Bucks County Weekend Happenings: December 23-25

The holiday happenings are here. Check out the Wrightstown Winter Market's fresh produce for home-cooked meals and unique gifts. For the history buffs, witness the annual Christmas Crossing Reenactment in historic Washington Crossing. We have a list of events to check out with friends and family pre or post-holidays, and as a way to begin celebrating the new year.

Hometown Holidays: A Shop & Dine Event

When: Thursday, December 22

Where: Downtown Doylestown

The businesses of downtown Doylestown have coordinated a late night of shopping and dining for all community members to enjoy! From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., enjoy the many unique shops, restaurants, and businesses the town has to offer. Some participating businesses include Bella's Boutique, Makers off Main, La Macaron French Pastries, Payton Jewelry, Siren Records, and more. The Doylestown Bookshop will be offering a story time session this Thursday as well at 6 p.m. In addition, the festive night will include tasty treats and beverages at the businesses around town and music from student carolers in the borough!

Friday Wine Flights

When: Every fourth Friday of the month — Friday, December 23

Where: Washington House Hotel and Restaurant

136 North Main Street, Sellersville, Pa 18960

Create your own tasting wine flight this weekend with friends and family to celebrate the holidays! Choose four different wines from a list of 20 for only $12, and the list changes monthly. Each taster glass is 1.5 oz and the four together are equivalent to one 6 oz glass of wine. Book your table today!

Sellersville Presents Elf

When: Saturday, December 24 at 11 a.m.

Where: Sellersville Theatre

24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, Pa 18960

What better way to celebrate Christmas Eve than with a classic holiday movie? The Sellersville Theatre is inviting you to a free showing of the family Christmas movie, Elf! All seating is first come, first serve.

Santa's Twas the Night Celebration

When: Saturday, December 24 at 5 p.m.

Where: Sesame Place

100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, Pa 19047

Celebrate in the Sesame Street Neighborhood with your favorite Sesame Street furry friends for a special one-night-only Christmas celebration! Wish Santa Claus good luck as he takes flight on his big ride of the year with a Christmas spirit-filled send-off!

Live Music at the Vineyard

When: Saturday, December 24 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday, December 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery

1853 Wrightstown Road, Newtown, Pa 18940

Relax with a “Crossing Cocktail”, a frosty craft beer, or wine this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Crossing Vineyards! Pair your drink with live music from local artists and a happening atmosphere.

Wrightstown Farmers Market – Winter Market

When: Saturday, December 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Chandler Hall

99 Barclay Avenue, Newtown, Pa 18940

Shop the Wrightstown Winter Market this Christmas Eve — a local, producer-only market promoting sustainable farming practices. The market will be indoors to keep all vendors and shoppers warm. If you need fresh produce for the holiday weekend, don't hesitate to stop by. Bring along friends and family to explore one of the area's favorite markets!

Annual Festival of Trees: Decor Tour

When: Sunday, December 25 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where: Pearl S. Buck House

520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, Pa 18944

View the rooms of Pearl S. Buck's Bucks County stone farmhouse — a National Historic Landmark — as it comes alive with holiday decorations! Explore the trees and vignettes designed by some of Bucks County's best artists and decorators and local community groups. Experience one of the most unique and historic holiday traditions in your area!

Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment

When: Sunday, December 25 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park

1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, Pa 18977

Witness American history come to life at the 70th annual Christmas Day crossing reenactment! Each year, people gather at the banks of the Delaware River to watch George Washington's 1776 Christmas night river crossing. Watch has several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to a speech by General Washington followed by the row across the river in replica Durham boats! Admission is free.

Philly Weekend Happenings

Christmas Village in Philadelphia

When: Saturday, November 19 – Saturday, December 24

Where: LOVE Park and City Hall's Courtyard and North Broad section

This week is your last chance to watch the city transform into an authentic German Christmas market! Returning for its 15th season, over 110 vendors will offer unique Christmas giftware, jewelry, arts and crafts, ornaments, and more. Come hungry for delicious European food specialties such as bratwurst, schnitzel, Helmut's strudel, and mulled wine. Other activities include a wine or spirits tasting, a carousel ride, a kid's train ride, and live performances! For more information and the full list of calendar events, check here.

Thirsty Dice Christmas Eve Brunch

When: Saturday, December 24

Where: 17th & Fairmount Philadelphia, Pa 19130

Relieve some holiday stress by attending Thirsty Dice's Christmas Eve Brunch this weekend! From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., indulge in the classic brunch menu with your family and friends over some board games. The stay-and-play option offers 2 hours of fun board game competition for just $5 a person which will make this holiday brunch one to remember.

Cookies and Cocktails — Vintner Wonderland

When: Thursday, December 22

Where: Renault Winery and Resort
72 North Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215

Vintner Wonderland is a celebration of a successful harvest at Renault Winery. This winter festival provides the opportunity to gather loved ones, savor the season, and create enduring memories! From ice skating with Flight on Ice, to culinary and wine, to local artisans and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone this season at Renault. For the grown-ups, look for new Cookies and Cocktails on December 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd, at 6:00 p.m! This is your last chance to come to Renault for some amazing signature cocktails & festive cookies. Tickets are only $30 and include three festive cookies and a tasting of three signature cocktails!

Craftsman Row Saloon Christmas Pop-up

When: Wednesday, November 9 through January 2023
Philadelphia's Most Festive Restaurant
112 S. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA
https://www.craftsmanrowsaloon.com/

If you're planning on doing a holiday bar crawl this weekend, make sure to stop by Craftsman Row! The Jewelers' Row restaurant and bar is known as Philadelphia's most festive sit-down restaurant and they're thrilled to welcome back all the holiday merry-makers into the Christmas wonderland that features over 5,000 feet of garland, thousands of twinkling lights, thousands of sparkling, shiny and colorful ornaments, hundreds of vintage and unique tree trimmings, hundreds of bows, stockings, Santas, and of course an Elf on the Shelf hidden among the festive decor. Be sure to try their specialty milkshakes such as past offerings that included the Ugly Sweater with eggnog, crushed gingerbread cookies, holiday m&m and sprinkle rim, gingerbread sandwich, holiday marshmallow peep, rock candy, and Pumpkin to Talk About Milkshake with pumpkin pie and munchin, edible leaves and caramel drizzle! Guests will be able to drink cocktails out of jewel-toned ornaments, and one of the cocktails pays homage to Elf and comes with an elf-sized clothespin with sayings inspired by the movie. Craftsman Row Saloon Christmas Pop-up will remain open through the season through at least January.

Tinsel Christmas Pop-Up Bar

Black Friday to New Year's Eve
116 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
https://www.facebook.com/Tinselphilly

Another bar that should be on your list is Tinsel Christmas! The mad elves from Tradesman's, BRU Craft & Wurst, Blume, U-Bahn, Uptown Beer Garden, Kontrol, Sueno and Finn McCool's Ale House have spent months decking the halls bringing back this holiday sensation. Look for all new designs, new artists, more decor, more hours, extra twinkle, added glitter, festive holiday tunes, new cocktails, custom cups and ornaments, and much more bling. Tinsel is Philadelphia's original Christmas pop-up bar located in a 100+ year former jewelry shop. Come spread some holiday cheer with Tinsel – and enjoy the sights, sounds and sips of the season.

SliCE: Pizza of the Seven Fishes

Italian Market and City-wide delivery: 1180 S. 10th St., (215) 463-0868
Washington Twp: 137 Egg Harbor Rd, (856) 302 5099
From December 1 to Christmas Eve
Open on Christmas Eve Day and until early evening
Closed all locations for Christmas
www.slicepa.com

Marlo and Jason Dilks of SliCE announce the return of their annual holiday pie, Pizza of the 7 Fishes. This special seasonal pizza is inspired by their families' Christmas Eve traditions and by a seven-course seven-fish dinner popular in South Philadelphia. Pizza of the 7 Fishes features mozzarella topped with clams, mussels, shrimp, tuna, crab meat, and sardine all sauteed with fresh olive oil and garlic, and topped with anchovies, fresh lemon, and basil. Pizza of the 7 Fishes will be available until Christmas Eve (December 24th) in small, large, and gluten-free. The Dilks also brings back a family tradition for your family to share – Seafood Caesar with romaine, shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, house-made Caesar dressing, sauteed shrimp, crab meat, and house-made croutons by special order.