The holiday season is in full swing! Get into the festive spirit during Holly Jolly Weekend at Pedder’s Village, hang out with the Grinch at the Grinchmas Food Truck Fest and Holiday House at Bolton Mansion or head to one of the many tree lightings!

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 2

Fireplace during Holly Nights at Pennsbury Manor

Holly Nights

Come and experience the enchantment of Pennsbury Manor by candlelight. Enjoy crackling bonfires, the merry sound of carolers, candlelit tours of the Manor House, colonial craft demonstrations, and a visit from Father Christmas himself!

When: December 1-2

Where: Pennsbury Manor

Cost: Prices vary

Babyface

Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds is a 12-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, songwriter, producer, and one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history.

When: December 2

Where: Parx Casino

Cost: Prices vary

Beer Tasting: Christmas Brews & Winter Warmers

Try four interesting warming winter brews while celebrating the holiday season at the Washington House.

When: December 2

Where: Washington House Hotel & Restaurant

Cost: Free to attend

Billy Walton Band

Come out for a great night of music with the Billy Walton Band!

When: December 2

Where: Havana Restaurant & Bar

Cost: $20

Christmas in Doylestown

Ticket holders can tour four decorated Doylestown borough homes. They have four fabulous houses on this year’s tour with 2 on the east side of town and 2 on the west side of town.

When: December 2-3
Where:
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Cost: Prices vary

Dublin Holiday Gathering and Tree Lighting

Head to Dublin Town Center for horse & carriage rides, a gingerbread house contest, the tree lighting, a German Holiday Food & Drink Market at The Station, pictures with Santa, sweets, treats, and fun for the whole family!

When: December 2

Where: Dublin Town Center

Cost: Free to attend

Kringle Christmas Shoppe

This holiday shoppe features over 40 local artisans, live music, food and beverage offerings, amazing raffle baskets and much more!

When: December 2-4

Where: Haycock Township Community Center

Cost: Free to attend

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

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: December 2

Where: Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site

Cost: $5

Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

Spend your night among the dazzling lights! Quakertown Alive! Is hosting their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival in Downtown Quakertown! It will be a night filled with festive fun!

When: December 3

Where: Downtown Quakertown

Cost: Free to attend

Tusk: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute

No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection.

When: December 2-3

Where: The Tavern at New Hope Winery

Cost: $59

Victorian Holiday House Opening Night

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: December 2

Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum

Cost: $50

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, DECEMBER 3

Bucks County Playhouse - Winter

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

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a delicious breakfast spread with a pancake bar, cheesy tater tot casserole. coffee, tea, juice and of course a visit from Santa!

When: December 3

Where: Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast

Cost: $25

Grinchmas Food Truck Fest & Holiday House

Ho-Ho-Ho! Santa Claus and The Grinch are coming to town! Join Bolton Mansion as they get their fa-la-la-la-la on with holiday fun for the whole family with various different activities, food trucks, and vendors each day.

When: December 3-4

Where: Bolton Mansion

Cost: Free to attend

Holly Jolly Weekend

Join Peddler’s Village as they celebrate the start of the holiday season with the one of the jolliest events in Bucks County. Spend the day shopping for early Christmas presents and wave to Santa as he rides by during the parade!

When: December 3-4

Where: Peddler’s Village

Cost: Free to attend

NHA Holiday Open House Tour

The Newtown Historic Association's Holiday House Tour returns for its 59th year! An anticipated winter tradition, make it yours and take this self-guided walking tour of the 6 private residences and the 6 public buildings featured this year.

When: December 3

Where: Half Moon Inn

Cost: Prices vary

Perkasie’s 113th Tree Lighting

It is officially the oldest outdoor community tree lighting in the US. Families can expect a traditional evening out, with Holiday music, food and fun.

When: December 3

Where: Perkasie Borough

Cost: Free to attend

Plumstead Annual Tree Lighting

Join the Plumstead Township for their Annual Tree Lighting at Hanusey Park. Enjoy a night filled with ugly sweater contests, Christmas carols and refreshments, even Santa will make an appearance!

When: December 3

Where: Hanusey Park

Cost: Free to attend

St. Nicolas Day Celebration

Come visit the Erwin Stover House for an 1860s St. Nicholas Day Celebration. See how the Stover home was decorated, learn the history of the gingerbread cookie and how they were made and much more!

When: December 3

Where: Erwin-Stover House and Barn

Cost: Free to attend

The Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas

The network is partnering with Shady Brook Farm to celebrate the start of the season with one-of-a-kind Hallmark Channel-branded festivities and fun.

When: December 3-4

Where: Shady Brook Farm

Cost: Prices vary

The Kat & Dave Show

16-time Grammy award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer DAVID FOSTER and acclaimed singer, television and Broadway star, KATHARINE MCPHEE are bringing their viral Instagram show on the road.

When: December 3

Where: Parx Casino

Cost: Prices vary

Yardley’s Old Fashioned Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Come say hi to Santa and his friends at the Yardley Christmas Parade! The parade will start at American legion and ending ay the Buttonwood park! Santa will be there to light the tree and say hi to all the kids!

When: December 3

Where: Buttonwood Park

Cost: Free to attend

Piano Works Concerts

Lou Walinsky is a pianist whose primary focus has been creating and performing solo piano arrangements based on a wide variety of songs.

When: December 3

Where: Sellersville Theater

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

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

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, DECEMBER 4

Christmas Village

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

Christmas at Aldie

With gilded hallways, sparkling decorations, festive music, and delicious cuisine, Christmas at Aldie will be a magical evening. You will delight in a holiday-themed cocktail and a delicious dinner.

When: December 4

Where: Aldie Mansion

Cost: $225

Holiday Market

Join Moss Mill Brewing Company for holiday shopping from local artisan vendors. They’ll also have plenty of food, beer, wine, spirits & live music.

When: December 4

Where: Moss Mill Brewing Company

Cost: Free to attend

Holiday Swing Concert

The Pennsylvania Philharmonic Big Band lights up the stage for this joyous performance! Swing your way into the holiday spirit with popular big band hits and holiday favorites.

When: December 4

Where: Zlock Performing Arts Center

Cost: $33

Author Meet and Greet

The event will feature best-selling author and photojournalist Lawrence Schiller and will include opportunities to interact with him and bid on his autographed books and framed photography.

When: December 4

Where: Gather Place Museum at the Old A.M.E. Church of Yardley

Cost: Prices vary

New Hope Holiday Parade

New Hope is proud to bring back our annual Holiday Parade! Featuring floats from local businesses, community groups, marching bands and much more!

When: December 4

Where: Bridge Street and Main Street

Cost: Free to attend

Outdoor Skating Rink

You can expect a winter wonderland filled with fun for the whole family including affordable skate rentals, free on-site parking, festive music, lighting and much more!

When: Now through February 26

Where: Neshaminy Mall

Cost: Prices vary

Traversing the 10 Crucial Days Bus Tour

On the Traversing the 10 Crucial Days bus tour, historical interpreters will share the story of George Washington’s daring Delaware River crossing on December 25, 1776 and his subsequent victories at Trenton, Princeton and areas in between.

When: December 4

Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park

Cost: $150

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

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