Top Holiday Happenings
Bucks County offers the perfect activities and events to celebrate the holiday season in 2025! Check out the county's top holiday events with our guide below.
ALL IS BRIGHT
Annual Holiday Light Show
Shady Brook Farm
November 22, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Remember the season with a photo of Santa. Don’t leave without a car or open-air wagon ride through the Holiday Light Show. With more than 4 million lights illuminating the vast farm, this 2-mile ride around is something to behold on a chilly wintry night. Finally, bundle up and toast some S’mores at a private or public fire pit!
Grand Illumination Celebration
Peddler’s Village
November 14, 2025
The Village lights up at 6:15 p.m. sharp on Friday, November 14 for Peddler's Village annual Grand Illumination Celebration! Join them when Santa and his helper flip the switch to illuminate the entire Village starting the Season of Lights complete with many musical and dance performances by local groups. Admission is free.
Gingerbread Competition and Display
Peddler’s Village
November 14, 2025 – January 17, 2026
A holiday tradition at Peddler’s Village since 1984, the Gingerbread Competition and Display is a feast for the eyes with more than 75 creative and whimsical entries in these categories: Traditional Holiday Gingerbread House, Holly Jolly, Authentic Reproduction of a Bucks County Landmark and more!
Holly Jolly Weekend
Peddler’s Village
December 6 & 7, 2025
The holiday season celebrations at Peddler’s Village culminate with the Holly Jolly Weekend, which includes among other happenings a Santa Parade through the Village on both Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Jingle Bell Rock
Elf: The Musical
Bucks County Playhouse
November 21, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Come out to the Bucks County Playhouse and catch Elf: The Musical! Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.
Christmas with the Rat Pack - Together Again
Sellersville Theater
November 23, 2025
Swing into the Christmas season with The Rat Pack Together Again and their famous Christmas Concert. Together they amaze audiences with their recreation of a magical Christmas at The Sands Casino with Sinatra, Martin and Davis in this sensational show which brings the style, glamour and excitement of the Las Vegas Including all the great hits - My Way, Mr Bojangles, That’s Amore New York New York, Amore, and seasonal classics Christmas songs, such as, Let It Snow, The Christmas song and of course White Christmas. Christmas Memories Really Are Made of This! Together they amaze audiences with their recreation of the music of Sinatra, Martin and Davis, in a magical Christmas show The Rat Pack Together Again Christmas show is guaranteed to bring back magical festive memories and set the mood for the most wonderful time of the year!
Gerald Dickens' A Christmas Carol Performance
Byers' Choice
December 13 & 14, 2025
Byers' Choice in Chalfont has been handcrafting Caroler® figurines for more than 40 years. Stop in the factory to see how they are made and tour their Christmas Museum. This year “A Christmas Carol,” performed by Gerald Dickens, Charles Dickens great-great-grandson, will be performed on Saturday, December 13 at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 14 at 12:30 p.m.
The Nice List
Bristol Riverside Theatre
December 9 - 28, 2025
Come out to Bristol Riverside Theatre to catch the first showing of The Nice List! When Santa announces he has to leave the North Pole for an important trip, he puts two elves in charge of the all-important Nice List. Excited to show they can handle the job, the elves get to work, but soon realize they’re in “over their candy canes.” As they struggle to decide who’s naughty and who’s nice, the list gets shorter and shorter… until it seems like no one will get presents at all! Full of festive songs, dancing, and holiday cheer, The Nice List is a heartwarming musical adventure the whole family will love!
5th Annual Illuminated Classical Christmas Concert
Newtown Theatre
December 16, 2025
The historic Newtown Theatre will present its 5th annual “Illuminated Classical Christmas Concert." This one-of-a-kind concert is illuminated by hundreds of elegant white lights and features string musicians from the Newtown Chamber Orchestra. The concert will include well-known classical works as well as some holiday songs of a more popular nature. The night will also include a special-guest narration of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas with orchestra accompaniment.
YULETIDE CHEER
'A Very Furry Christmas'
Sesame Place® Philadelphia
November 15, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Head to Sesame Place® Philadelphia in Langhorne for a special holiday performance from everyone’s favorite furry friends. The fun music and dance specials are a festive way for the family to enjoy some fun holiday spirit while singing along! Do a Christmas Dine with Elmo and Friends, see Santa's Grand Illumination, and join in on the Hanukkah & Menorah Lighting Celebration with Baby Bear!
The North Pole Express
New Hope Railroad
November 15, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Sip hot chocolate and enjoy a freshly baked cookie while singing along with the railroad’s roaming musicians as they play Christmas carols. The North Pole Express offers similar amenities, but is pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive instead. Gear up in pajamas and enjoy the relaxing holiday ride through historic Bucks County. Rent a private caboose or coach car for you and your close ones.
Santa's Steam Train Ride
New Hope Railroad
November 28, 2025 - December 28, 2025
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, traversing the historic countryside of Bucks County. Sing with their wandering musicians as they play Christmas carols, savor warm cocoa, and indulge in freshly baked cookies.
Holly Nights
Pennsbury Manor
December 4 & 5, 2025
Come and experience the enchantment of Pennsbury Manor by candlelight at their annual Holly Nights. Enjoy crackling bonfires, the merry sound of carolers, candlelit tours of the Manor House, colonial craft demonstrations, and a visit from Father Christmas himself!
DECK THE HALLS
Holidays at Fonthill Castle
Fonthill Castle
November 15, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Starting on Saturday, November 15th, the daily one-hour guided tours of historic Fonthill Castle showcase 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. Fonthill Castle’s interior features Mercer’s renowned, handcrafted ceramic tiles designed at the height of the Arts and Crafts movement, and the castle serves as an early example of reinforced concrete architecture with forty-four rooms, two hundred windows, and eighteen fireplaces.
Christmas at Aldie
Aldie Mansion
December 7, 2025
With gilded hallways, sparkling decorations, festive music, and delicious cuisine, Christmas at Aldie will be a magical evening starting at 5:30 p.m. You will delight in a holiday-themed cocktail, a spirited live auction, and gourment dinner stations, making it an elegant evening that shers in the season with cheer. Reservations required.
Festival of Trees
Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site
November 12, 2025 - January 4, 2026
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. The event showcases beautiful trees and vignettes designed by Bucks County’s best artists, decorators, and local community groups to convey the spirit of Pearl S. Buck’s legacy as an author, humanitarian, and activist. Visitors have the opportunity to vote for their favorite display.
Grundy Museum's Victorian Holiday House
The Grundy Museum
November 21, 2025 - December 20, 2025
Bring your family and friends and enjoy the Grundy Museum's exquisite Victorian Holiday House, featuring antique Victorian toys. Imagine a Christmas morning from over a century ago, with rocking horses, dolls, hand-carved animals and much more under gorgeous, sparkling trees.
Holiday Tree Lightings
Bucks County lights up during the holiday season! Put on your mittens, grab some hot chocolate and head out to see wonderful tree lighting displays. From America's oldest tree lighting ceremony to holidays on the farm, there are plenty of ways to get into the holly jolly spirit this season in Bucks County. Check them out here.
Take a Driving Tour
Explore the many self-guided driving tours Visit Bucks County has online. Take the famous Covered Bridge Driving Tour. Or, try out one featuring Stone Barns, Haunted Stops, stops along the Underground Railroad – and more!
JOY TO THE WORLD
The Crossing Reenactment
Washington Crossing Historic Park
December 14 & 25, 2025
Held every year on Christmas Day at the location of Washington’s Delaware River crossing is a reenactment of the treacherous crossing itself! There are two chances to see the crossing with narrator Peter Hegseth, enjoy special colonial-era activities and demonstrations in the Historic Village. The park will be decked out in period wreaths, candles and holiday trees.
Grinchmas Food Truck Fest & Holiday House
Bolton Mansion
December 6 & 7, 2025
Ho-Ho-Ho! Santa Claus (and The Grinch!) are coming to town! Join Bolton Mansion for holiday fun for the whole family at the Grinchmas Food Truck Fest & Holiday House! This event will be held from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and will feature the arrival of Santa via firetruck, visits and photos with Santa and The Grinch (free with your own camera!), food trucks, children's activities, a DJ, beer/cocktail garden, vendors/crafters for your holiday shopping and more.
DRINK & BE MERRY
Holiday Celebration & Light Up the Vines
Bucks County Wine Trail
December 13 & 14, 2025
Join the participating wineries of the Bucks County Wine Trail for the annual Holiday Celebration! Come, see the beauty of the holiday season in Bucks County's beautifully lit vineyards. Experience the wineries and cidery decorated for the holidays, enjoy spiced wine tastings, sample Christmas cookies and cheeses, and get a jump start on holiday shopping with special pricing and gift options. Each winery will have its own hours and special happenings.
Bucks County Ale Trail
Grab a brew (or two!) at one of the many breweries along the Bucks County’s Ale Trail! Relax and kick back with seasonal brews as you complete your passport to win a limited-edition t-shirt.
Bucks County Distilleries
Visit Bucks County’s distilleries are offering take-out this holiday season! Warm up and sip on aged spirits, such as Whiskey with a Port Wine finish from Dad’s Hat or Sunday Morning Stout Corn Whiskey from Triple Sun Spirits Co. A bottle of one of their hand-crafted spirits makes the perfect holiday gift!