Bucks County Weekend Happenings: December 9 – 11

Need a break from the hectic holiday season or an activity to do with visiting family members new to the area? This is the weekend happening list for you! Explore the illuminated wines of the Bucks County Wine Trail paired with mulled wine and holiday music, or watch a one-man show of “A Christmas Carol”. There are unique experiences to try right outside your door for you, your friends, and your family. Read through our recommendations below to find winter wonderland and weather-friendly weekend happenings!

An American Christmas Songbook

When: Thursday, December 8 – Sunday, December 18

Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre

120 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007

The chill of winter is in the air as Keith Baker and the Bristol Riverside Theatre Concert Band, along with entertainers, take the stage to perform carols and heartwarming holiday songs! It's an annual holiday tradition that you won't want to miss!

Holiday Concert

When: Friday, December 9

Where: Theatre Horizon

401 DeKalb Street, Norristown, Pa 19401

Get in the holiday spirit this season with this limited-run holiday concert created and directed by Jessica Johnson, best known at Theatre Horizon for her show-stopping portrayal of Celie in The Color Purple!

Annual Holiday Small Works Show

When: Through December 30

Where: Canal Frame – Crafts Gallery

1093 General Greene Road, Washington Crossing, Pa 18977

Through the month of December, browse the holiday-spirited small work Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Over 35 artists will be featured along with their work in various mediums from pastel to egg tempera. Don't miss this gallery to get into the holiday spirit!

Light Up the Vines

When: December 10, 2022 – January 1, 2023

Where: Bucks County Wine Trail Wineries

Follow Bucks County's Wine Trail for not only great sips and bites, but also for holiday lights this season! Six of the seven-member wineries will illuminate their vineyards each evening at dusk (Vino By Zzino is participating in the holiday celebration but does not have a vineyard to illuminate). Enjoy mulled wines and holiday music during the kickoff lighting this Saturday! For more information, click here.

Fallsington Xmas Tree Lighting

When: Sunday, December 11

Where: 4 Yardley Avenue, Fallsington, Pa

Begin the holiday season with the annual community Christmas Tree Lighting event! Gather around the tree setup on Meetinghouse Square to sing a few Christmas carols led by the Quaker singers and local Girl Scouts. Don't forget to visit Santa at the Burges-Lippincott House just across the square before heading up Yardley Avenue for some complimentary refreshments courtesy of the Fallsington Library. New sock donations will also be accepted at the Fallsington Library which will be distributed to veterans and residents at local nursing homes and assisted living centers. Parking will be available at Fallsington Friends Meeting – 9300 New Falls Road, Levittown, Pa 19054.

Tony Sands' Christmas with the Rat Pack

When: Sunday, November 11

Where: Sellersville Theater

24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, Pa 18960

Swing into the Christmas season with The Rat Pack and their famous Christmas concert. Together, they amaze audiences with their recreation of a magical Christmas at The Sands Casino with Sinatra, Martin, and Davis. The show brings style, glamour, and excitement of Las Vegas including all the great hits such as “My Way”, “That's Amore”, “Let It Snow”, and more. Purchase your tickets here!

“A Christmas Carol” Enacted by Gerald Dickens

When: Saturday, December 10 at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 11 at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Byers' Choice Ltd

4355 County Line Rd, Chalfont, PA 18914

Experience this one-man show, reliving the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, his encounters with three fearful ghosts, and Scrooge's Christmas morning redemption. All the fun is enacted by Gerald Dickens as he brings 26+ characters of the story to life! A Q&A session with Dickens follows the show. Purchase your tickets here!

Other Happenings This Week:

Holiday Toy Drive

When: Monday, December 12

Where: 601 New Britain Road, Building 100, Doylestown, Pa 18901

For 40 years, Tabor Children's Services has been able to provide gifts to children, youth, and young adults in Tabor's care thanks to efforts of local businesses, community organizations, faith-based institutions, and individual donors. This week, donate towards the cause with new unwrapped toys and clothes (for children ages 3 months – 12 years)! $25 gift cards are also accepted for youth ages 13 – 21 years old. For additional information, contact alesha.thomas@tabor.org.

Happenings in New Jersey

Spruce Run Memorial VFW – Post 5119

When: Sunday, December 11 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Where: Spruce Run Memorial VFW – Post 5119

Main Street, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826

Toys for Tots! Join in on the fun while giving to a good cause! Music by Silver Alert will begin at 2 p.m., and a small buffet and cash bar will be available. A $5 donation would be greatly appreciated and the toy donations should come unwrapped. For more information contact Felix at 908-310-7701 or Spruce Run Memorial VFW – Post 5119 at 908-537-4525.

Saturdays with Santa in Flemington

When: Saturday, December 10

Where: Flemington Community Partnership

Santa is visiting Flemington Borough for fun ph0to opportunities for families! Utilizing your own cell phone or camera is needed, along with pre-registration to snap photos with Santa. For more information, click here.

Glen Gardner Christmas House Tour

When: Sunday, December 11 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Glen Gardner Historical Society

161 Main Street, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826

End the weekend with a tour of five beautifully maintained, historic homes before ending with a tour at the Inn at Glen Gardner for snacks and a cash bar! The Inn has evolved from Eveland's Tavern which was a stagecoach stop in the late 1700s and has the honor of holding New Jersey's oldest liquor license. Tickets are $20 pre-sale and $25 the day of the tour. Please call Sean at 908-537-4608 for tickets and tour information.

Annual Holiday Shopping Event

When: Friday, December 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Zanya Spa Salon

287 South Main Street, Lambertville, NJ

You won't want to miss this one! Join Zanya and the team for its annual open house and shopping extravaganza! Shop exclusive offers, get swag bags, and see live demonstrations of the latest beauty services, along with sips & dips!

Evergreen Walk + Craft

When:

Session A: Friday, December 9: Wreath
Session B: Saturday, December 10: Swag
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Where: Arboretum

Warm up with a winter nature walk around the Arboretum! Do you know the difference between pines, spruces, and hemlocks? Can you find five different shades of green? What’s the difference between a conifer and an evergreen? Let’s find out the answers to these questions while exploring your local park. Bring your own clippers and a tote bag (or borrow ours) to collect some greens during the walk. We will then assemble a wreath (Friday) or swag (Saturday) to use in holiday decorating. $15 per project. For more information, click here!

Philly Weekend Happenings

Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

When: Saturday, December 10

Where: Bar Crawl LIVE!

Head to your closet to grab your ugliest and most hilarious holiday sweater because it's time to take the city by a snowstorm! The Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl is coming to Philadelphia and a 100% chance of sweater weather is guaranteed. For the seventh year in a row, the bar crawl is here. Enjoy free cover at more than five of the best bars in Philadelphia while dancing to the hottest local DJs. Not only that, but we are giving you a full access digital bar list of all participating venues offering themed drink and food specials. Get tickets here!

Santa Claus Brunch

When: Sunday, December 11 and 18, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Craft Hall, 901 N Delaware Ave

Craft Hall hosts Santa Claus Brunch on two Sundays this month with free photos taken with your kids and family! Santa will even head out to the puppy porch during the event for pics with the pups. The menu is part of the Bubbles and Brunch, with a brunch buffet and bottomless mimosas, beer, wine, and house drinks for only $39.95 for adults, $25 per person with no liquor and kids eat free (five and under, one free child per each adult). Reserve now by calling Craft Hall at (267) 297-2072.