Father’s Day is this weekend! There are plenty of ways to celebrate this special holiday – from summer concerts to food truck festivals, there are plenty of fun ways to make this weekend special for Dad.
Shady Brook Farms and the Market at DelVal are hosting their summer-long concert series, featuring local craft brews, lawn games and great live music! Swing by Pennsbury Manor for the 6th Annual Brews and Bites to indulge in beer, wine and delicious food along the scenic Delaware River. The Newtown Food Truck Fest returns this Sunday! Bring the family for a day of family-fun activities and explore a food truck paradise.
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 and be sure to read our Celebrate Father’s Day in Bucks County article for even more unique ways to celebrate dad!
Friday, June 15
An Act of God at Bucks County Playhouse
In an era where seemingly everything from “Roseanne” to “Will and Grace” has received a reboot, God also has decided to take a fresh look at one of his greatest cultural achievements, The Ten Commandments, in the hilarious Broadway comedy, An Act of God.
When: June 15 – 16, check online for showtimes
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $40 - $75
Bucks County Wine Month
Explore the Bucks County Wine Trail for its second annual Bucks County Wine Month! The eight family-owned wineries will celebrate in their own unique ways. Visit the wineries and enjoy live music, wine tastings, specialty pairings, wine slushies, new wine releases, Father's Day festivities and more!
When: June 15 – 17
Where: Bucks County Wine Trail
Cost: Pay as you go
Summer Wine Concert at the Market at DelVal
Bring the whole family to relax on the lawn and enjoy great LIVE entertainment by local musicians, while sipping on locally made Rose Bank Winery wines or PA craft beers at the Market at DelVal.
When: June 15, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Market at DelVal
Cost: $3
Unforgettable: A Tribute to America’s Greatest Songwriters
Unforgettable invites you to the Bristol Riverside Theatre to hear the best songs from pop culture, musicals, and movies. You’ll hear songs like “Night & Day”, “Summertime”, and “The Pink Panther Theme”.
When: June 15 – 17, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: Check online for prices
Summer Unwined Concerts at Shady Brook Farms
Party at Shady Brook Farm all summer long…and you’re invited! Come for live music by local bands, wines by Rose Bank Winery, locally brewed craft beer, signature cocktails featuring PA distilled spirits, great food, lawn games, and fun for the kiddos.
When: June 15, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: $5
“Racing: A Need for Speed” at Mercer Museum
The Mercer Museum’s “Racing: A Need for Speed” exhibit explores the colorful history of racing in Bucks County, PA and the nearby Delaware Valley, from the footraces of the native Lenape to the fairs and horse tracks of the 1800s, to the auto speedways and bicycle velodromes of the 20th century.
When: June 15 – 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Included with admission
Tour of Phillips Mill
Take a walking tour of the Phillips Mill Community, a “window into yesterday,” and the historic home of the Pennsylvania Impressionists. Learn about the historic properties in the English village, including the Inn at Phillips Mill, Morgan Colt’s studio, forge and shop, William Lathrop’s home and the Phillips Mill which will showcase its annual photography exhibition. Reservations are required.
When: June 15, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Phillips’ Mill
Cost: $40
Firefly Frolic at Peace Valley Nature Center
What makes that light? Why are they flying around flashing? Where do they go during the day? Many questions, many answers. Explore the Peace Valley Nature Center as you discover these absolutely amazing insects. Reservations are required.
When: June 15, 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
The Sum of Us at the Heritage Center Theatre
The Sum of Us follows a widower and his gay son in a heart-warming play about wanting love but being afraid to look for it; about finding love and being afraid to go for it; and about having love and not being able to hold onto it.
When: June 15 – 17, 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday); 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: The Heritage Center Theatre
Cost: $10 - $20
“American Moderns” and “View Finders” at James A. Michener Art Museum
“American Moderns: The Legacy of Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest?” features 27 works from Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest that highlight the development of modern art in America. “View Finders: Four Photographic Voices” illuminates the work of four local, contemporary photographers who represent four distinct approaches to the medium.
When: June 15 – 17, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James. A Michener Art Museum
Cost: Free to attend
Never Too Late at DCP Theatre
DCP Theatre presents, Never Too Late, a comedy by Sumner Arthur Long. Follow the Lambert family as unexpected news changes their lives forever – a must see comedy!
When: June 15, 8 – 10 p.m.
Where: DCP Theatre
Cost: $16 - $18
Saturday, June 16
Golden Girls Murder Mystery at Sand Castle Winery
Your favorite ladies from the ‘80s are throwing a party, and you’re invited! Sophia, Blanche, Rose, and Dorothy have worked long and hard to throw the perfect celebration, but will they still be celebrating when they discover a deadly flaw in their party guest, Arthur? Enjoy dinner as you put your detective skills to the test! Reservations are required.
When: June 16, 6 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Sand Castle Winery
Cost: $65
6th Annual Brews & Bites
Visit the Pennsbury Manor for the 6th Annual Brews and Bites! The hugely popular Father’s Day weekend fundraiser brings together craft beers, ciders, wines with food and live music along gorgeous Delaware River front for an early summer celebration.
When: June 16, 4 – 8 p.m.
Where: Pennsbury Manor
Cost: $40 for general admission; $10 for designated driver
Antiques Appraisal Fair
Do you have a painting from your grandparent’s attic, an old clock or watch, collectables? Curious as to what they may be worth? Bring them out to an “Antiques Roadshow” style appraisal fair and find out not only what your item is worth, but the history as well. Appraisers will give the audience interesting and fun facts about all the items they appraise.
When: June 16, 12 – 2 p.m.
Where: Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market
Cost: Free to attend (Check online for appraisal pricing)
Puppy and Kitten Yoga at Last Chance Ranch
It’s yoga at its cutest! In this class at Last Chance Ranch you’ll stretch and flow, relax and rejuvenate; all while being visited by playful puppies and kittens that are happy to meet you! Who knows, you may even decide to take one home! Reservations are required.
When: June 16, 10 – 11 a.m.
Where: Last Chance Ranch
Cost: $35
Butterfly House Tours at Churchville Nature Center
The Butterfly House at the Churchville Nature Center will be opening this year for a full season of fun! Starting the weekend, guests can explore the nature center and observe these beautiful insects.
When: June 16, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Churchville Nature Center
Cost: $8
California Wine Stroll in Peddler’s Village
Stroll and savor the finest wines in beautiful Peddler's Village. Join host Michael Conti of Vintage Imports as he takes you on a tasting journey of 15 hand-picked selections from California.
When: June 16, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: $44
Saturday Morning Bird Walk at Churchville Nature Center
Join the Churchville Nature Center every Saturday morning for an early morning bird walk with an experienced bird watcher.
When: June 16, 7 – 9 a.m.
Where: Churchville Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
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: June 16, 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Pay as you go
Pedal & Pub with Encore Rides
Pedal around scenic Doylestown and learn about its history, including ties to a 1745 inn and tavern established by William Doyle. After the ride, experience the town’s current hospitality with some craft beers at the Tasting Room, which is part of the Doylestown Brewing Company; the latest chapter in a family story that spans three generations in the beer industry. Reservations are required.
When: June 16, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Doylestown, PA
Cost: $45
Music on Main: Peter V Blues Train
Enjoy some fantastic blues music and performance under the open sky with Yardley-led Peter V Blues Train! This is a BYOB and picnic-friendly event, so explore nearby take-out eateries around Yardley.
When: June 16, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Buttonwood Plaza
Cost: Free to attend
Walter Calvert, Artist – “A Retrospective” 1901 - 1960
The Doylestown Historical Society is honored to exhibit a Walter Calvert Retrospective. Judy Yerkes, daughter of W. Walter “Cal” Calvert, a Bucks County artist and illustrator, will host the exhibit of her father’s original paintings and illustrations.
When: June 16, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Doylestown Historical Society
Cost: Free to attend
Sunday, June 17
Newtown Food Truck Fest
Back by popular demand: Newtown Food Truck Fest! Start your summer off right with this Father's Day food truck fest, featuring music, children's activities, face-painting, and the chance to grab food from more than 20 area food trucks.
When: June 17, 12 – 7 p.m.
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: Free to attend
Lunch in the Vineyard for Dads
What do dads want for Father's Day? BBQ, beer and family-time! Join Crossing Vineyards for a Texas-style BBQ lunch will feature pulled pork, mac n' cheese, baked beans and coleslaw, served with a glass of beer or wine. Lawn games on tap for added fun! Reservations are required.
When: June 17, 12 – 2 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $55
