Experience the debut production of Bristol Riverside Theatre’s new season, kickoff Sesame Place’s season of spooks and take a wine stroll through Peddler’s Village this weekend in Bucks County!
Get a front-row seat to the debut of the Bristol Riverside Theatre’s Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End, a hilarious one-woman show filled with witty commentary about the early American housewife. Sesame Place’s annual Spooktacular is back and visitors can celebrate Halloween early with Elmo’s Silly Bone Spooktacular Dine! Explore a tasting journey of 18 hand-picked selections from different regions in Italy as you stroll through the beautiful Peddler’s Village.
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, September 21
Million Dollar Quartet at the Bucks County Playhouse
Million Dollar Quartet takes you behind the music of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins with a monumental night that explodes off the stage with a talented cast playing 21 legendary hits including “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Walk the Line”, “Great Balls of Fire” and more!
When: September 21 – 23, check online for showtimes
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $40 - $80
Fall unWined: Party on the Patio
Visit Shady Brook Farm to experience their new Party on the Patio during the fall season! Enjoy a laid-back evening of live music by local musicians, delicious brews in The Stone’s Throw and delicious food from the deli all the while taking in the crisp, fall air.
When: September 21 – 22, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Free to attend
Face to Face Live at Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co.
In support of their upcoming, career-spanning acoustic album “Hold Fast (Acoustic Sessions)”, the Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company is hosting a Face to Face concert at the taproom!
When: September 21, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
Cost: $20
Erma Bombeck: At Wit’s End at the Bristol Riverside Theatre
Erma Bombeck captured the frustrations of her generation by asking, “If life is a bowl of cherries, what am I doing in the pits?” In this one-woman tour de force, discover the story behind America’s favorite housewife who championed women’s lives with a wit that sprang from the most unexpected place of all – the truth.
When: September 21 – 23, check online for showtimes
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: $33 - $50
Fall Harvest Festival at Hellerick’s Family Farm
Bring your family and friends to the historic Hellerick’s Family Farm a festival filled with family-fun activities like hayrides, pumpkin bowling and an Aerial Adventure Park!
When: September 21 – 23, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Hellerick’s Family Farm
Cost: $9.99/Fridays, $12.99/Saturday & Sunday
Friday Night Band Jam Featuring the Sherwood Brothers
Back by popular demand, the Sherwood Brothers return to the Michener to perform songs from “Pine Street Hotel,” the band’s latest release that was inspired by stories from the brothers’ father and uncle of time spent incarcerated at the old Bucks County Jail. Reservations are required.
When: September 21, 8 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: $25
Feast on the Farm
Snipes Farm and Education Center is hosting a fantastic dinner celebrating over 10 years of service to the community. Reservations are required.
When: September 21, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Snipes Farm and Education Center
Cost: $125
“30 Years: Art at the Michener” and “American Moderns” 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. The Michener is also presenting “30 Years: Art at the Michener, 1988-2018”, a special exhibition that invites visitors to learn new stories about familiar works of art and discover objects from the Museum’s vault that have never before been on display.
When: September 21 – 23, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James. A Michener Art Museum
Cost: Free to attend
The Goblet of Poison at Peddler’s Pub
Visit Peddler’s Pub for a night of magic and murder as you investigate a deadly crime in the school of Hagmoles. Enjoy a delicious meal to compliment your night of solving the murder mystery! Reservations are required.
When: September 21 – 23, 7 p.m.
Where: Peddler’s Pub
Cost: $69.95
Saturday, September 22
Scarecrow Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village
Visit Peddler’s Village to explore a collection of larger than life scarecrow creations throughout the village! Participate in the competition by voting for your favorites.
When: September 21 – 23, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Apple Fun Days at Shady Brook Farm
Fall is here and Shady Brook Farm is kicking the season off with Apple Fun Days. Take a wagon ride to the orchard for apple picking, explore a five-acre corn maze and have fun with a TON of family-friendly inflatable attractions, unique games and even an Adventure Course!
When: September 22 – 23, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: $17 per person
Elmo’s Silly Bones Spooktacular Dine
Join Elmo, Zoe, The Count, Grover & Cookie Monster for a silly Halloween celebration! Enjoy singing, dancing and a delicious meal to kick-off The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular! Wear your costumes and take photos with your Sesame Street® friends, including Elmo in his boney skeleton costume.
When: September 22 – 23, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: Check online for ticket prices
Full Moon Kayak Excursion in Silver Lake
Experienced kayakers are invited to join the Silver Lake Nature Center for a moonlit kayaking trip through Silver Lake! Attendees can look forward to marshmallow roasting on an island in the middle of Magnolia Lake. Reservations are required.
When: September 22, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: $35
Italian Wine Stroll at Peddler’s Village
Go on a tasting journey of 18 hand-picked selections from differently regions in Italy around Peddler’s Village. The stroll starts in the Cock 'n Bull where guests can taste select Northern Italy wines, then winds through a few other delicious eateries around the village. Reservations are required.
When: September 22, check online for tour times
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: $44
Kick Off to Family Fun on Snipes Farm
The Snipes Farm and Education Center is excited to present the fourth annual Fall Family Fun Day on the Farm! Enjoy hayrides around the farm, apple picking, farm tours, farm animals, vendors, food trucks and much more!
When: September 22, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Snipes Farm and Education Center
Cost: $6 admission
Frontiers – A Tribute to the Music of Journey
Known as one of the best Journey tribute bands around, Frontiers is taking their world-class talents to The Pour at New Hope Winery’s stage! Reservations are required.
When: September 22, 8 – 10 p.m.
Where: The Pour at New Hope Winery
Cost: $35
Bird Watching and Kayaking at Silver Lake
Bird watching from the water is an amazing sight and the resident birds of Silver Lake are plentiful along its banks. In this two-hour course, the class will go over the basics of kayaking and embark on a journey up Silver Lake into Magnolia Lake. Reservations are required.
When: September 22, 9 – 11 a.m.
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: $30
Peace Fair in Lahaska
Explore Local crafts, artists, live music, food, kids’ games, a petting zoo, and Bucks County non-profits whose focus is peace, community service and the environment.
When: September 22, 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Buckingham Friends Meeting
Cost: Free to attend
Saturday Night with Joe Kirschen at Naked Brewing Co.
Check out the Naked Brewing Co. to enjoy food truck cuisine, as well as live music by Joe Kirschen as you taste the Naked Brewing Company’s delicious line-up of beer.
When: September 22, 7 p.m.
Where: Naked Brewing Co.
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: September 22, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: $50
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: September 22, 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Pay as you go
Saturday Morning Bird Walk at Peace Valley Nature Center and Churchville Nature Center
Join the Peace Valley Nature Center or the Churchville Nature Center every Saturday morning for an early morning bird walk with an experienced bird watcher.
When: September 22, 8 – 9:30 a.m. (Peace Valley) & 7 – 9 a.m. (Churchville)
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center & Churchville Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
Country Night at the Phoenix Sport Club
The Phoenix Sports Club is hosting a Country Night, featuring Big Whiskey, a DJ and country line dancing.
When: September 22, 6 – 11 p.m.
Where: Phoenix Sport Club
Cost: $5
Sunday, September 23
Evening with the Curator: The Evolution of the McConkey Ferry Inn
Was General Washington really here the night of the crossing? Was McConkey Ferry Inn a ferry or a tavern? To find out, join Washington Crossing Historic Park curator Kimberly McCarty for a lecture on the rich history of the McConkey Ferry Inn.
When: September 23, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to attend
NCBC Fall Taproom Brunch
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company and ComfortFood from Morrisville are teaming up to bring guests a Fall Brunch spectacular they won't want to miss!
When: September 23, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
Cost: $30 at the door, $25 in advance
Superhero Sundays at Sweet Occasions
Visit Sweet Occasions for Superhero Sunday featuring Spidey himself! Kids will enjoy games, crafts, desserts, and plenty of fun. Reservations are required.
When: September 23, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Sweet Occasions
Cost: $15
A Dummies’ Guide to Wine Tasting at Crossing Vineyards
Crossing Vineyards and Winery is hosting a “Dummies’ Guide to Wine Tasting” event, which includes a wine tasting and tour of the gorgeous vineyards.
When: September 23, 2 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $30
Art House Theater Day
Art House Theater Day celebrates art house theaters and the cultural role they play in their communities. Join the County Theater in recognizing the year-round contributions of film, filmmakers, projectionists, staff, patrons, and the theaters that dedicated to providing access to the best cinematic experience possible.
When: September 23, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: County Theater
Cost: Free tickets with an online processing fee of $1
Autumn Wedding Showcase at Peddler’s Village
Surrounded by rolling hills and manicured lawns, Peddlers Village is an ideal setting for an outdoor wedding ceremony. Visit the village to discover everything it has to offer for your special day! Reservations are required.
When: September 23, 12 – 3 p.m.
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Epicurean Palette at Grounds for Sculpture
The Epicurean Palette is a gala celebration of food and wine that helps support the exhibitions and educational initiatives at Grounds for Sculpture. Spend a glorious afternoon strolling through the park with friends while sampling extraordinary cuisine from the area’s best chefs.
When: September 23, 1 – 4 p.m.
Where: Grounds for Sculpture
Cost: $125
Naturalist Foray: Herps
Explore the trails around the Peace Valley Nature Center to search for the reptiles and amphibians that call the beautiful park their home!
When: September 23, 2 – 3 p.m.
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
James Gafgen Live in Concert at the Zlock Performing Arts Center
James Gafgen is coming to the Zlock Performing Arts Center to amaze the audience with a tribute to the greatest legendary singers of Las Vegas.
When: September 23, 3 – 5 p.m.
Where: Zlock Performing Arts Center
Cost: $20
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: September 23, 11 a.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $50
