6 Great Excuses to Postpone Your Spring Cleaning: Awesome Events to Enjoy Around Bucks County

by Lauren Ray

Though it may not feel like it, spring is here in Bucks County! These first few weeks of spring have kept most of us cooped up inside, forcing us to notice things that needs to get done around the house. And while spring is a popular time to start fresh via “spring cleaning,” there's so much to do in Bucks County during the season, regardless of the weather! Get out of the house and postpone your cleaning for a few hours with any of these awesome events going on in Bucks County this spring.

Philadelphia In Style
Now through June 26
Location: James A. Michener Art Museum

Philadelphia in Style celebrates the historic fashion legacy of the city through elaborate displays of dresses, wedding gowns, shoes, hats and more. The exhibit spans an entire century of fashion and includes notable designers such as Coco Chanel and Christian Dior, as well as the works of respected retailers John Wanamaker's and Strawbridge and Clothier.

August: Osage County
Now through May 21
Location: Town and Country Players Barn Theater

Right on Route 263 in Buckingham County, the Town and Country Players provide their community with professional theatrical productions that are stunning. Their current production is August: Osage County, is a drama by Tracy Letts that tells the tale of three sisters who experience a family tragedy and are forced to go live with their pill-popping, cancer patient of a mother. Repressed truths and unsettling secrets are uprooted, causing the sisters to examine themselves and the way that they live. Order your tickets today to see this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play.

3rd Annual Bucks County Garden Fest
Now through May 18
Location: Bucks County Visitors Center

Come see beautiful shadowbox displays decorated by some of Bucks County's finest nature centers, parks, and gardens. Local experts will be providing educational seminars and workshops throughout the course of the festival, covering topics like Composting and Beneficial Insects. Check the schedule for more information!

Craven Hall Open House Tour
Now through August 14
Location: Historic Craven Hall

Historically famous Bucks County families like the Cravens, Vansants, and Bennetts have all walked the grounds of Craven Hall. On the second Sunday of each month, you too, can walk these grounds to tour the historic Craven Hall and the John Fitch Steamboat Museum. Discover how early Dutch families in Bucks County lived and watch the development of modern transportation unfold through the invention of the steamboat. Admission is free!

Kinder Climb Class
Now through June 1
Location: Doylestown Rock Gym & Adventure Center

Every Wednesday you can load the kids into the car and head to the Doylestown Rock Gym for some basic training. Here, your kids can get a handle on their motor development, coordination, and balance skills without ruining anything around the house! If your kids have a lot of energy from being pent up all winter, this is a perfect activity the whole family can enjoy. Check the Doylestown Rock Gym website for more information.

9th Annual Yardley Beer Fest
May 14, 2016
Location: South Delaware Ave, Yardley, PA 19067

Attention all beer lovers! The 9th Annual Yardley Beer Fest will take place from 1PM to 4:30PM at East Afton and Delaware Avenues. Come celebrate some of Bucks County's finest craft breweries and the art of creating beer. From light lagers to thick porters, there's something for every beer aficionado at the Yardley Beer Fest.

So go ahead; put down that mop and get out to enjoy all of the activities Bucks County has to offer this spring!

This article is sponsored by Doylestown Greene. Doylestown Greene is a new community of upscale single-family homes from K. Hovnanian®Homes, located near Old Dublin Pike and Sandy Ridge Road in Doylestown. Set in one of Bucks County’s finest areas, the neighborhood is the first community of new-construction single-family homes to be built in Doylestown in years. An intimate community of only 25 grand single-family homes, Doylestown Greene offers buyers a choice of five different estate-home floorplans that feature up to 4,946 square feet of living space, including four to six bedrooms, two-and-a-half to five-and-a-half baths, and two- to three-car garages, with distinctive features and finishes throughout. Homes can be personalized at K. Hovnanian’s^® 17,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Home Design Gallery. Pricing, which is subject to change, begins from the upper-$600s.

Doylestown Greene is conveniently located just off of Route 611, with easy access to Routes 313 and 202, as well as the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Northeast Extension. For those commuting on SEPTA, the Doylestown train station is only minutes away. The community is also ideal for New Jersey commuters, with the state border being only about 10 minutes away.

The new community is set just 1.2 miles from downtown Doylestown, known for its charming and lively small-town ambience, with quaint shops and outstanding restaurants, and a lively music and arts scene. The borough offers a variety of fun, family-oriented programs, activities and traditions throughout the year, from the annual spring hanging flower baskets that line the streets, to the annual Doylestown Memorial 5K Race, Fall Arts Festival, winter holiday decorations, and a “Shop Local, Dine Local” program. Families will also appreciate living in the highly regarded Central Bucks School District.

Three model homes are open and available for touring daily, from 10am–6pm. For directions or more information, call 877-421-2899, or visit khov.com/DoylestownGreene.