With a long weekend ahead for many of us, there will be plenty of time to fill! If you need some inspiration on where to get started for your weekend plans, here's what's happening in and around Bucks.

Weekend Happenings are sponsored by Gannon Insurance.

Live Music at The Boiler Room by Crossing Vineyards

When: February 17-18, 6-9 PM

Where: The Boiler Room by Crossing Vineyards | 123 North Main Street, Dublin, Pennsylvania 18917

This weekend, kick back with some great wine and even better music at The Boiler Room by Crossing Vineyards. On Friday, enjoy the sounds of the Shakey Lyman Blues Duo and Saturday be entertained by the Malcolm Clark Jazz Trio. The Boiler Room is currently BYOF so feel free to bring food in from The Novel Baker, The Station, or any of your favorite local spots!

Parent's Night Out: Be My Valentine

When: February 17, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Where: Barn Nature Center | 1283 Almshouse Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901

Parents, what could be better than enjoying your Friday night out, knowing your kids are doing the same? Parents's Night Out at the Barn Nature Center is the perfect solution for when you need plans for your little one while you enjoy plans of your own! At the Barn Nature Center kids five and up will have a fun-filled evening where they will experience hands-on animal fun, crafts and games, and pizza and popcorn. Times are flexible and sibling discounts are available.

Tickets can be purchased here : https://barnnaturecenter.ticketleap.com/parents-night-out-be-my-valentine/dates/Feb-17-2023_at_0500PM

Galentine's Night Out with Mocktail Demo

When: February 17, 6-8 PM

Where: Krysset Shop | 6 S. Main St. Yardley, PA 19067

Book Lovers Party Fundraiser – Newtown Library

When: February 18, 6-10 PM

Where: The Atrium in the Stocking Works | 301 S. State Street, Newtown PA 18940

Silly Spoons Baking Classes

When: February 18, February 20

Where: Silly Spoons |408 S. State Street Suite #4 Newtown PA 18940

Treat yourself and your kids to a delicious and fun baking class at Silly Spoons this weekend. The hands-on bakery is offering You & Me Strawberry Bundt Baking for parents and children 3 and up on Saturday, February 18 at noon and 4 PM. And they are also offering two School's Out Drop Off classes on Monday for kids ages 5-12.

Classes can be booked here: https://sillyspoons.getomnify.com/?_ga=2.263030735.2120609771.1672666187-1888422004.1672084811#!/home

Winter Exhibitions Opening Reception

When: February 18th, 6-8 PM

Where: ArtYard | 13 Front Street, Frenchtown, NJ 08825

In the mood for some good art? Head across the bridge into Frenchtown to take in ArtYard's newest work! Celebrate the opening of three distinct exhibitions that are different approaches to finding beauty and engaging in creativity around unauthored objects hiding in plain sight. Spend the night browsing the galleries and hearing from the curators.

Animal Alliance of NJ Adoption Day

When: February 19th, 12 – 2 PM

Where: 6542 Lower York Rd, Suite D, New Hope, PA 18938

Spend this weekend finding your new best friend at the Animal Alliance of NJ Adoption Day! Head over to New Hope to take a look at all of the amazing animals that are up for adoption. Plus, The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile will be there from noon until 4 PM to take a picture with your new furry family member!

Mardi Gras Drag Brunch

When: February 18, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Where: South House | 2535 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

If you're in the mood to start the Mardi Gras celebrations early then head down to South House in Philly this weekend for a Mardi Gras Drag Brunch! Enjoy a delicious brunch and drink menu all while being entertained by some of the most talented drag artists in the area. Live singing, comedy, and fierce dancing? What better way to spend your Sunday?! Oh and don't forget to wear your Mardi Gras costume!

Tickets are $20 ahead of time and $25 at the door and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mardi-gras-drag-brunch-tickets-526251922667