There is so much to do this weekend in Bucks County! Treat Dad to an array of fantastic Father’s Day happenings and make sure to head over to the Mercer Museum and Pennsbury Manor to celebrate Juneteenth!
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, JUNE 16
Rhinestone Cowgirls: Legendary Ladies of Country Music
Pay homage to the iconic female vocalists of yesterday and today with Rhinestone Cowboys: Legendary Ladies of Country Music! Three powerhouse singers perform fresh arrangements of classic and contemporary country hits in this elegant and authentic journey celebrating the evolution of country music’s humble beginnings to the giants of today’s music industry.
When: Now through June 18
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
Return of Summer at TreeTrails Trevose
Join TreeTrails on June Fridays for their special Glow in the Park nights! Listen to music as you climb in the trees in a magical forest. You’ll even get cool glow bracelets and necklaces to create your own "glow" look.
When: Fridays through June 30
Where: Tree Trails Adventures at Phoenix Sport Club
Cost: $51
Indigo Girls
Released in 1989, Indigo Girls' eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles "Closer to Fine" and "Kid Fears" and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history.
When: June 16
Where: Parx Casino®
Cost: Prices vary
Juneteenth Exhibit
The African American Museum of Bucks County is presenting “The Journey to Juneteenth,” an exhibit about the history and significance of the June 19 federal holiday in partnership with Sesame Place. The exhibit takes the viewer on a journey, portraying significant events in U.S. history relating to the struggle for freedom.
When: Now through June 28
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Houdini Whodunnit
In this murder mystery worthy of the master himself, the great illusionist Houdini returns from the grave to help a young magician unravel clues and teach him how to escape from any trap.
When: June 16
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: $74.95
Pride Month Tap Takeover
From June 16th-19th & 23rd-26th Mad Princes Brewing will be doing a Pride Tap Takeover! They will have six beers each representing one of the colors on the Rainbow Flag!
When: Now through June 26
Where: Mad Princes Brewing
Cost: Free to attend
Sizzling Summer Guided Tour
Swing by the Barn Nature Center to start off your summer with amazing memories. Guided tours include trained staff members taking you throughout the facility to educate you on our unique exotic animals while also giving you the opportunity to touch, hold, and even feed them!
When: June 16
Where: Barn Nature Center
Cost: $12
Wine at Sunset: A Summer Solstice Event
Celebrate the start of summer! Featuring delicious food and wine and casual informative conversation in the Audubon’s beautiful natural setting!
When: June 16
Where: Bucks County Audubon Society
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
Tommy and Me
Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver, Tommy McDonald, led both down an unexpected path — straight to Canton, OH and the National Football League’s Hall of Fame. “Tommy and Me” is a valentine to the relationship between sports stars and fans everywhere.
When: Now through June 17
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
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
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
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
Father’s Day Fan Fest
Celebrate Dad with a sports fan fest at Sesame Place! Father’s Day Fan Zone Festivities include special meet & greets, photo opportunities, games and more.
When: June 17-18
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
7th Annual Designed for Nature Garden Tour
The Tour showcases five Doylestown area residential gardens in transition to the use of native plantings and creative water management.
When: June 17
Where: Various Bucks County Gardens
Cost: Prices vary
90’s vs 2000’s Pride Dance Party
Dance the Night away to celebrate Pride with dance hits from the 90’s - Mariah, Whitney, Madonna vs. 2000’s - Britney, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and many more of your favorite music artist from the 90’s and 2000’s!
When: June 17
Where: New Hope Inn and Suites
Cost: $15
Family Drag Bingo
Perkasie Pride invites you to join this family fun event. Bingo will be hosted by Balena Canto, Philly's song-wielding siren with a voice snatched from the gods! Enjoy the entertainment! Win fantastic family themed prizes!
When: June 17
Where: Location will be disclosed prior to the event
Cost: Prices vary
Father’s Day Weekend
We're honoring the father figures in our lives with our favorite wines, slushies, cocktails and craft beer. During your visit, challenge Dad to some trivia with the chance to win a complimentary tasting or go head-to-head with a tabletop Jenga like game or a game of corn hole.
When: June 17-18
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: Free to attend
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
Juneteenth Celebration
In honor of Juneteenth on June 17, Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) will host several free special events and activities that will educate visitors about the contribution of African American soldiers during the American Revolution.
When: June 17
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to attend
Maxwell Night of the Trilogy Show
Maxwell has artfully managed to transfix music lovers for more than two decades, releasing five studio albums, all in his own time and all duly anointed as classics.
When: June 17
Where: Parx Casino®
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
The Craftery Market
Head to Bishop Estate Vineyard & Winery in Perkasie, PA for The Craftery Market featuring 80+ carefully curated vendors including artisan handmade items, antique and vintage finds, fresh flowers, original art and more!
When: June 17
Where: Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
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
Elmo’s Springtacular
Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and exciting events! Join in on the fun with an exciting line up of meet & greets, music, magic, pirate adventures, and fireworks.
When: Now through June 18
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
Reserve Tastings – Summer Sips
Chaddsford Winery is matching the intense heat and bold flavors of the season with exciting, crushable combinations. Their trained staff will guide you through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse wines from across their portfolio alongside artisan cheeses and other accoutrements.
When: Now through June 17
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: $35
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
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
SUNDAY, JUNE 18
Juneteenth Celebration at the Mercer Museum
This event commemorates the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the United States learned that they had been freed. The Mercer Museum will celebrate with live performances, food trucks, vendors artisans, and family-friendly educational activities.
When: June 18
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Free to attend
ABBAFAB – The Premier ABBA Experience
Having played to sold-out crowds across the U.S. and abroad, ABBAFab is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA featuring the sensational talents of some of TAD’s most talented and loved artists and musicians!
When: June 18
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $39.50
Calling All Dads
Dads deserve to be spoiled, too. Bring your favorite father to Crossing Vineyards for a tasting, and we’ll treat him to a complimentary glass of wine or draft beer from the bar.
When: June 18
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Father’s Day Beer and Bonsai
Looking for the perfect thing for dad? Look no farther. Workshop participants receive a healthy, three-year-old, dwarf jade pre-bonsai tree, ceramic pot, soil and substrate, wire, and instruction to style your tree to change its shape and information to care for their tree for decades to come.
When: June 18
Where: Vault Brewing Company
Cost: Prices vary
Father’s Day Brunch & Dinner
Treat the fathers and loved ones in your life! Father's Day Brunch includes a mimosa, bloody Mary or Free Will IPA, breakfast breads, appetizer, entree and dessert sampler. Father's Day Dinner features their summer menu items and creative specials!
When: June 18
Where: Washington House Hotel & Restaurant
Cost: Prices vary
Father’s Day at TreeTrails
Calling all Adventure Dads - Dad climbs free when celebrating with his family on Father's Day! As an additional treat, each dad will receive a hat and water bottle.
When: June 18
Where: Tree Trails Adventures at Phoenix Sport Club
Cost: Free for Dad with additional adult ticket.
Juneteenth Celebration
Pennsbury Manor will be hosting a program in celebration of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Bring a lunch and blanket or chairs and enjoy a peaceful afternoon on the banks of the Delaware River.
When: June 18
Where: Pennsbury Manor
Cost: Free to attend
Kid’s Annual Father’s Day Fishing Derby
Head to Peace Valley Park for this year’s annual Kid’s Father’s Day Fishing Derby! A catch and release fishing derby for boys and girls ages 5 to 15 years in four age categories. Prizes for age groups and largest fish!
When: June 18
Where: Peace Valley Park
Cost: $10
Lower Bucks Juneteenth Celebration
The 2023 Lower Bucks Juneteenth Festival Planning Committee is proud to announce that the “Juneteenth Festival” will be held Sunday, June 18, 2023 at The Bristol Waterfront. Come help us mark the anniversary of African American emancipation from enslavement.
When: June 18
Where: Bristol Waterfront Park
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
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
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
