From delicious Valentine’s Day brunches to romantic candle making workshops, there are so many Bucks County events to fall in love with this Valentine’s Day weekend!
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, FEBRUARY 11
Get Happy: A Tribute to Judy Garland
In 1939, the world first heard Judy Garland sing about a place “somewhere over the rainbow,” and her star power is just as potent now as it was then. Join Jenna Pastuszek and Broadway Music Director Joshua Zecher-Ross in this 100th birthday celebration of the world’s greatest entertainer.
When: February 11-12
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: $52
Better Than Ezra and Tonic
Better than Ezra: The best songs, records, and bands transport you back to the first moment you heard them each and every time they play. Those hummable melodies, unshakable guitar riffs, and confessional lyrics quietly cemented the group as an enduring force in rock music.
When: February 11
Where: Parx Casino
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Bruno's Authentic Food Truck and Barefoot Bobby Music
Join Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery as they welcome Barefoot Bobby Music for a night of fun and delicious food brought to you by Bruno’s Authentic Food Truck!
When: February 11
Where: Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Galentine’s Party
Join Peddler’s Village for a special evening every little girl would dream of! Have your little one get their hair braided by professionals, decorate delicious Valentine’s day cookies and listen to some sweet music to end the night!
When: February 11
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: $75
Rhapsody in Black
A one-man show that explores LeLand’s personal journey to understand and eventually transcend racism in America.
When: February 11
Where: Zlock Performing Arts Center
Cost: $10
Tinsley Ellis
Tinsley’s live shows feature extended fretwork filled with melodic and rhythmic experimentation in the spirit of jam bands like his friends Widespread Panic and The Allman Brothers.
When: February 11
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $25
Valentine’s Candle Making Workshop
Are you looking to plan the perfect Valentine’s Day date this year? Whether you’ve been together forever, are on your first date, or want a fun night out with your bestie, creating your own scented memories together is that extra step to make sure that this year, your Valentine’s Day is lit.
When: February 11
Where: River House at Odette’s
Cost: $95
Reckonings in New Hope
"Reckonings in New Hope", is a serio-comic look at three best friends since childhood who have gone their separate ways but remained close and are reuniting at the allegedly most haunted inn in Bucks County for their 50th high school reunion.
When: February 4-13
Where: Actors’ NET of Bucks County
Cost: Ticket prices vary
I And You By Lauren Gunderson
Join the Bristol Riverside Theater as they present “I and You” by Lauren Gunderson, a fast paced, twisting story that will leave you speechless!
When: Now through February 13
Where: Bristol Riverside Theater
Cost: Ticket prices vary
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Fonthill Castle Evening Tours
Looking for a romantic date night or a fun night out with friends? Delight in the splendor of a guided historic evening tour at Fonthill Castle.
When: February 12
Where: Fonthill Castle
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Valentine’s Dinner
Spoil that special someone with a romantic dinner for two at Odette’s this Valentine’s Day. Indulge in an expertly curated prix fixe menu or select your dish from Odette’s dinner menu.
When: February 11-14
Where: River House at Odette’s
Cost: $95
“Sweets For Your Sweet” Tasting
The wine masters will take you through an educational and fun tasting of their 13 estate grown wines paired with gourmet cheeses and charcuterie, pastries, and delicious sweets.
When: February 12
Where: Sand Castle Winery
Cost: $40
Food and Wine Pairing
Bring your true love or your “galentine” and join us for a food and wine pairing. Sip and taste your way through six tapas-style courses with Crossing Vineyards’ award-winning wines.
When: February 12
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $75
Romantic Comedies Trivia
Just in time for valentines day! Test your brain power on some lovey dovey movies.
When: February 12
Where: Newtown Brewing Company
Cost: Free to attend
Valentine’s Dinner
Bring your Valentine to The Deck for Valentine’s weekend for a delicious Valentine’s inspired dinner and drink menu!
When: February 12
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Free to attend
Share the Love
Let Peddler’s Village be your February happy-date place! Celebrate the month of love with culinary highlights, weekend entertainment, and shop discounts, from our Village to you.
When: February 11-14
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Mary Fahl
Mary Fahl is an expressive, emotional singer/songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s NYC- based chamber-pop group October Project. As a solo artist, she’s had more freedom to pursue her own muse, whether that means writing or releasing a unique album-length take on Dark Side of the Moon.
When: February 12
Where: The New Hope Winery
Cost: Ticket prices vary
UnWINED Weekend
Visit Shady Brook for an evening of live acoustic music, locally brewed craft beer and wines from Rose Bank Winery. The kitchen will also offer lite fare to pair with your drinks.
When: Now through February 26
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Wine and Chocolate for Lovers
Enjoy an assortment of artisanal chocolates from Naked Chocolate of Newtown, paired with our award-winning wines. Includes wine tasting and a selection of gourmet chocolates.
When: February 13
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $40
Super Bowl Party
Catch the big game at the Deck at Bucks County Playhouse! Sip on delicious drinks and enjoy a variety of snacks throughout the game as you root for the Bengals or Rams!
When: February 13
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Free to attend
The Revolution of a Free Black Man
Author William L. Kidder will discuss his new book The Revolutionary World of a Free Black Man: Jacob Francis 1754-1836, a rare insight into one of the two black soldiers who was involved in the Crossing.
When: February 13
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to attend, registration required
Valentine’s Day Brunch
February is the month of love and happiness to celebrate the spirit of togetherness with your loved ones. Join the Bar at 1720 for a beautiful Valentine's Brunch complete with 1720 Brunch classics along with new additions!
When: February 13
Where: The Bar at 1720
Cost: Prices vary
Valentine’s Brunch
Start off your Valentine's Day with a lovely three course brunch featuring specialty items and familiar favorites plus their breakfast breads and coffee or tea and fabulous dessert sampler! A glass of sparkling wine or cider is included.
When: February 13
Where: Washington House Hotel & Restaurant
Cost: $35
Mommy and Me Self Care Workshop
Join Jessica of "Seven Pines Apothecary" to create your own sugar lip scrub and roll-on perfume with your little one! Choose from a variety of scents and oils - it's like a mini "Spa Day!"
When: February 13
Where: Makers Off Main
Cost: $35
Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest
On weekends guests are invited to visit the park to enjoy Sesame Place’s event series during Elmo's Furry Fun Fest. This weekend, celebrate Elmo's Rockin' Birthday Bash!
When: Now through March 20
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Creative Continuum Exhibition
The Creative Continuum Invitational Exhibition celebrates the creative spark that motivates an artist throughout life and features twelve life-long art-makers and their work.
When: Now through February 27
Where: New Hope Arts Center
Cost: Free to attend
Live Music at the Vineyard!
Enjoy performances from local artists while enjoying delicious drinks at Crossing Vineyards and Winery!
When: February 12-13
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Free Guided Walk on the SLNC Trails
Join the Silver Lake Nature Center for a leisurely and informative walk covering seasonal topics.
When: February 13
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
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
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 February 19
Where: Bucks County Visitor Center
Cost: Free to attend
