Get outside this weekend for more fall fun! Stargaze the night away in New Hope, participate with your furry friend in a Halloween pet parade, take a tour of the spooky side of things in town, or see a show. There is something for everyone this weekend in Bucks County! Take a look at what's happening and start adding events to your weekend calendar.

Stargazing Series

When: Friday, October 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: River House at Odette's

274 River Rd, New Hope, PA 18938

River House at Odette's is hosting a series of Stargazing events fireside at Odette's Overlook with expert Allen Liu to moderate details of that evening's Orionids Meteor Shower — the most prolific meteor shower associated with Halley's Comet. Allen will be bringing his travel telescope for participants to view the event in real-time while enjoying items from their specialty F+B menu available exclusively during these evenings only.

Howl-O-Ween Pet Promenade

When: Saturday, October 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: 9 Wesley Avenue, Glenside 19038

The Downtown Glenside Foundation is calling all dogs to strut down Wesley Avenue in Halloween costumes to raise money for Home at Last Dog Rescue this weekend! Prizes will be awarded for best costume, best strut, best trick, and waggiest tail. No dog? Fun can still be had! There will be live music, pet vendors, the shops of Glenside, tasty food, and family activities! Registration costs $10 per dog and the dog parade begins at 12 p.m.

PGS Fall Festival

When: Saturday, October 22

Where: Pennsylvania General Store

864 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, Pa 19027

Join the PGS this Saturday for a fun Fall Festival filled with local vendors, live music, pumpkin decorating, and other favorite fall activities! Classic fall treats will be available from gourmet autumn delicacies such as pumpkin pie to Halloween treats. Additionally, an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus will follow the festival at 6:30 p.m. Bring your chairs, blankets, and furry friends with you!

Backyard Barks and Brews (& Meows Too)

When: Saturday, October 22

Where: Women's Animal Center

3839 Richlieu Road, Bensalem, Pa 19020

Join America's First Animal Shelter for their Fall Fundraiser this weekend! Enjoy food, beer trucks, live music by The J Duo Music, cornhole, raffle baskets, shelter pet meet and greets, and a Vet hospital tour. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $80 per person to cover 3-hour admission to the event.

The Roxey Ballet Company

When: Friday, October 21

Where: The Mill Ballet Event Center

46 North Sugan Road, New Hope, Pa 18938

Kicking off the fall season, Roxy Ballet stages its dance adaptation of Bram Stoker's “Dracula” — a performance you can really sink your teeth into! The performance interprets Stoker's famed horror story through a complete sensory experience of movement, music, and spoken word with pyrotechnic sound and lighting effects. General admission seating or virtual tickets for the live stream may be purchased here. The show can be seen this weekend and the last weekend of October. The audience is encouraged to come dressed in Halloween costumes!

Haunted Civil War Tour & Victorian Wake

When: Saturday, October 22 & Saturday, October 29

Where: 104th PA Regiment Civil War Monument

10 East Court Street, Doylestown, Pa 18901

The Bucks County Civil Mar Museum and the James Lorah Memorial Home welcome you to a spooky evening tour of the Civil War Era! The tour includes the two historic locations for guests to hear the stories of Doylestown's war heroes. The tour offers frights for all ages and tickets should be booked in advance here. Experience some history during this opportune spooky season!

Cold Spring Bleachery Walking Tour

When: Sunday, October 23

Where: Old Library by Lake Afton

46 West Afton Avenue, Yardley, Pa 19067

The small borough of Yardley was once where an expansive industry that employed 150 people – the Cold Spring Bleachery – inhabited. Cloth was brought to the business for cleaning and finishing to be shipped to manufacturers. In turn, the material was made into consumer goods. Join Susan Taylor for a two-mile walking tour to see the remaining vestiges of the Bleachery and hear stories of the past. The tour will also include a visit to Whiskey Hill, the adjoining residential neighborhood. Registration is required by making a call or emailing info@yardleyhistory.org.

Warminster Heights Halloween Stroll

When: Sunday, October 23 at 2 p.m.

Where: Warminster Heights Lacey Park

75 Downey Drive, Warminster, Pa 18974

Take your children on a fall afternoon trick-or-treat event while best dressed in their costumes! Go on a stroll through the community, collecting treats and other goodies. Enjoy juice and cookies following the walk and a costume contest!

Other Happenings This Week

Wooden Treasures: The Story of Bucks County's Covered Bridges

When: Tuesday, October 25

Where: Newtown Theatre

120 North State Street, Newtown, Pa 18940

R. Scott Bomboy, author of “Wooden Treasures: The Story of Bucks County's Covered Bridges,” will speak this week at the historic Newtown Theatre. Bomboy spent five years developing his book, which accounts for the 51 covered bridges once located in the county. Today, only 12 remain. He is a Bucks County resident and has frequently written about the county's past. The event is $15 for the public and $10 for members of the theatre and historic association.

Susan Taylor: Worth a Thousand Words — The Delaware Canal in Photos, Old and New

When: Tuesday, October 25

Where: Virtual

The Delaware Canal has lured photographers from the time that the camera came into use. Using an assemblage of photos ranging from the era when mules pulled cargo-laden boats to today, Susan Taylor will share stories of the canal's past and hopes for its future. She was the executive director of the non-profit Friends of the Delaware Canal for over 30 years, leading guided tours and more!

New Jersey Happenings

Fall Craft Fair

When: Saturday, October 22

Where: Flemington Moose Lodge

81 Barley Sheaf Road, Flemington, Nj 08822

The 2nd annual Fall Craft Fair sponsored by the Women of the Moose will be hosted this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It's an indoor/outdoor event, rain or shine, with over 25 vendors with unique crafts perfect for holiday gifting. Concessions will also be available!

Fall Fest at Lambertville Station Restaurant & Inn

When: Saturday, October 22 & Sunday, October 23

Where: Lambertville Station Restaurant & Inn

11 Bridge Street, Lambertville, Nj 08530

Experience two full days of fall fun along the banks of the Delaware River! Take in the foliage and breathtaking views as you browse through vendors, including local artisans, crafts, games, family activities, food trucks, beer gardens, and live music!

Meet and Greet with Thomas & Friends

When: Saturday, October 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Northlandz

495 US-202, Flemington, Nj 08822

All aboard for a magical day with everyone's favorite trains, Thomas & Friends! They're pulling into the station to meet you for a photo. Join Thomas on a fun-filled, sing-along performance, Thomas' Budding Adventure, where kids will help Thomas discover the steps to grow a beautiful garden. Tickets can be purchased online today!

Amish Soul Food Dinner with Top Chef Finalist and Author Chris Scott

When: Wednesday, October 26

Where: The Frenchtown Bookshop

28 Bridge Street, Frenchtown, Nj, 08825

Chef Chris Scott's new book “Homage: Recipes and Stories from an Amish Soul Food Kitchen” will be celebrated this week, along with a cozy Amish soul food dinner at the Canal House Station. Scott is a season 15 Top Chef finalist and owner of Butterfunk Biscuit Co who comes from an African American family that migrated from the south to Pennsylvania Amish country after Emancipation. “Homage” collects the stories and recipes of his family, which combine southern soul food with Amish traditions. Come try hot pepper sauce watermelon salad, chicken and dumplings, Nana's Cornbread, and Aunt Sara Mae's Buttermilk Cake! Tickets can be purchased here.

Philly Happenings

Official Halloween Bar Crawl Philadelphia 2022

When: Saturday, October 22

Where: Howl At The Moon

258 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Bar Crawl LIVE! brings the official Halloween Bar Crawl to you for the 7th year in a row this weekend and all Halloween weekend long! No bar crawl is complete without a cover fee, full access ticket to all of the top-rated venues, dancing to the hottest local DJs, food & drink specials, and more! For more information visit their website!

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