Step into the holiday season with a festive weekend in Bucks County! From dazzling light displays to exciting shows and concerts, Listen to your favorite holiday songs at the Bristol Riverside Theatre, marvel at the beautifully lit vineyards along the Bucks County Wine Trail or have brunch with Santa at River House at Odette’s!
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, DECEMBER 9
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
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine.
When: Now through December 18
Where: Actors’ NET of Bucks County
Cost: Prices vary
Odd Man Out: Part of the America Rising Series
Odd Man Out is an immersive play that takes place in complete darkness. You’ll be led into a pitch-black room by ushers wearing infrared glasses. Inside, you’ll immerse yourself in the life story of Alberto, a blind musician returning to Argentina after years of self-exile.
When: Now through December 11
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: $25
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
Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago
Celebrate the season with an incredible group of musicians...Beginnings - A Celebration of the Music of Chicago brings the magic of a live Chicago performance to life and exceptionally recreates their enormous songbook of contemporary hits.
When: December 9-10
Where: The Tavern at New Hope Winery
Cost: $50
A Christmas Carol
A beautiful adaptation of the Dickens work, you will be taken on the Christmas Carol journey by Charles Dickens himself as he narrates this classic tale of holiday spirit.
When: Now through December 17
Where: DCP Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
Grundy Museum Victorian Holiday House
This year the entire Museum will be decorated with exquisite Victorian displays. The Victorian Holiday House is a great way to celebrate an authentic, late 19th century Christmas in the beautifully restored home of the Grundy family.
When: Now through January 15
Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum
Cost: Free to attend
Sounds of Philadelphia
Join Parx Casino for what's sure to be a special night of entertainment featuring renowned acts with Philadelphia ties coming together for one night only!
When: December 9
Where: Parx Casino
Cost: Prices vary
William Clark Green
A singer and songwriter whose slice-of-life tunes and rough, heartfelt delivery earned him a following in the Southwest, Green immersed himself in the work of Robert Earl Keen, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Pat Green, and began writing songs of his own.
When: December 9
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $21.50
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
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
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
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
“A Christmas Carol” Enacted by Charles Dickens
Relive the timeless tale of the penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge, his encounters with three fearful ghosts, and Scrooge's Christmas morning redemption -- all enacted by Gerald Dickens as he brings 26+ characters of the story to life in this mesmerizing one-man show!
When: December 10-11
Where: Byers Choice
Cost: $28
Bensalem Community Tree Lighting
Santa is coming to Bensalem! Come and give a big Bensalem wave to Santa and his helpers as they visit to spread holiday cheer and keep the tradition alive with lighting the community tree!
When: December 10
Where: Bensalem Township Municipal Building
Cost: Admittance is a non-perishable food item
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: December 3-4
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices vary
Bucks County Wine Trail Vineyard Illumination
Come see the wonder of festive illuminations along the Bucks County Wine Trail as part of the third annual Light Up the Vines holiday vineyard lighting.
When: Now through January 1
Where: Bucks County Wineries
Cost: Free to attend
Holiday Lights Meander
Explore the special 2022 Holiday Lights Meander route with your loved ones and spend 30 minutes gazing at the splendor of the holiday decorations of historic Fonthill Castle on your own.
When: December 10-11
Where: Fonthill Castle
Cost: Prices vary
Mary Fahl: Wintersongs Holiday Show
Mary Fahl is an expressive, emotional singer/songwriter who first achieved fame as lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s chamber-pop group October Project. Don't miss her first time playing her Wintersongs Holiday Show in Sellersville!
When: December 10
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: Prices vary
Michael Bolton: Greatest Hits and Holiday Favorites
Michael Bolton is a multiple Grammy Award-winner and Emmy nominated Singer, Songwriter and Humanitarian, who has sold more than 65 million records globally and continues to tour the world.
When: December 10
Where: Parx Casino
Cost: Prices vary
Traversing the 10 Crucial Days Bus Tour
Take a trip back to the Revolutionary War and retrace the 10 crucial days in 1776 that changed the course of American history.
When: December 10
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: $150
Yardley 2nd Saturday
Experience vibrant and authentic downtown Yardley every Second Saturday from 8 AM-Midnight. You’ll find specials, events, and activities in various locations!
When: December 10
Where: Downtown Yardley
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
Amazing Christmas Village
Amazing Christmas Village is a traditional European-style outdoor market where you can expect to have endless fun and a jolly time while eating, shopping and being festive to kick off celebrating this Holiday season.
When: Weekends through December 23
Where: Neshaminy Square Shopping Center
Cost: Free to attend
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
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
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
An American Christmas Songbook
The chill of winter is in the air as Keith Baker and the BRT Concert Band, along with fabulous entertainers, take the stage to perform your favorite carols and heartwarming holiday songs. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to celebrate the holidays in style!
When: Now through December 18
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: $34
Brunch with Santa
Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch, a holly jolly gift bag for the kids, and as many Santa pics as you'd like!
When: December 11
Where: The Bar & Restaurant at 1720
Cost: Prices vary
Christmas with the Rat Pack- Together Again
Swing into the Christmas season with The Rat Pack Together Again and their famous Christmas Concert. Together they amaze audiences with their recreation of a magical Christmas at The Sands Casino with Sinatra, Martin and Davis.
When: December 11
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: Prices vary
Crossing Reenactment Bike Tour
OK, so it's not exactly how George did it, but it's a fun way to experience the reenactment! And you won't have to worry about parking! Take an easy bike ride from Yardley to Washington Crossing to see the Crossing Reenactment.
When: December 11
Where: D&L Trail to Washington Crossing
Cost: Prices vary
Delaware Valley Wind Symphony Holiday Concert
Celebrate the Holidays with the Delaware Valley Wind Symphony as they perform festive music of the season at their annual Holiday Concert.
When: December 11
Where: Holland Middle School
Cost: Prices vary
Fallsington Community Tree Lighting
Begin the busy holiday season with us during the annual community Christmas Tree Lighting!
When: December 11
Where: Historic Fallsington
Cost: Free to attend
Santa’s Brunch
A magical morning of brunch and interactive Elf education fun! Watch as your children transform themselves into Santa’s Helpers with their very own elf names and accessories, before joining a toy building class and completing a good deed checklist for their elf certification and graduation pictures with Santa.
When: December 11
Where: River House at Odette’s
Cost: Prices vary
Washington Crossing the Delaware Reenactment
During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats.
When: December 11
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Prices vary
