As July comes to an end, find out what events are happening this weekend around Bucks County!
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 26
Summer In Sand
Celebrate summer vibes with giant sand sculptures that celebrate summertime fun and relaxation! There will be five sculptures celebrating favorite ways to "chill" and have fun during the summer!
When: Now through August 30
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Prices vary
Comedy in the Village
Looking for laughs? We’ve got ‘em! Host Dwayne Dunlevy, Liz Glazer, and headliner Myq “Mike” Kaplan take the stage at the Peddler’s Pub. The event will include a cash bar, but no food. Couples, singles, and large groups are welcome! General admission. For adults 18+ only. Mature humor. Space is limited, so reserve now.
When: July 26
Where: Peddlers Village
Cost: Prices vary
Classic Stones Live
Join us for a night of Rolling Stones classics with frontman Keith Call, who has all of the moves and swagger of Mick Jagger, along with his partner in crime Bernie Bollendorf, who portrays rock and roll outlaw Keith Richards, they complete the duo notoriously hailed as "The Glimmer Twins".
When: July 26
Where: The Note at New Hope Winery
Cost: $45
Insect Safari with Pam Newitt
Kids 3 to 6 and their caregivers can join naturalist Pam Newitt for a fun-filled morning of exploration. Bring your budding naturalist and join us for a safari into the meadow in search of all things six-legged! A take-home craft project will wrap up the program.
When: July 26
Where: Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve
Cost: Prices vary
Glow in the Park at TreeTrails Adventures Trevose
As the sun goes down, the lights come up and the TreeTrails becomes a glimmering fairyland. We even provide cool glow bracelets and necklaces so you can create your glow look. Listen to music and dance as you climb. Don’t miss the magic of TreeTrails at night. Book Glow Climbs on Tuesday and Friday nights! Make it a date night with family and friends and add a meal at the ever-popular Tim's BBQ next to TreeTrails at the Phoenix Sport Club picnic grove.
When: July 26
Where: TreeTrails Adventures Trevose
Cost: $63
Murder Mystery Dinner: I Love the 80’s to Death
Put on some 80s garb, muster your best murder-solving skills, and join us for a rollicking, interactive mystery party on Friday, July 26! Step back into the decade of big hair, leg warmers, Members-only jackets, and some of the best top-40 tunes ever to hit the airwaves!
When: July 26
Where: The Cock ‘n Bull
Cost: $77
Last of the Red-Hot Mamas
A world-premiere musical! Before Mae West, Bette Midler, or Queen Latifah, there was Sophie Tucker. A fabulously full-figured teenager, Sophie was determined to conquer vaudeville – whatever the cost. With the help of two former Harlem headliners, Sophie’s rise from a deli to international fame is told with song, tap dancing, and a big dose of Sophie’s groundbreaking sassy humor.
When: Now through July 27
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution
Discover the untold stories of these outlaws at the Mercer Museum’s immersive exhibition, and journey through a world of espionage, legendary robberies, and mythical lost treasure in the heart of Revolutionary Bucks County.
When: Now through 2026
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Prices vary
2024 Summer Wine & Music Series
Come see Danny V's 52nd Street Band: a Billy Joel Tribute Band. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the series of Music.
When: Now through September 6
Where: Crossings Vineyard and Winery
Cost: Prices vary
New Hope Arts Outdoor Sculpture Project
The New Hope Arts Public Arts Program is a free, accessible, and family-friendly program for public viewing. At any given time, there are between 30 and 50 sculptures on display. A list of current sculptures and information about interactive options can be found on the website and at the art center.
When: Reoccurring Daily
Where: New Hope
Cost: Free to attend
Live, Local Music Every Weekend
Join The Pour House at The New Hope Winery every Friday night for live music and delicious drinks!
When: Reoccurring weekly on Friday
Where: The Tavern at New Hope Winery
Cost: Free to attend
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Peach and Sunflower Festival at Shady Brook Farm
Join us for a sunny summer day at the Peach & Sunflower Festival! Pick ripe, juicy peaches, take an Instagram-worthy selfie in a field of brilliant sunflowers, enjoy the fresh air and fun music, and make memories with your friends & family. It's a day you won't forget!
When: July 27, 28 & August 3, 4
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices vary
Sesame Summer Splash
Don’t miss out on all the sun-national events at Sesame Place during our Sesame Summer Splash.
When: Reoccurring daily
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
Wine on the Waterfront
All proceeds help the Friends continue to provide educational and historical programming at the park. Invite your friends, bring your picnic blanket or chairs, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the waterfront sampling wines from several Pennsylvania and New Jersey wineries.
When: July 27
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: $40
2024 Annual Burpee Open
Get a behind-the-scenes peek into the magic of Burpee’s gardens! For just one day each year, Burpee opens the historic grounds to the public. You can look forward to self-guided garden tours, chats with Burpee horticulture experts, food trucks, guest speakers, live music, shopping, children’s activities, and more!
When: July 27
Where: Fordhook Farm
Cost: Free to attend
Mini Piggy Palooza
Mini Piggy Palooza is a family event held each month during the warmer months! Since parking is limited, each event can only host 25 carloads of people. All money raised will be donated to Pig Placement Network.
When: July 27
Where: Ross Mill Farm
Cost: $50
50’s Dance Party
John Mueller’s 50’s Dance Party® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper’s final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens, and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high-voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50’s era.
When: July 24 through 28
Where: Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Cost: $40
Tahdig Workshop – Persian Cuisine, Culture, & Traditional Incense Ceremony
Tahdig - one of the most coveted elements of any Persian meal, is a divinely delectable combination of art & science, offering a feast for all one's senses. Join Layla for a delicious afternoon at the farm with guest Chef Louisa Shafia, author of the renowned cookbook The New Persian Kitchen, whose writing and recipes have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Food & Wine, among many others.
When: July 27
Where: Honey Hollow Farm Rustic Retreat
Cost: $85
Monuments and Myths: Michener Art Museum
Come to the new Michener Art Museum about Augustus Saint Gaudens and Daniel Chester French now through January 2025!
When: Now through January 2025
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
Structures of Construction in Fiber
Come see New Hope Arts Center’s latest fiber arts exhibition, Structures and Constructions in Fiber. This will be curated by Rita Gekht and encourages fiber artists to push the boundaries of traditional fiber techniques in constructing their work as well as highlighting structures as visual subject matter in two and three dimensions.
When: Reoccurring on weekends
Where: New Hope Arts Center
Cost: Prices vary
Music Off Main
Join Buttonwood Park each Saturday Night from 6:00 - 8:00 for an eclectic mix of great music. Enjoy the breeze and some first-rate performances. On Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00, our talented musicians will entertain you with some great music for the whole family.
When: Reoccurring on Saturday and Sunday
Where: Buttonwood Park
Cost: Free to attend
Where’s Waldo Scavenger Hunt
Anyone who wishes to participate can pick up a “Find Waldo Passport”, which will include a list of the participating businesses at The Lahaska Bookshop beginning July 1. Once you have your passport, visit each participating store, find the Waldo that they’ve hidden, and get your passport stamped. Once you have at least 10 separate stamps, you can turn in the passport at Waldo headquarters – Lahaska Bookshop – to be entered into the drawing for prizes. Find at least 20 stickers/stamps to enter into the grand prize drawing!
When: Now through July 31
Where: The Lahaska Bookshop
Cost: Free to attend
Tasting Ticket
The Bucks County Wine Trail’s Tasting Ticket provides ticket holders with one (1) no-cost wine or hard cider tasting at all of our eight (8) participating member locations. Tickets are valid during regular winery/cidery business hours through Sept. 15, 2024. Tasting Ticket cards may be purchased at any of the locations or online.
When: Now through September 15
Where: Bucks County Wine Trail
Cost: $49
SUNDAY, JULY 28
Bluegrass at Tileworks
The second Bluegrass at TileWorks show this summer features Mark Cosgrove and Good Medicine featuring Mike Munford with The High and Wides. Pull up a chair or a blanket and enjoy some incredible bluegrass music in the courtyard on a Sunday afternoon. Food and refreshments are available. Furry friends are welcome.
When: July 28
Where: The Moravian Pottery and Tileworks
Cost: Prices vary
A Duet of Color – Stover Mill Art Gallery
The artists embark on a visual journey through “A Duet of Color”, where they creatively blend a variety of mediums oil, cold wax, and mixed media. Inspired by Bucks County, Maine, Italy, and nature, their harmonious art captures the essence of landscapes, flowers, veggies, and animals.
When: July 28
Where: Stover Mill Art Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
Brewing beer and maintaining a garden were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore the sights, sounds, and smells of the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.
When: July 28
Where: Pennsbury Manor
Cost: Prices vary
Road Rally for the New Hope Automobile Show
Cars of all kinds are welcome to participate. Of course, being The New Hope Automobile Show we encourage people to bring their classic cars, but your everyday car will work just fine. Bring along a friend or friends who can help you answer a few silly questions. Pencils and a clipboard might be a good idea too. Scores will be based solely on correct answers to the questions.
When: July 28
Where: New Hope Solebury High School
Cost: Prices vary
Live Music at The Vineyard
Come enjoy live performances from local artists and enjoy time with family and friends!
When: Reoccurring every Sunday
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Tour Highland Farm, Home of Lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II
Whether you're a seasoned theatre enthusiast, a history buff, or simply seeking a unique and enriching experience, Highland Farm offers an opportunity to step back in time and unlock the stories behind the creation of the uniquely American art form of musical theatre!
When: Now through August 30
Where: Highland Farm
Cost: $15
Sangria Sundays
On Sundays, all summer long, from 12 pm to 6 pm stop by the winery bar for $7 glasses of our fruity and fun Sangria. It's relaxation in a glass!
When: Sundays through August 25
Where: Crossings Vineyard and Winery
Cost: Prices vary
Annual Summer Vacation Exhibition
Come for a Summer Vacation Exhibition! The show features all the beautiful places you would like to be in the summer months. Expect to see marine paintings with breaking waves along New England beaches, marshes, lakes, sailboats, rivers, and waterfalls.
When: Now through August 31
Where: Patricia Hutton Galleries
Cost: Free to attend
Live Music at Nissley Vineyard
Sip and enjoy the melodies of local musicians on select nights at Nissley Vineyards in Peddler’s Village.
When: Reoccurring every Sunday
Where: Nissley Vineyards in Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to attend
Meditations on the Human Condition
George R. Anthonisen: Meditations on the Human Condition celebrates the arc of Anthonisen’s artistic career spanning 65 years as a figurative sculptor. Well-versed in history and current events, Anthonisen (b. 1936) creates visual dialogues that investigate the human condition, primarily in bronze.
When: Now through October 14
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: $50
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, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Where: Start at The Parry Mansion
Cost: $10 per person
