It's time to take advantage of the fall happenings in Bucks before it's too late! The weekend calls for crisp fall weather accompanied by craft fairs, run/walk races, fall festivals, ghost stories, and historical reenactments. There is something for everyone this weekend! Check out our list of weekend happenings below to get into a fall festive mood.

Artisan Showcase: The Craft Boutique

When: Saturday, October 15

Where: The Craft Boutique

308 North Main Street, Chalfont, Pa 18914

It's fall and The Craft Boutique's more than 30 artisans are celebrating! Join the local artisans for the weekend from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and browse their homemade and repurposed gifts and decor, fresh flowers, and treats! The showcase's rain date is Sunday, October 16.

Autumn Encampment & Market

When: Saturday, October 15

Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park

1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, Pa 18977

Travel back in time and experience life in a Revolutionary War camp this Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Experience the historic village with the colonial townspeople selling their wares, soldiers drilling 18th-century military tactics, and the park's fife and drum corps performing throughout the day. Crafts, cooking demonstrations, and one-on-one interaction with colonial reenactors are also available for everyone! Tickets are available online or at the gate on the day of the event, rain or shine.

Fall Fest Market in the Vineyard

When: Saturday, October 15

Where: Wycombe Vineyards

1391 Forest Grove Rd, Furlong, PA 18925

Attend Fall Fest Market in the Vineyard this weekend to browse local vendors and live music by Susie Steen while enjoying a glass of the vineyard's wine or specialty cocktail! A food truck will also be onsite for hungry family and friends to indulge in. Bring chairs and blankets to relax amongst the vines.

Boo at Bolton

When: Saturday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Bolton Mansion

85 Holly Dr, Levittown, PA 19055

Dress in costume and come to the Bolton Mansion for the food truck fest and trick-or-treat event! Enjoy a variety of activities from moonbounces, balloon art, face painting, knocker ball, vendors/crafters, kid-friendly ghost tours of the mansion, and more! Tickets can be purchased here for the ghost tours.

Variety Fall Fest

When: Saturday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: 2950 Potshop Road, Worcester, Pa 19490

Variety – The Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley, will hold its annual Fall Fest on its 77-acre campus. With admission, attendees can enjoy hayrides, pumpkin picking and decorating, sensory-friendly trick-or-treating, Halloween story time, and a pop-up dance party and live music with Maureen “Reenie” Stanko and Mark Keffer. Come dressed in costume and get in the Halloween spirit with various activities, BBQ, raffles, vendors, and more. Tickets can be purchased here or on-site. Pre-sale ends on Thursday, October 13.

The Autumn Alive! Fall Festival

When: Saturday, October 15

Where: Downtown Quakertown

312 West Broad Street, Quakertown, Pa 18951

Experience Quakertown's Autumn Alive! fall festival that will be buzzing with crafters, businesses, and pet rescue organizations lining up Broad Street from 4th Street to Hellertown Avenue and down Branch Street. Be sure to check out the live music, cupcake contests, food court, and samples of beer, spirits, and wine in the Beer Garden on East Broad Street. And, of course, don't miss the Broad Street Pet Parade! Dress up your pet in his or her Halloween best and register online. For more information, check out Quakertown Alive!'s website.

Grave Tales: Old Goshenhoppen Church

When: Saturday, October 15

Where: Old Goshenhoppen Reformed Church

2092 Church Rd, Harleysville, PA 19438

Believe it or not, there is a library that sits beside the Old Goshenhoppen church and each headstone in the burial ground has a book that contains a story…sometimes several stories. Join the Old Goshenhoppen Cemetary Association for an educational and fascinating tour of the burial yard at 1 p.m. For those that dare to walk at night for the evening tours, those start at 5:30 p.m. and leave the church every half hour with the last tour at 8:30 p.m. Hear, first hand, some of the stories directly from the departed. Admission is payable at the door and all proceeds benefit the restoration of the Gabel headstone.

OctoberFeast & Scarecrow Shuffle

When: Saturday, October 15 & Sunday, October 16 for OctoberFeast

Sunday, October 16 for Scarecrow Shuffle

Where: Peddler's Village

Routes 202 & 263, Lahaska, Bucks County, PA, 18931

Join Peddler's Village for a weekend of fun fall events, treats, and entertainment! Indulge in the various food trucks and beer, wine, and spirit garden while enjoying live entertainment from Philadelphia German Brass Band, GTV Almrausch, and Galena Brass Band. Participate in exciting activities such as axe throwing, pony rides, moonbounces, face painters, and more. There is something here for everyone! On Sunday, sign up or watch the Scarecrow Shuffle — a family-friendly run/walk event for adults and children of all ages. Participate in the 8k run/jog, 5k run/jog, 2-mile fun run, or 1/2-mile kids' run. Register here and look at the list of OctoberFeast events here.

Other Events this Week:

Fireside Chats

When: Wednesday, October 12, and Wednesday, October 19

Where: River House at Odette's

274 River Road, New Hope, Pa 18938

River House at Odette's will debut a Fireside Ghost Tales Series at Odette's Overlook, the hotel's signature alfresco dining outlet. These interactive evenings will feature an informal talk and Q&A with historian and ghost tour guide, Carolyn Randolph. There will also be a psychic to reveal your past, present, and future. This event is free to attend, but make sure to RSVP by phone, as it's first come, first serve.

Happenings in New Jersey

18 1/2 Film

When: Thursday, October 13

Where: 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, Nj 08525

In 1974, a White House transcriber finds the only copy of the infamous 18 1/2-minute gap in Nixon's Watergate tapes, but her attempts to leak it to the press run afoul. 18 1/2 is an award-winning thriller and comedy by director Dan Mirvish. The Hopewell Theater is hosting this screening and it will be followed by a directors talk featuring filmmakers Daniel Moya and Dan Mirvish! The film is rated PG-13.

Philadelphia Happenings

Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST)

When: Saturday, October 15

Where: Multiple Locations

10/15: South Quadrant

10/16: West Quadrant

10/22: Northwest Quadrant

10/23: Northeast Quadrant

Philadelphia's premier behind-the-scenes creative spaces showcase is back in person over the next two weekends! It's the largest behind-the-scenes art experience in the region, with over 200 artists and community spaces each year. Take a look into a day in the life of an artist by navigating POST's self-guided experience, free of charge. Studios and creative spaces are open 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. all four days. For more information please visit online.

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