It’s beginning to look like… #HolidaysinBucksCo! Head over to Shady Brook Farms to kick off their annual Holiday Light Show, take a tour of the beautifully decorated Fonthill Castle or catch a merry concert at the Bucks County Playhouse!
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, NOVEMBER 18
Grand Illumination Celebration
Santa and Mrs. Claus flip the switch to illuminate Peddler’s Village! Enjoy musical and dance performances by local groups as well as sing-alongs with Santa.
When: November 18
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
“Mind Your Manners”
Learn about the do's and don'ts of the Victorian era! By examining objects in the Grundy Museum, particularly an exhibit of newly restored clothing, you’ll learn how to avoid the terrifying prospect of “social ruin” that befell many a man and woman of the day. Guests are encouraged to bring a calling card reflecting their good taste!
When: November 18
Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum
Cost: $45
Christmas Attic
The Christmas Attic is THE place to shop for incredible bargains on all sorts of holiday decorations including ornaments, Santas, snowmen, angels, nutcrackers, lights, candles, baskets, tins, holiday dishes & linens, ribbon, wreaths, greens, small trees, and much more.
When: November 18-19
Where: St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Cost: Free to attend
Frontiers: A Journey Tribute
Join us for a night with the Frontiers band! You don't want to miss the world's number one tribute to Journey!
When: November 18
Where: Havana Restaurant & Bar
Cost: $35
“A Christmas Carol”
A Christmas Carol is the adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 1843 festive novella. It tells the tale of the curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge and his redemptive journey to learn the meaning of Christmas.
When: November 18-19
Where: Town and Country Players
Cost: $20.88
Fall Festival at Hellerick’s Farm
Bring your family and friends to the rolling hills of Bucks County amidst the beauty of fall's finest colors to enjoy a great day of fun on the farm.
When: Now through November 28
Where: Hellerick’s Family Farm
Cost: Prices vary
Walk This Way
Focused on the women who designed, manufactured, sold, and collected footwear, Walk This Way explores how shoes have transcended their utilitarian purpose to become representations of culture—coveted as objects of desire, designed with artistic consideration, and expressing complicated meanings of femininity, power, and aspiration.
When: Now through January 15
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
Annual Holiday Small Works Show
Join Canal Frame-Crafts Gallery as they welcome over 35 artists that are participating and work in a variety of mediums, including oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, egg tempera, and monotypes.
When: Now through December 30
Where: Canal Frame-Crafts Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
A Very Furry Christmas
A Very Furry Christmas Celebration at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights and festive decorations all around!
When: Now through January 1
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: Ticket prices vary
A Box of Rain; The Grateful Dead 1968-1974
Box of Rain is the classic six piece that pays tribute to the most prolific and finest period of the Grateful Dead, 68-74.
When: November 19
Where: The Tavern at New Hope Winery
Cost: $40
Christina P.
Christina P. is a Stand-up Comedian, Podcaster and Mother of two young, savage boys. She recently premiered her second one-hour Netflix special, Christina P: Mom Genes, which led to her being written about in outlets such as The Los Angeles Times and Forbes.
When: November 19
Where: Parx Casino
Cost: Prices vary
Gingerbread Contest & Display
The Gingerbread Competition and Display is a feast for the eyes with more than 75 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in different categories!
When: Now through January 8
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Grand “More” Opening
Makers Off Main is growing! Be the first to check out the incredible new spaces, filled with handmade gifts made by your local friends and neighbors!
When: November 19
Where: Makers off Main
Cost: Free to attend
Holiday Craft Fair
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and shopping! Find beautiful and unique, handcrafted gift items including, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, décor, woven and wearable art, handmade lotions, soaps and more!
When: November 19
Where: Newtown Township Parks & Rec
Cost: Free to attend
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
Join Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley as they come together again to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
When: Now through January 1
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
Santa’s Grand Illumination
Join us for a special Christmas celebration as Santa illuminates the night for the first time this holiday season to help us kick-off A Very Furry Christmas!
When: November 19
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: Ticket prices vary
The Art of the Speakeasy
One of Newtown’s newest businesses and one of its oldest are teaming up to create “The Art of the Speakeasy,” a special event being held on November 19 that combines art, cocktails, dessert, live music and a speakeasy burlesque show.
When: November 19
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: $50
The Craftery Market in Downtown Perkasie
Head to Downtown Perkasie to peruse the modern and unique market with 80+ vendors, featuring carefully curated, artisan items, antique and vintage finds, original art and much more!
When: November 19
Where: Downtown Perkasie
Cost: Free to attend
Winter Wonderland Guided Tours
The daily one-hour guided tours of historic Fonthill Castle showcase Henry Mercer’s home decked for the holidays while sharing the history of Mercer and the construction of this unique property. Tours are 60 minutes and guided.
When: Now through December 30
Where: Fonthill Castle
Cost: Prices vary
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Shady Brook Farms Holiday Light Show
Razzle dazzle at Shady Brook Farm's spectacular Holiday Light Show featuring more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter whimsical displays and familiar characters as you drive through in the comfort of your own car or enjoy the show on an open-air wagon ride.
When: Now through January 28
Where: Shady Brook Farms
Cost: Prices vary
Comedian Bob Marley
Many movie fans will recognize him from his appearance in the cult favorite movie, Boondock Saints. Audiences are in for a treat whether they catch this Mainer’ s act on stage or on screen.
When: November 20
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $39.50
Matt Dorsey Album Release Concert
Newtown singer/songwriter Matt Dorsey will celebrate the November 10 release of his new album, “Frozen in Amber,” with a concert at the historic Newtown Theatre. Backed by his band DORSEA, the concert will showcase music from the new album.
When: November 20
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
Pearl S. Buck House Festival of Trees
Each year during the Annual Festival of Trees, the rooms of Pearl S. Buck’s iconic Bucks County stone farmhouse come alive with the glow of holiday decorations. The event showcases beautiful trees and vignettes designed by Bucks County’s best artists, decorators, and local community groups to convey the spirit of Pearl S. Buck’s legacy.
When: Now through January 8
Where: Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site
Cost: Prices vary
Victorian Christmas Tours
Take a step back in time to discover how Christmas was celebrated at The Parry Mansion. Learn about the history of the Christmas tree as you tour each room adorned with historical décor and cheer.
When: Now through December 11
Where: Parry Mansion Museum
Cost: $10
North Pole Express Train
Christmas time will soon be here, bringing along joyous memories of times past. This year the New Hope Railroad invites you along as we set the clock back and showcase a magical journey mirroring those of years ago.
When: Now through December 30
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
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
Dreams of Freedom
Dreams of Freedom: The Threads That Hold Us Together was organized by the Sankofa Artisans Guild (SAG) and includes quilts and mixed media submitted by artists and crafters from around the country. The quilts depict scenes and themes honoring Tubman’s life and legacy.
When: Now through November
Where: Pennsbury Manor
Cost: Free to attend
Clue
It’s a dark and stormy night, and seven dinner guests have been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well . . . dead. So whodunnit?
When: Now through November 20
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: $45
They Wore It Well
The Grundy Museum invites you to travel back in time to view authentic Victorian-era clothing and accessories belonging to Mary and Margaret Grundy.
When: Now through December 22
Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum
Cost: $30
