Celebrate the 4th of July all weekend long in Bucks County! Parades, live music, fireworks, and more are sure to make this a holiday weekend you’ll never forget.
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, July 2
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 July, 11:00AM to 9:00PM
Where: Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
Cost: Prices Vary
Candace Bushnell – Is There Still Sex in the City?
A World Premiere starring and written by Candace Bushnell, NY Times Best-Selling Author and creator of “Sex and the City” and staged by BCP Artistic Associate and Broadway’s (“Mrs. Doubtfire”) Lorin Latarro. The always provocative Candace Bushnell has a lot to say about sex, feminism, fashion, Cosmopolitans, Manolos, girlfriends, men and New York City! This weekend only: online FLASH SALE for the July 4 at 2pm performance. Orchestra seats regularly priced at $55 will be $27.50, plus fees. Use code FIREWORKS at check out.
When: Now through July 18
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices Vary
July 4th Outdoor Patio Bash
Kickoff the holiday weekend at Blue Bar Co. with live music from Stranger Things Rock playing Classic and Alternative Rock on Friday or Freeport playing the best of Rock on Saturday!
When: July 2, 8:00PM and July 3, 7:00PM
Where: Blue Bar Co.
Cost: Free
Beer Tasting – Industrial Arts Brewing Co.
This month’s feature is Industrial Arts Brewing Company with Tyler Hewish-Schmid from Sarene Craft Beer Distributors. Their fresh, expressive beers feature The Core Series (with names like Wrench, Metric and Power Tools) Farm & Philanthropy (mission-driven beers to support important causes), State Of The Art Series (small batch experiments) and Limited Releases.
When: July 2, 5:00PM to 9:00PM
Where: Washington House Hotel & Restaurant
Cost: Prices vary
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. Bring the whole family…there will be lots of activities for the kiddos, lawn games, food, drinks & fun!
When: Recurring weekly on Friday
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Admission varies
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: Fridays, 6:00PM to 7:30PM
Where: D&L Trail Parking Lot
Cost: $45 for bike and helmet, $25 to bring your own
Friday Entertainment at the Trolley Barn
Come out to the Trolley Barn on Fridays to enjoy music from amazing performers. End your week the right way by listening to music and connecting with others.
When: Fridays through August, 6:00PM to 10:00PM
Where: The Trolley Barn Public Market
Cost: Prices Vary
Clarence Spady & The Electric City Band
Fans and newcomers alike will enjoy the music of Clarence Spady. With Spady’s acclaimed 1996 album Nature of the Beast and his equally impressive 2008 follow-up Just Between Us, this is a can’t miss performance!
When: July 2, 8:00PM
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $19.5 - $29.5
SATURDAY, July 3
Red, White & Blue BBQ Bash
Come out for this classic barbecue picnic at Peddler’s Village! Enjoy all-American grilled favorites and listen to live music. There will also be plenty of family entertainment and kids’ activities.
When: July 3 and July 4, 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free
Blueberry Month at Peddler’s Village
It’s Blueberry Month at Peddler’s Village! Every day, restaurants and eateries will offer special blueberry-themed food and drinks along with live entertainment on the weekends. On Saturdays and Sundays, you can also enjoy made-to-order sandwiches and burgers at the Water Wheel Food Tent.
When: Weekends in July
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free
Summer unWINEd Concert with Fireworks
What’s better than amazing bands with rockin' tunes? FIREWORKS to end the night, of course! Bring your lawn chair and sit back to enjoy the music and a spectacular firework show under the stars.
When: July 3, 5:00PM
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: $15
Tri-Municipal 4th of July Parade
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with the annual Tri-Municipal parade! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this yearly hometown tradition.
When: July 3, 9:30AM
Where: Town Center (Rt. 202), New Britain
Cost: Free to attend
Songs in the Attic – The Music of Billy Joel
Songs In The Attic is a musical tribute conceived and presented with a tremendous amount of detail and affection for the material by Long Island veteran singer and piano player David Clark. Enjoy live favorites like "Just The Way You Are," "It's Still Rock And Roll To Me," "We Didn't Start The Fire," and "Tell Her About It!"
When: July 3, 8:00PM
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $29.5 - $40
Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show
Washington Crossing Historic Park is hosting the third annual Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show. This unique show features only American, French, British and German cars, representing the four countries involved in the Revolutionary War.
When: July 3, 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to attend
Live Music Series at the New Hope Winery
Join New Hope Winery every Saturday and Sunday for free live music performed by the greatest local talent in Bucks County. Performances are outdoors as weather permits, with a family and pet friendly experience!
When: Weekends through October 24
Where: The Pour House at The New House Winery
Cost: Free to attend
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: July 3 and July 4, 2:00PM to 6:00PM
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Murder Mystery Outdoor Theater
C’est la mort this summer, under the protective canopy of the new event tent at Peddler’s Village, enjoy the fresh evening air, seasonal beverages, and a fun-filled show that is designed to provide plenty of kicks!
When: Saturdays through August 28
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: $65 for a table of two
SUNDAY, July 4
4th of July Fireworks Show at Sesame Place
“C… is for Celebrate” Fireworks Show! Rock out with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and Count von Count, as their music fills the air and the sky is covered with colorful bursts of brilliance. Be sure to watch us paint the sky red (and green and blue) from inside the park. This impressive display will certainly give you something to celebrate this Fourth of July!
When: July 4, 9:00PM
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Admission varies
Independence Day Celebration: Living History Day
Celebrate Independence Day by bringing the whole family back in time—to July 4, 1776! At Washington Crossing Historic Park, you can watch living historians demonstrate their crafts, tour the buildings in the Historic Village, and see a military encampment.
When: July 4, 12:00PM to 4:00PM
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Prices vary
Quakertown Community Day
Join in on the fun at Quakertown’s annual July 4th Community Day! Local service groups join together to host a celebratory event with activities like bounce houses, face painting, on-stage performances and fireworks.
When: July 4
Where: 312 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951
Cost: Free to attend
Buckingham Valley Train Excursion
All aboard! On the Buckingham Valley Excursion, passengers will enjoy a 2-hour round-trip train ride through scenic Bucks County on the “New Hope Branch” route, originally the North-East Pennsylvania Railroad and later part of the Reading Railroad.
When: Now through September 25
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
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
