Fall fun is in full swing! This weekend, explore unique fall festivals, get spooked on a ghost tour or catch a live performance at a historic theater.
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, October 1
Scarecrows in the Village
For eight fun-filled weeks, one hundred scarecrows dot the brick pathways of our autumn-tinted Village. Some are inspired by famous characters, some are humorous, some are scary – but all of them are carefully handmade by Philly-area residents and organizations.
When: Now through October 30
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
Fall Festival at Hellerick’s Family 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. General Admission includes entry to our 18 acre Adventure Farm area which includes a Hayride, 2 Corn mazes, Farm animals, 3 slides, Tractor Tire playground and 40+ activities for children and adults of all ages.
When: Fall weekends
Where: Hellerick’s Family Farm
Cost: Ticket prices vary
GhostDusters
Join the GhostDusters as they discuss Bucks County’s famous haunts. But beware: While some of the ghost tales are true, some may be…less than authentic. Can you guess which stories are true and which are phantoms? Prizes will be awarded to those who know their Bucks County ghosts, but beware…We’re ready to deceive you!
When: Now through November 7
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: $25 per guest
Golden Girls Murder Mystery: The Halloween Caper
The Golden Girls are at it again! Miami’s Fab Four are planning their annual Halloween shindig, and the goblins and ghouls have all come out to play. Will you solve the mystery? Before the show, make sure to visit the unique restaurants and shops at Peddler's Village.
When: Now through November 13
Where: Cock 'n Bull
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Murder for Two by Joe Kinosian and Kellen Blair
Join us for one of the most uproarious musical comedies to hit stages, the sidesplitting and zany Murder for Two. It’s a whodunit for two actors, one playing the detective, the other playing all thirteen suspects, and both of them taking turns accompanying each other at the piano. It’s Agatha Christie meets Vaudeville and you won’t want to miss it.
When: Now through October 10
Where: Bristol Riverside Theater
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Neshaminy Creek Dublin Grand Opening
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company is excited to announce the grand opening of a new taproom, located in the heart of Dublin, PA. Neshaminy Creek would like to welcome everyone to come by for a beer to celebrate! Keep an eye out for more details on the brewery’s social media pages.
When: October 1, 12:00PM
Where: 139 N. Main Street, Dublin
Cost: Free to attend
Autumn Concert Series
Celebrate the start of Autumn in the heart of New Hope with Singer/Guitarist Bill Frye. Bring a blanket or chair for this outdoor concert event!
When: October 1, 6:00PM
Where: Parry Mansion Museum
Cost: Free to attend
Haunted History Tours
The Parry Mansion Museum Haunted History Tours featuring decades of haunting accounts from paranormal investigations, parapsychologist‘s, local residents and visitors. Come in and discover the hauntings if you dare!
When: Now through October 29
Where: Parry Mansion Museum
Cost: $10
The Englishtown Project
On September 3rd, 1977, the Grateful Dead headlined one of the largest and most musically successful concerts of all time at Raceway Park in Englishtown N.J. In addition to the Dead, the show also included the Dead family’s New Riders of the Purple Sage and the good-time, southern rock Marshall Tucker Band. This tribute extravaganza will feature healthy “doses” of selections from each band’s sets that day with a relaxed, festival style program.
When: October 1, 8:00PM
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $25
Drinking Habits
Let the wine and the secrets spill! Catch this exciting live performance at Playmasters Theater in Bensalem
When: Now through October 3
Where: Playmasters Theater
Cost: $15
SATURDAY, October 2
Fall Fest Market in the Vineyard
Browse hand selected local vendors' booths, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a glass of wine or a festive cocktail. A variety of local businesses will be showcasing and selling their merchandise all throughout the market. Enjoy fall festivities for the whole family while listening to live music on the new patio.
When: October 2, 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Where: Wycombe Vineyards
Cost: Free to attend
FallFest at Shady Brook Farm
Come on out for some down on the farm fun including wagon rides, apple picking, pumpkin picking, 5 acre corn maze, live music (weekends) & lots more festival activities.
When: Now through October 31
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: $12 weekday; $20 weekend
Fall Festival Weekends
Come enjoy Fall Fun on the Farm! Activities include pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin ring toss, straw mountain, straw maze, an obstacle course, a corn pit, live animals, and more!
When: Weekends through October 31
Where: Charlann Farms
Cost: $8.99
Saturdays at the Cidery
Come have a flight or share a chilled bottle of hard cider on Saturdays! The bonfire will be going during chilly days so dress appropriately. Our hard cider is made in house from our very own apples. Mostly dry and sparkling it's a refreshing drink of choice for sociable day drinking.
When: Saturdays through November 20
Where: Manoff Market Gardens & Cidery
Cost: Free to attend
Wine and Bundt Cakes
Featuring an array of award-winning wines and handcrafted cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes in Newtown, this event is simply divine. Sample fork-tastic cakes in a variety of flavors, paired with a selection of white, red, and dessert wines.
When: October 2, 3:00PM
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $35
An Afternoon with Benjamin Franklin
Bill Robling will portray Benjamin Franklin and discuss his travels. Robling has appeared as Franklin in the History Channel film, “Benjamin Franklin: an American Life” and in the National Geographic’s, “The Masonic Order.”
When: October 2, 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Where: Parry Mansion Museum
Cost: Free to attend
Ghost Tours of Historic Hulmeville Borough
View a short film about the history of Hulmeville and the paranormal hot spots in town. Then follow lantern led walking tour through downtown historic Hulmeville exploring 150 years of haunted history.
When: Now through October 30
Where: 321 Main Street, Hulmeville (Hulmeville Borough Hall)
Cost: $10
Pints & Pedals Bike Tour
Join us for an easy, guided bike ride along the D&L Trail from Washington Crossing Park, PA into Yardley Borough and back. Ride duration about 35 minutes each way. Stop for a pint in Yardley or Washington Crossing or both!
When: October 2, 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: $45 BYO Bike & Helmet $20
Live Music Series at the New Hope Winery
Join New Hope Winery every Saturday and Sunday for free live music performed by the greatest local talent in Bucks County. Performances are outdoors as weather permits, with a family and pet friendly experience!
When: Weekends through October 24
Where: The Pour House at the New Hope Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Phil Keaggy
Phil Keaggy returns for a special solo acoustic performance. Phil's fans range from professional musicians strongly influenced by his guitar style to those who find solace in his beautifully penned lyrics and memorable melodies.
When: October 2, 8:00PM
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $29.50
Murder by Gaslight: Murder of James Cosgrove
The year is 1927, and as the champagne flows and the jazz plays, a shot splits the night...but who fired the shot that caused the demise of James Cosgrove? Enter a world of molls and gangsters, flappers and fellas, jazz bands, and gin joints. Stroll the mansion grounds and peek into the shadowy corners, led by your guide - who just happens to be the victim of a 100 year old murder!
When: Now through October 30
Where: Historic Bolton Mansion
Cost: $25
5th Annual Car Show for Autism
This year will be an unclassified show, and guests can expect to peruse automobiles of all years, makes, and models. Enjoy other family-friendly activities like music and performances, food trucks and Touch-a-Truck experiences.
When: October 2, 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Where: Bucks County Community College
Cost: $10 suggested parking donation
Free House Tours
Tour highlights include newly-discovered research about the Grundy family’s domestic staff, details about our extensive interior restorations, and collection items never exhibited before. Required reservations can be made online through TicketLeap.
When: Saturdays through November
Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum
Cost: Free to attend, reservation required
SUNDAY, October 3
The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular
The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows, participating in our interactive Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume on their Halloween-themed floats!
When: Now through November 7
Where: Sesame Place Philadelphia
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Pilates and Pinot
Life is all about balance! Come to Crossing Vineyards for a 45-minute Pilates class, then relax with a glass of wine and light lunch.
When: October 3, 11:00AM
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $45
Places I Remember
Joseph Marchetti, graduate of Central High School in Philadelphia and Tyler School of Art, Temple University presents “Places I Remember". The exhibit includes paintings that represent over two years of work in Bucks, Lancaster and Lehigh Counties. The body of work started with a painting of the Scholfield-Ford Covered Bridge in Tyler State Park and now includes covered bridges, farms, barns and castles in Pennsylvania.
When: Now through January 7
Where: Bucks County Visitor Center
Cost: Free to attend
New Talent - Emerging Artists Invitational Exhibition
This exciting collection of works represents artists at various stages of their lives who all share the goal of pursuing a career in the arts. Featuring a selection of works by eleven artists we are reminded that “emerging” talent is not just the domain of the ingenue.
When: Now through November 7
Where: New Hope Arts Center
Cost: Free to attend
