The holiday season has arrived in Bucks County! Head to one of the many annual tree lightings taking place this weekend, hang with Elmo and his friends at the Very Furry Christmas Celebration or take a festive tour of Fonthill Castle!
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, NOVEMBER 25
108th Annual Doylestown Tree Lighting
Head over to Doylestown to marvel at their 108th annual tree lighting! Enjoy a night of music performances, character appearances and holiday magic!
When: November 25
Where: Downtown Doylestown
Cost: Free to attend
2022 Kiwanis Tree Lighting
Please join the Washington Crossing Historic Park (Village Green, Route 32 and 532) for their Annual Tree Lighting and Food Drive in support of the Upper Makefield Fire Department's Food Drive.
When: November 25
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to attend
AM Radio Tribute Band
Have you ever perked up when the radio plays a song that first hit popular stations when you were in middle school or high school? Do you turn the volume up to obnoxious levels and sing along? Come and experience the ultimate tribute band!
When: November 25
Where: The Tavern at New Hope Winery
Cost: $35
Hulmeville Christmas Tree Lighting
The evening includes music, short speeches, singing of Christmas carols, and of course, the lighting of the tree. Santa Claus makes an appearance at the fire house.
When: November 25
Where: Memorial Park
Cost: Free to attend
Gary Hoey
For over 25 years of the Ho Ho Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Tour, this must-see show has become a tradition with radio stations and families coast-to-coast for adults and kids alike.
When: November 25
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $33
New Hope Bike Tour
Join FunVentures Tours for a small-group, easy, flat ride along the D&L Trail from Washington Crossing Park in PA to New Hope and back. Ride time about 35-45 minutes each way depending on group pace. Stop in New Hope for refreshments and shopping.
When: November 25
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Prices vary
Noel in November
Begin the holiday season with a historic house and walking tour in Doylestown Borough. Meet at the James-Lorah Memorial home for a tour of this beautiful Victorian mansion fully decked out for the holidays.
When: November 25
Where: The James-Lorah Memorial Home
Cost: $20
The Annual Bristol Borough Holiday Tree Lighting
Come and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas tree lighting with live music on Mill Street. Be sure to bring your camera for pictures with Santa at the Centre for the Arts.
When: November 25
Where: Corner of Mill and Radcliffe Streets
Cost: Free to attend
Pearl S. Buck Holiday Craft Show
Enjoy a unique shopping experience at this high end craft show which offers jury-selected gifts, decorations, food, jewelry, apparel, and more from professional crafters, artists, and chefs.
When: November 25
Where: Pearl S. Buck House
Cost: $5
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
Annual Holiday Small Works Show
Join Canal Frame-Crafts Gallery as they welcome over 35 artists that are participating and work in a variety of mediums, including oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, egg tempera, and monotypes.
When: Now through December 30
Where: Canal Frame-Crafts Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Gingerbread Contest & Display
The Gingerbread Competition and Display is a feast for the eyes with more than 75 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in different categories!
When: Now through January 8
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Beatlemania Now
Meticulously performing renditions of Beatles classics, Beatlemania Now is a multimedia musical stage show featuring several costume changes.
When: November 26
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $29.50
Boundless Love: A Tribute to John Prine
This one-night-only concert will feature The Handsome Johnny’s as the house band (Phil D’Agostino on bass, Brad Hinton on guitar, Daniel Bower on drums) and a host of special-guest musicians.
When: November 26
Where: Newtown Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
Bristol Borough Christmas Parade
Parade begins at on Farragut Avenue to Pond Street to Old Route 13 to Mill Street. Please note there will be no parking on these roads as well as no access on or through these roads for the duration of the parade.
When: November 26
Where: Historic Bristol Borough
Cost: Free to attend
Coffee Cruise Bike Tour
Enjoy a flat, easy, scenic ride along the D&L Trail from Tinicum Park, under the historic Uhlerstown Covered Bridge, to Homestead Coffee Roasters for a break and a snack.
When: November 26
Where: Tinicum Park
Cost: Prices vary
Durham Hill Farm Holiday Market
You can expect to find more than 30 local and talented vendors set-up around the property and ready to meet all your holiday shopping needs.
When: November 25-27
Where: Durham Hill Farm
Cost: $10 per carload
Winterfest in Sellersville Borough
Head to Sellersville Borough for their Winterfest event. Visit with Santa, enjoy trolley rides, listen to special holiday music, free refreshments, kids craft activities.
When: November 26
Where: Sellersville Borough
Cost: Free to attend
A Very Furry Christmas
A Very Furry Christmas Celebration at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights and festive decorations all around!
When: Now through January 1
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas
Join Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley as they come together again to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
When: Now through January 1
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
Winter Wonderland Guided Tours
The daily one-hour guided tours of historic Fonthill Castle showcase Henry Mercer’s home decked for the holidays while sharing the history of Mercer and the construction of this unique property. Tours are 60 minutes and guided.
When: Now through December 30
Where: Fonthill Castle
Cost: Prices vary
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Shady Brook Farms Holiday Light Show
Razzle dazzle at Shady Brook Farm's spectacular Holiday Light Show featuring more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter whimsical displays and familiar characters as you drive through in the comfort of your own car or enjoy the show on an open-air wagon ride.
When: Now through January 28
Where: Shady Brook Farms
Cost: Prices vary
Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a tasty breakfast with the Big Man himself! Enjoy a morning filled with a hot chocolate bar, breakfast buffet, souvenir cups and a meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
When: November 27
Where: Shady Brook Farms
Cost: Prices vary
Coffee With Friends
Come take your family holiday photo, drink some coffee or hot cocoa and grab a bite to eat! Come kick off the holiday fun with your friends at Pot Heads Coffee House, with some Christmas friends!
When: November 27
Where: Pot Heads Coffee House
Cost: Free to attend
Nektar
For over 50 years, Nektar has taken legions of fans on audio-visual journeys to far reaches of the universe and the depths of the ocean with their immersive blend of sight and sound.
When: November 27
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $29.50
New Hope Tree Lighting
The annual New Hope Tree Lighting will have a ton of festivities for all ages! Singing and dancing with Sam Ryan, caroling with the choir, sipping on hot cocoa and roasting marshmallows by the fires.
When: November 27
Where: Logan Inn
Cost: Free to attend
Nockamixon Cliffs Bike Tour
Join FunVentures Tours for an easy, guided ride along the trail in historic Upper Black Eddy. You will bike past 300-foot red shale cliffs once known as the Palisades of the Delaware to a local farmers market, and stop for refreshments at a local inn as time permits.
When: November 27
Where: D&L Trail Ringing Rocks Trailhead
Cost: Prices vary
The English Beat
Invite your friends to a great night with favorite sounds from The English Beat...A story behind every song. Dave loves to tell you the stories behind his songs, either from stage or after the show.
When: November 27
Where: The Tavern at New Hope Winery
Cost: $65
Pearl S. Buck House Festival of Trees
Each year during the Annual Festival of Trees, the rooms of Pearl S. Buck’s iconic Bucks County stone farmhouse come alive with the glow of holiday decorations. The event showcases beautiful trees and vignettes designed by Bucks County’s best artists, decorators, and local community groups to convey the spirit of Pearl S. Buck’s legacy.
When: Now through January 8
Where: Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site
Cost: Prices vary
Victorian Christmas Tours
Take a step back in time to discover how Christmas was celebrated at The Parry Mansion. Learn about the history of the Christmas tree as you tour each room adorned with historical décor and cheer.
When: Now through December 11
Where: Parry Mansion Museum
Cost: $10
North Pole Express Train
Christmas time will soon be here, bringing along joyous memories of times past. This year the New Hope Railroad invites you along as we set the clock back and showcase a magical journey mirroring those of years ago.
When: Now through December 30
Where: New Hope Railroad
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
They Wore It Well
The Grundy Museum invites you to travel back in time to view authentic Victorian-era clothing and accessories belonging to Mary and Margaret Grundy.
When: Now through December 22
Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum
Cost: $30
