Oh, those Bucks County summer days! Pick fresh fruit at Shady Brook Farm, catch a movie under the stars at Peddler’s Village or head to Washington Crossing Historic Park to sip on delicious wine!
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, JULY 28
The Caribbean Chillers
The Caribbean Chillers Band will perform the Buffett music of yesteryear to today, also performing other great Tropical Rock songs for your listening and dancing pleasures.
When: Now through July 30
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
Alien8
A new contemporary musical written in the style of Dear Evan Hansen, Be More Chill, and Heathers, ALiEN8 was a hit last summer with an all-student cast telling the story of a small town that has to change when a mysterious new student enters its high school.
When: Now through July 30
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
Doobie Others
There’s no one in the industry today that can recreate the sound and style of the world-famous Doobie Brothers (2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees!) like the Doobie Others can.
When: July 28
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $29.50
Mean Girls Jr.
This "fetch" musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) is packed with keen wit, an undeniably catchy score, and a sincere message for everyone.
When: July 28-29
Where: Acting Naturally Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
Movie in the Park
Sit back, relax and enjoy the showing of "Minions: The Rise of Gru" on a large outdoor screen in the park!
When: July 28
Where: Univest Performance Center
Cost: Free to attend
Tesla
That's just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid 80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll.
When: July 28
Where: Parx Casino®
Cost: Prices vary
Mid-Century to Manga: The Modern Japanese Print in America
The exhibition highlights the contributions of James Michener in the United States’ national appreciation and consumption of Japanese prints and print-media in the post-war period and celebrates the continued local interest in, and contributions to, contemporary Japanese and Japanese-American print-making and illustration.
When: Now through July 30
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
Yardley – The Way We Were
Yardley – The Way We Were, is a display of 30 photographs taken of places in Yardley Borough in the early to mid-1900s, is coming back to town. Each image will be on display at the location where it was originally photographed, so that passersby can enjoy a "then and now" experience.
When: Now through August 14
Where: Yardley Borough
Cost: Free to attend
Summer unWINED
Enjoy an evening down on the farm with great live music, tasty food, locally brewed craft beer, Rose Bank Winery wines, specialty cocktails, and tons of activities for the kiddos.
When: Fridays through September 1
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices vary
2023 Summer Wine & Music Series
Head to Crossing Vineyards every Friday this summer to enjoy the beautiful weather and a glass of wine (or two) along with exciting live music!
When: Fridays through September 15
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Prices vary
Exhibition- Alan Goldstein Elemental
Using the language of abstraction, Alan Goldstein (b. 1938) explores nature, the human figure, and mortality in his large-scale paintings, drawings, and sculpture.
When: Now through September 24
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
Photography Competition & Exhibit
This summer, Peddler’s Village presents the Photography Competition & Exhibit. The theme of the 2023 Photography Competition & Exhibit is “Pets.” Both professional and amateur photography will be showcased.
When: Now through July 30
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
SATURDAY, JULY 29
Bluegrass & Blueberries
Enjoy live bluegrass & country music and family activities every weekend in July. Savor blueberry food and drink specials at Peddler's restaurants and eateries.
When: Now through July 30
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
50th Annual Puerto Rican Day Festival
Join Bristol Borough for live music, Salsa dancing, folkloric bands, Taino cultural workshops, and much more!
When: July 29
Where: Mill St, Bristol PA
Cost: Free to attend
Bikes & Brews Bike Tour
Join FunVentures Tours for an easy bike ride along the D & L Trail into New Hope and stop for a pint at your choice of cool local spots.
When: July 29
Where: Virginia Forrest Recreation Area
Cost: Prices vary
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
Gary Hoey
With a collection of 21 albums it’s no wonder Gary Hoey is listed as one of the top 100 guitarists of all time. Whether he’s playing scorching originals or classic rock covers, his solos are thrilling and reminiscent of Clapton or Stevie Ray in their fiery youth.
When: July 29
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $29.50
Get Poison’d
Growing up, Get Poison’d founder, Chas Spataro was a huge Poison fan. As a lifelong musician, he has always had a ton of respect for the outstanding song writing and stage performances of Bret Michaels.
When: July 29
Where: The Tavern at New Hope Winery
Cost: $45
Guided Birding Kayak Tour
Flying, nesting, feeding – there's nothing quite like observing birds from a kayak. Don't miss this unique birding adventure, fun for locals and visitors alike.
When: July 29
Where: Nockamixon State Park
Cost: $69.95
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: July 29
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
Speakeasy Train
Embark on a journey through the Bucks County foothills and to the surreptitious underbelly of 1920s nightlife. Shady figures will board you onto our early 20th-century parlor cars, where our parlor car attendants will serve you.
When: July 29
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
Sweet Corn Festival
This Sweet Corn Festival will feature corn crafts and corn-themed games/activities.
When: July 29
Where: Charlann Farms
Cost: $9.99
The Collective Board – Now & Then
Join New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts for this very special limited engagement exhibition featuring rarely seen highlights from the collections and studios of their Board of Directors.
When: July 29
Where: New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts
Cost: Prices vary
Wine on the Waterfront
The event will feature gourmet food, live jazz music, and one-ounce tastes of dozens of wines from a number of Pennsylvania wineries!
When: July 29
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: $45
Sesame Summer Splash
There’s nothing like summer at Sesame Place Philadelphia! It’s a great time to have fun and cool off with splashy water attractions for all ages like the ALL-NEW Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores and the NEW tropical themed land, Big Bird’s Beach!
When: Now through September 3
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
Dead Man’s Cellphone
This play begins with a question: what would happen if you answered a stranger’s cell phone while they ignore it?
When: Weekends through July 29
Where: Langhorne Players
Cost: $22
Grapevine Express
Wine & Cheese will be served as you travel along the same railroad line passengers did when it was built in 1891 connecting New Hope with Philadelphia. Your journey will take you through the beautiful hills and valleys of Bucks County, along once vital waterways and streams and across numerous trestle bridges.
When: Saturdays and Sundays through September 24
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: $79.99
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
Music off Main
Experience Yardley presents the 8th year of its free summer music series - Music Off Main. Featuring a diverse array of music and genres from Bluegrass to Latin Dance Party and Jazz Standards to Zydeco.
When: Saturdays and Sundays through August 27
Where: Buttonwood Park
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
Party on the Patio
Enjoy the laid-back vibes on the Patio at the Farm Market Saturday and Sunday ALL Spring & Summer long with live acoustic music.
When: Saturdays and Sundays through September 2
Where: Shady Brook Farm
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, JULY 30
Sesame Place’s 43rd Birthday
It’s Sesame Place’s birthday and they’re throwing a party full of furry fun! Celebrate with a special interactive Birthday Bash Dance Party, find all the party balloons in a fun, whimsical scavenger hunt, and take photos with your Sesame Street friends dressed in their birthday attire.
When: Now through August 6
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
Pick Your Own at Shady Brook Farm
Spend the day down on the farm plucking sweet, juicy strawberries right off the vine, making a bouquet of colorful flowers, picking apples straight off the tree...there's plenty to harvest depending on the season, and nothing's sweeter than spending time with the family!
When: Now through August 27
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices vary
Sangria Sundays
Stop by the winery bar for $7 glasses of Crossing Vineyards’ fruity and fun Sangria. It's relaxation in a glass!
When: Sundays through August 27
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Sand Sculptures in the Village: Stories in the Sand
Stories in Sand will showcase six exceptionally tall sculptures created by three world-renowned master sand sculptors. The spectacular sculptures, all of which are due to be completed by will pay homage to stories and characters revered for generations.
When: Now through August 31
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
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
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
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
Road Rally for the New Hope Automobile Show
Join the New Hope Auto Show for a scavenger hunt on wheels as you make your way through the scenic roads of Bucks County.
When: July 30
Where: New Hope-Solebury High School
Cost: $60
Yoga and Mimosas
Relax and find your inner calm with a 45-minute yoga session overlooking the vineyard, followed by a continental breakfast plate & mimosa.
When: July 30
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $55
