Happy Thanksgiving, Bucks County! Whether you are off to get all your holiday shopping done [a guide if you need assistance with that] or just looking to get into the holiday spirit, here is our guide for Thursday, November 28th, 2013 – Sunday, December 1st, 2013 below. We have included some of the best events happening in Bucks County this weekend. Also, make sure to check out more fun things to do on our sortable calendar of events & restaurant guide.

Holiday Light Show
Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley
5:00pm – 10:00pm

Experience the magic of millions lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter familiar characters and whimsical displays. A must-see for the holiday season!

Doylestown Tree Lighting & Santa Coming to Town
10 N. Main St, Doylestown
6:00pm

Beginning in the Starbucks Courtyard, watch as Santa rides in an old-fashioned firetruck along with Central Bucks High School West’s marching band. To keep the festive mood up, the high school’s choir will be singing holidaysongs as well. At about 6:30pm, Santa will countdown for the tree lighting. Afterwards, free cookies and cider will be available to all. Children can meet with Santa at his house, located on Hamilton and State Street.

Yardley Christmas Tree Lighting
Customers Bank, Main and Afton St, Yardley
6:30pm – 9:00pm

Join Santa to light the Yardley tree! Enjoy hot chocolate provided by Continential Tavern and listen to members of the Pennsbury High School’s Falconairs sing Christmas carols.

Santa’s Arrival by Helicopter
Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley
4:00pm – 5:00pm

You don’t want to miss Santa’s dramatic arrival by helicopter. Fun for kids of all ages! Admission is free!

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Christmas at Isaac Newton's
Isaac Newtons, 18 S. State St, Newtown
11:30am

With Chanukah being in full swing and Christmas right around the corner, it's time to get the holiday season started properly! Plenty of winter seasonal beers will be offered, including Very Bad Elf, Huyghe Delirium Noel, and some surprises!

Winter Wonderland: Holiday Decoration
Fonthill Castle, East Court St & Route 313, Doylestown
All day

See the castle decorated for the season with themed trees, Victorian decorations and greens throughout. Fonthill’s other holiday events include a free open house, Holiday Festivities for the Family, an afternoon Holiday Lights Meander, and evening Candlelight Holiday Tours. Reservations are recommended.

New Hope Tree Lighting Ceremony
Cannon Square, Ferry St, New Hope
5:00pm

Join New Hope for their annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy special performances from local school and community choral groups. Santa Claus and Mrs. Clause will be arriving by horse drawn buggy at approximately 6:00pm. The tree will light and the first show set to music will commence. The holiday tree light show will continue through the season with more than 30,000 LED lights with a 15 minute long light extravaganza set to holiday music. Light refreshments and cookies will be made available for all.

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Community Center, 913 Willow St, Upper Southampton
10:00am – 3:00pm

The Holidays are coming, are you ready? No? Well, with tons of vendors and aisle after aisle of amazing items to choose from get those names crossed off your lists! Enjoy the indoor location with artisan crafts, direct sale companies with both cash & carry items and ordering options, handmade originals, green or eco-friendly vendors, delicious treats, face painting, and raffles.

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