing) Vineyard!
Stop by Crossing Vineyards any weekend this Winter and relax with a “Crossing Cocktail,” a frosty YARDS Beer, or wine by the glass or bottle. “Un-wined” after a busy work week with live music and dancing.
When: March 31, 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Pay as you go
Signs of Spring at the Silver Lake Nature
The sun is shining and the weather is sweet! Take a leisurely stroll around the Silver Lake Nature preserve, and see what plants and animals are awakening. We will bring exploration tools such as magnifying glasses, binoculars, and butterfly nets in order to get a closer look at the warming world.
When: March 31, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: $3
Sunday, April 1
Bella Tori at the Mansions Famous Easter Brunch
Reserve a table for Easter Brunch at Bella Tori. The elegant, historic mansion is the perfect setting for creating memories with your family.
When: April 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Bella Tori at the Mansion
Cost: $35 per person
Easter Brunch Buffet at Fisher’s Tudor House
Enjoy a spectacular Easter Brunch buffet at Fisher’s Tudor House, featuring a chef-attended omelette station and a Belgium waffle station, as well as tasty lunch entrees and plenty of delicious desserts. Reservations are required.
When: April 1, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Fisher’s Tudor House
Cost: $12.99 - $36.99
Easter Brunch at The Bucks Pub
Celebrate Easter with Brunch at The Bucks Club, featuring a full buffet menu! Call for reservations.
When: April 1, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: The Bucks Pub
Cost: $28.95/adults, $11.95/kids
Easter Dinner at Washington House Hotel & Restaurant
Join the Washington House for a complete four course Easter dinner with hor d'oeuvres, soup or salad, entree, dessert sampler and coffee. A special children's menu will be available. Make your reservations today!
When: April 1, 12 – 7 p.m.
Where: Washington House Hotel & Restaurant
Cost: Varies
