Your Bucks County Source of Weekend Events and Things to Do (10/3 - 10/5) Whether you are from Bucks County or just visiting here are just some of the great events and places to visit in the area.
On Going:
SCARECROW COMPETITION & DISPLAY Time: 10:00 AM End: 10/26/08
Location: Route 202, , Lahaska, PA
Contact: 215-794-4000
Bigger than life scarecrow creations are displayed outdoors and compete for over $4900 in cash prizes.
GARDEN RAILWAY Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm End: 11/23/08
Location: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road , Kennett Square, PA Contact: 610-388-1000 ext 512 Imaginations embark on a journey through miniature Longwood landmarks made from natural elements. Walk under trusses as trains travel above and see the detail and expert craftsmanship of this fanciful railway.
Other Exhibits to check out at Longwood Gardens are:
- NATURE'S CASTLES Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- FALL FANTASY IN GLASS Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
PHANTOM Time: Wed & Thurs. 2:00 pm & 8:00 pm, Fri. 8:00 pm End: 10/5/08
Location: Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main Street , New Hope, PA
Contact: 215-862-2041
The classic story of a disfigured man who lives deep below an opera house.
Friday:
FIRST FRIDAY DOYLESTOWN Time: 6 - 9:30 PM Location: Downtown Doylestown, , Doylestown, PA
A gala evening of art and music, a wonderful night to stroll our beautiful downtown. Follow the yellow flags to join the festivities.
AHA! FRIDAY IN NEWTOWN Time: 6 - 9 pm Location: State & Sycamore Streets, Newtown, PA
Experience all that Newtown has to offer. This evening blends the arts and history of Newtown with a marketplace of the finest shops and restaurants.
OKTOBERFEST End: 10/05/08
Location: Central Park, Wells Road , Doylestown, PA
Contact: (215) 348-9915 This unique event features a continuous schedule of recreational and educational opportunities for all ages including a unique blend of staged entertainment, games, rides, hole-in-one and much more. The Oktoberfest celebration is an alcohol-free event.
FIRST FRIDAY FAMILY FUN Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM Location: James Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street , Doylestown, PA Contact: 215-340-9800
HORRORFEST 2008 End: 11/01/08
Location: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road , Yardley, PA
Contact: 215-968-1670 10/3-10/4; 10/10-10/12; 10/17-10/19;
10/23-10/26; 10/29-10/30; & 11/1
Hayride of Horror, Barn of Horror, Alien Invasion, Deadtime Stories, Corn Maze in the Dark.
SAVORY SAMPLER Time: 7:30 pm Location: Mercer Museum, 84 South Pine Street , Doylestown, PA
Contact: (215) 345-0210 ext 132
Join your friends and neighbors for the 31st annual Savory Sampler, Bucks County's premier food and wine tasting event. The Mercer Museum brings together the best of our area's culinary treasures for an unforgettable evening.
Saturday:
BENSALEM TOWNSHIP FALL FESTIVAL Time: 10am-10pm Location: Commerce Bank Amphitheater, 2400 Byberry Road , Bensalem, PA - Bensalem Township's annual "big show" with a near 20 year history! We offer all day entertainment, amusements, food, fun, children's acts, culminating with a headliner concert at 7 PM (Mega-Motown featuring the bands Souled Out and Dr. K's Motown Review) and following by the best fireworks anywhere in Bucks County produced by Zambelli Internationale.
MEGA-MOTOWN STARRING SOULED OUT AND DR. K'S MOTOWN REVIEWTime: 7:00 pm Location: Commerce Bank Amphitheater, 2400 Byberry Rd. , Bensalem, PA
Souled Out is enthusiastically lead by three dynamic performers whose vocals are unmatched! The seasoned R&B singers perform (complete with the dead-on vocals and smooth choreography) with the same panache and spirit as their Motown and Soul predecessors, backed by the Northeast renowned Souled Out Orchestra. FREE.
PUMPKIN FEST End: 11/02/08
Location: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road , Yardley, PA
Contact: 215-968-1670
Bring the family for a day of fun down on the farm.
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK Time: 8:00 pm Location: Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave. , Glenside, PA Contact: 215-572-7650 - One of the popular middle-of-the-road balladeers of all time, with over 100 million albums and singles sold.
PINOCCHIO Time: 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Location: Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main Street , New Hope, PA Contact: 215-862-2041
THE COUNT'S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Location: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd , Langhorne, PA
Contact: 215-752-7070 Sesame Place celebrates Halloween with The Count. This event is fun for the whole family to enjoy together!
Highlights Include: Guests are invited to visit Sesame Place dressed in costume,-Enjoy a special live Halloween show "Countdown to Halloween" Trick-or-treat throughout the park,-Walk through Count's castle,Hayrides and more!
GIRL AUTHORITY LIVE CONCERT Time: Shows at 12:00 pm, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm End: 10/05/08
Location: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road , Langhorne, PA
Contact: 1-866-GO4-ELMO - Girl Authority offers family-friendly music aimed towards and performed by tweens.
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN LUNCH Time: 1:00 pm End: 10/05/08
Location: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road , Langhorne, PA
Contact: 1-866-GO4-ELMO - Experience Sesame Girl Power and dine with the ladies of Sesame Street: Abby Cadabby, Zoe, Rosita and Praire Dawn during Girls Rule Weekend! Sesame Place's friendly characters make mealtime fun-time with lots of hugs and the chance to capture unforgettable photos.
ECOLOGICAL GARDEN DESIGN Time: 5:00PM - 9:00PM Location: Springtown Rod and Gun Club, Rt. 212 , Springtown, PA Contact: Sherry Brodhead 610-346-8484
Covered Dish Dinner and Presentation on "Ecological Garden Design" by David Hughes of Fringetree Design Studios,Upper Black Eddy,Bucks Co.(www.fringetreedesign.co). Discussion on preventing erosion by creating and maintaining hedgerows and by creating rain gardens. Bring a hot dish, salad, or dessert to share. Native plants for sale. Donation suggested.
ANTIQUE APPRAISAL Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Half Moon Inn, , Newtown, PA Contact: 215-968-4004
Sunday:
HARVEST DAY Time: 10 am - 4 pm Location: Washington Crossing Historic Park, McKonkey Ferry Inn Section of the Park, Washington Crossing, PA - Join us for a historic look at autumn customs, traditions, and frolics at Washington Crossing Historic Park presents its annual harvest festival. Experience the 1770's and 1830's as you enjoy: historic craft demonstrations, music, and trades, jump in a hay pile, play old-fashioned kids games and more. $6.00 Adults, $3.00 Children 6-17
CRIMES OF THE HEART Time: 2:00 PM Location: Neshaminy State Park, State Road , Bensalem, PA
Contact: 215-245-7850 - The scene is Hazlehurst, MS, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await the news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital.
A DOLL'S HOUSE BY HENRIK IBSEN Time: 2:00 PM Location: Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University, Diamond Theater, 420 East Packer Ave , Bethlehem, PA , Contact: 610-785-2787
In this riveting psychological drama, a wife's dedication to her husband reveals cruel truths about power, gender and marriage.
ARTS AND CRAFTS IN THE PARK Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Location: Edgewood Pocket Park, Edgewood Road and Heacock Road , Lower Makefield, PA Contact: 215-493-6416
It's never too early to start shopping for the holidays! Lower Makefield Township Farmers' Market presents Arts & Crafts in the Park, an opportunity for local residents to display and sell their artwork and handicrafts. The fair will be held at Edgewood Pocket Park, at the intersection of Edgewood and Heacock Roads in Lower Makefield, on Sunday, October 5, from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free for attendees, and there is no space fee for vendors. The rain date will be October 12.
AUTUMN COOKING DEMO - DISCOVERING THE APPLE HARVEST Time: 1:00 pm Location: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road , Kennett Square, PA Contact: 610-388-1000 ext 512
Watch and learn (and sample!) as the Terrace Restaurant's expert chefs prepare delicious and savory seasonal fare.
THE ABCS OF WINE TASTING Time: 2 pm Location: The Marketplace at East Falls, 3747 Ridge Avenue , Philadelphia, PA Contact: 215-225-6600 or 215-493-6500, ext. 19
The ABCs of Wine Tasting with Collin Flatt, Wine Writer.
Smell, swirl, sip and learn a little science. Find out how to use your senses to enhance the enjoyment of wine.
Cost: $20; includes instruction, wine tasting and printed materials.
Call for reservations at 215-225-6600 or at 215-493-6500, ext. 19 or buy on-line: www.crossingvineyards.com
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