Celebrate the second Saturday of the month with fun activities and events all over Bucks County! Spend the weekend exploring the Bluegrass and Blueberries Festival, learning how to kayak in Washington Crossing Historic Park and experiencing Yardley’s 2nd Saturday celebrations!
July is National Blueberry Month, so what better way to celebrate than tasting local blueberry treats and enjoying live Bluegrass musical performances in Peddler’s Village during the Bluegrass and Blueberries Festival! Get an Intro in Kayaking along the Delaware Canal with the folks at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Plus, Yardley will be hosting its monthly 2nd Saturdays event, letting guests experience specials, events, and activities from a variety of the town’s independent businesses.
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 13
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: July 13 – 15, check online for showtimes
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $40 - $80
Bucks County Quilt Show
Join us for the 14th Annual Bucks County Quilt Show. This show is your opportunity to view the exceptional talent of Bucks County's quilters! View more than 100 quilts and vote for your favorite, plus give quilting a shot with a quilt provided by Mothers and Others Quilt Guild.
When: July 13 – 15, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Visitors Center
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: July 13, 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: July 13 – 15, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Churchville Nature Center
Cost: $8
Time in a Bottle at Bristol Riverside Theatre
As part of the 2018 Summer Music Fest, the Bristol Riverside Theatre’s Time In A Bottle has all your favorite songs from the 60s and 70s to transport you back in time. Hear songs such as “Just The Way You Are”, “Let It Be”, “The Way We Were” and more!
When: July 13 – 15, 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday) and 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: $30 - $45
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. Stick around for a stunning firework finale!
When: July 13, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: $5
Bat Bonanza at Peace Valley Nature Center
Join the Peace Valley Nature Center to discover some cool facts about one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures, bats! Take a walk with a member of the nature center to discover where they may be hiding! Reservations are required.
When: July 13, 8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center
Cost: $2
Charity Movie Night: Wet Hot American Summer at Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
Charity Movie Night returns to Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company with Wet Hot American Summer! Come watch this now-classic satirical comedy to help benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, one of the leading non-profit organizations which raises money for childhood cancer research!
When: July 13, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
Cost: Free to attend
“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: July 13 – 15, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James. A Michener Art Museum
Cost: Free to attend
Peter Pan at Acting Naturally Theatre
Visit Acting Naturally Theatre for a trip to Nverland a place where children can fly, find exciting adventures and meet a fun cast of characters like the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily, Captain Hook and more!
When: July 13, 7 p.m.
Where: Acting Naturally Theatre
Cost: $10 - $12
Civil War Cycle Tour with Encore Rides
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: July 13, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Bucks County Civil War Museum
Cost: $40
Romeo and Juliet at The Heritage Center Theatre
Visit the Heritage Center Theatre to watch Romeo and Juliet, the classic tale of two star-crossed lovers as they fly heedlessly toward tragedy.
When: July 13 – 15, 8 p.m. (Friday & Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday)
Where: The Heritage Center Theatre
Cost: $10 - $20
Saturday, July 14
Bluegrass and Blueberries Festival at Peddler’s Village
Celebrate National Blueberry Month in July with everything blue at Bluegrass and Blueberries. Come hungry and ready for a weekend brimming with locally grown blueberries and blueberry treats plus bluegrass and country music acts.
When: July 14 – 15, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Yardley 2nd Saturdays
Experience vibrant and authentic downtown Yardley every Second Saturday evening. Visitors will find specials, events, and activities from a variety of the town’s independent businesses.
When: July 14, 3 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Where: Downtown Yardley
Cost: Free to attend
Intro to Kayaking at Washington Crossing Historic Parking
Learn basic paddling skills while kayaking on the Delaware Canal. Participants will start out on land to familiarize ourselves with the parts of a kayak, basic paddling technique and water safety, then take to the water to try out what they have learned. Reservations are required.
When: July 14, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: $5 suggested donation
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: July 14, 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Pay as you go
2nd Saturdays with Faraway Guys at Naked Brewing Co.
Check out the Naked Brewing Co. to enjoy food truck cuisine and live music by the Faraway Guys during its 2nd Saturdays celebration.
When: July 14, 5 – 10 p.m.
Where: Naked Brewing Co.
Cost: Free to attend
Music on Main: Tumbleweed
Enjoy fantastic country music under the open sky with Tumbleweed Band! This is a BYOB and picnic-friendly event, so explore nearby take-out eateries around Yardley.
When: July 14, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Buttonwood Plaza
Cost: Free to attend
Cycle & Sip with Encore Rides
Enjoy a 16-mile guided bicycle excursion from Washington Crossing Historic Park to New Hope/Lambertville and back. Then visit the winery to savor a tasting of Crossing's award-winning wines paired with cheeses, cured meats and chocolates. Reservations are required.
When: July 14, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: $50
Comedian Vinnie Brand at Newtown Theatre
As part of the Newtown Theatre’s comedy series, comedian Vinnie Brand will appear at the theatre with special guest Ken Krantz. The show is for mature audiences only and reservations are required.
When: July 14, 8 p.m.
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: $20
Family Craft Table: Leaf Prints at Washington Crossing Historic Park
Visit Washington Crossing Historic Park’s General Greene Pavilion to make a colorful craft the whole family can enjoy using rice paper, paint, and rubber stamps.
When: July 14, 2 – 3 p.m.
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to attend
A Walk Around the Giving Pond
Join the Friends of the Delaware Canal for a leisurely 2-mile walk around the pond and up on the Canal towpath to spot wildlife and enjoy the scenery. The sun will be setting and the heat of the day waning as we set off to explore a part of the Delaware Canal State Park Complex that lies adjacent to the towpath north of historic Uhlerstown.
When: July 14, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Giving Pond
Cost: Free to attend
Sunday, July 15
“Racing: A Need for Speed” Drag Strip Memories Event 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. Join several drag racers, mechanics and engine builders as they remember the action and atmosphere of local drag strips in the 1950s and 1960s during the Drag Strip Memories event this Sunday!
When: July 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Included with admission
Newtown Antique & Classic Car Show
Over 160 cars will be exhibited during the Newtown Business Association’s Antique & Classic Car show, including Classics, Trucks, Modified/Custom, and Special Interest.
When: July 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Newtown Borough
Cost: Free to attend
Sunday Crafternoons at Naked Brewing Company
Join the Naked Brewing Company for Sunday Crafternoons! Enjoy discounted drinks and participate in a different arts and crafts project each week.
When: July 15, 4 – 7 p.m.
Where: Naked Brewing Company
Cost: Free to attend
Sip, Craft, Create at Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Grab your friends and join Crossing Vineyards and Winery for a wine tasting and string art session led by our skilled wine presenters and the creative gals at Craft & Chestnut. The experience includes wines, cheese, choice of design and all supplies.
When: July 15, 2 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $55
Family Bike Ride at Washington Crossing Historic Park
Embark on a Family Bike Ride on the Delaware Canal Towpath, reaching the Thompson-Neely House during the 8-mile journey round trip. Pack a lunch and snacks to recharge along the gorgeous towpath during breaks!
When: July 15, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Washington Crossing Visitor Center
Cost: Free to attend
Open Hearth Cooking at Pennsbury Manor
Visit Pennsbury Manor and stop in the historic Kitchen House to see what the cooks are creating for the day.
When: July 15, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Pennsbury Manor
Cost: $5 - $9
