Shady Brook Farm
November 23 – January 5, Sun-Thurs, 5-10 pm & Fri & Sat, 5-11 pm
931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA
It's the most magical time of the year at Shady Brook Farm! Come out for the 30th Annual Holiday Light Show, where over four million lights dazzle the night sky with whimsical displays and beloved characters. Drive through in the warmth of your car or hop on an open-air wagon ride for an unforgettable holiday experience. And don't forget to visit Santa's Village – grab a cup of hot cocoa, roast s'mores by the bonfire, snap a photo with Santa ($), walk through the charming Candy Cane Lane, pick out the perfect tree, and shop for festive holiday décor. Create memories that will last a lifetime at the Shady Brook Farm Light Show, where the magic of the season comes to life.
Holiday Light Show Drive Thru
- Open nightly from November 23 – January 5
- Sun-Thurs – 5-10 pm, Fri & Sat, 5-11 pm
Holiday Light Show Wagon Rides
- Open nightly from Nov 23 to Jan 5 (except Nov 28; Dec 24, 25, 31 & Jan 1)
- Sun to Thurs – 5 to 8pm, Fri & Sat – 5pm-9pm
- Prices vary by date
- Get tickets online at shadybrookfarm.com to ensure entry
Festival of Trees
November 14th – January 5
Pearl S. Buck House, 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PA
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. Festival of Trees remains one of the most unique and historic holiday traditions in the region.
Christmas Wonderland Weekend
December 7 & 8, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Bountiful Acres, 5074 York Rd, Holicong, PA
Come to the first annual Christmas Wonderland Weekend. It's the perfect time to select your fresh-cut Christmas tree, and ring in the holiday season. Peaceable Kingdom Petting Zoo will be there with “The Bucks County Camel” from 10 am – 2 pm on Saturday and 11 am – 3 pm on Sunday. New-Pen-Del Newfoundland Club will also be there on Saturday with their fleet of working dogs doing a Christmas tree pull. There will be pedal cars, wonderland maze, snowball launcher and food trucks.
Holidays at Fonthill Castle
November 16th – December 31
E. Court Street & Route 313, Doylestown, PA
Fonthill Castle offers three great ways to enjoy the holidays: Winter Wonderland Daily Guided Tours, December Weekends: Holiday Lights Meander Days and Guided Holiday Evening Tours. Each offers tours of Henry Mercer's home decorated for the holidays, exploring the rooms and trees all lit up for the holidays.
Holidays at Peddler's Village
November – January
100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska, PA
Peddler's Village is packed with festive holiday events throughout the next couple of months. Here are a few of the events taking place:
- A Night With Mrs. Claus: November 8
- Centerpiece-Crafting Workshop at Cock n' Bull: November 14
- Grand Illumination Celebration: November 15
- Holiday Kickoff Weekend: November 15-17
- Gingerbread Competition and Display: November 15-January 19
McCaffrey's Newtown Holiday Parade
December 8th, 2-4 pm
405 S State St, Newtown, PA
This parade is a huge event that continues to provide a magical experience for the whole community. Hosted each year by the Newtown Business Association, it is a great opportunity for local businesses to get involved and for families to line the streets to watch a spectacular event. The parade kicks off from South State Street and continues to Washington Ave and makes a left turn, and then right onto Sycamore, ending at the corner of Sycamore Street and Durham Road. Parade announcers will be located at Goodnoe Corner next to Green Parrot.
Santa's Grand Illumination
November 16, 5 pm
100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne, PA
Playwicki Farm's Holiday Celebration
December 14, 12-4 pm
2350 Bridgetown Pike, Southampton, PA
Ho-Ho-Ho! Jingle your way to Playwicki Farm on 12/14 from 12-4pm to see Santa arrive via fire truck! Then visit with him in the beautifully decorated farm house and take free photos with your camera. There will be food trucks, craft vendors, moonbounces, pony rides, glitter tattoos, a DJ, snow zone, face painting, balloon art and more.
Charlann Farms Holiday Kick Off Party
November 30, 11 am – 4 pm
Charlann Farms, 586 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA
Bristol Township Holiday Parade
November 23, 12 pm
Levittown, PA
New Hope Railroad
Various dates
32 W. Bridge Street, New Hope, PA
The New Hope Railroad offers holiday excursions, including Santa's Steam Train Ride and Santa's North Pole Express Train. 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. This enchanting Santa’s Steam Train Ride departs from New Hope Station and takes you on a round trip to the “North Pole.” Similarly, yet different, Santa's North Pole Express Train is unique in that it is drawn by the vintage diesel locomotives.
TREE LIGHTINGS
America's Oldest Tree Lighting
December 7th, 5-8 pm
620 W. Chestnut Street, Perkasie, PA
America's Oldest Tree Lighting has been fun for the whole family since it first took place in 1909! Hot cocoa, storytelling, entertainers, live music, more hot cocoa, food trucks, candy canes, photo ops, costumed characters and a whole lot to see and enjoy in the center of town. Santa lights the tree at 7pm and is available for photos afterwards
Dublin Town Center Holiday Gathering & Tree Lighting
December 6th, 5-8 pm
129 Bishop Way, Dublin, PA
The Dublin Town Center presents the 2024 Dublin Holiday Gathering and Tree Lighting. Santa will be present throughout the evening. There will be horse and carriage rides taking you around Dublin Town Center, a gingerbread display competition, Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 pm, a live nativity scene, live carolers, holiday vendors, food, kids activities and more.
Newtown Tree Lighting
December 6, 6-8 pm
Newtown Fire Station, 14 Liberty Street, Newtown, PA
Santa arrives in a firetruck and BC Discoveries and Goodnoe Elementary Choir will be performing. The tree lighting happens at approximately 7 pm.
Sellersville Winterfest + Tree Lighting
December 14th, 5 pm
Sellersville, PA
Annual Tree Lighting | Shops at Valley Square
November 16, 4-7 pm
Route 611 & Street Rd, Warrington, PA
Come out to The Shops at Valley Square for the Annual Tree Lighting festival and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus! There will be face painting, glitter tattoos provided by Once Upon a Dream Princess Parties, bounce houses provided by Jumping Jubilee, complimentary hot chocolate from Panera, music from Tony Dee Entertainment and a session with Go with YoYo! There will also be food trucks with food available for purchase! Remember to bring your cameras/phones to take your own pictures with Santa and Mrs Claus and some of Santa's Elves!
Hulmeville Tree Lighting
November 29th, 7-9 pm
123 Main Street, Hulmeville, PA
The Annual Hulmeville tree lighting and Holiday Party takes place 11/29! Open to Hulmeville Residents and their friends and family. The tree will light up at the corner of Neshaminy Street and Bellevue Avenue and then head to the William Penn Firehouse for hot beverages, sweet treats, caroling and a visit from a special man in a red suit!
Fallsington Tree Lighting
December 8th, 6 pm
2 Meetinghouse Square, Levittown, PA
Begin the busy holiday season with Historic Fallsington during the annual community Christmas Tree Lighting! All will gather around the tree setup on Meetinghouse Square, sing a few Christmas carols lead by the Fallsington Singers, & light the tree for the season. Then enjoy some homemade snacks & warm drinks at All Saints Episcopal Church after visiting with Santa at the Burges-Lippincott House.
Yardley Olde Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
December 7, 3:30 pm
Buttonwood Park, Yardley, PA
Get ready to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, December 7th at 3:30 PM! The Yardley Business Association is thrilled to invite you to their annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting ceremony at Buttonwood Park. After the parade, celebrate with live music, visit with Santa and more.
110th Doylestown Tree Lighting
November 29th, 5-8 pm
Doylestown, PA
Join Guest Emcee Richard Curtis as we welcome Santa, Mrs. Claus, and special guests to Doylestown! If you’re joining, the Doylestown Dart will be running free shuttles from the parking garage up to the tree lighting ceremony starting at 5 PM!
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