Watch the debut of the Rocky Horror Show at the Bucks County Playhouse, hang out with the County’s friendliest and furriest residents during DogFest Walk 'n Roll and attend an OctoberFEAST at Peddler’s Village this weekend in Bucks County!
The Rocky Horror Show makes its long-awaited return to the Bucks County Playhouse, promising a night of crazy creatures and fantastic musical numbers. Grab your leash and have a tail-waggin’ good time at the Silver Lake Nature Center during DogFest Walk 'n Roll 2018, a day celebrating the area’s friendly doggos! Peddler’s Village invites guests to indulge in German cuisine as they shop, dine and explore the gorgeous property during OctoberFEAST.
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 12
The Rocky Horror Show at the Bucks County Playhouse
Richard O’Brien’s cult classic musical The Rocky Horror Show makes its return this weekend to the Bucks County Playhouse! Follow couple Brad and Janet as they explore a mysterious old castle on a dark and stormy night, where they encounter transvestite Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter, his “perfect” creation Rocky, and an assortment of other crazy creatures. Keep in mind, this production is intended for an adult audience.
When: October 12 – 14, check online for showtimes
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Tickets start at $60
Fall unWined: Party on the Patio
Visit Shady Brook Farm to experience their new Party on the Patio during the fall season! Enjoy a laid-back evening of live music by local musicians, delicious brews in The Stone’s Throw and delicious food from the deli all the while taking in the crisp, fall air.
When: October 12 – 14, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Free to attend
The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place
Celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place®. Come in costume and enjoy three special Halloween-themed shows, soar, swing, fly and cruise on three Count von Count-themed mechanical rides, and see everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume. Don’t miss Captain Cookie’s Halloween Pirate Feast Dine special event this weekend!
When: October 12 – 14, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Sesame Place
Cost: Check online for ticket prices
HorrorFest and PumpkinFest at Shady Brook Farm
In a dark corner of Eastern Pennsylvania awaits America’s most haunted farm. HorrorFest features four thrilling attractions: Hayride of Horror, Barn of Horror, Alien 3-D Encounter, and Carnage. For those looking for a less spooky experience, check out the farm’s family-friendly PumpkinFest from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.!
When: October 12 – 14, 6 – 10 p.m.
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: $22 - $50
Once Upon a Time… Exploring the World of Fairy Tales at Mercer Museum
Step inside the larger-than life pages of beloved fairy tales from around the globe including Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Jack and the Beanstalk during the Mercer Museum’s “Once Upon A Time… Exploring the World of Fairy Tales” exhibit.
When: October 12 – 14, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Free with museum admission
Scarecrow Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village
Visit Peddler’s Village to explore a collection of larger than life scarecrow creations throughout the village! Participate in the competition by voting for your favorites.
When: October 12 – 14, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Fall Harvest Festival at Hellerick’s Family Farm
Bring your family and friends to the historic Hellerick’s Family Farm a festival filled with family-fun activities like hayrides, pumpkin bowling and an Aerial Adventure Park!
When: October 12 – 14, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Hellerick’s Family Farm
Cost: $9.99/Fridays, $12.99/Saturday & Sunday
Cocktails at the Castle
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of culinary delights and tantalizing cocktails from the area’s most renowned restaurants at the Mercer Museum’s major annual fundraiser to benefit year-round education, exhibition and community initiatives. Reservations are required.
When: October 12, 7 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: $175/gala admission, $250/VIP
Tour of Ben Solowey Studio
Reserve a place for this intimate tour led by David Leopold, director of the Solowey Studio. Located on a 34-acre farm in Bedminster, the views from the studio are virtually the same as when Solowey arrived in 1936. Reservations are required.
When: October 12, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener
Cost: $40
A Bewitching Murder Mystery Dinner at Fisher’s Tudor House
Enjoy a night of delicious cuisine as you watch the deadly events at the Sterling, Draper, Draper and Draper advertising firm during a murder mystery dinner at the Fisher’s Tudor House.
When: October 12 – 13, 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Where: Fisher’s Tudor House
Cost: $55.99
Live Music at the New Hope Winery
The New Hope Winery is hosting an exciting line-up of live musical performances all weekend-long! Check out the Sensational Soul Cruisers on Friday, Kashmir: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute on Saturday and Ellis Paul on Sunday.
When: October 12 – 14, check online for showtimes
Where: The Note at New Hope Winery
Cost: Ticket prices vary
“30 Years: Art at the Michener” and “American Moderns” at James A. Michener Art Museum
“American Moderns: The Legacy of Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest?” features 27 works from Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest that highlight the development of modern art in America. The Michener is also presenting “30 Years: Art at the Michener, 1988-2018”, a special exhibition that invites visitors to learn new stories about familiar works of art and discover objects from the Museum’s vault that have never before been on display.
When: October 12 – 14, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: James. A Michener Art Museum
Cost: Free to attend
“Worlds Within” Members Fall Art Show
Explore the minds of AOY member artists and see the “Worlds Within”. 90 pieces of original artwork are on exhibition and available for sale.
When: October 12 –14, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: AOY Art Center
Cost: Free to attend
Art at Kings Oaks
Art at Kings Oaks, the much-anticipated pop-up art exhibition near Newtown, Pennsylvania, returns for its sixth year. The exhibition features paintings, works on paper, sculpture, ceramics, and textiles works from 26 renowned and emerging artists in an historic barn and chapel on Kings Oaks farm.
When: October 12 – 14, check online for times
Where: Kings Oaks
Cost: Free to attend
Friday Nights on the Farm
Spend your Friday nights at Froehlich’s Farm and Garden and check out haunted tractor drawn hayrides, live music, bonfires, local breweries and food trucks!
When: October 12, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Froehlich’s Farm and Garden
Cost: $15 per person, $50 for groups of four
Shopping & Dining in Bristol: Then & Now Exhibit
From catchy radio jingles to winning the national Small Business Revolution contest, most everyone in Lower Bucks County has a memory of shopping or dining in Bristol Borough. The exhibit highlights the history of small business in Bristol from the founding of the Borough to present day businesses and activities through photos, records and memorabilia.
When: October 12 – 14, 6 – 8 p.m.
Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library
Cost: Free to attend
The Goblet of Poison at Peddler’s Pub
Visit Peddler’s Pub for a night of magic and murder as you investigate a deadly crime in the school of Hagmoles. Enjoy a delicious meal to compliment your night of solving the murder mystery! Reservations are required.
When: October 12 – 13, 7 p.m.
Where: Peddler’s Pub
Cost: $69.95
Movie in the Park featuring “Hot to Train Your Dragon”
Bring your blankets and chairs to a movie night under the stars in Doylestown! Settle in for the story of a young Viking who finds out there may be more to dragons than he once thought.
When: October 12, 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.
Where: Covenant Bank Amphitheater, Central Park
Cost: Free to attend
Fall Colors, A Multi-Media Art Exhibit
Celebrate the arrival of fall with light refreshments and a multi-media art exhibition, “Fall Colors”.
When: October 12 – 14, check online for times
Where: Centre for the Arts
Cost: Free to attend
Bucks County’s First Art Hotel
The Centre Bride Inn is presenting Bucks County’s inaugural Art Hotel venture to the area’s community of art enthusiast far and near.
When: October 12
Where: Centre Bridge Inn
Cost: Free to attend
Saturday, October 13
Dogfest Walk ‘n Roll 2018
Grab your leash and get ready to have a tail-waggin' good time! Furry friends and their families are invited to Dogfest for a day of fun, festivities, graduate speakers, dog demonstrations, music, food and more.
When: October 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
OctoberFEAST at Peddler’s Village
Raise your beer and bratwurst to celebrate at the 4th Annual OctoberFEAST in Peddler’s Village with German food & drink and family-friendly fun.
When: October 13 – 14, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Bucks County Book Fest
More than 40 professionally published authors are travelling to Doylestown for the Bucks County Book Festival! Families can look forward to events like a Children’s Festival and writer’s workshops led by published authors.
When: October 13 – 14, 9 a.m.
Where: Doylestown Borough
Cost: Free to attend
Froelich’s Farm Fall Festival
Celebrate the return of fall at Froelich’s Farm Fall Festival! Events include a hayride around their 107-acre farm, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, 10-acre corn maze, inflatable obstacle course, pony rides, face painting, and more fun for all ages!
When: October 13 – 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Froehlich’s Farm and Garden
Cost: Free to attend, events are ticketed and vary in price
Wheels & Wings at Van Sant Historic Airfield
The Van Sant Airfield invites motor enthusiast to check out a wide variety of land and aerial vehicles! Biplanes, stunt planes and helicopters are just a few of the vehicles that will be on display. Plus enjoy locally sourced food and music!
When: October 13, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Van Sant Historic Airfield
Cost: Free to attend
Yardley 2nd Saturdays
Experience vibrant and authentic downtown Yardley every Second Saturday evening. Visitors will find specials, events, and activities from a variety of the town’s independent businesses.
When: October 13
Where: Downtown Yardley
Cost: Free to attend
Autumn Market & Encampment at Washington Crossing Historic Park
The Washington Crossing Historic Park is hosting its annual Autumn Market & Encampment. At this special event, colonial townspeople will gather at the marketplace in the historic village area for families to enjoy a wide array of activities including crafts, demonstrations, tours of historic buildings and more!
When: October 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for kids
Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
The Quakertown Borough will be holding a Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat event at the Park at 4th. There will be a scarecrow contest, pony rides, hayrides, food, games, and much more!
When: October 13, 5 – 9 p.m.
Where: Univest Performance Center
Cost: Free to attend
Canal Walk 2018 to Point Pleasant
Take a guided hiking tour with the Friends of the Delaware Canal. Nearly the entire length of the Canal, 53.9-miles from Bristol Borough to Easton, will be explored over five successive Saturdays. The Canal Walk is a great opportunity to learn about the area's past and future while taking in the autumn scenery of the Canal and Delaware River corridor.
When: October 13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Riverfront Park
Cost: Free to attend
2018 Pumpkin Ball – Prom Night
The Pumpkin Ball is back! This year’s theme is Prom Night, promising a fun-filled evening with a live DJ spinning classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
When: October 13, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Cub Room at the New Hope Lodge
Cost: $25
Fall Open House at Aark Wildlife
Take a behind the scenes look at the beautiful Aark Wildlife. Meet educational animals and tour the clinic, plus check out plenty of fun kids’ activities like sand art and pumpkin painting!
When: October 13 – 14, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center
Cost: $15 per carload
Live Music at the (Crossing) Vineyard!
Stop by Crossing Vineyards any weekend this Winter and relax with a “Crossing Cocktail,” a frosty YARDS Beer, or wine by the glass or bottle. “Un-wined” after a busy work week with live music and dancing.
When: October 13, 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Pay as you go
Saturday Morning Bird Walk at Peace Valley Nature Center and Churchville Nature Center
Join the Peace Valley Nature Center or the Churchville Nature Center every Saturday morning for an early morning bird walk with an experienced bird watcher.
When: October 13, 8 – 9:30 a.m. (Peace Valley) & 7 – 9 a.m. (Churchville)
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center & Churchville Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
Sunday, October 14
Island Rhythms: Celebrating Steel Drums
Visit the Michener Art Museum to learn about the history of steel drums and how they evolved from the outlawing of skin drums and bamboo in Trinidad in the 1930’s. Enjoy a steel drum concert, where different songs and rhythms from the islands will create a wonderful afternoon of music. Registration is required.
When: October 14, 1 – 3 p.m.
Where: James A. Michener Art Museum
Cost: Free to attend
Friends of the Delaware Canal – Faces and Places
Join the Friends of the Delaware Canal for their ninth annual signature event, Faces & Places, a celebration of the arts and history along the Delaware Canal.
When: October 14, 2 – 6 p.m.
Where: Riegelsville Inn Restaurant & Pub
Cost: $150
2nd Annual Family Fall Festival
Check out pumpkin painting, hay rides, face painting and more family-friendly activities during the 2nd Annual Family Fall Festival at the Fraternal Order of Police Picnic Grove in Upper Bucks!
When: October 14, 1 – 5 p.m.
Where: Fraternal Order of Police Picnic Grove
Cost: $7 presale, $8 at event
Naturalist Foray: Birds in Autumn
Bring your binoculars and join the Peace Valley Nature Center for an afternoon walk to see what birds are traveling through the nature center during fall migration.
When: October 14, 2 – 3 p.m.
Where: Peace Valley Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
Jamey Johnson at the Xcite Center
Eleven-time Grammy-nominated country super stars Jamey Johnson is taking his amazing live music performance to the Xcite Center in Parx Casino!
When: October 14, 7 p.m.
Where: Xcite Center
Cost: $30 – $50
Vinyasa at the Vineyard
Crossing Vineyards and Winery is hosting a one-hour Vinyasa yoga class for all levels. After, savor a guided tasting of Crossing's award winning-wines with small bites and keep your wine glass as a souvenir! Reservations are required.
When: October 14, 11 a.m.
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $50
YWCA Empowerment 5k Run-Walk
Run or walk through beautiful Core Creek Park to help raise funds for programming at the YWCA! Enjoy prizes, food and fun along the way.
When: October 14, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Core Creek Park
Cost: Free to spectate, runner registration prices vary
