This weekend is filled with a plethora of exciting Memorial Day events in Bucks County! Celebrate the unofficial start of the summer with a colorful fireworks display or watch one of the many local parades.
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 27
The Summer unWINED Concert Series
Enjoy an evening down on the farm with great live music, tasty food, locally brewed craft beer, Rose Bank Winery wines, specialty cocktails, and tons of activities for the kiddos.
When: Fridays through September 2
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Ticket prices vary
BBQ and Beers on the Patio
Kick off the Memorial Day Weekend by attending the annual BBQ and Beers on the Patio event and enjoy an all-you-can-eat BBQ feast in a picnic-like atmosphere. This year they have added live entertainment!
When: May 27
Where: Spring Mill Country Club
Cost: $23
Comedy in the Village
Looking for laughs? Peddler's got 'em! Join Peddler's Village as they welcome some hilarious guests for a night of comedy at Cock 'n Bull. For adults 18+ only. Mature humor.
When: May 27
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: $25
Daisy Jopling Band – “Who’s Who”
Who’s Who celebrates the Daisy Jopling Band’s latest album and is a classical/rock show consisting of original violin arrangements of great songs by The Who and hits from the Daisy Jopling Band.
When: May 27
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $25
Plein Air Open – The Exhibition
Artists went to paint “en plein air” during a two-week period in designated towns, and now we are able to check out their amazing work in the exhibition!
When: Now through June 12
Where: AOY Art Center
Cost: Free to attend
Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place
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 19
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy
Keith Haring (1958-1990) was arguably the most accomplished and prominent American artist of the 1980s. This exhibit is a private collection of more than 100 works, the show contains unique and notable pieces.
When: Now through July 31
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Live Local Music
Join The Pour House at The New Hope Winery every Friday night for live music and delicious drinks!
When: Every Friday
Where: The Pour House at The New Hope Winery
Cost: Free to attend
SATURDAY, MAY 28
6th Annual Pints & Paws
Join Free Will Brewing for their 6th annual Memorial Day weekend Pints & Paws event with Harley's Haven Dog Rescue! Bring your furry friends, grab a pint, and meet some adoptable dogs looking for their forever home
When: May 28
Where: Free Will Brewing Company, LLC
Cost: Free to attend
Doylestown Music Fest
Doylestown Music Fest is a grass roots event that supports and promotes local bands and musicians. Their aim is to fill the streets of Doylestown with music in addition to all of the fantastic performances hosted by participating restaurants, shops, cafés, churches, museums and others.
When: Now through June 4
Where: Visit Facebook Page
Cost: Free to attend
Penndel-Hulmeville Memorial Day Parade
The parade will march onto Ford Avenue and then turn right onto Main. It will then follow Main to Hulme Avenue and Hulme to Bellevue.
When: May 28
Where: Lincoln Avenue, PA
Cost: Free to attend
Doylestown 5k Race
The Doylestown 5K Race and One Mile Fun Run promotes healthy living in our community. Help celebrate the 29th annual running of this great community event. Not a runner? Come cheer on runners and walkers along the course!
When: May 28
Where: Court House on Union Street
Cost: Prices vary
Free Jazz Concert on the River
The Triple Ts, a jazz-fusion trio based in Philadelphia, will play a mix of original music and jazz standards. The band has played several times at the park and the theatre, in addition to touring the U.S. in support of its album, The Sessions: Vol 1.
When: May 28
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to attend
Outdoor Antique Market
Join The Pickers Junction at the Sellersville Outdoor Antique Market. Multiple vendors will showcase antiques, collectables, crafts and more.
When: Saturdays through October 29
Where: The Pickers Junction
Cost: Free to attend
Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery
Grab your spyglass and your deerstalker hat! Match wits against world-famous sleuth Sherlock Holmes as he unlocks the secrets of a maddening case. Old Lord William Conan, the famous art collector and philanthropist, has died suddenly and under mysterious circumstances.
When: May 28
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: $33
Wheat & Sheep Day
During this event, attendees will see sheep being shorn of their winter wool coats and be able to follow the process of washing and carding the wool and spinning it into yarn. Tours will also be given of the restored Thompson-Neeley Grist Mill.
When: May 28
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to attend, pay as you wish
Summer Music and Food Extravaganza
Join Rose Bank Winery as they celebrate summer with food trucks, live music their delicious wine!
When: Saturdays through August 20
Where: Rose Bank Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Join the Silver Lake Nature Center as they offer free guided Saturday morning walks. Bring your binoculars as you might see some feathered friends along the way!
When: Now through May 28
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, MAY 29
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration at Sesame Place
Rock out with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and Count von Count, as their music fills the air and the sky is covered with colorful bursts of brilliance. Be sure to watch us paint the sky red (and green and blue) from inside the park.
When: May 28-29
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: Prices vary
Memorial Day Ceremony
The observation will include a colonial color guard, fife and drum music, Revolutionary War reenactors, veterans, and other honored guests. At the ceremony, the Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate a plaque at the original gravesite of 24-year-old Captain-Lieutenant James Moore.
When: May 29
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to attend
American Jade
The first Asian-American actor to win an Emmy, Jodi Long breaks barriers even as she follows in her family’s footsteps. Jodi’s Chinese-Australian, tap-dancing father and Japanese American mother were a popular nightclub act in the 1940s and ‘50s on the Chop Suey Circuit and were invited to appear on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
When: Now through June 11
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
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: Weekends through May
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Ice Cream for Biking Tour
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream...and biking! Join FunVentures Tours for an easy ride along the D&L Trail to Yardley and stop for some famous ice cream or water ice...or both!
When: May 29
Where: Yardley Park & Ride
Cost: Prices vary
Mimosas with Mom
Join the Chaddsford Winery as they celebrate Moms and Mimosa Lovers with bubbly specials and seasonal pours!
When: Now through May 29
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Peter Miller, Forgotten Woman of America Modernism
Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio Inc. is excited to announce their 40th Anniversary celebration and upcoming exhibition of the estate of Peter Miller, a female American modernist.
When: Now through May 31
Where: Gratz Gallery Conservation Studio
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
MONDAY, MAY 30
Doylestown Memorial Day Parade
Bring the whole family for this annual tradition. The parade will march along W. Court Street from Central Bucks West High School to Clinton Street. It will then follow State and Main Streets before turning onto E. Court Street and concluding at the Doylestown Cemetery.
When: May 30
Where: Doylestown Borough
Cost: Free to attend
Langhorne Memorial Day Parade
Ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. with the parade kicking off at the end of the ceremonies. American Legion Auxiliary 148 will be collecting donations along the parade route for the Veterans Group of Philadelphia, Delaware Valley Stand Down and homeless veterans.
When: May 30
Where: 115 W. Richardson Ave, PA 19047
Cost: Free to attend
Memorial Day Food Truck & Live Music
Join Bishop Estate as they celebrate Memorial Day with delicious food from Sassy Sausage Food Truck and great music from Red Angel Duo Music!
When: May 30
Where: Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Memorial Day Vintage Game
Come and celebrate America's Favorite Pastime and witness how the game was played back in 1863 on Memorial Day!
When: May 30
Where: Pickering Field
Cost: Free to attend
Morrisville Memorial Day Parade
With the assistance of the Morrisville Fire Company and Morrisville Borough along with the surrounding community, the town will honor Memorial Day with reenactors, active military, veterans, marching bands, and community organizations.
When: May 30
Where: Morrisville Presbyterian Church
Cost: Free to attend
The Croydon VFW Post 1597 Memorial Day Parade
The Croydon VFW Post 1597 Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 30th at 11:30 a.m. Lineup will begin at Cedar Avenue and State Road at 11:00 am. Parade proceeds along State Road to Croydon VFW Post 1597 on Bellevue Ave. and will be followed by a Memorial Ceremony.
When: May 30
Where: Cedar Avenue, Croydon, PA
Cost: Free to attend
Yardley Memorial Day Parade
The Yardley Memorial Day Parade will step off at 11 a.m. on State Road and heads to the VFW Post at 901 Bellevue Avenue in the Croydon section of Bristol Township.
When: May 30
Where: State Rd to Bellevue Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
