September is in full swing, and another weekend of local happenings is just around the corner in Bucks. As we head into the weekend, our community takes the time to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Throughout Bucks County, you’ll find opportunities to come together in remembrance, along with early fall festivals, family-friendly activities, and live entertainment. Here are your Weekend HAPPENINGS, presented by Gannon Insurance Agency.
Fall Fest | Shady Brook Farm
931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA
September 11 – October 30
Come visit Shady Brook Farm for infinite amounts of fall fun from September 11th to October 30th, including: 25+ Festival Field Attractions, Live Music Weekends and Select Evenings, Eerie Illuminations Light Show, Philly-themed America 250 Corn Maze, Haunted Barn and Alien Encounter, Pumpkin Patch and Wagon Rides, Zinnia Garden and Sunflower Fields (pumpkins and flowers sold separately).
Food Trucks & Live Music | Bishop Estate Vineyard & Winery
2730 Hilltown Pike, Perkasie, PA
September 11-13
Come out to Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery and enjoy some live music Friday – Sunday. On Friday, Acoustic Keys will be playing acoustic from 6-9 pm and Comfort Kitchen Food Truck on site from 5-9 pm if you want to grab a bite to eat to enjoy with your wine! On Saturday, Mike Chet Beck will be playing live from 4 to 8pm and The Craven and Cousins Maine Lobster Food Trucks on site from 12-9 pm. Sunday, Susan Steen will be playing acoustic from 1-5 pm and JRads Woodfire Pizza Truck will be on site from 12-6 pm.
Yoga & Beer | Neshaminy Creek Brewing
909 Ray Ave, Croydon, PA
September 13, 12-2 pm
Join Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company in Croydon, PA for Yoga & Beer! Tickets include a 1 hour Yoga class and 2 drinks. You'll experience the RELAXING yet FIERCE workout of a Vinyasa Flow based Yoga practice, balanced with the FUN aspect of socializing over drinks in the taproom after class. For ages 21+, bring your own Yoga Mat & optional blanket to go underneath.
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Secret Garden, Newtown, PA
September 11, 8:30 am
On the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Garden of Reflection will host a morning ceremony to commemorate the tragic day by marking the chronological events. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 AM and conclude within an hour, followed by a period for reflection and visits to the memorial. Throughout the morning, a bell will mark each significant moment from that day.
Morning Timeline:
8:30 AM: Ceremony begins with the tolling of the bell nine times for the nine victims from Lower Makefield Township
8:47 AM: Bell toll for the impact of Flight 11 on the North Tower
9:03 AM: Bell toll for the impact of Flight 175 on the South Tower
9:37 AM: Bell toll marking the attack on the Pentagon
9:59 AM: Bell toll marking the collapse of the South Tower
10:07 AM: Bell toll honoring the passengers and crew of Flight 93 in Shanksville, PA
10:28 AM: Bell toll marking the collapse of the North Tower
8:47 AM: Bell toll for the impact of Flight 11 on the North Tower
9:03 AM: Bell toll for the impact of Flight 175 on the South Tower
9:37 AM: Bell toll marking the attack on the Pentagon
9:59 AM: Bell toll marking the collapse of the South Tower
10:07 AM: Bell toll honoring the passengers and crew of Flight 93 in Shanksville, PA
10:28 AM: Bell toll marking the collapse of the North Tower
Following the ceremony, the Garden of Reflection will remain open for quiet reflection, and visitors are invited to walk the memorial on self-guided tours.
Following the ceremony, the Garden of Reflection will remain open for quiet reflection, and visitors are invited to walk the memorial on self-guided tours.
An evening remembrance ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude before sunset, offering the community an opportunity to honor, reflect, and unite in remembrance as we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to participate in a candle-lighting to pay tribute to the lives lost and share a quiet moment of reflection and hope.
35th Annual Doylestown Arts Festival
Downtown Doylestown
September 12-13, 10 am – 5 pm
This September 12th & 13th the Doylestown Arts Festival returns for its 35th anniversary! Featuring over 170 independent artists, live music on 5 stages, and activities for all ages, this is not a weekend to miss. The event is rain or shine, and is FREE to the public.
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Peace Valley Nature Center, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown | September 12, 8-10 am
Join a local birding expert for a guided bird walk at Peace Valley Nature Center! Discover and identify local birds as you learn and practice bird-watching techniques. Meet outside the PVNC Visitors’ Center at 8:00 am to begin your walk. This free event is open to ages 15 and up, and all experience levels are welcome!
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