Bucks Happening This Weekend

Happy Mother's Day! Want to find out where you can take your mother this weekend? Check out our guide for Thursday, May 10th, 2012 – Sunday, May 13th, 2012 below. We have included some of the best events happening in Bucks County this weekend. Also, make sure to check out our restaurant guide for the perfect Mother's Day dinner. There are more fun things to do on our sortable calendar of events.

Upper Makefield Fire Company Carnival
Rt 32, south of Rt 532, across from the Washington Crossing Post Office
6:00pm – 10:00pm (also on Friday from 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturday from 2:00pm – 10:00pm)

The Carnival is in town! The Upper Makefield Fire Company will be hosting it’s annual Carnival. Ride all the rides for one low price. Make sure you stop by the Upper Makefield Firefighters Food Tent for some of the best food on the midway. The food served in the firefighters tent comes from local vendors such as Ely Pork Products & Passanante Meats, both located here in Bucks County. The proceeds from the Firefighters Food Tent goes 100% towards the Upper Makefield Fire Company.

Free Community Yoga Class
Solebury Club, 4612 Hughesian Dr, Buckingham
11:30am – 12:30pm

Join the Solebury Club every Thursday for their Free Community Yoga class. Each week offers attendees a variety of instructors as well as different styles of yoga. All levels of experience are welcome. The Solebury Club also offers free child care services.

Wine Concert Series
Shady Brook Farms, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Don’t miss the area’s best outdoor concert venue! Enjoy music by local musicians, and wine tasting by Rose Bank Winery. Wine for sale by the glass or bottle. Cheese, crackers, and other yummy treats for sale in our Farm Market. Uncle Dave’s Homemade Ice Cream and playground for kids. Fun for the whole family. The best part is that admission is FREE! This week is featuring The Idlewoodsmen, a local musical pair that perform music from the 60's through today.

Seamus Kennedy & Burning Bridget Cleary
Sellersville Theater, 24 West Temple Ave, Sellersville
Starting at 8:00pm

Singer-songwriter, comedian and author Seamus Kennedy has a huge repertoire that includes traditional Irish music, classic country, American standards and Scottish ballads. Originally from Belfast, Seamus has built a loyal fan base all over the United States for almost four decades.

2012 Washington Crossing Brewfest
Washington Crossing Historic Park, PA 32 & Aquetong Rd, New Hope
12:30pm – 4:30pm

Tickets are now available for sale for the 2012 Washington Crossing Brewfest! You can purchase either directly from their website or stop by Isaac Newton's to buy them. And maybe have a pint or two! Tickets are $40 for General Admission and $10 for Designated Driver tickets. The Washington Crossing Brewfest sold out last year leaving many people who waited to buy tickets disappointed. Don't let this happen to you! Get yours today!

The Chip Factory Grand Opening
The Chip Factory, 7034 Easton Rd, Pipersville
11:00am – 4:00pm (also on May 13th from 11:00am – 4:00pm)

The Chip Factory is a brand new community gathering place for sharing, learning, and feeling great naturally! This facility includes fresh green juices, and raw green smoothies, superfoods, classes, workshops, and holistic & supportive lifestyle coaching. In order to kick off this new chapter in the world of Brad's Raw Foods, they will be holding a FREE two-day event for anyone who would like to see their new home and have some fun! The activities in this event include healthy food, organic smoothies & juices, demonstrations, live music, vendors, kids activities, healthy treats, and best of all–PRIZES! This event will be a FUN, DELICIOUS opportunity to learn something new.

Byers' Choice Craft Show
Byers' Choice Ltd, 4355 County Line Rd, Chalfont
10:00am – 4:30pm (Also on May 12th from 10:00am – 5:00pm)

2012 marks the first year for the Byers’ Choice Craft Show which is expected to become an annual Mother’s Day tradition. The juried Craft Show will feature approximately 85 talented handcrafters who create traditional crafts, or crafts based on a traditional method or design. This premier showcase of American crafts will be displayed in a large expo facility in the Byers' Choice headquarters located in Bucks County, PA. $5 Admission.

Black Sheep Run 5k
Warminster Community Park, 300 Veterans Way, Warminster
Registration starts at 7:45am

This run and one mile fun run/walk benefits Joseph Harper's The Wheeled Scotsman Foundation. The Kid’s One Mile Fun Runs and walk will start at 9AM and the 5Ks will start at 9:30. Awards are given when all events have finished to the top male and female for each category, the top 5 males and females of each category will also be recognized. Categories are Dog on Leash, Baby Joggers, and Headphones. Provided to the runners at the race are sponsorship t-shirts. Also provided is bottled water, bananas and oranges, bagels, granola bars, juice and sports drinks.