From fabulous fall festivals to frightening fun, Bucks County has everything you need to embrace the autumn season. This weekend, find pumpkin picking, art shows, outdoor concerts 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 22
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
Autumn Concert Series
Celebrate the fall season in the heart of New Hope with live music under the stars. Enjoy ReelFire’s Cory Purcell, Deirdre Lockman, Marty Guilfoyle & Joe Guilfoyle - a spirited collection of Celtic jigs, reels and hornpipes interspersed with an occasional song or story. Bring a blanket or chair for this outdoor concert event!
When: October 22, 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
Comedy Night at the Castle
Relax, drink, eat, unwind, and laugh under the stars! Gabby Lovela and Kevin Lepka will kick off the night followed by headliner Coleman Green . Reservations required.
When: October 22, 6:00PM
Where: Sand Castle Winery
Cost: $25
String Songs
Tim Farrell’s fingerstyle guitar playing and original compositions display an elegant simplicity that celebrates the purity of the acoustic guitar. Farrell collaborates with bassist Michael Manring and percussionist Christopher Garcia for a captivating evening of pop, jazz, fusion, folk, new age, space and world music.
When: October 22, 7:30PM
Where: Zlock Performing Arts Center
Cost: VIP- $35/ GA -$20
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
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
Fall Festival 2021
Froehlich's Fall Festival is the perfect fall adventure for all ages. The festival includes pick-your-own pumpkin patch, live music, bonfires + s'mores, cut out boards, hay maze, scarecrows and tractors, family photo opportunities and more.
When: Weekends through October 31
Where: Froehlich's Farm and Garden
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Halloween Costume Contest and Trick or Treat
The Quakertown Farmers Market will hold a modified version of their Annual Halloween Costume Contest for kids 12 and under. Children & Families can stop the Q-Court at Entrance #19, to have their photo taken and be eligible to win a prize. Children ages 1-12 years are invited to Trick or Treat thru the Market, at their own pace, collecting candy and treats.
When: October 23, 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Where: Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market
Cost: Free to attend
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
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
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
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
Laughs at the Edge!
Weekly comedy showcase! 8 hilarious comics bring the funny while top notch staff serve food and drinks! Each week brings a brand new lineup.
When: Saturdays through December 18
Where: Water's Edge Gastropub and Lounge
Cost: $20
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 24
Jeff Allen: The America I Grew Up In
Performing comedy for over three decades, Jeff Allen’s work has been seen on every cable comedy show in the U.S. including Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and VH1’s Standup Spotlight. See him live this weekend in Sellersville!
When: October 24, 7:30PM
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $25
Wine Tasting and Haunted Historic Tour
Being a ghost doesn’t mean you can’t be driven to murder! The ghosts of Bucks County are in a quandary. Some of them have been disappearing…for good…and no one wants to be next. When afterlives collide, who will be left with a ghost of a chance? Solve a murder at Homicide and Hauntings!
When: Sundays through October 24
Where: Sand Castle Winery
Cost: $40 per person
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
Family Arts Day at the 11th Annual Traditional Artists Show
New this year is Family Arts Day! There will be cookie decorating, community painting with friends, a raffle...and of course, a bounce house! A portion of the proceeds from the Traditional Artists Show are donated to The Conservatory's community outreach programs, Kindred Arts, Music Therapy, Students on Tour and Tuition Assistance.
When: October 24, 11:00AM to 5:00PM
Where: The Conservatory
Cost: Free (Suggested donation $10)
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
Lower Bucks Drive Thru Halloween Tour
The Lower Bucks Drive-Thru Halloween House Tour is back for our second year! Take a driving tour at your leisure to see the sights at homes throughout Lower Bucks County without ever leaving your car!
When: Now through October 31
Where: Lower Bucks County (map posted on Facebook page)
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
Lumberville Ghosts & Spirits Ghost Tour
Visit one of our favorite haunts along the D&L Trail. Learn why this may be the only spot in Bucks County where George Washington didn't sleep. Hear about the haunted bar stool, scorned woman in white, even stop by a creepy pet cemetery! This is a flat, easy, guided ride about a half hour each way.
When: October 24, 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Where: Virginia Forrest Recreation Area
Cost: Bike and helmet included $45, BYO Bike and helmet $20
Salem's Ropes: Book Signing at the Creeper Gallery in New Hope
Author Joseph C. Gioconda will be at The Creeper Gallery will be signing and giving away free paperback copies of his new book. Come out to New Hope for a haunting afternoon!
When: October 24, 1:00PM to 4:00PM
Where: The Creeper Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
Pilates and Pino
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. BYO mat and towel.
When: October 24, 11:00AM
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $45 per person
Vines & Wines - Picnic in the Vineyard
Grab a blanket and head to the winery for a casual picnic lunch. Includes a basket full of goodies and a bottle of wine. Find yourself a shady spot and take in the vineyard views while you sip and snack!
When: October 24, 12:00PM to 2:00PM
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $85 per couple
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
