Spring has arrived in Bucks County! Sunday marks the start of the season and this weekend is packed with exciting local events. From beautiful nature walks to family-fun Irish festivals, Bucks County has just what you need to spring into the new season!
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, MARCH 18
2022 Newtown Irish Festival
Visit Newtown this St. Patrick’s Day weekend for the 2022 Newtown Irish festival, a four-day celebration featuring live music, Irish step-dancing, traditional Irish food and drinks as well as kid-friendly activities!
When: Now through March 20
Where: Green Parrot Restaurant
Cost: Free to attend
Peeps in the Village
The colorful display will include more than 70 creations of wall art, dioramas, and sculpture, featuring the popular Pennsylvania-made bunnies and chicks, and carefully handmade and contributed by Philly-area residents and organizations.
When: Now through April 24
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
A Comedy of Tenors by Ken Ludwig
Get ready for big laughs in the hilarious "A Comedy of Tenors" by Ken Ludwig, one of America’s most prolific and successful comedy writers. The “Concert of the Century” is just hours away, there’s a stadium filled with screaming fans, but the three tenors have other concerns.
When: Now through March 27
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: Ticket prices vary
80s Revolution
Join Havana Restaurant & Bar as they welcome 80s Revolution for a night filled with some of your favorite tribute songs!
When: March 18
Where: Havana Restaurant & Bar
Cost: $20
Intro to Botanical Illustration
You will complete a botanical illustration during a guided, step-by-step process. Throughout this process, you will learn how to observe the plant and think critically about plant morphology.
When: March 18
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center
Cost: $15
Jazz Goes to the Movies
Jack Saint Clair is a Philadelphia-based composer and saxophonist. He and his six-piece ensemble will perform a themed show titled “Jazz Goes to the Movies,” featuring popular movie music arranged for a jazz ensemble.
When: March 18
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Steve Forbert
Steve Forbert's folk rock career has spanned four decades and counting. His songs have been recorded by Keith Urban, Rosanne Cash and Marty Stuart. Excelling in every decade of his career, Forbert exemplifies the best of the troubadour tradition.
When: March 18
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: Ticket prices vary
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
David Clark’s Piano Man – The Billy Joel Tribute
David Clark’s Piano Man is a musical tribute conceived and presented with a tremendous amount of detail by Long Island veteran singer/piano player David Clark.
When: March 19
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $62
Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery
Grab your spyglass and your deerstalker hat! Match wits against world-famous sleuth Sherlock Holmes as he unlocks the secrets of a maddening case. Old Lord William Conan, the famous art collector and philanthropist, has died suddenly and under mysterious circumstances.
When: March 19
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: $33
Pops Concert Ft. Broadway Star Liz Callaway
Tony and Drama Desk nominee, Liz Callaway, joins the Bucks County Symphony Orchestra for a performance of popular hits from the Broadway stage.
When: March 19
Where: Delaware Valley University
Cost: $40
St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day up and down York Road with Mike's York Street Bar & Grill, Bernie's Hatboro, Blue Bar, Walsh's, Red Stallion, and Crooked Eye Brewery! There will be live entertainment at each bar along with food & drink specials.
When: March 19
Where: York Road Bars
Cost: $25
Upper Bucks Celtic Festival
It's the Luck of the Irish! Head to Downtown Perkasie for a day of family fun as they celebrate St. Patty’s Day with the Celtic Festival filled with traditional Celtic music, food, contests and more!
When: March 19
Where: Downtown Perkasie
Cost: Free to attend
Wishbone Ash
One of the major innovators of the harmony twin lead guitar format, Wishbone Ash achieved initial success in early 1970s England and went on to create a successful career with legions of fans worldwide.
When: March 19
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: Ticket prices vary
James-Lorah Home – Women’s History Tours
Tour the historic James-Lorah home and learn about the extraordinary women who lived there.
When: Now through March 26
Where: James-Lorah Memorial Home
Cost: $10
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Join the Silver Lake Nature Center as they offer free guided Saturday morning walks. Bring your binoculars as you might see some feathered friends along the way!
When: Now through May 28
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
On weekends, guests are invited to visit the park to enjoy Sesame Place’s event series during Elmo's Furry Fun Fest. This weekend, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
When: Now through March 20
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Artrageous
Step into this outrageous adventure of arts: the ONLY show where you can witness the fusion of live art, rock concert, imaginative movement, vocal performance, comedy, blacklight Bunraku, Artpunk wear, and inclusion in one magical experience.
When: March 20
Where: Zlock Performing Arts Center
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Celebrate the Green
In honor of St Patrick’s Day, Peddler’s Village presents Celebrate the Green, a mid-March opportunity to enjoy special menus, promotions, and comedy-themed events.
When: March 19-20
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Spyro Gyra
Spyro Gyra is an unlikely story of a group with humble beginnings in Buffalo, NY who has continued to reach an international audience over forty years, resulting in sales of over 10 million albums and having played over five thousand shows on five continents.
When: March 20
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Live Music at the Vineyard!
Enjoy performances from local artists while enjoying delicious drinks at Crossing Vineyards and Winery!
When: March 18-19
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
New Hope History Walking Tours
Take this expertly guided walking tour to see the places and hear the tales that make New Hope such a fascinating place. The tour is approximately one mile long and lasts about one hour.
When: Every Sunday, 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Where: Start at The Parry Mansion
Cost: $10 per person
Pony Rides
Join the Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center for fun filled pony rides every Sunday from 12 PM – 2 PM. Spend the day with their adorable ponies and even go feed their petting zoo animals!
When: Every Sunday
Where: Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Cost: $10 a pony ride
Found, Gifted, Saved! The Mercer Museum Collects Local History
“Found, Gifted, Saved! The Mercer Museum Collects Local History”, a new exhibit at the Mercer Museum, displays artifacts collected by the Bucks County Historical Society in the first two decades of the 21st Century. What objects, images, and documents are among these acquisitions, and what do they reveal about Bucks County’s people, history and culture?
When: Now through April 10
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Exhibit included with Mercer Museum admission
