Soak in another summer weekend in August with our list of events! From outdoor movies to antique markets, we have a variety of events for you and the family to enjoy in the last few weeks of summer. Look through our events to find one or several to book for the weekend.

Song Lyric Writing Course

When: Thursday, August 18

Where: The Rock Den

851 West Main Street, Lansdale, Pa 19446

215-237-9199

rockdenmusic@gmail.com

In this creative immersion workshop, exercises will be practiced to connect with our inner muse and create song lyrics or poetry. From developing listening skills to song lyrics analysis, this course will teach you the fundamentals of song lyric writing. The workshop consists of 4 classes in total (1 per week) and the classes are in groups. Book your participation in advance as seats are limited.

Movies at Mercer

When: Thursday, August 18, recurring every third Thursday of the month until October

Where: Mercer Museum

83 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa 18901

Come for outdoor movie fun, presented by The Mercer Museum and The County Theatre, in partnership with The Moving Picture Cinema. Bring your lawn chair and blanket every third Thursday of the month for a series of family-friendly movies to enjoy. This month, watch The Karate Kid starting at 8:15 p.m. with the gates opening an hour prior. Book your tickets online here.

Interweave Bead Fest

When: Thursday, August 18

Where: Lancaster Marriott

Penn Square 25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, Pa 17603

Bead Fest is Back! After a pandemic hiatus, the nation’s largest bead and jewelry show with 115+ workshops is returning on August 17-20, 2022, at the Lancaster County Convention Center. Bead Fest will feature the educational workshops and unique bead show shopping you’ve come to expect, along with entertaining new events. It’s going to be a great place for the beading and jewelry community to meet up, celebrate 20 years of Bead Fest and shop 125 vendors. 

Sunflower Festival

When: Recurring daily through Friday, September 1

Where: Hellerick’s Family Farm

5500 North Easton Road, Doylestown, Pa 18902

Wander into Hellerick’s Farm 2022 Sunflower Experience this weekend for some fun in the sun while in the company of beautiful sunflowers. Go by walk or hayride into the fields for your enjoyment. Reservations are required and can be booked online here!

Mermaid and Pirate Palooza

When: Friday, August 19

Where: 64 South Main Street, Doylestown, Pa 18901

Join Miss Fabby-Do to create Treasure Bottles! The event includes a mermaid skirt, Floral Lei Sarang, or a pirate hat with an eye patch. The palooza is for ages 2-7 and registers online here by Tuesday, August 16.

Dog Days of Summer with Animal Alliance

When: Saturday, August 20

Where: 909 Ray Avenue, Croydon, Pa 19021

Calling all dog lovers! We’re teaming up with the Animal Alliance of New Jersey (AANJ) for our first-ever Dog Days of Summer Adoption event! We’ll be donating a portion of the proceeds to the AANJ and they’ll be on-site selling swag, art, and baked goods. Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, the event organizer, will also have food trucks, pet portraits, adoptable pets, a dog-themed movie, and more!

Outdoor Antique Market

When: Recurring weekly on Saturday

Where: The Pickers Junction

220 North Main Street, Sellersville, Pa 18960

Stroll through the multiple vendors of the antique market, featuring collectibles, crafts, and more to add to your home, from small to large antiques. Entry is free for the market open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Yoga and Mimosas

When: Sunday, August 21

Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery

1853 Wrightstown Road, Newtown, Pa 18940

Refresh yourself for the weekend with a 45-minute yoga session overlooking the vineyard, followed by a continental breakfast plate and mimosa at Crossing Vineyards. The event is from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and reservations can be booked online here.

Sunday Concerts at Buttonwood Park

When: Sunday, August 21

Where: Yardley Community Centre

64 South Main Street, Yardley, Pa 19067

Have an easy, relaxing Sunday at Buttonwood Park this weekend. Grab some lunch to-go in Yardley, and bring a lawn chair and blanket to enjoy the live music by NaBodach. The event is free to attend by all, starting at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Middletown Grange Fair

When: Wednesday, August 17 – Sunday, August 21

Where: Wrightstown Fairgrounds

576 Penns Park Road, Wrightstown, Pa 18940

Join in on the fun all weekend long at the Middletown Grange Fair! Take advantage of the rides, fair food, pony rides, hay bale decorating, pedal tractor pull, and more. There are family special offers and mega passes to enjoy the rides all week long. Admission is free and parking is $20 per car. Find out more information on the fair's website here.

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