Lacking in weekend plans? Look no further than our list for weekend events in Bucks, along with fun activities going on in Philadelphia and across the river in New Jersey! Venture to the Upper Bucks Beerfest, Newtown comedy show, learn how to be an Olympic curler, or explore the art of Bucks. There are various activities to do for endless weekend fun!
ArtWRKD Grand Opening
When: Friday, September 16
Where: 126 South Street Floor 2, Newtown, Pa 18940
The new artisan space in Bucks is ready to open its doors with a grand opening celebration on Friday at 6 p.m. ArtWRKD invites the community to join them as they celebrate becoming a part of historic Newtown Borough. It's a full-service art consortium with a mission for discovering, fostering, and sharing all mediums of original work by today's best-emerging artists. ArtWRKD will offer a space to the community for workshops, art education, artist interaction, and a curated art gallery. Go check it out this weekend!
Harvest Moon Music Festival
When: Friday, September 16- Saturday, September 17
Where: Snipes Farm
882 West Bridge Street, Morrisville, Pa 19067
Come for a weekend full of music with Snipes Farm! The festival will feature an eclectic variety of musicians and bands in the surrounding area, such as Dad & Company and Kevin Hill's David Bowie Tribute. It's a two-day festival with camping available for those wanting to make a full weekend out of it! Tickets are available online for purchase with early bird prices still available. Buy your tickets today!
Saturday Night Live Comedy
When: Saturday, September 17
Where: The Newtown Theatre
120 North State Street, Newtown, Pa 18940
Comedian Adam Ferrara will bring laughs and fun to the historic Newtown Theatre from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The actor, comedian, and co-host of the American version of the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, Top Gear. His podcast, The Adam Ferrara Podcast, is a breakout hit, and his new comedy album, “It's Scary in Here”, debuted #1 on Apple Podcasts.
Make a night of it with dinner and show! Check out our Local Flavor Guide for restaurant recommendations in town.
Upper Bucks Beer Fest
When: Saturday, September 17
Where: Park at 4th
301 West Mill Street, Quakertown, Pa 18951
Come to Upper Bucks for the day to enjoy craft beer, good, live music, games, raffles, and more! The event is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and attendees have the option to upgrade to VIP tickets for an extra hour of time with exclusive brews and light bites in the VIP tent. Come for sips and game fun, such as a cornhole tournament!
Neshaminy Creek Oktoberfest
When: Saturday, September 17
Where: Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company
909 Ray Avenue, Croydon, Pa 19021
The brewing company's annual Oktoberfest celebration is back! Don't miss out on this year's festivities that promise to be bigger and better than ever. Relax and enjoy live music by The Philadelphia German Brass Band while snacking on German food and drink, such as endless pretzels and Creekfestbier Lager, and more. Participate in the stein hoisting competition and more family fun games throughout the day!
Garden of Reflection 5k Run/Walk
When: Sunday, September 18
Where: The Garden of Reflection
1950 Woodside Road, Yardley, Pa 19067
Attend the 19th annual 9/11 Garden of Reflection Run/Walk this weekend to commemorate the lives lost on the 21st anniversary of 9/11. Participation helps continue the Remembrance Fund endowment to preserve this memorial for future generations to honor and remember this day. Donations are accepted online and help cheer on those who are running to honor the ones we lost.
Andalusia House and Garden Tours
When: Saturday, September 17, Saturday, October 29, and Saturday, November 5
Where: Andalusia Historic House, Gardens, and Arboretum
1237 State Road, Andalusia, Pa 19020
The grounds of the home of Nicholas Biddle, President of the Second Bank of the U.S., are open for tours. The estate is on the National Register of Historic Landmarks and offers visitors a chance to see a look into our country's past and the lives of those who brought us to where we are today. Ticket details are available here.
Feel Like an Olympian
Bucks County Curling Club
When: Fridays September 16, 23, and 30 or Saturdays September 17, 24, and October 1
Where: 1185 York Road, Rink 2, Warminster Pa 18974
Have you always wanted to try the Olympic sport of curling? Now is your chance right in Bucks County! The Bucks County Curling Club has put together a six-hour class divided over three days to take you from inexperienced to ice-ready to join one of their many leagues. All equipment and materials are supplied and their experienced instructors are excited to make this a fun and instructional event for you. Learn more on their website and register today!
Cool Cars on Campus
When: Saturday, September 17
Where: Newtown Middle School
116 Richboro Road, Newtown, Pa 18940
The Newtown Middle School Student Council is hosting a sponsored car show this weekend. Calling all unique cars to enter! The show is free to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the lot opens at 9 a.m. Beyond cool cars, there will be food, trucks, music, prizes, and more! The link to register is linked here.
Yardley Harvest Day
When: Saturday, September 17
Where: On the bridge over the Delaware Canal on East College Avenue and at the Old Library by Lake Afton (46 West Afton Avenue, Yardley, Pa 19067)
The Yardley Harvest festival is back and in two locations, each packed with goodies to browse and activities to do! New this year in the “Yardley gift” offerings are the third ceramic ornament, unique books with decorative folded pages, and Washington Crossing DAR Historic Sites and Bites cookbooks. Don't miss the opportunity to grab a new read through the free book swap and free jigsaw puzzles at the Old Library.
Events in the City of Philadelphia
Parks on Tap at Columbus Square
When: Wednesday, September 14 to Sunday, September 18
Where: Columbus Square
Philadelphia, Pa 19147
Philly’s traveling beer garden that gives back is on the move again! Parks on Tap shift out of the park and into drive as its journey back to its original format for the first time since COVID-19. Parks on Tap will travel to a new park every week! It will begin every Wednesday – Sunday, starting at Penn Treaty Park, Clark Park, Columbus Square, and Matthias Baldwin, and ending at Schuylkill Banks. Come for local brews, fresh bites, and a variety of seating to enjoy at this family-friendly event.
Oktoberfest at Craft Hall
When: Friday, September 16 to Sunday, October 9
Where: Craft Hall
901 North Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19123
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Craft Hall, Philadelphia's largest indoor restaurant! Come out this fall for a special three-week celebration that will include traditional Biergarten decor, Oktoberfest-themed menu additions, special fall BBQ specials, beer from Mainstay Independent Brewery, beer steins, and pumpkin decorating. Save the date and invite the whole family as Craft Hall’s Oktoberfest promises to be the most family-friendly celebration in the entire region. Also, enjoy Oktoberfest with your pup as the special menu and beer will be available outside at the Puppy Porch too!
Lindsey Noel's Magic Show
When: Sunday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Where: Circus Campus
6452 Greene Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19119
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a professional trickster? Join professional magician, mind-reader, stylist, and emcee extraordinaire Lindsey Noel as she takes you on a journey from her time in the cabaret and nightlife world to working crazy hours on film sets to traveling the world as a magical woman! You’ll laugh, you’ll gasp, and at the end of it all, you’ll have no doubt: Lindsey Noel tells no lies when she says “I’m a Magician.” The show is appropriate for people ages 13 and up.
Television's Moira Rose Presents: Drag Brunch Part 2
When: Sunday, September 18 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Evil Genius Beer Company
1727 North Front Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19122
Evil Genius Beer Company presents a Schitt's Creek-themed drag brunch. Celebrate TV's funniest family with an exclusive lineup of Philly's hottest drag queens. Can I get an “Ewww, David”? Prizes are available via raffle and on-stage contests. Brunch and Cocktails. 21 + event, back by popular demand.
Yo' South Philly Phestival LIVE!
When: Sunday, September 18
Where: The Stella Maris School Yard at 10th and Bigler Streets
Yo' South Philly Phestival LIVE! is bigger and better than ever this year. Come join in on the family-fun community event from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on the expanded Kids Zone, food trucks, live music and performances, and more on Sunday! Admission and parking are free, rain or shine.
A Quick Trip Across the River
A Tribute to Rock & Roll
When: Saturday, September 17
Where: Readington Brewery & Hop Farm
937 US-HWY 202, Neshanic Station, Nj 08853
The highly anticipated band “Five Twenty Three – A Tribute to Rock & Roll” has come to perform this Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The local Hunterdon County band has played the greatest hits all over, including The Stone Pony in Asbury Park.
Music in the Glen
When: Friday, September 16
Where: 179 Main Street, Glen Gardner, Nj 08826
Glen Gardner's “Music in the Glen” kicks off this weekend with the Reel to Real Country Band from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. and everyone is welcome to this family-friendly event at the VFW Pavilion. Bring your appetite for Tio B's Street Tacos and Real Deal BBQ, and a cash bar will also be available. Bring your family along for this fun and free event!
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