Another weekend is around the corner which means it's time to start making plans. If you're in need of some recreational inspiration, we have you covered! From early St. Patrick's Day celebrations to wine tastings and arts and crafts, this weekend in Bucks is bursting with options!

Weekend Happenings is sponsored by Gannon Insurance

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Love & Hiking Date For Couples, Self Guided

When: March 10th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Where: Churchville Nature Center | 501 Churchville Lane Churchville, PA 18966

Grab your partner and hit the trails this weekend on a hiking date designed for fun and romance! This date night is self-guided so you can go any time of day and each date consists of a series of activities you are guided to complete. All you'll need is you, your date, and a phone with Internet access to connect to your Digital Date Nite Box.

More information available here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8yj22c

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A Quick Tour of Europe | A Coursed Wine Dinner

When: March 11th, 6:00 PM

Where: Wycombe Vineyards & Winery | 1391 Forest Grove Rd Furlong, PA 18925

If you have a case of wanderlust, you're in luck because this weekend you won't need to leave Bucks County to get a taste of Europe. Join Wycombe Vineyards and Winery for their coursed wine dinner on Saturday for a night of delicious food and wine pairings inspired by different European cuisines. The four-course dinner features dishes from France, Spain, Italy, and England and you won't even need your passport, just a good appetite!

Tickets can be purchased here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8auwfk

This is shibori indigo pattern from artisan at Tarum Bali, which is a local artisan who makes natural dye fabric.

Shibori Dye Workshop

When: March 11th, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Where: Tyler Park Center for the Arts | 10 Stable Mill Trail, Richboro PA 18954

Get your hands dirty this weekend and create beautiful wearable pieces while learning the ancient art of Shibori dyeing! Students will learn four different techniques and have the option to create either two silk scarves or a cotton tote or pillowcase. This class is recommended for those 18 and up.

PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

When: March 10th – 12th

Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center | 1101 Arch Street. Philadelphia, PA 19107

Need an injection of spring in your life? Us too. Head down to the city to catch the final weekend of the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. This year's theme is “The Garden Electric” which is designed to capture the spark of joy that comes while giving or receiving flowers. This year’s theme brings the electrifying presence of today’s most dynamic designers of floral arrangements, lush gardens, and landscapes to visitors from around the world!

Tickets available here:https://tinyurl.com/55xvffvs

St. Patrick's Day Events

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, we've included a special section of this Weekend Happenings just for the occasion! If you need more ideas about how to celebrate, check out our full St. Patrick's Day Guide!

St. Paddy's unWINEd

When: March 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th

Where: Shady Brook Farm | 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA 19067

Celebrate the luck o' the Irish as Shady Brook Farm kicks off their annual St. Paddy's unWINEd this weekend! Join in on the family-friendly fun with live Irish music, delicious Irish food, locally brewed beer, and wines provided by Rose Bank Winery. Weather-permitting outdoor activities will also be available for kids. The entire event takes place in their heated Barn and party tent.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://tinyurl.com/3nu6j24j

2023 Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5K

When: March 11th, 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Where: 23 N State St Newtown, PA US 18940

Join in on the 7th annual Newtown Shamrock Shuffle 5k..because everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day!

This Shamrock Shuffle offers more than your typical 5K. Once you finish running through historic Newtown, you're invited to keep the party going! In lieu of the Irish Festival this year, the Shuffle begins through Newtown where participating bars, restaurants, and shops will be offering specials and giveaways. More details to be announced.

All 5k participants will receive a custom finisher medal and a quality finisher shirt! Our loved race course through historic Newtown will also remain the same as in previous years. All participants must maintain a 20-minute-per-mile pace (a speed walking pace) and be able to complete the course within 60 minutes or less of crossing the start line.

Shake Your Shamrock Fun Run

When: March 12th, 9:45 – 10:45 AM

Where: Peddlers Village | 2400 Street Road New Hope, PA 18938

The Shake Your Shamrock fun run has something for everyone in the family! You can participate in the 8K, 5K, Little Leprechaun half-mile kid's fun run, or the Pot O' Gold 2-mile fun run/walk. The event also is a costume contest so come dressed in your favorite St. Patty's Day outfit, prizes will be awarded afterward! Plan on sticking around after your run for the biggest & best  St. Patty’s Day party around! Parking is encouraged at Giggleberry Fair.