Halloween has arrived in Bucks County! This weekend, find pumpkin picking, beer festivals, Halloween parties and so much more.
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 28
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 31
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
3 Doors Down
Formed in 1996, Grammy Award®-nominated multiplatinum Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down consistently captivates audiences worldwide.
When: October 28
Where: Parx Casino
Cost: Prices vary
Boo at the Barn
Boo at the Barn is our annual Trick-or-Treating event at the Nature Center, fun for the whole family! It includes craft activities, seasonal games, light refreshments, a costume contest, skull identification and of course live animal encounters!
When: October 28
Where: Barn Nature Center
Cost: Prices vary
Slippery When Wet – A Bon Jovi Tribute
Come out for a great night with band Slippery When Wet! Their Tribute to Bon Jovi is a must see!
When: October 28
Where: Havana Restaurant & Bar
Cost: $20
Ghostly Graveyard Gathering
Don your best costume, or dress in black for a spirited evening with live DJ, club-style dancing, fire pits, games, photos, and more!
When: October 28
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Prices vary
“Dracula”
Roxey Ballet's fall season brings back the Halloween favorite to the stage - DRACULA! Mark Roxey's original choreography, set to a collage of music and sound effects by David Hanoman, follows Bram Stoker's classic vampire tale.
When: Now through October 30
Where: Mill Ballet School Event Center
Cost: Prices vary
FallFest
Come on out for some down on the farm fun including wagon rides, apple picking, pumpkin picking, 5-acre corn maze, live music & lots more festival activities.
When: Now through October 30
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices vary
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 6
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: prices vary
Evita
"Don't cry for me Argentina ..." Don't miss Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical as it is re-imagined in this all-new production.
When: Now through October 30
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
Fall Festival at Hellerick’s 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.
When: Now through November 28
Where: Hellerick’s Family Farm
Cost: Prices vary
Walk This Way
Focused on the women who designed, manufactured, sold, and collected footwear, Walk This Way explores how shoes have transcended their utilitarian purpose to become representations of culture—coveted as objects of desire, designed with artistic consideration, and expressing complicated meanings of femininity, power, and aspiration.
When: Now through January 15
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
Fall Brewfest
The popular Washington Crossing Fall Brewfest will be held along the Delaware River at Washington Crossing State Park. This rain or shine event features ciders, sours, and seasonal beers, along with food trucks and bonfires throughout the grounds.
When: October 29
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: $50
Snipes Farmers Market
Come to the Big Red Barn on Snipes Farm to buy organic produce, plants, and other products. Visit the animals: chickens, ducks, goats, bunnies and more!
When: Saturdays through October 29
Where: Snipes Farm and Education Center
Cost: Free to attend
10 Year Anniversary Party
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 29th and get ready to raise a glass to a decade of fantastic beer and pizza!
When: October 29
Where: Vault Brewing Company
Cost: Free to attend
Fabby-Do Halloween Party
Join Miss Fabby-Do for festive fun and create your own costumes! Your choice of pirate, mermaid, superhero, alien monster, fairy, or princess costume.
When: October 29
Where: Fabby-Do Creative Boutique for Kids
Cost: $55
Lee Brice
With over 3.7 billion on-demand streams, and over 3.6 billion spins on Pandora, Lee Brice continues to enjoy massive success at country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road.
When: October 29
Where: Parx Casino
Cost: Prices vary
Open Saturdays
Placed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks in 1966, the Big House continues to provide an unparalleled look into our nation's past, while at the same time allowing visitors a glimpse into the lives of a family that helped shape its future. Guests can enjoy self-guided garden tours after the house tour.
When: October 29
Where: Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum
Cost: Prices vary
Scare-Fest
Join Tranquility Brewing for their first annual Scare-Fest. A night of fun and spookiness featuring a $200 cash prize costume contest, live music, the return of Grover Silcox one man Edgar Allan Poe Experience, a full buffet, and more!
When: October 29
Where: Tranquility Brewing Company
Cost: $40
Trick or Treat for Grownups
Join Crossing Vineyards for a spook-tacular afternoon, featuring some “scary” wine and sweets pairings, like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, M&Ms and candy corn. Want to come in costume? Go for it!
When: October 29
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $35
Witches on Bikes Tour
Dress in your favorite bike-safe witch or warlock costume (or anything fun) and join us for an easy, guided ride on the D&L Trail through Yardley. Cast a spell on a passersby and stop for some potion or maybe a witches brew!
When: October 29
Where: Yardley Park & Ride
Cost: Prices vary
Slightly Batty Halloween Wing-Ding
Dress in your spookiest or most original Halloween costume and come on out to Peddler’s Village Slightly Batty Halloween Wing-Ding! Explore our haunted grounds, let loose at a spooky dance party, and take part in games such as pumpkin bowling, and musical chairs.
When: October 29
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Prices vary
Charlann Farms Fall Festival
The Fall Festival is a ton of fun for families. The activities/games are geared towards younger children. New Activities have been added this year, including a CORN MAZE and hayride to a "Pick Your Own" Pumpkin Patch.
When: Now through October 29
Where: Charlann Farms
Cost: Prices vary
Perkasie Farmers Market
Local farmers and food producers bring locally grown produce, eggs, microgreens, cheese, meat, honey, coffee, cookies and cakes, preserves, olive oil, sweet treats, flowers, plants, and more, as well as soap, handmade masks and homemade, local craft items.
When: Saturdays through October 29
Where: S. 7th St., Perkasie
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
Fall Excursion
On the Fall Excursion, passengers will enjoy a 2-hour round-trip excursion through scenic Bucks County. Passengers will ride aboard beautifully restored vintage (early 1900’s) passenger coaches while a narrator will provide you with interesting historical facts and stories of significant cultural locations along the route.
When: Now through November 6
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
Snipes Fall Festival
As the leaves turn crimson red and cool nights return, Snipes invites you to bring your whole family to the Farm. From tractor-drawn wagon rides to the Land of the Scarecrows and our gentle farm animals, they promise a good time for everyone.
When: Weekends through October 30
Where: Snipes Farm and Education Center
Cost: Prices vary
High Heel Drag Race
A long-standing tradition and highlight of the fall season in New Hope, this year’s theme is All that Glitters Are Ghouls - Bewitching beauties who sparkle, shine and know how to have a scary good time!
When: October 30
Where: 1 W Mechanic St, New Hope, PA 18938
Cost: Free to attend
Eric Mintel’s Paranormal Projection Room
During this event, Mintel and his paranormal TV crew will screen videos from their most recent cases that include Bucks County hot spots and beyond.
When: October 30
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
Ghosts and Spirits Bike Tour
On this ghostly bike tour along the D&L Canal to Yardley, you'll visit a stop on the Historic Underground Railroad and learn about a bloody corset and suspicious pistol found in mysterious chamber. If you're lucky we may even see some pumpkin carving. It'll be scary fun!
When: October 30
Where: Virginia Forrest Recreation Area
Cost: Prices vary
Joe Matarese With Shannon Fielder
Joe is back to headline here with Shannon Fiedler! Joe has opened for Sebastian Maniscalco and Bill Burr at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and is a regular with Preston & Steve on WMMR and John DeBella on WMGK.
When: October 30
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $25
Trick or Treat Train
Enjoy the trip, while participating in the live reading of Spookley the Square Pumpkin. Cheerful, seasonal songs will also be performed by one of the railroad’s musicians. After arriving back in New Hope, passengers will have the opportunity to trick or treat around the station platform for more treats and surprises with our costumed characters!
When: Now through October 30
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
93rd Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill
The show features the work of over 100 artists and sculptors with work ranging from the traditional to the contemporary to the abstract, and draws art lovers and collectors from Philadelphia to New York.
When: Now through October 30
Where: Phillips’ Mill
Cost: Prices vary
Founders & Fellows
Located in Foundation House (c.1925) in the historic English Village at Phillips Mill, the birthplace of Pennsylvania Impressionism and the New Hope School, Founders & Fellows will present a pictorial overview of the original New Hope Artist Colony and the artistic legacy of its Founders William Lathrop, Edward Redfield, and Daniel Garber.
When: Now through October 30
Where: New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts
Cost: Prices vary
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
Dreams of Freedom
Dreams of Freedom: The Threads That Hold Us Together was organized by the Sankofa Artisans Guild (SAG) and includes quilts and mixed media submitted by artists and crafters from around the country. The quilts depict scenes and themes honoring Tubman’s life and legacy.
When: Now through November
Where: Pennsbury Manor
Cost: Free to attend
