Following a rainy week, soak up the cool, clear fall air at the various weekend happenings in Bucks! Attend a murder mystery dinner to get into the spooky season mood, enjoy a farm festival, run the 9/11 heroes 5k, or try a sip & paint event. The weekend possibilities are endless! We also have searched for happenings outside of your county for a chance to discover a new place or annual event. Scroll through our weekend happenings for family, friends, or date idea events!

Murder Mystery Dinner

When: Thursday, October 6

Where: River House at Odette's

274 River Rd, New Hope, PA 18938

Come experience a glamorous evening of mystery, intrigue, and murder. Attend the Billonaires' Club Annual Masquerade Ball and help get this soiree back on track by trading clues with your guests, gathering information, and solving the crime before the masked menace gets away! Along the way, enjoy a 3-course plated dinner and cash bar. Browse the menu and book your tickets here!

Community Spelling Bee

When: Friday, October 7

Where: New Hope-Solebury High School Theatre

182 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA 18938

Bee a honey and support The Free Library of New Hope & Solebury! Join the library on Friday at 7 p.m. for a bee-witching spelling competition as teams of 3 adults vie for the honor of being the community's best spellers. Donations are greatly accepted at the door.

Sip & Create!

When: Friday, October 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Art in the Barn, Old Nursey Farm

91 Rogers Road, Furlong, Pa 18925

Experience an Art in the Barn workshop, painting a fall-themed serving tray on a round metal serving tray with wooden handles. It's perfect for hosting your fall gatherings or as a gift! All instructions and supplies are included and it's BYOB! Register for the event online today.

McConkey's Market

When: Saturday, October 8

Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park

1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, Pa 18977

Are you looking for one-of-a-kind artisan gifts for yourself or others? Come check out McConkey's Market this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to browse an eclectic mix of vendors selling artisan crafts, up-cycled items, handmade jewelry, original art and photography, vintage clothing, pottery, and more! Make a day out of it by having a meal at one of the several food vendors and enjoying live music throughout the market. Admission to the market is free and will be held rain or shine.

9/11 Heroes 5k

When: Sunday, October 9

Where: Central Bucks West High School

375 West Court Street, Doylestown, Pa

All fitness levels are welcome to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who have served our nation since. Start at the War Memorial Stadium from 2 p.m.to 4 p.m. If you rather volunteer for the event than participate, please sign up to help with the event online! Register to run or volunteer online today

Fall Festival at Hellerick's Family Farm

When: September 21 – November 28

Where: Hellerick's Family Farm

5500 North Easton Road, Doylestown, Pa 18902

Explore the farm's 18-acre Adventure Farm area, which is full of all the Fall Festival fun such as hayrides, a 5-acre corn maze, 3 slides, and over 40 more activities for everyone! Other activities on the farm including the Aerial Adventure Park and Goat Yoga are not included in the festival, but you may add these activities to your weekend as well. Book your tickets today with children 2 years old and under are free.

Trick or Treat Train Rides

When: Every weekend until Sunday, October 30

Where: New Hope Railroad

32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, Pa 18938

Enjoy the fun and spirited trick-or-treat event in a different way this season. Climb aboard the New Hope Railroad for 45 minutes dressed in costumes to indulge in treats, listen to the live reading of Spookley the Square Pumpkin, and live Halloween music. Upon returning to New Hope station, passengers are encouraged to explore around the platform for treats and more! Book your adventure today!

Harvest Celebration – Bucks County Wine Trail

When: Saturday, October 8 – Sunday, October 9 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Various Wineries

1853 Wrightstown Road, Newtown, Pa 18940

Experience this free event, tasting fruits of fine local wines! Sample a variety of award-winning Bucks County sips and try freshly pressed grape juices that have yet to be fermented into wine. Hop around to a few of your favorite spots and new ones to love from Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery to Sand Castle Winery!

Hop Over the Delaware River

Artists' Gallery October Show

When: Thursday, October 6

Where: Lambertville Artists' Gallery

18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, Nj 08530

Explore “Emotional Odyssey” — an exhibition featuring the photographic pigment prints, watercolor, and acrylic paintings of Joseph DeFay and Carol Sanzalone. The show runs for a month from October 6 to November 6. Visit the website for more information! The opening reception takes place this weekend on Saturday, October 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Readington Hop Farm's Oktoberfest (Rescheduled!)

When: Saturday, October 8, and Sunday, October 9

Where: 937 US-HWY 202, Neshanic Station, Nj 08853

Celebrate Readington Hop Farm's first Oktoberfest all weekend long! The event has been rescheduled from the previous weekend and is waiting to host you and your friends. The brewery will be releasing specialty Oktoberfest beers next door and Marketplace Vendor Events will have craft vendors on the farm to browse. Live German music by “Not Another Oompah Band” will be heard all over the farm while you participate in face painting, axe throwing, and a german outfit competition! Entry is free!

Philadelphia Happenings

The Race HOME

When: Saturday, October 8

Where: Lloyd Hall 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, Pa 19130

The 2nd annual Race HOME will take place this weekend and all are invited to participate in one of three ways to help raise awareness of Project HOME's mission to end and prevent chronic street homelessness. Participate in a 5k race, a 1-mile family walk, or any outdoor wellness activity from anywhere. Street homelessness greatly impacts a person's physical and mental health, and this event will highlight the important role physical and mental wellness plays in an individual's journey towards permanent, supportive housing. Your participation will help someone find their way HOME by supporting programs such as the Hub of Hope, which offers a safe place where people can enjoy a warm cup of coffee, shower, wash laundry, see a doctor, and meet with a case manager. Registration is $45 on the day of the race.

5th Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest

When:

Friday, October 7, 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: 22 South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19103

Choose from 3 sessions this weekend to enjoy the Munich-inspired festival full of endless food, drink, and entertainment! This event is packed with the most authentic German dancing by the award-winning United German Hungarians, delicious German food including sausage and pretzels of course, refreshing Hofbräu beer, and more! Explore the 3 ticket options online and book your tickets in advance.

Jay Mohr at Live!

When: Saturday, October 8

Where: Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Event Center

900 Packer Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Comedian, actor, and best-selling author, Jay Mohr will be in Philadelphia this weekend and he wants to see you there! Mohr has been performing stand-up comedy since he was sixteen years old. With a career that has spanned over three decades, Mohr has become an artist that is very difficult to define. From his time at Saturday Night Live to his role opposite Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire, he has balanced both acting and stand-up comedy. Tickets are on sale now at axs.com.

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