Soak up the last week of summer with the fun events of the weekend in Bucks County! Explore the antique cars at the Newtown Auto Show or be in awe of the 18 choreographers at the River Dance Festival. Check out our list here for the variety of activities to do this weekend in your neighborhood.

Indigo Girls Live

When: Thursday, August 25

Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre

2501 Bath Road, Bristol, Pa 19007

Indigo Girls’ debut album sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned the Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history. Over a 35-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the Grammy-winning duo has recorded sixteen studio albums (seven gold, four platinum, and one double platinum), sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following. Tickets are $55 each and can be purchased here.

River Dance Festival

When: All weekend long

Where: Music Mountain Theater

1483 NJ-179, Lambertville, Nj 08530

Roxey Ballet is celebrating its return to a full season of events and performances about one year after Hurricane Ida and two years after the Covid-19 pandemic. The new season begins this month with The First Annual River Dance Festival featuring 18 choreographers from New Jersey, New York, Texas, Michigan, and across the nation. This weekend of diverse dance will feature all styles from modern, ballet, jazz, and tap to highlight the plethora of talented choreographers and dancers communicating their art and truth. Each day the programming will be different and will feature a diverse selection of choreographers. Featured companies and choreographers include Ariel Rivka Dance, Emma Schilling, Chapman Dance Houston, Bailey Benoot, T.MAJ Dance Company, and many more!

River Dance Festival performances occur Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m., Saturday, August 27 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, August 28 at 1 p.m. at the Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 NJ-179, Lambertville, NJ 08530. All seats are $25.00 in person and we also offer virtual tickets here. 

Hop on over to Readington’s Harvest

When: Saturday, August 27

Where: Readington Hop Farm

937 US-HWY 202, Neshanic Station, Nj 08853

It’s Hop Harvest Season, y’all! Readington Farm is making this weekend into a big hop harvesting party, featuring live music from DJ George, pizza from Bella Pizza Hillsborough, face painting, sips from Readington Brewery, and more!

Fried Green Tomatoes? Sign Me Up!

When: Saturday, August 27

Where: The Craft Boutique 

308 North Main Street, Chalfont, Pa 18914

Join The Craft Boutique for their free annual outdoor Fried Green Tomatoes Artisans’ Showcase. Come to the shop to meet more than 25 boutiques and other artisans. Their 15 farmhouse rooms will be filled with vintage to rustic chic, and more to explore!

Prep for the School Year with an Etiquette Refresh

When: Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28

Where: TBA- Perkasie, Pa

Last minute cram before the school year begins! Yes, your child can learn fun and important tips on how to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin around others. This is the key to social success and this two-day workshop is the perfect way to prep them for the upcoming school year. The workshop covers everything from the proper ways of communicating to eating and what to avoid. For more information, please visit yourcharmingchild.com.

LMT Community Day

When: Saturday, August 27

Where: Lower Makefield Township (LMT) Community Park

1050 Edgewood Road, Yardley, Pa 19067

Celebrate the last weekend of August with your township! Enjoy the fun-packed day, featuring vendors, community groups, live music, a 3 v. 3 basketball tournament, food trucks, rides, games, and more! Vendor forms, community day sponsors, and basketball registration can be found on the website here.

Antique and Classic Car Show

When: Sunday, August 28, rain date- Sunday, September 11

Where: South State Street, Newtown, Pa

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday, Newtown is hosting a car show event, featuring over 140 autos (classics, trucks, modified, and special interest)  from 1900 to 1997. Pre-registered cars can only be entered into a raffle for a prize, and registration forms can be found here. Don’t miss this free event to gauge some of the best cars in town. 

Give Back with Doylestown Clean Up Day

When: Sunday, August 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where: Discover Doylestown

63 East State Street, Doylestown, Pa 18901

Help Discover Doylestown keep the streets of your beloved downtown clean and sparkling. Volunteers are needed to help clean up everything found on the streets from trash to litter. Simply bring your own gloves, grab a trash bag, and give back!

Other Events Going on This Week:

Book Club Reading of “River of the Gods”

When: Wednesday, August 31 at 6 p.m.

Where: The Frenchtown Book Shop

30 Uhlerstown Hill Road, Frenchtown, Nj 08825

The Odd Volumes Nonfiction Book Club will be reading the “River of the Gods” story this week about the discovery of the source of the Nile River. They will discuss Candice Millar’s history of the quest to find the source of the Nile, and the explorers’ clashes afterward to claim the credit. The Book Club is a monthly gathering of deeply curious and voracious nonfiction readers, meeting on the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. The event is free to all and customers who are reading the book for Book Club receive a 15% in-store discount.

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