Celebrate the (unofficial) start of summer with exciting festivals, colorful fireworks display’s or catch one of the many local parades!
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, MAY 26
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
Chicken & Biscuits
Rivaling sisters, Baneatta and Beverly, are burying their father—but it’s the non-stop family drama that might be the death of them.
When: Now through June 4
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
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
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
Once Upon a Donkey: Tales and Treats
Head to Durham Hill Farm to start off Memorial Day Weekend with an evening filled with donkey inspired activities, live music, tasty treats and of course the chance to befriend a few furry friends!
When: May 26
Where: Durham Hill Farm
Cost: $15 - bring a veteran for free admission
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: May 26-27
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
Foreigner
With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million
When: May 26-27
Where: Parx Casino®
Cost: Prices vary
SATURDAY, MAY 27
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Sesame Place! Everyone will love the “C is for Celebrate” fireworks show on Sunday, May 28. Don’t miss photos with Elmo dressed in festive red, white, and blue all weekend at Photos with Elmo & Friends.
When: May 27-28
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
Doylestown Music Fest
During this week-long event, local restaurants, bars, cafes, merchants, churches, and museums host talented musicians for residents and visitors to enjoy.
When: Now through May 27
Where: Doylestown, PA
Cost: Varies by Venue
Haze Fest
Head to Warwick Farm Brewing for their 2nd annual Haze Fest! They will be featuring two new tasty Hazy IPA's that will be made in collaboration with other breweries as well as hosting live music and food trucks!
When: May 27
Where: Warwick Farm Brewing
Cost: Free to attend
Outdoor Jazz Concert
The Triple Ts, a Philadelphia jazz-fusion trio, will play a mix of original music and jazz standards. Opening for the Triple Ts will be the Council Rock South Concert Jazz Band. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic dinner, chairs, and blankets.
When: May 27
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to attend
Poland Through the Ages: A Living History Faire
Step back in time and witness Poland through the ages! Catch a 10th century Polish, American and world history reenactments, enjoy delicious Polish food, even better spirits and much more!
When: May 27-28
Where: Stout Christmas Trees
Cost: Free to attend, donations suggested
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
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 15
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
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
Strawberry Month
Stop by on weekends in May for live entertainment and family activities. Savor strawberry-themed food and drink specials all month long at Peddler's restaurants and eateries.
When: Through May 28
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, MAY 28
Memorial Day Observance
The observation will include a colonial color guard, a fife and drum corps, Revolutionary War reenactors, veterans, and other honored guests. During the ceremony, American flags will be placed on all of the graves.
When: May 28
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to attend
Mark Hummel’s Blues Survivors with Anson Funderburgh
Grammy-nominated harmonica man/singer/songwriter/bandleader/author/impresario Mark Hummel has been featured on over thirty recordings since 1985 including his 2014 Blind Pig Records, Remembering Little Walter (a recording of a Hummel Blues Harp Blowout.) The CD was nominated for a Grammy Award and won two Blues Music Awards.
When: May 28
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: 29.50
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
Memorial Day Weekend
Put on your sunblock, grab your shades and head to the Tasting Room for some warm weather sips!
When: May 28-29
Where: Chaddsford Winery
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: Every Sunday
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
MONDAY, MAY 29
Doylestown Memorial Day Parade
After a flag raising at War Memorial Field, the parade begins at Central Bucks West High School, moves east on West Court Street, then east on West State Street, north on Main Street, and finally east on East Court Street to Doylestown Cemetery, where it culminates with a 30-minute memorial service.
When: May 29
Where: Doylestown Borough
Cost: Free to attend
Langhorne Memorial Day Parade
Ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. with the parade kicking off at the end of the ceremonies. American Legion Auxiliary 148 will be collecting donations along the parade route for the Veterans Group of Philadelphia, Delaware Valley Stand Down and homeless veterans.
When: May 29
Where: Langhorne, PA
Cost: Free to attend
Memorial Day Food Truck & Live Music
Enjoy live music, great food, & amazing wines at Bishop Estate!
When: May 29
Where: Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
31st Annual Lake Lenape Car Show
Head to Lake Lenape Pavilion in Perkasie to enjoy MDW the right way - marveling at new and vintage cars as well as enjoying a day of raffles, vendors, food and live music!
When: May 29
Where: Lake Lenape Pavilion
Cost: Free to attend
Morrisville Memorial Day Parade
With the assistance of the Morrisville Fire Company and Morrisville Borough along with the surrounding community, the town will honor Memorial Day with reenactors, active military, veterans, marching bands, and community organizations.
When: May 29
Where: Morrisville Presbyterian Church
Cost: Free to attend
Memorial Day Tribute to Local Veterans
Artifacts presented through the eyes of Newtown natives who fought for our freedom. Come and see over 100 pictures and 300 WWII shoulder patches from our local veterans.
When: May 29
Where: Callahan Research Center
Cost: Free to attend
Yardley Memorial Day Parade
The Yardley Memorial Day Parade will step off at 11 a.m. on State Road and heads to the VFW Post at 901 Bellevue Avenue in the Croydon section of Bristol Township.
When: May 29
Where: State Rd to Bellevue Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
