Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with festive firework-filled events in Bucks County! Indulge in an all-American barbecue picnic, enjoy a patriotic concert with a firework finale, watch a “Rebels vs. Redcoats” car show and much more!
Peddler’s Village is celebrating the holiday weekend with a Red, White & Blue BBQ Bash, inviting guests to savor an all-American feast and explore family-friendly activities while listening to live music. Pack a picnic and head to Tinicum Park for patriotic tunes and a firework grand finale during the Concert Under the Stars. Washington Crossing Historic Park is pitting American and French cars against British and German automobiles during its first-ever “Rebels vs. Redcoats” car show!
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, June 29
42nd Street Debut Weekend at the Bucks County Playhouse
Celebrate the magic of Broadway with one of show business’s most beloved fables! Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer straight off the bus from Allentown, PA, arrives in New York armed with her tap shoes and big dreams. Can she dance her way from chorus girl to star?
When: June 29 – July 1, check online for showtimes
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $40 - $80
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 29, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Market at DelVal
Cost: $3
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 29 – July 1, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Churchville Nature Center
Cost: $8
Escape Rooms: Cottage in the Woods & Witches in the Woods
Visit the Pennsbury Manor for an evening exploration of their Escape Rooms, transporting you back in time to solve a serial murder and a witchcraft mystery.
When: June 29, 6 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Pennsbury Manor
Cost: $35
Xcite Fight Night 2
Joe Hand Promotions returns to Parx Casino® for Joe Hand’s Xcite Fight Night 2. The event will once again highlight Philadelphia-area fighters looking to prove they have what it takes to move to the next level.
When: June 29, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Xcite Center
Cost: $50 – $100
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 29, 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. Meet groundbreaking African-American motor racers during the Black American Racers panel this Saturday!
When: June 29 – July 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Included with admission
Summer Wine & Music Series at Crossing Vineyards
Enjoy wine, beer and cheese as you listen to live musical performances along Crossing Vineyards and Winery’s gorgeous countryside property.
When: June 29, 7 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at the door
“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 29 – July 1, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James. A Michener Art Museum
Cost: Free to attend
Back-YARDS Sips at Warrington Country Club
The Warrington Country Club has teamed up with Yards Brewing to bring you a taste of summer to Bucks County’s backyards. Enjoy unlimited beer and wine, an all you can eat assortment of BBQ themed summer time food and interactive games.
When: June 29, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Warrington Country Club
Cost: $49
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 29, 8 – 10 p.m.
Where: DCP Theatre
Cost: $16 - $18
Saturday, June 30
Red, White & Blue BBQ Bash in Peddler’s Village
Visit Peddler’s Village to celebrate the Fourth of July with a Classic Barbecue Picnic, where guests will be treated to all-American grilled favorites, live music, family entertainment and kids’ activities.
When: June 30, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Concert Under the Stars at Tinicum Park
Celebrate the Fourth of July Holiday weekend with an evening of light classical, popular, and patriotic music and a grand fireworks finale under the stars along the banks of the Beautiful Delaware River. Plan a picnic and enjoy seeing the night sky light up during this quintessential regional tradition.
When: June 30, 6 p.m. (Concert begins at 8 p.m.)
Where: Tinicum Park
Cost: $25
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 29 – 30
Where: Bucks County Wine Trail
Cost: Pay as you go
#1000 Follower Summer Luau at Moss Mill Brewing
The Moss Mill Brewing Company is celebrating reaching #1000followers by having a luau party! The luau will benefit Wags Rescue & Referral of Southampton, PA. Join them for a day of food, drinks, luau games, and prizes supporting a good cause!
When: June 30, 3 – 11 p.m.
Where: Moss Mill Brewing Company
Cost: Free to attend
Full Moon Kayak Excursion
Join the Silver Lake Nature Center in an evening kayak trip through Silver Lake into Magnolia Lake. Attendees will dock on an island in Magnolia Lake for marshmallow roasting before returning to Silver Lake on a moonlit journey. New to kayaking? Take an intro class at the Silver Lake Nature center at 3 p.m. the same day! Early birds can also enjoy kayak fishing at 9 a.m. Reservations are required.
When: June 30, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: $35
Civil War Cycle Tour
Cycle through Doylestown’s Civil War history, see the home and graves of generals, learn about Bucks County’s link to the Underground RR and then tour the Bucks County Civil War Museum and Library. Reservations are required.
When: June 30, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Civil War Museum
Cost: $40
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 30, 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Pay as you go
Music on Main: Tie-Dye Hillbilly
Enjoy fantastic bluegrass party music under the open sky with a Tie Dye Hillbilly Dance Party! This is a BYOB and picnic-friendly event, so explore nearby take-out eateries around Yardley.
When: June 30, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Buttonwood Plaza
Cost: Free to attend
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
Walter Calvert, Artist – “A Retrospective”
The Doylestown Historical Society is honored to exhibit a Walter Calvert Retrospective, celebrating his art work from publications like the Philadelphia Inquirer, Saturday Evening Post, Bucks County Traveler and more during this first-time exhibit. 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 30, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Doylestown Historical Society
Cost: Free to attend
Sunday, July 1
Rebels vs. Redcoats: A Revolutionary Car Show at Washington Crossing Park
Visit the Washington Crossing Park as they kick-off their multi-day Independence Day celebration with its first-ever “Rebels vs. Redcoats” car show – pinning American and French cars against British and German vehicles.
When: July 1, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to attend
Historic Trades at Pennsbury Manor
Meet the joyners, blacksmiths and wool spinners that call Pennsbury Manor their home as they demonstrate their skills to visitors touring the property!
When: July 1, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Pennsbury Manor
Cost: Free with admission
Goat Yoga at Mountain Pride Farm
Goat Yoga is returning to Mountain Pride Farm! Stretch and destress in the company of adorable goats from the farm. Reservations are required.
When: July 1, 9 – 10 a.m.
Where: Mountain Pride Farm
Cost: $35
