Take a ride to the North Pole on Santa’s Steam Spectacular, go for a ride through the Shady Brook Farm Holiday light show and experience all the holiday magic in Bucks County this weekend!
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, DECEMBER 15
Santa’s Steam Train Ride
The New Hope Railroad warmly invites you, your loved ones, and your friends to an extraordinary holiday event. Come and celebrate the return of the iconic #40 steam engine as you join Santa and Mrs. Claus on a magical adventure aboard the Steam Train.
When: Now through December 24
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
White Christmas
A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general. With no snow in the forecast, and no tourists in sight, can they pull off a yuletide miracle?
When: Now through December 31
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
A Christmas Story: The Play
A Christmas Story: The Play brings the classic movie to hilarious life on stage! In 1940s Indiana, a young, bespectacled Ralphie schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle.
When: Now through December 31
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
Victorian Holiday House
The first and second floor will be open and decorated with new Victorian inspired designs. See the featured displays and tree "A Christmas Story" in collaboration with the Bristol Riverside Theatre holiday production.
When: Now through December 21
Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum
Cost: Free to attend
Ugly Sweater Pop-Up Christmas Bar
At The Ugly Sweater, each evening is a celebration of festive flavors and fun. Guests can indulge in a spread of delicious, light fare and sip on indulgent, Christmas-themed cocktails, each with a unique twist.
When: Now through December 29
Where: Dockside Bensalem
Cost: Prices vary
Ethel Wallace: Modern Rebel
Ethel Wallace: Modern Rebel will revisit the work of a little known, locally beloved artist whose adaptation of batik, a Javanese technique of dyeing cloth, made her work a coveted modernist trend among New York’s elite in the 1910s and ‘20s.
When: Now through March 10
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
Give Peace a Chance: John Lennon Exhibit
The show, which features select works of art created by Lennon and endorsed with his personal chop mark, and rare posters and photographs, runs with theme of peace and love.
When: Now through December 30
Where: Arete Gallery
Cost: Free to attend
Miracle on 34th Street
Kris Kringle, an old man in a retirement home, gets a job working as Santa for Macy's. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy's customers and the commercial world of NYC by referring parents to other stores to find exactly the toy their child has asked for.
When: Weekends through December 17
Where: Acting Naturally Theatre
Cost: Prices vary
Christmas Tours
A guided tour through our three historic buildings to explore Xmas traditions of the past.
When: Now through December 23
Where: Historic Fallsington
Cost: Prices vary
Michael Carbonaro
Best known as the star and executive producer of the hit series, THE CARBONARO EFFECT on truTV, Michael Carbonaro has also made frequent television appearances in shows such as Happily Divorced, 30 Rock, Grey's Anatomy, and CSI Miami.
When: December 15
Where: Parx Casino®
Cost: Prices vary
The Levin Brothers with Joe Denizon & Stratopheerius
After 5 decades of glorious careers playing with virtually who is who in all genres of music - jazz, fusion, rock, pop and world music - and after guesting on each other’s projects, the Levin Brothers finally decided to have their own jazz band.
When: December 15
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $29.50
The Old Year Now Away is Fled
The repertory will range from the 17th century to the present day, including works of composers Dario Castello, Dieterich Buxtehude, Godfrey Finger, Antonio Bertoli, John Playford, as well as traditional music of Ireland, Scandinavia, and Colonial America.
When: December 15
Where: Trinity Episcopal Church
Cost: Prices vary
Through the Artist Lens; An Expressive Boutique
Join Artwrkd as they celebrate the holidays in Historic Newtown with the Annual "Shop Late on State" event. Artwrkds new holiday boutique will be welcoming patrons with sips and snacks and artists available to discuss their work, both visual and wearable.
When: Now through January 13
Where: ArtWRKD
Cost: Free to attend
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16
A Very Furry Christmas
A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, whirling rides, and festive decorations all around.
When: Now through January 7
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
Winter Wonderland Guided Tours
The daily one-hour guided tours of historic Fonthill Castle showcases Henry Mercer’s home decked for the holidays while sharing the history of Mercer and the construction of this unique property. Tours are 60 minutes and guided.
When: Now through December 29
Where: Fonthill Castle
Cost: Prices vary
Festival of Trees
Each year during the Annual Festival of Trees, the rooms of Pearl S. Buck’s iconic Bucks County stone farmhouse come alive with the glow of holiday decorations.
When: Now through January 7
Where: Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site
Cost: Prices vary
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
Hortulus European Christmas Market
Experience handmade vendors selling their unique wares in our heated greenhouses. Enjoy warm seasonal treats and drinks from local purveyors while touring our festive garden shop filled with holiday goods and Christmas trees.
When: Now through December 17
Where: Hortulus Farm Garden and Nursery
Cost: Free to attend
124th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Join amazing Birder/Naturalist, Robert Mercer, and an awesome team of Birders, for this fun, free event. All levels of experience (including “no experience”) are welcome to participate in this important citizen science national bird census.
When: December 16
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
4th Annual Holiday Market
The Farm Bakery & Events will have stylish rustic meets modern Farm House décor, adorable gift baskets & of course, delicious baked goods. They will also be hosting over 20 local vendors who will have amazing hand-crafted gifts to help you find the perfect & unique holiday gifts!
When: December 16-17
Where: The Farm Bakery & Events
Cost: Free to attend
Annie Haslam & Friends
Enjoy an evening of hauntingly beautiful holiday classics with one of our pillar holiday performances.
When: December 16
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $35
Caroling Under the Stars
Join us at Byers Choice in Chalfont as they celebrate the Christmas season! The fun starts early and ends by starlight with traditional Christmas Caroling in the beautiful formal Gardens.
When: December 16
Where: Byers' Choice®, Ltd.
Cost: Free to attend
Grinchmas Celebration
Perkasie’s Grinchmas Celebration promises a day filled with laughter, love, and holiday magic. Enjoy visits with the Grinch, dog costume contests, arts and crafts, carolers and much more!
When: December 16
Where: Downtown Perkasie
Cost: Free to attend
Holiday Open House
The highlight is the expansive model train layout with tooting engines, clattering cabooses, and a trolley. With familiar buildings, landmarks, and billboards, the railroad scene evokes Yardley's past and present.
When: December 16
Where: Old Library by Lake Afton
Cost: Free to attend
Martina McBride
Multiple Grammy® nominee Martina McBride has sold over 23 million albums to date, which includes 20 Top 10 singles and six #1 hits.
When: December 16
Where: Parx Casino®
Cost: Prices vary
Pairing Wine, Cheese and Charcuterie
Enjoy the ambience of the winery while you are guided through a tasting of ten wines. We can’t leave wine enough alone, so feast on a platter of artisanal cheeses and cured meats along the way.
When: December 16
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: $40
Decorating for the Holidays: Colonial Williamsburg Style
Join local botany expert Carl Vivaldi as we explore a bit of the history and how-to for some of the inspiring Christmas decorations found along the historic streets of Colonial Williamsburg.
When: December 16
Where: Historic Fallsington
Cost: $10
Tileworks Holiday Open House
Enjoy TileWorks in its holiday splendor, Christmas in the Commonwealth. Soak in one hundred twenty-five years of history, themed Holiday Decor and the return of Harry Cheeseman Mouser.
When: December 16
Where: Moravian Pottery & Tile Works
Cost: Free to attend
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show
Razzle dazzle at Shady Brook Farm's spectacular Holiday Light Show featuring more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter whimsical displays and familiar characters as you drive through in the comfort of your own car or enjoy the show on an open-air wagon ride.
When: Now through January 27
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices vary
Holiday Vineyard Illumination
Come see the wonder of festive illuminations along the Bucks County Wine Trail as part of the fourth annual Light Up the Vines holiday vineyard lighting.
When: Now through January 6
Where: Bucks County Wine Trail Wineries
Cost: Free to attend
Gingerbread Competition & Display
The Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village is a feast for the eyes with more than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in different categories.
When: Now through January 13
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
North Pole Express Train
Christmas time will soon be here, bringing along joyous memories of times past. This year the New Hope Railroad invites you along as we set the clock back and showcase a magical journey mirroring those of years ago.
When: Now through December 24
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
Festive Faves: Reserve Tasting
Embrace the spirit of the season with holiday treats and irresistible sips. From warm and cozy sips to bubbly and fizzy offerings, the Reserve Tastings – Festive Faves menu features familiar flavors of the yuletide season.
When: Now through December 23
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: Prices very
Renewal and Change: New Acquisitions
Renewal and Change: New Acquisitions features works on paper that were recently gifted to, or purchased for, the Michener Art Museum’s permanent collection. In addition to celebrating the arrival of these photographs, prints, paintings, and drawings, this exhibition considers ideas of “newness” and change in the works of art themselves.
When: Now through April 28
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
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
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
Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories
Never Broken: Visualizing Lenape Histories considers the power of art to construct and dismantle inaccurate Indigenous histories through a dynamic display of contemporary art by Lenape (also called Delaware) artists.
When: Now through January 14
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
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
An Olde English Christmas
Universally regarded as one of rock and roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Peter Noone’s gem-filled performances are a must-see concert experience!
When: December 17
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $65
Gifts of Nature- Free Guided Walk
Families & Individuals are invited to join us for a FREE Nature discovery hike on the beautiful SLNC Trails!
When: December 17
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
Nicholas Rodriguez The First Time
Award-winning actor and vocalist, Nicholas Rodriguez, explores life and love through an intimate evening featuring new interpretations of songs from the world of pop, jazz, folk and musical theatre.
When: December 17
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
