Join in all the fun that’s blossoming in Bucks County this weekend! Head to New Hope to celebrate Pride at their annual parade, peruse the intricately made tiles at this year’s TileFest or marvel at the beautiful gardens at Andalusia!
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, MAY 19
Comedy in the Village
Three comedians take the stage at Peddler’s Village. The event will include a cash bar, but no food. Couples, singles, and large groups are welcome!
When: May 19
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: $28
“Now That’s Funny!” Musical Comedy Cabaret
The show includes comedic short plays performed by your favorite Phillips’ Mill Players, a cameo performance by a four-legged rodent, a live band and great song and dance numbers.
When: Now through May 20
Where: Phillips' Mill
Cost: Prices vary
Buzzer Dance Band
Come and enjoy a great time by listening to an awesome dance band!
When: May 19
Where: The Bar and Restaurant at 1720
Cost: $20
Chicken & Biscuits
Rivaling sisters, Baneatta and Beverly, are burying their father—but it’s the non-stop family drama that might be the death of them.
When: Now through June 4
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
Eaglemania
EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles.
When: May 19-20
Where: The Tavern at New Hope Winery
Cost: $49
The Photography of May Pang: John Lennon and May Pang’s Lost Weekend
May Pang, John Lennon's lover during his, "lost weekend" era is to showcase her candid photos of Lennon at a three-day free exhibition at Arete Gallery in New Hope. All works will be available to purchase.
When: May 19-21
Where: Arete Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
Tommy and Me
Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver, Tommy McDonald, led both down an unexpected path — straight to Canton, OH and the National Football League’s Hall of Fame. “Tommy and Me” is a valentine to the relationship between sports stars and fans everywhere.
When: Now through June 17
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
Travis Tritt
Thirty years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock-influenced artist continues to sell-out shows and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe.
When: May 19
Where: Parx Casino®
Cost: Prices vary
Victorian Lifestyles Tour
Step back in time with a Victorian Lifestyles Tour at James-Lorah Memorial Home. Explore the fashion, food, music, games, and medicine of the Gilded Age in a 175-year-old mansion.
When: May 19
Where: James-Lorah Memorial Home
Cost: $12
Exhibition- Alan Goldstein Elemental
Using the language of abstraction, Alan Goldstein (b. 1938) explores nature, the human figure, and mortality in his large-scale paintings, drawings, and sculpture.
When: Now through September 24
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
SATURDAY, MAY 20
NHC Pride Parade: Find Your Pride
The festival features a grand parade with over 600 participants, beginning in Lambertville, NJ and crossing over the Delaware River into New Hope, PA. Following the Pride parade will be the Pride Fair, a fun-filed family event where visitors can find vendors featuring crafts, jewelry, and clothing, information from local LGBTQ+ organizations, samples, and giveaways!
When: May 20
Where: Lambertville & New Hope
Cost: Free to attend
18th and 19th Century Toys & Games
Domestic Historians, Bev Altrath and Arlene Faulkner Soong, will share their antique collection of outdoor games, board games, cards, dice, dolls, toy soldiers as well as other toys.
When: May 20
Where: Erwin-Stover House and Barn
Cost: Free to attend
Doylestown Music Fest
During this week-long event, local restaurants, bars, cafes, merchants, churches, and museums host talented musicians for residents and visitors to enjoy.
When: Now through May 27
Where: Doylestown, PA
Cost: Varies by Venue
Living History Drill Encampment
The event, presented by the New Hope Historical Society and featuring reenactors from the 28th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company C, included company drills, firing and cooking demonstrations.
When: May 20
Where: Parry Mansion Museum
Cost: Free to attend
Open Saturday’s
Stroll the spectacular formal gardens and native woodlands at your leisure, and enjoy sweeping views from the banks of the Delaware River.
When: May 20
Where: Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum
Cost: Prices vary
Peony Festival
This year, Hortulus Farm is celebrating the peak bloom of our stunning old-fashioned peony plants, which have been carefully cared for on our farm for over 30 years.
When: May 20-21
Where: Hortulus Farm Garden and Nursery
Cost: Free to attend
TileFest ‘23
For two days, the building and grounds at the TileWorks will become a marketplace of bespoke contemporary, vintage and antique tile displayed by makers and collectors from around the globe
When: May 20-21
Where: Moravian Pottery & Tile Works
Cost: $10
Two Funny Mamas
Sherri Shepherd (#1 new daytime, talk show, SHERRI) and Kym Whitley (YOUNG & HUNGRY) blend their comedic power and chemistry to deliver the podcast, TWO FUNNY MAMAS, that speaks to culture, sisterhood, moms and working women everywhere.
When: May 20
Where: Parx Casino®
Cost: Prices vary
The Waiting Room – A Tribute to Genesis
The Waiting Room is America's top tribute to Genesis and they are celebrating 25 years together as a band.
When: May 20
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: Prices vary
Elmo’s Springtacular
Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and exciting events! Join in on the fun with an exciting line up of meet & greets, music, magic, pirate adventures, and fireworks.
When: Now through June 15
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
Cupcake Decorating Contest & Display
On display from May 3-20, this icing-laced display will include professional and amateur culinary creations in four categories: Traditional, Baker’s Choice, Student, and Kids.
When: Now through May 20
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
Mid-Century to Manga: The Modern Japanese Print in America
The exhibition highlights the contributions of James Michener in the United States’ national appreciation and consumption of Japanese prints and print-media in the post-war period and celebrates the continued local interest in, and contributions to, contemporary Japanese and Japanese-American print-making and illustration.
When: Now through July 30
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
Strawberry Month
Stop by on weekends in May for live entertainment and family activities. Savor strawberry-themed food and drink specials all month long at Peddler's restaurants and eateries.
When: Through May 28
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, MAY 21
Here Comes the Bridal Show
You've been planning your wedding online for months. Now you can make your dream come true at Crossing Vineyards and Winery! Meet with top wedding professionals in the area and everything you need under one roof in one day.
When: May 21
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
2023 Pride Sunday Closing Tea Dance & Pool Party
Come one come all, for a Sunday Tea Dance & Pool Party to close our New Hope’s 2023 Pride! Enjoy the DJ and other entertainment while sipping cocktails poolside.
When: May 21
Where: New Hope Inn and Suites
Cost: $25
28th Annual Rubber Ducky Regatta
Rubber Duckies float ¼ mile down the Neshaminy Creek to compete in a race to the finish line. First 4 ducks to cross the finish win a cash prize.
When: May 21
Where: Kemper Park
Cost: Free to attend
Ladies 2000
Celebrate this annual event when everyone turns out to celebrate, dance, and “have a good time!”
When: May 21
Where: Havana Restaurant & Bar
Cost: Prices vary
Sunday Stroll
Come take a stroll down historic Mill Street where Bristol Borough comes alive with a day of entertainment, vendors, food, activities and much more!
When: May 21
Where: Mill Street, Bristol PA
Cost: Free to attend
Grapevine Express
Wine & Cheese will be served as you travel along the same railroad line passengers did when it was built in 1891 connecting New Hope with Philadelphia. Your journey will take you through the beautiful hills and valleys of Bucks County, along once vital waterways and streams and across numerous trestle bridges.
When: May 20-21
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
nkwiluntàmën
nkwiluntàmën: I long for it; I am lonesome for it (such as the sound of a drum) is an immersive sound walk through the riverfront grounds of Pennsbury Manor by artist Nathan Young. Young takes listeners across the historic site, experiencing sounds of music, voice, and environmental recordings.
When: Every Sunday
Where: Pennsbury Manor
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
