Bucks County is kicking off June with a weekend full of family-fun festivals, world-class cirque performances and adventurous outdoor activities!
The Yardley Beer Fest is returning for it’s 11th year, promising a wide-variety of delicious brews from local and national breweries alike! Take the family to the Market at DelVal for berry picking, yard games and local craft beer during Strawberry Fun Days. Cirque Italia is bringing its Gold Unit Water Circus to Bucks County, featuring dazzling aquatic spectacles and stunning acrobatic performances! Do you prefer exploring the natural world? Try kayaking in the moonlight and roasting some marshmallows over an open fire during the Silver Lake Nature Center’s Full Moon Kayak Excursion.
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 1
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 1 – 3, 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 1 – 3, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Wine Trail
Cost: Pay as you go
Cirque Italia Water Show
For the first time ever, Cirque Italia is bringing its Gold Unit Water Circus to Bensalem! Audience members will be treated to a new performance, featuring an ultra-modern water curtain, superhuman feats, world-class performances and more!
When: June 1 – 3, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: 200 Neshaminy Mall, (across from Boscov’s), Bensalem, PA 19020
Cost: $10 - $50
First Fridays on the Delaware
Every first Friday the quaint and historic riverfront town of Bristol Borough hosts the award-winning First Fridays on the Delaware – featuring tons of family-fun entertainment including themed events, live music and arts displays!
When: June 1, 5 – 8 p.m.
Where: Bristol Borough Business Association
Cost: Free to attend
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 1, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Market at DelVal
Cost: $3
The Music of Bobby Darin at BRT Theatre
The Bristol Riverside Theatre hosts Vegas entertainer Ron Gartner and his swingin’ band honor the legendary Bobby Darin. Enjoy finger-snappin’ songs like “Mack The Knife”, “Dream Lover”, “Beyond the Sea”, “Artificial Flowers”, “If I Were a Carpenter”, “Clementine”, “That’s All”, and many more!
When: June 1 – 3, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: $30 - $45
102.9 MGK Live Broadcast from Great Barn Taproom
Visit the Great Barn Taproom in New Hope, PA for MGK’s Friday Flights LIVE broadcast – a craft beer sampling and can release. Rock with MGK and enjoy $9 flights, free Philly pretzels, awesome classic rock and score MGK prizes.
When: June 1, 2 – 7 p.m.
Where: Great Barn Taproom
Cost: Free to attend
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 1, 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 1 – 3, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Included with admission
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 1 – 3, 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 1 – 3, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James. A Michener Art Museum
Cost: Free to attend
Lady Parts Art Show
Inspired by the Lean In and Me Too feminist movements, artist Krissy Whiski has created a body of artwork that brings attention to the unrealistic standard of beauty and the over-sexualization of women that is portrayed in toys, movies, music, fashion, makeup, advertisements, and media.
When: June 1, 6 p.m.
Where: PROP and R.e.d.storation
Cost: Free to attend
2nd Annual Morrisville Restaurant Week
Morrisville's Second Annual Restaurant Week kicks off this Sunday! Visit the borough’s top eateries for a delicious meal and help raise money for the Morrisville Ambulance Squad - 5% of all proceeds will be donated from the restaurants to the Morrisville Ambulance Squad.
When: June 1 – 2
Where: Participating restaurants
Cost: Varies on location
AOY Members Art Show and Exhibition
Art lovers are invited to the AOY Art Center Gallery to view the extraordinary works of art by local artists and AOY Members. Guests will find a variety of original paintings, prints, drawings, mixed media and 3D items, many that echo the beautiful Bucks County landscape.
When: June 1 & 3, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: AOY Art Center
Cost: Free to attend
Saturday, June 2
Strawberry Fun Days at the Market at DelVal
Visit the Market at DelVal and take a wagon ride to their strawberry fields to load up on tons of sweet berries. Continue the fun at The Market with inflatable attractions and yard games, plus try local PA craft beers and Rosebank Winery wines!
When: June 2 – 3, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: The Market at DelVal
Cost: $3
11th Annual Yardley Beer Fest
The 11th annual Yardley Beer Festival is here – showcasing both local and national breweries! Attendees can look forward to a wide variety of beers, from light lagers to imperial stouts. Expand your palate and discover some of the best micro-breweries the area has to offer!
When: June 2, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: 17 S Delaware Ave, Yardley, PA 19067
Cost: $40/advance tickets; $50/day of event
Founder’s Day and 30th Anniversary Celebration
Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor celebrates its 30th anniversary during Founder’s Day in Hugh Moore Park. The event will include boat rides, live music, mule selfies, and exhibitors, including American on Wheels, Historic Bethlehem, and more.
When: June 2, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Hugh Moore Park
Cost: Free to attend
Wood Block Printmaking Workshop
Enjoy a Saturday afternoon at the Raymond Farm Center exploring woodblock printing. This workshop will be led by artist Ananda Connolly, who will guide participants through the basics of relief printing. Reservations are required.
When: June 2, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Raymond Farm Center for Living Arts and Design
Cost: $75
Cycle & Sip
Enjoy a scenic round-trip ride from Washington Crossing Historic Park to Lambertville/New Hope with Encore Rides. Pedal at a leisurely pace over mostly flat terrain primarily along the canal towpath. After the ride bikers can proceed to Crossing Vineyards and Winery a for tasting, cheese and a vineyard tour. Registration is required.
When: June 2, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: $50
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! Reservations are required for both events.
When: June 2, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: $35
Tower Tour at Fonthill Castle
Fonthill Castle is offering a special one-hour tour, allowing guests to explore Henry Mercer’s castle and visit areas not available on the regular tours – including the Morning Room and Winding Room. Reservations are required.
When: June 2, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Where: Fonthill Castle
Cost: $8 - $15
Paranormal Flea Market & Investigation at the Historic Bolton Mansion
Visit the Historic Bolton Mansion for a Paranormal Flea Market and Investigation!
When: June 2, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Flea Market); 7:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. (Investigation)
Where: Historic Bolton Mansion
Cost: Free to attend (Flea Market); $40 (Investigation)
Kids Fishing Derby at Tyler State Park
Bring the kids to Tyler State Park for the Kids Fishing Derby! Each child will receive an official fishing derby kit, cups of bait, soda & soft pretzel. Don’t forget your fishing pole and bucket!
When: June 2, 8:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Where: Tyler State Park
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 9, 7 – 9 a.m.
Where: Churchville Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
Sunday, June 3
Vinyasa at the Vineyard
Crossing Vineyards and Winery is hosting a one-hour Vinyasa yoga class for all levels. After, savor a guided tasting of Crossing's award winning-wines with small bites and keep your wine glass as a souvenir! Reservations are required.
When: June 3, 11 a.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $50
F2T Wedding Open House Summer Showcase
Want to learn more about the Seedling + Sage Catering modern farm to table experience? Meet the Farm Bakery & Events team and some of the area’s best favorite vendors at this not-to-be-missed Summer Showcase Open House extravaganza at The Farm Bakery & Events. Reservations are required.
When: June 3, 12 – 2 p.m.
Where: The Farm Bakery & Events
Cost: Free to attend
Délices de Versailles: Music from the Court of the Sun King
Artistic Director Lewis R. Baratz and La Fiocco are hosting their season finale, featuring renowned early music soprano Laura Heimes accompanied by a wide-array of classical instruments to perform music from the court of Luis XIV.
When: June 3, 3 – 5 p.m.
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church
Cost: $25
