This weekend, get ready for some fall fun! Grab your stein and head to Vault Brewing for Oktoberfest, catch a movie under the stars at Peddler’s Village or attend a live show at Sellersville Theater.
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, SEPTEMBER 29
Bucks County Book Fest
Renowned as the home of James Michener, Pearl Buck, and Margaret Mead, there is no better setting than Bucks County, Pennsylvania for an annual celebration of the art of writing, the joy of reading, and the coming together of well-known authors and their eager devotees.
When: September 29-30
Where: Doylestown Borough
Cost: Free to attend
Scarecrows in the Village
For six fun-filled weeks, over 100 scarecrows line 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 29
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
Menopause the Musical 2
The sequel to the international hit: Menopause The Musical ®. Set five years after the original, this new musical finds our original characters aboard a cruise ship, reuniting for more high jinks on the high seas.
When: Now through October 1
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
FallFest
Bring the family for a day or night down on the farm! There's endless fun including a 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, live music, tasty food and much more!
When: Now through October 29
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices vary
Glances
ArtWRKD Exhibition Space is thrilled to announce its upcoming exhibition, "Glances" on Paper, featuring the captivating works of Brooklyn artist Dan Sabau.
When: Now through September 30
Where: ArtWRKD
Cost: Prices vary
94th Juried Art Show
Autumn officially arrives in Bucks County with the opening of the 94th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill. This historic art show is featuring an amazing array of fine art created by over 350 regional artists expressing the styles and subjects of our times.
When: Now through October 29
Where: Phillips' Mill Community Association
Cost: Prices vary
Marshall Crenshaw
Over the course of a career that’s spanned three decades, 13 albums, Grammy and Golden Globe and thousands of performances, Marshall Crenshaw’s musical output has maintained a consistent fidelity to the qualities of artfulness, craftsmanship and passion.
When: September 29
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $33
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Midnight at the Masquerade
With a mystery under each feathery façade, unmasking the killer may be quite a challenge. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty, bring this crime to justice, and save the party! (You might even be the guest who meets with an untimely death.)
When: September 29
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: $77
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Fall Festival
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: Now through October 29
Where: Froehlich's Farm and Garden
Cost: Prices vary
23rd Annual Peace Fair
The 23rd annual Peace Fair features local crafts, artwork, traditional and vegetarian food, kids’ games, a dunking tank and Bucks area non-profits whose focus is peace, community service, healthy living and the environment.
When: September 30
Where: Buckingham Friends Meeting & Buckingham Friends School
Cost: Free to attend
Fall Excursion
The Autumn adventure comprises a delightful two-hour journey through the beautiful landscapes of Bucks County, tracing the path of the “New Hope Branch” route.
When: Now through November 5
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
Fall Fest
Get ready to bask in the warm autumn glow and savor the rich flavors of the season at Lambertville Station's Fall Fest! Join in for a weekend of unforgettable live melodies, heartwarming moments, delectable cuisine, and joyous festivities by the tranquil riverbanks.
When: September 30 – October 1
Where: Lambertville Station Restaurant & Inn
Cost: Free to attend
Fall Fun Days
Join the Bucks County Nursery & Florist for their annual Fall Fun Days! Check out the Halloween hut for photo opts and weekend pumpkin painting, snack on light refreshments and sweet treats and don’t forget to peruse the sidewalk sales, store discounts, and multi prize raffle!
When: Now through October 8
Where: Bucks County Nursery and Florist
Cost: Free to attend
Hannah Berner
One of JFL's 2022 New Faces, Hannah Berner emerged on the comedy scene by directing, editing, and acting in videos on Instagram and writing viral tweets.
When: September 30
Where: Parx Casino®
Cost: Prices vary
Harvest Festival
Head to Perkasie for a fun day of fall festivities for the whole family!
When: September 30
Where: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
Cost: Free to attend
Hortulus Harvest Handmade Market
Join Hortulus as they welcome a curated selection of 40 artisan vendors from near and far to Hortulus Farm for our second annual Harvest Market. Enjoy food trucks and music while you shop and wander the Hortulus Farm property.
When: September 30
Where: Hortulus Farm Garden and Nursery
Cost: Free to attend
Mosstoberfest
Join Moss Mill Brewing Co for their annual celebration. Enjoy vendors, beer, food, & fun. Plus, games & prizes throughout the day.
When: September 30
Where: Moss Mill Brewing Company
Cost: Free to attend
Oktoberfest
Join Vault Brewing Company for their annual Oktoberfest celebration! Featuring German food from Chef Will Porras, authentic music from Philly German Brass, and delicious craft beer from Vault.
When: September 30
Where: Vault Smokehouse
Cost: $20
Outdoor Movie Night
Head to Peddler's Village for a night of fun as they present their "Outdoor Movie Series" taking place on the grounds in the village!
When: September 30
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
Lahaska Limited
Enjoy a traditional American railroading experience aboard a vintage 1900s train. Departing from the historic 1891 built witch’s hat train station in downtown New Hope, you will experience a round trip through historic Bucks County.
When: Weekends through November 19
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
The Collective Board – Then & Now
An exhibition celebrating the New Hope Colony Past & Present featuring rarely seen highlights from the collections and studios of their Board of Directors.
When: Now through September 30
Where: New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts
Cost: Prices vary
Everyday Rhythms: Music at the Mercer
Everyday Rhythms explores some of these common uses of music and musical instruments – shared across many regions, people and cultures. These instruments were once a part of the acoustic landscape – the soundscape – of everyday life around the globe.
When: Now through December 31
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Prices vary
The Pickers Junction 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 28
Where: The Pickers Junction
Cost: Free to attend
Doylestown Farmers Market
Shop from a variety of local food and craft vendors, ranging from produce, mushrooms, cheese, dog treats, sourdough bread, baked goods, pickles, microgreens, and much more!
When: Saturdays through November 18
Where: Doylestown Borough
Cost: Free to attend
Plumsteadville Grange Farm Market
Head to the Plumsteadville Village for local and organic produce, honey, baked goods, goat soap, artisan crafts, live music, and family fun!
When: Saturdays through October 28
Where: Plumsteadville Village
Cost: Free to attend
Snipes Farmers Market
Come to the Big Red Barn on Snipes Farm to buy organic produce, plants, and other products. Visit with the animals: chickens, ducks, goats, bunnies and more!
When: Saturdays through November 4
Where: Snipes Farm and Education Center
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1
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 5
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
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
Trick or Treat Train
Be entertained by the jovial, festive tunes performed live by one of the onboard 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 31
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
nkwiluntàmën
nkwiluntàmën: I long for it; I am lonesome for it (such as the sound of a drum) is an immersive sound walk through the riverfront grounds of Pennsbury Manor by artist Nathan Young. Young takes listeners across the historic site, experiencing sounds of music, voice, and environmental recordings.
When: Now through Spring 2024
Where: Pennsbury Manor
Cost: Free to attend
Charlann Farms Fall Festival
Don't miss Charlann Farm's annual Fall Festival which includes TONS of family fun like pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, barrel train rides, pony rides, a corn pit, a huge Jump Pad, and much more!
When: Weekends through October 29
Where: Charlann Farms
Cost: Prices vary
Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories
Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories considers the power of art to construct and dismantle inaccurate Indigenous histories through a dynamic display of contemporary art by Lenape (also called Delaware) artists.
When: Now through January 14
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
Bucks County Wine & Art Trail Exhibition & Art Sale
The Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks County has partnered with Visit Bucks County for this special exhibition of nearly 60 regional artists who have created paintings, drawings, and photographs inspired by Bucks County wineries.
When: Weekends through October 1
Where: Freeman Hall
Cost: Free to attend
Women are from Venus, Men are from Uranus
Featuring a simple set and a small cast of four, this heartfelt comedy follows the origins of mankind as two lab techs experiment with a pair of subjects labeled "man" and "women."
When: Weekends through October 1
Where: McCoole's Arts & Events Place
Cost: Prices vary
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
4th Annual Artober Festival
Presented by the River Arts Collective, over 40 Arts organizations, museums, galleries, artists and makers have joined together to establish the Delaware River Valley region as an epicenter for art and culture during the 31 days of October.
When: Now through October 31
Where: Various Locations
Cost: Prices may vary
Perkasie Fall Fest
The theme of this year’s event is “All Things Corn”. Enjoy this favorite fall decoration and flavor from local growers, bakers and from Perkasie’s downtown eateries.
When: October 1
Where: Menlo Park & Town Center
Cost: Free to attend
Point Pleasant Bike Tour
Take a relaxing ride and see the beautiful views along the D&L Trail from Upper Black Eddy to Point Pleasant, PA where we can stop to see the white water kayakers on Tinicum Creek.
When: October 1
Where: D&L Trail Tinicum Park Trailhead
Cost: Prices vary
Tour Oscar Hammerstein’s Highland Farm
Come see the place where Oscar Hammerstein composed the lyrics to the musicals Oklahoma! The Sound of Music, and more! Forty-five-minute tours of Oscar's Doylestown, PA home include riveting stories about Hammerstein.
When: October 1
Where: Highland Farm
Cost: $15
