There is something for everyone in Bucks County this weekend! Explore and enjoy these springtime events with family and friends.
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, May 14
Summer unWINEd Concerts
The party’s at our place all summer long and you’re invited! Enjoy live music by amazing bands in the Festival Field every Friday evening (& two special Saturdays). Bring the whole family…we’ve got lots of activities for the kiddos, lawn games, food, drinks & fun!
When: Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Admission varies
Food Trucks & Live Music
Visit Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery this weekend and enjoy a variety of food trucks, wine and live music! On Friday, Barefoot Bobby Duo will be playing acoustic and we will have Oink Joint BBQ Truck on site. On Saturday, Mike Chet Beck will be playing acoustic and we will have Surf & Turf and The Tot Rod food trucks.
When: May 14 and 15, 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Where: Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
Cost: Prices Vary
The Dawn Drapes
Inspired by melody, harmony, and groove driven rhythm, Michael Sanzo and Daniel Rice penned their first release as The Dawn Drapes in 2014. Their roots in American and British folk music drive their songwriting style, while their musical influences range vastly from Alex Chilton and The Replacements to Animal Collective and Pink Floyd. Deep grooves, smart hooks, and thoughtful vocal harmonies shine through, rounding out their full and balanced sound from song to song.
When: May 14, 8:00 PM
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $19.50 - $29.50
Through the Lens: Modern Photography in the Delaware Valley
Brand new exhibit! Through the Lens explores nearly 70 years of artistic experimentations with photographic processes and subject matter by artists in the Delaware Valley region. With work ranging from carefully hand-painted, bucolic landscapes to decisive snapshots taken on the street, Through the Lens highlights distinctive work in the Michener’s photography collection, including many that have never before been on view.
When: Through August 15
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Free with museum admission
Comedy on the Crick! - Weekly Comedy Show & Dinner
Grab your friends for a night out you won't soon forget! Large groups & birthdays welcome. Weekly comedy show with some of the funniest comedians in around!
When: May 14, 7:00 PM
Where: 2049 Bristol Pike, Bensalem
Cost: Dinner & Show - $38, Comedy Show Only - $20
46th Bucks County Designer House & Gardens House Tour
Join the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (VIA) in 2021 for their 46th annual Bucks County Designer House & Gardens event where they will be restoring Mearns Mill Manor, a wonderful 1870s mansion in Ivyland, to it former grace and splendor.
When: Through May 30, Times vary
Where: 545 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA
Cost: Admission prices vary
Comedy on the Crick! - Weekly Comedy Show & Dinner
Grab your friends for a night out you won't soon forget! Large groups & birthdays welcome. Weekly comedy show with some of the funniest comedians in around!
When: May 14, 7:00 PM
Where: 2049 Bristol Pike, Bensalem
Cost: Dinner & Show - $38, Comedy Show Only - $20
Saturday, May 15
Kiss the Sky… World’s Greatest Tribute to Jimi Hendrix
A musical icon, electrifying performer, hit songwriter and prolific artist. He is largely considered the greatest guitarist of all-time! Jimi Hendrix carved an immortal memory into modern music. He surely deserves a truly authentic tribute to his legacy. Through meticulous detailed re-productions in every aspect of look and sound in re-creating Jimi Hendrix’s most classic concerts & landmark stage show performances, KISS THE SKY is boldly presenting the world’s most historically accurate Jimi Hendrix tribute show EVER!
When: May 15, 8:00 PM
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: Prices Vary
"The First Time... The Music of Roberta Flack" Concert by Natalie Douglas
Called “a true force of nature” by Clive Davis of The Times, twelve-time MAC, two-time Bistro & NYC Nightlife Award winner, the sensational Natalie Douglas makes her Bucks County Playhouse debut with her smash hit tribute “The First Time…The Music of Roberta Flack.” After SRO performances of this concert in San Francisco, London and NYC, Natalie Douglas is thrilled to share this stunning tribute to the phenomenal Roberta Flack.
When: May 15, 8:00PM and May 16, 2:00PM
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices Vary
Strawberry Month at Peddler’s Village
May is Strawberry Month at Peddler’s Village! This weekend there are plenty of live events the whole family will love including a petting zoo, a caricaturist, kids craft tent and axe throwing.
When: May 15 and May 16
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Prices Vary
Live Music at the Vineyard!
Enjoy acoustic music from local performers with your wine. On Saturday, May 15 see the Kim & Chuck Duo. On Sunday, May 16 see Benny Bames.
When: May 15 & 16, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Stream Discovery Day
Let’s see what we can catch in the creek! Grab your stream shoes and team up with the park naturalist for a morning of watershed education. Historic Pidcock Creek was and is still the main source of power for the Thompson-Neely Grist Mill. Help identify the aquatic insects and other creatures that live within the creek.
When: May 15, 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free, pre-registration required
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
The Silver Lake Nature Center inspires connections with Nature for people of all ages, interests, and abilities through education, recreation, preservation, research, and advocacy. Grab the family for a fun morning on the trails!
When: Saturdays through May 29
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: Free
African American Museum of Bucks County Exhibit
The African American Museum of Bucks County, (AAMBC), is pleased to bring its exhibit, "Building on the Dream: From Africa to Bucks County" to The Parry Mansion Museum. See the museum's collection of artifacts from Africa and learn about the culture, contributions of African Americans in Bucks County and beyond. The museum not only recognizes well known historical figures but seeks to bring to light untold stories and hidden figures in Bucks County today.
When: May 15 & 16, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m
Where: Parry Mansion Museum
Cost: Free
Sunday, May 16
New Hope Celebrates 2021 Pridefest
NHC is planning numerous events that can be experienced safely throughout May and June. The NHC Board is working on creating a variety of events to support our local community, encourage people to come OUT, and celebrate who they are. The events include the Annual Best Cocktail Contest which will be extended to 3 weeks to allow more time for participants to safely enjoy their cocktails and vote, our Annual Flag Unfurling on May 8th., several drag shows, a book club event, mental health events, cocktail socials, a Pride bike ride, a Pride drive-in movie, and more!
When: Through May 30
Where: New Hope Celebrates
Cost: Free
Elmo's Springtacular at Sesame Place
Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and exciting events! On weekends from April 24 through June 20, join in on the fun with an exciting line up of meet & greets, music, magic, pirate adventures, and fireworks. With limited capacity, physical distancing, increased cleaning, and more, it’s a great time to get back to fun in our spacious outdoor park.
When: April 24 - June 20
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Admission varies
What’s Happening Sunday at Peace Valley Nature Center
Come join us for a family fun afternoon to see what is happening at the Nature Center. Let’s discover which creatures are out and about and see the flowers blooming!
When: May 16, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center
Cost: NO FEE pre-registration needed
