Bucks Happening’s Weekend Picks: December 25 – December 27

Keep the merriment going all weekend long! Here are some fun things to do in Bucks County.

Christmas Excursions on the New Hope Railroad

When: Now through December 30
Where: 32 W. Bridge Street, New Hope

The New Hope Railroad offers two Christmas-themed train rides: Santa's Steam Train Ride (a Steam Locomotive powered excursion) and the North Pole Express Train (a Diesel Locomotive Powered Excursion). Both rides are a 1-hour roundtrip from New Hope to Lahaska.

Get more details and purchase tickets HERE.

The Blinkinghouse

When: Nightly through January 6 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: 9 Franklin Street, Levittown

The BlinkingHouse is a home Christmas display with 40,000 lights, 120 blow molds, 70 colored spheres in 9 trees, 5 fully lit evergreens (from 6 ft to 30 ft tall) topped with rotating stars, all programmed to dance to Christmas songs played on 92.9 on your FM radio dial. Kermit, Animal, and the rest of the Muppet Band sing 5 of their Christmas favorites plus 6 other Disney songs. See Santa fly to the roof top, 3 clusters of Disnesy characters light up as they sing to 6 Disney Christmas songs.

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The Lower Bucks Drive-Thru Holiday House Tour

When: Now through January 2
Where: Houses throughout Lower Bucks County, visit the Facebook page for details

The Lower Bucks Drive-Thru Holiday House Tour is a free social-distancing event to celebrate all things related to the holiday season. Your neighbors have decorated their homes for you and your family's merriment. This event is meant to spark wonderment, community pride, and joy for all in the county!

The list of decorated homes along with suggested driving routes will be posted a few days prior to the event and from December 19th-January 2nd, you can take a tour at your leisure to see the sights at homes throughout Lower Bucks County without ever leaving your car! Homes will be best viewed between dusk and 9 p.m.

Gingerbread House Display and Lights at Peddler’s Village

When: Now through through January 9
Where: Street Road and Route 263, Lahaska

Stroll the village, indulge in holiday shopping and festive treats and check out the annual Gingerbread House Displays.

Holiday Drive-In Movie Spectacular at Snipes Farm

When: Saturday, December 26 and Sunday, December 27
Where: 890 W. Bridge Street, Morrisville

This is a first of its kind immersive holiday experience created with Mid Atlantic Event Group and Snipes Farm. Come watch holiday favorite movies on a 50-foot screen as a Winter Wonderland and Holiday Lights surround you! Tickets are $40 per car. Saturday night's movie is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and Sunday's movie is A Christmas Story. Get more details and purchase tickets at THIS site.

Holiday Drive-In Movie at Falls Township Park

When: Saturday, December 26 and Sunday, December 27
Where: 9050 Mill Creek Road, Levittown

Come watch holiday favorite movies on the big screen from the comfort of your car! Tickets are $30 per car. Saturday night's movie is Home Alone and Sunday night's movie is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Get more details and purchase tickets at THIS site.

Baby New Year Bonsai Workshop at Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company

When: Sunday, December 27 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: 909 Ray Avenue, Croydon

Workshop participants receive a one-year-old dwarf jade pre-bonsai tree, one-of-a-kind ceramic pot from Magic Moon Pottery, soil and substrate, wire, and instruction to style and care for their very own bonsai tree. Participants have use of the instructor's tools during the workshop and receive the most important workshop aid of all: BEER! One of the many, well-crafted beers from Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company is included, so you must be 21 to attend this event! Tickets for a table for 4 are available at a discount!

There is limited space for this event and social distancing guidelines will comply with PA and CDC guidelines. Get tickets HERE.

Guided Walk on the Silver Lake Nature Center Trails

When: Sunday, December 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 1306 Bath Road, Bristol

Jin certified Master Naturalist, Patricia Merkel, for a liesurely and informative walk. meet outside of the Silver Lake Nature Center Visitors' Building at the kiosk near the parking area. This event is free.