With the end of October comes the last hoorah for spooky celebrations, but it also means new fall festivals and holiday festivities are on the horizon! 

If you still have some Halloween spirit left over, check out the horror-filled attractions at The Valley of Fear or take a family-friendly walk down the Delaware Canal for the 9th Annual Canal-O-Ween: Jack-O-Lantern Stroll. Bristol Riverside Theatre’s comedic drama Quartet premieres this week. Make sure you don’t miss out on the delicious apple treats during the 44th Annual Apple Festival in Peddler’s Village!

Take advantage of the fall season and 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, November 3

The Palace Room (former home of The Palace Theater) is Proper Brewing's private banquet room located behind the Taproom.

Beer Tasting: Stone Brewing

Join Washington House Restaurant to taste award winning brews from Stone Brewing for their monthly First Friday Beer Tasting.

When: November 3, 5 p.m.

Where: Washington House Restaurant

Cost: $5

9th Annual Canal-O-Ween: The Jack-O-Lantern Stroll

Stroll the Delaware Canal after twilight settles in alongside hundreds of carved Jack-O-Lanterns flickering with candlelight during the 9th Annual Canal-O-Ween to celebrate the end of the Halloween season in spooky fashion.

When: November 3 – 4, 6 p.m.

Where: The Delaware Canal Towpath leading north from Afton Avenue Bridge to the end of the paved road (North Edgewater Avenue), Yardley, PA 19067

Cost: Free to attend  

Quartet at the Bristol Riverside Theatre

Follow Cecily, Reggie, Wilf and retired opera great Jean Horton throughout their funny and poignant night during Quartet, a play that is a sweet ode to the art of growing old gracefully.

When: November 3, 8 p.m.; November 4, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; November 5, 3p.m.

Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre

Cost: Prices vary

The Valley of Fear

Explore the deepest, darkest woods in Bucks County all October-long! The Valley of Fear brings with it new spooks and scares, along with four attractions including the Original Haunted Hayride, Zombie Escape Haunted Maze and the Underworld Haunted Forest Walk. See if you have what it takes for the zombie apocalypse by taking on their interactive 'Operation Z' Zombie Paintball Hunt attraction.

When: November 3 - 4, 6:45 – 9:30 p.m.

Where: Phoenix Sports Club

Cost: Pay as you go – Check online for pricing

Saturday, November 4

Crowd at Cock 'n Bull during Apple Fest in Peddler's Village

44th Annual Apple Festival

Celebrate apple season in Bucks County with a weekend of family fun at the Peddler’s Village 44th Annual Apple Festival. Find delicious apple-based treats like freshly baked apple pies, Solebury apple cider and apple butter while enjoying live music entertainment, activities for kids and an apple pie eating contest!

When: November 4 – 5, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Where: Peddler’s Village

Cost: Free to attend

Behind the Scenes Tours at Fonthill Castle

Take advantage of your last chance to explore some of Fonthill Castle’s hidden gems not available during the typical daytime tours, including the kitchen and the “crypt”, during this exclusive tour. Don’t forget a flashlight!

When: November 4, 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Where: Fonthill Castle

Cost: $18

Live Music at the Vineyard!

Visit Crossing Vineyards and enjoy a relaxing “Crossing Cocktail," refreshing Yards beer or delicious Bucks County wine while listening to live acoustic music by local artists.

When: November 4 – 5, 1 – 5 p.m.

Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery

Cost: Pay as you go

Green River Show at the New Hope Winery

Rick Horvath’s #1 nationally touring Creedence Clearwater Revival/John Fogerty Tribute Show is performing at New Hope Winery. Creedence Clearwater Revival was an American rock band of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Their style encompassed roots rock and swamp rock genres.

When: November 4, 7 p.m.

Where: New Hope Winery

Cost: $30

New Hope Ghost Tour

Follow a lantern-led walk through picturesque streets to catch a sighting of the phantom hitchhiker or learn about the historic inn on Ghost Tours of New Hope. Tours meet at Main and Ferry Streets in New Hope.

When: November 4, 8 pm

Where: Main Street & Ferry Street in New Hope

Cost: $10

Sunday, November 5

Entrance to the Michener Museum

Sunday Afternoon Music at the Michener

The world-renowned Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) is holding a concert at the James A. Michener Art Museum filled with opera, operetta and classic Broadway performances.

When: November 5, 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Where: James A. Michener Art Museum

Cost: $25/non-member, $20/member, $10 student (w valid ID)

Bridal Open House at Sand Castle Winery

Sand Castle Winery’s Fall Bridal Open House invites you to plan your wedding in one afternoon! Meet local vendors, taste delicious food samples from premiere caterers and enjoy complimentary warm Alpine Spice wine while viewing a variety of rental options in the garden pavilion. RSVP in advance!

When: November 5, 1 – 4 p.m.

Where: Sand Castle Winery

Cost: $5