Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble it's time to break out your costume, carve your pumpkin, and get into the Halloween spirit. With its rich history of ghost stories Bucks County is the perfect place to celebrate this orange and black clad holiday! Here are some of the happenings of the season.
Friday October 24th
Boo Bash at the YMCA – Doylestown 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wear your costume for fun and games with DJ, crafts and light snacks. Bring your camera for a Halloween-themed photo op too. Free and open to the community. Connect with Lark Irwin, 215.348.8131, x1128 with questions.
Teen Night: Halloween Party – Doylestown 7:00pm-8:30pm
Teen Night is the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Friday of the month. Join them for the Halloween Party on the 24th. Please note: there will be no teen night activities on Halloween. Member $5, Potential Member $10
Mercer By Moonlight – Mercer Museum 7pm & 8pm
What lurks in the shadows of the Mercer castle? Discover the history and folklore of some of the museum’s more chilling or ghoulish objects, including the hearse, gallows, “witch” doctor's canes, brooms and more on this seasonal night time tour. Sometimes fact is more fascinating than fantasy! Family friendly for ages 8 and up. Light refreshments following tour. $12/$10 members; $10/$8 youth under 12. Reservations required, call 215-348-9461.
Gaggles of Ghosts and Ghouls – Peace Valley Nature Center 6:30pm-8:30pm
Led by our somewhat ghoulish teacher naturalists, you will embark on an eerie walk through the trails of Peace Valley Nature Center. Along the way you will encounter some “creatures” that will expose some of the myths about the creepy and frightening nature of cats, rats, bats, snakes, ghosts and other things that go bump in the night. After the walk relax by the warming fire. Fee for members is $4 for members $6.
Saturday October 25th
Halloween Happening – Richboro 11am – 1pm
Join us for free treat bags, games, awards, face painting, prizes and more after the costume parade. Free treat bags, art coloring contest prizes, decorated pumpkin contest prizes. Entertainment and plenty of fun. Free to all. Free parking. Contact: 215-357-6800, extension 249
Quakertown Farmer’s Market’s Annual Halloween Costume Parade – 1pm
Trick or Treating begins at 1pm and at 2:30 family members of all ages can participate in the costume contest for prizes. Even pets can participate!
Halloween Bash Beef and Beer Fundraiser – Fairless Hills – 7pm-11pm
Halloween Fun *Must be 21* Dinner Included! Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume DJ Photo Booth Raffle Baskets 50/50 $30.00 in Advance, $35.00 at the door. Proceeds benefit Advocates for the Homeless.
Pumpkin Fest – Doylestown 2pm
The family-friendly one price admission per carload ($20) includes: THE PUMPKIN GALLERY, RADIO DISNEY SHOW, FOOD TRUCK PAVILLION, YOUTH 2 COMMUNITY CONCERT, OUTDOOR MOVIE IN THE MEADOW, Trunk & Treat, & more! Come witness the imaginative artistry of the carvers as they magically transform these large pumpkins into glowing works of art between the archways of the Moravian Tile Works.
Geoventures Witch Hunt – Newtown 1pm-3pm
Have you heard about the legend of the Witch of Clark Nature Center? The story goes that she has been hiding in Clark Nature Center while perfecting her potion. Help us find and track down all of her ingredients before she finds them! You’ll learn how to use a handheld GPS unit to help you search. Please make sure to bring a water bottle, wear sneakers and dress for activity/weather.
Halloween Dance Party – Warrington 6:45pm-11:45pm
6:45pm Instruction; 8:00pm Halloween Dance PBSN's DJ will be spinning your favorite dance hits. Mix, Mingle and Dance the night away with witches, vampires, headless horsemen and other zany friends. $200 in Prize money for Best Costumes. Just drop in. Membership is not required. Cash bar. Costumes Optional or sharp casual fall attire. Singles and couples are welcome; median age 55
Kids Halloween Party – Warrington 11am-2pm
Kids “Halloween Party” at Uno Chicago Grill! Come join the fun. Dress in your costume. Decorate Pumpkins. Halloween Arts & Craft. Make-your-own Pizza (or choose from our Kids Menu)and a drink. Face painting. Great Family Fun! $9.99 per child Call for reservation. No tickets necessary. Pay that day.
Sunday October 26th
Ghost Tours – Perkasie 4pm-8pm
Experience tours led by ghost characters, inspired by our historic site documents and the writings of Pearl S. Buck. $10.00 per person
Wednesday October 29th
Halloween Parade – Newtown 1pm-2:30pm
Come take your little monsters and goblins, princesses and pirates around the Township complex for a Halloween Parade! Participants will be parading through all the departments! We will visit the Police, Emergency Services, Public Works, Administration, Codes & Zoning, Parks and Recreation, and the Tax office. While on our parade we will be trick or treating so bring a bag for your goodies! This event is free, but pre-registration is required!
Thursday October 30th
Be Kind to Bats and Other Nocturnal Creatures – Doylestown 6pm-8pm
What better time to spotlight our nocturnal friends than the night before Halloween? Come in costume to Aldie Mansion, and learn about bats and creatures of the night from Sandy Yerger, Associate Director of Development, and AARK. Costume contest and trick-or-treating throughout the mansion will make this the ultimate celebration. $10 for Heritage Conservancy members (price for a family, up to 5 people); $20 for non-members
Friday October 31st – HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Pumpkin Beer Tasting – The Washington House Sellersville 5pm
It's a Halloween event for the adults! Taste an assortment of this year's best pumpkin beers.
On-Going Events
Festival of Fears-Warminster Fridays Saturdays and Sundays 7:15pm – 11:00pm through 10/26
Premier haunted event in Bucks County with two haunted attractions, food, music games at our new location at the VE Club.”Village” – $13, “The Psycho Path” – $13, Combination Ticket – $20, Group of 15 or more – $18
Parking – $2
Ghost Tours of New Hope – Held Friday and Saturdays up until and including Halloween night.
Follow a lantern-led “walk” along picturesque streets where you'll learn about the doings of such places as the towpath itself; or see the phantom Hitchhiker who may pass you in the moonlight; or see the historic inn where Aaron Burr appears from time to time and stares with sightless eyes… plus new exciting stories have been added to the Tour. $10 per person.
Froehlich's Farm Fall Festival – Furlong PA Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4pm
This year, Froehlich's Farm hosts its' fourth annual Fall Festival. Take a scenic hayride around our 100 acre farm, find the perfect pumpkin in our pick-your-own pumpkin patch, warm up with some hot cider, roast s'mores, build your own scarecrows, jump around in the moon bounce, see who can be the winner in our games and more!
Trick-or-Treat and Haunted Train Rides – New Hope Thursdays – Sundays through October 30th
Bring the kids to ride aboard this spooky train. Children of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes, helping to make the train a scary sight. Afterwards, trick or treat around the New Hope train station for more surprises! Trick or Treat bags and assorted toys and candy will be given out onboard as well as at the station. All ages welcome!
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