Outdoor concerts, craft markets, bike tours and more. Grab your friends and have some summer fun in Bucks County this weekend!
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 11
William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest – Take 6
Join in on the fun at Bristol Township’s brand-new outdoor amphitheater! Take 6 (Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley), heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet!,” is the quintessential a cappella group and the model for vocal genius. See the most awarded vocal group in history right here in Bucks County.
When: June 11 and June 12
Where: Bristol Township Amphitheater- 2501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA
Cost: Admission varies
Summer unWINEd Concerts
The party’s at Shady Brook Farm 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…there will be 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! Each day of the weekend will have a different musical group performing and a new food truck to try.
When: Weekends in June, 11:00AM – 9:00PM
Where: Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
Cost: Prices Vary
Evening Bike Tour in Yardley
Wrap up your day with an easy, guided ride along the D&L Trail from Yardley to Washington Crossing Park and back. Ride is easy, flat and lasts about 35 minutes each way depending on the group's pace. No riders will be left behind.
When: June 11, 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Where: D&L Trail Parking Lot
Cost: $45 for bike and helmet, $25 to bring your own
Carbon Leaf
Carbon Leaf writes, records and produces its music independently from their studio in Richmond, VA, and has performed over 2,400 lives shows across 17 albums in their long career. The group’s independent music and spirit continue to resonate with its fans, so don't miss your next chance to see them live!
When: June 11, 6:00PM and 9:00PM
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $33 - $45
The Brooklyn Charmers, The Music of Steely Dan
Grab a glass of wine and join in for another fantastic performance by the popular Brooklyn Charmers, an amazing collection of the songs from Steely Dan.
When: June 11, 8:00PM
Where: The Pour House at The New Hope Winery
Cost: $35
Plein Air Open - The Exhibition
AOY Art Center is celebrating the Historic Towns of Yardley and Newtown with a community-wide Plein Air event entitled “Our Towns Through Artists’ Eyes.” Fifty-five local and regional plein air artists present their plein air art in a unique exhibition showcasing the best of the best of Our Towns. The gallery will be open from 12-5 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and hosted by participating artists.
When: June 11 - 13
Where: AOY Art Center
Cost: Free to attend
SATURDAY, JUNE 12
Measurement Rules and Magnificent Measures
Measurement Rules is a family-friendly, interactive exhibit created by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. This exhibit explores the meaning of size, height, length, weight and volume through a variety of hands-on activities like giant tape measures, treadmill odometers, balance scales and more! Magnificent Measures! The Hausman–Hill Collection of Calculating Instruments, is an exhibit featuring rare examples of historical measuring instruments drawn from the private collection of Bucks County residents Kathryn Hausman and Jim Hill. Explore both exhibits this weekend!
When: Now through September 5
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Included in museum admission
“Time Traveller” – A Tribute to the Moody Blues
Time Traveller highlights over three decades of material from the legendary group The Moody Blues, performing a full rock concert with lighting and video in addition to a complete rock show!
When: June 12, 3:00PM and 8:00PM
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $25 - $39.50
Not Fade Away, A Buddy Holly Tribute
This young group has been taking the country by storm with their amped-up renditions of classic hit songs from legends like Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Shirley Ellis and more. This is not your typical tribute band…this is Rock ‘n’ Roll reignited. We look forward to seeing you at the show!
When: June 12, 8:00PM
Where: The Pour House at The New Hope Winery
Cost: $35
Billy Stritch
Billy Stritch brings “Billy’s Place” to the legendary Bucks County Playhouse for two shows only! Billy is an award-winning pianist and singer and known to audiences across the country for his many solo concert performances and as accompanist and musical director for Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett, Marilyn Maye, Linda Lavin and Christine Ebersole to name but a few.
When: June 12, 8:00PM and June 13, 2:00PM
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $40
Peddler’s Village Summer Block Party
Every weekend through the month of June, you can enjoy live entertainment, plenty of delicious food and drink specials, family-friendly activities and more across all FIVE Village neighborhoods! Beat the summer heat and enjoy lunch or dinner in one of the many Village restaurants and eateries, cool off (and shop ‘til you drop!) in chic boutiques and specialty shops, and play arcade games or ride the antique carousel at Giggleberry Fair (great for all ages!).
When: Weekends in June
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free
The Craftery Market
The Craftery Market at Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery is a modern and unique market experience with 60 vendors, featuring carefully curated, artisan handmade items, antique and vintage finds, fresh flowers, original art and more!
When: June 12, 11:00AM – 4:00PM
Where: Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Earthship Tours
The Silver Lake Nature Center Earthship will be open to the public on Saturday! Stop by to visit and learn about these interesting, sustainable structures!
When: June 12, 1:00PM to 2:30PM
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: Free, pre-registration required
Elmo’s Pirate Weekend
Ahoy Matey! Elmo and his crew are setting sail for a pirate adventure with exclusive showings of “Elmo and the Bookaneers” in Abby’s Paradise Theater! Join in the fun with a Treasure Hunt throughout the park, and be sure to get a physically distant photos with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed in their pirate garb!
When: June 12 and June 13
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Admission varies
Live Music at the Vineyard!
Stop by this weekend and relax with a “Crossing Cocktail,” a frosty craft beer, or wine by the glass or bottle. Enjoy live music from local artists. A great way to “un-wined” after a busy work week.
When: June 12 and June 13, 2:00PM to 6:00PM
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Artists of Bristol – Summer Sojourn Art Show
The Artists of Bristol (one of SLNC’s “Symbiont” organizations) will be holding their annual Art Show at Silver Lake Nature Center! Creative artwork & photography from many Members of the Artists of Bristol group will be exhibited at this themed Nature and summer season art show at Silver Lake Nature Center.
When: June 5 through June 19
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, JUNE 13
Sunday Sessions – Live Music at the Brewery
Join Free Will Brewing on Sunday for our Sunday Sessions - Live Music at the Brewery series. No tickets required! Just come ready for a good time. There will be 19 beers on tap, flights, wine from friends at Pennswood, and more!
When: June 13, 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Where: Free Will Brewing Company
Cost: Free to attend
Bucks Beautiful 26th Annual Garden Tour
We invite you to visit six hidden jewels that have never been publicly shown. Wear comfortable shoes on this tour throughout Doylestown’s charming streets as three gardens are walking distance from one another and three are a short drive from town. The inspiring mix of gardens selected this year range from a quaint cottage to a historic estate.
When: June 13, 11:00AM to 4:00PM
Where: Doylestown (Various locations)
Cost: $35
Amy Helm
Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Amy Helm’s third album, What the Flood Leaves Behind, is her most autobiographical yet, both in content and creation. Due out June 18th via Renew Records/BMG, these 10 songs represent a gathering of ideas and experiences, friends and collaborators. See Amy live in Bucks County.
When: June 13, 7:30PM
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $33 - $45
Elmo's Springtacular at Sesame Place
Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and exciting events! On select weekends, 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
Doylestown Pride Festival
Doylestown welcomes the return of their Pride Festival on June 13 - 20th, 2021. With the goal of celebrating diverse sexual orientations and gender identities in the Doylestown community, a collection of local organizations and businesses came together to create this local tradition. The multi-day event will feature a series of films at the County Theater, panel discussions, a block party on State Street, and various pop-up events and celebrations throughout the community.
When: June 13 - 20
Where: Doylestown (various locations)
Cost: Event entry varies
Naturalist Foray- Is it Buggy Yet?
The flowers are blooming, leaves are out—let’s go search for insects and their relatives that are out and about. Bug boxes in hand we will search in fields, forest and thickets and observe these critters up close.
When: June 13, 2:00PM
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center
Cost: Free, pre-registration required
New Trail Opening Event
Join Silver Lake Nature Center in celebrating the opening of a new (“rugged terrain”) trail that will take you completely around Cassalia Pond in Delhaas Woods! There will be a ribbon-cutting AND then a guided hike on this new trail! Be prepared for “rugged terrain” throughout on this beautiful, one-mile Hike.
When: June 13, 2:00 PM – 3:00PM
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: Free, pre-registration required