Another exciting weekend has arrived in Bucks County! Explore the fabulous Peeps display at Peddler’s Village, laugh the night away at Sand Castle Winery’s Comedy Night or try out Sesame Place’s new ride, Big Bird’s Tour Bus.
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, APRIL 8
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
Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy
Keith Haring (1958-1990) was arguably the most accomplished and prominent American artist of the 1980s. This exhibit is a private collection of more than 100 works, the show contains unique and notable pieces.
When: Now through July 31
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Bucks Beautiful Spring Fling
The first social event of the spring season will be held at the historic Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm. The enchanting evening will include cocktails, seated dinner, silent and live auction, wine pull, raffle, and for the first time, live entertainment.
When: April 8
Where: The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Charcuterie Workshop
Join Emily of "The Board Housewife" to learn how to assemble your own charcuterie board and leave with your creation!
When: April 8
Where: Makers Off Main
Cost: $60
Friday Night Jazz: Micah Graves
The historic Newtown Theatre’s monthly “Friday Night Jazz” series welcomes composer and keyboardist Micah Graves. NPR recently listed the 23-year-old Graves as a “new artist to watch” and he has taken the Philadelphia jazz and music scene by storm.
When: April 8
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Hard Hats and High Heels
Hard Hats & High Heels is back! Join emcee Jeff Devlin, HGTV, Magnolia Network, and Discovery Channel host, for a fun-filled evening at Habitat Bucks’ annual benefit event. The evening includes a silent auction featuring the Designer Challenge, a live auction of unique experiences and the mission appeal.
When: April 8
Where: The Warrington
Cost: $150
The Lords of 52nd St: Legends of Billy Joel Band
Join Havana Restaurant & Bar as they welcome The Lords of 52nd St for a night filled with some of your favorite tribute songs!
When: April 8
Where: Havana Restaurant & Bar
Cost: $65
Ted Vigil, The Best of John Denver
Ted Vigil is the real deal when it comes to a tribute to John Denver. The most heard comments after a show are “I can’t believe how much he looks and sounds like John Denver! It really took us back!”
When: April 8
Where: New Hope Winery
Cost: $39
Meet the Author Patricia Schoch
Join Arete Gallery for a casual reception and meet the author of a compelling and chilling narrative, "The Prettiest House on the Block"- meet the author, Patricia Schoch, who penned this story with compassion and hope.
When: April 8
Where: Arete Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
Big Bird’s Tour Bus Grand Opening
Buckle up – Sesame Place® invites guests to celebrate the official grand opening of Big Bird’s Tour Bus, the much-anticipated, all-new ride of 2022. Big Bird's Tour Bus is a family-friendly vertical ride that takes guests up, down and around Sesame City, soaring over 16 feet in the air.
When: April 9
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: $50
Easter Bunny Express
Celebrate Easter with friends and family aboard the Easter Bunny Express! Settle back and relax in one of their turn of the century passenger coaches during an hour-long excursion through the hills and valleys of Bucks County.
When: Now through April 17
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Ticket prices vary
A Night to Remember
Scheduled to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the famed ocean liner’s voyage, the event will feature an elegant seven course menu recreating the final meal served in the first-class dining room aboard the R.M.S. Titanic.
When: April 9
Where: Spring Mill Manor
Cost: $150
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market will have over 10,000 candy filled eggs and over 1,000 prize eggs waiting to be discovered! It is sure to be an eggsceptional day for all.
When: April 9
Where: Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market
Cost: Free to attend
Comedy Night at the Castle
Relax, drink, eat, unwind, and LAUGH! Sand Castle Winery and the Kricket Comedy team host their first show of 2022. Featuring Mike Celona, Donna Ottena, and Eddie Gallagher.
When: April 9
Where: Sand Castle Winery
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Earth Day Festival
Celebrate this amazing planet we live on and share during our many great programs and activities at this festival, all geared to getting you and your family out, enjoying and learning more about nature!
When: April 9
Where: Bucks County Audubon Society
Cost: Free to attend
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: April 9
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: $33
Easter Egg Hunt and Hayride
Join Solly Brother's Farm for some hippity-hoppity fun! They will be running hayrides followed by an egg hunt every 30 minutes. At the end of each egg hunt, one of the Bunnies will provide a special treat to each child.
When: April 9-16
Where: Solly Brother’s Farm
Cost: Ticket prices vary
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, APRIL 10
Tommy and Me by Ray Didinger
Beloved Philly sports commentator Ray Didinger’s autobiographical show, Tommy and Me, recounts a seminal time in Ray’s life when he helped his lifelong hero, Tommy McDonald get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
When: April 7-17
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $62
Elmo’s Eggstravaganza Easter Celebration
Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza – Sesame’s exciting Easter celebration! Guests can visit Sesame Place for a hoppin’ good time with rides, shows, surprise mini parades and special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends.
When: Now through April 17
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Asleep at the Wheel
Founded in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years.
When: April 10
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $49.50
Redux Release Weekend
Chaddsford Winery is thrilled to announce the second vintage and newly rebranded launch of Redux! Come out and be among the first to try this flavorful rosé, showcasing notes of hibiscus, watermelon, raspberry and cotton candy.
When: April 10
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: Free to attend
The Easter Eggs-Travaganza
Take a wagon ride to the “Hunting Grounds” where kids will find 6 candy-filled eggs. Return to the Festival Field to meet the Easter Bunny, get a prize, and enjoy the many activities.
When: April 9-16
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Ticket prices vary
2022 Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition
Don't miss the 2022 Phillips' Mill Photographic Exhibition juried by the esteemed Nations Geographic & Smithsonian photographer Bob Krist.
When: Now through April 22
Where: Phillips’ Mill
Cost: Free to attend, donations welcomed
Live Music at the Vineyard!
Enjoy performances from local artists while enjoying delicious drinks at Crossing Vineyards and Winery!
When: April 9-10
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
