It’s gonna be May! This weekend sip through Washington Crossing’s Spring Brewfest, catch a show at Bucks County Playhouse or have an early celebration of mom at the Chaddsford Winery
Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events Calendar.
FRIDAY, MAY 3
Summer unWINED
Enjoy an evening down on the farm with great live music, tasty food, locally brewed craft beer, Rose Bank Winery wines, specialty cocktails, and tons of activities for the kiddos.
When: Fridays through August 30
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices vary
Hidden Gems: Fashioning a Legacy
This exhibit will showcase the best representations of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, humanitarian, and activist Pearl S. Buck’s personal style through her intact collection of American and Asian fashion, jewelry, shoes, handbags, hand fans, gloves, and associated archival material.
When: Now through May 12
Where: Pearl S. Buck House & Historic Site
Cost: Prices vary
Mae West’s Play “The Drag”
Drag culture meets drawing room dramedy in Mae West’s flamboyantly funny show!
When: Now through May 12
Where: ActorsNET of Bucks County
Cost: Prices vary
Andalusia Garden Symposium
The second annual Garden Symposium will bring together garden enthusiasts from near and far to hear from some of the most influential and innovative voices in the global gardening community.
When: May 3
Where: Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum
Cost: $300
Crystal Terrarium Workshop
Join us for a night of fun, plants, and crystals! Create your own bespoke terrarium under guidance of our experts at Greenology Organic Living.
When: May 3
Where: Art in the Barn
Cost: $68
Cupcake Decorating Contest & Display
Feast your eyes on this icing-laced display! Professional and amateur culinary creations are displayed in four categories: Traditional, Baker’s Choice, Student, and Kids.
When: Now through May 12
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
Tegu Time: Pearl’s Birthday Bash
At Pearl's Birthday Bash, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy exciting activities for the whole family, including a scavenger hunt, tegu-themed games, and a cupcake decorating competition with fantastic prizes!
When: May 3
Where: Barn Nature Center
Cost: Prices vary
The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution
Discover the untold stories of these outlaws at the Mercer Museum’s immersive exhibition, and journey through a world of espionage, legendary robberies, and mythical lost treasure in the heart of Revolutionary Bucks County.
When: Now through 2026
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Prices vary
SATURDAY, MAY 4
Strawberry Festival
The weekend will include strawberry-themed food, beverages, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and shop specials.
When: May 4-5
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
Washington Crossing Brewfest
At the Spring Brewfest, you’ll enjoy sampling over 100 different beers from more than 60 breweries, live music (bagpipe rock!), and food vendors.
When: May 4
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Prices vary
Elmo’s Springtacular
Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and an exciting lineup of special events!
When: Now through June 16
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
CFEVA at 40
CFEVA at 40: Four Decades of Supporting Contemporary Art celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) with an exhibition of work by 40 contemporary artists affiliated with the center who represent the Philadelphia region’s artistic excellence, its legacy, and its future.
When: Now through May 26
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
Speakeasy Train
Embark on a journey through the Bucks County foothills and to the surreptitious underbelly of 1920s nightlife. Shady figures will board you onto our early 20th-century parlor cars, where our parlor car attendants will serve you.
When: Various dates through November 22
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Join the Silver Lake Nature Center as they offer free guided Saturday morning walks. Bring your binoculars as you might see some feathered friends along the way!
When: Saturdays through May 25
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
Meditations on the Human Condition
George R. Anthonisen: Meditations on the Human Condition celebrates the arc of Anthonisen’s artistic career spanning 65 years as a figurative sculptor. Well versed in history and current events, Anthonisen (b. 1936) creates visual dialogues, primarily in bronze, that investigate the human condition.
When: Now through October 14
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
300 Year Birthday Celebration
You are invited to a free community Birthday Party celebration! Come enjoy family fun, music, jugglers, history, tours, and a bake sale.
When: May 4
Where: Wrightstown Friends Meeting
Cost: Free to attend
Art in the Park
This outdoor community event is a fun-filled day with free admission. Local artists, performing artists, musical performances, art activities, vendors, food trucks, and much more!
When: May 4
Where: Bucks County Community College Upper Bucks Campus
Cost: Free to attend
Claybourne Elder: If the Stars Were Mine
"If the Stars Were Mine" is a hilarious, heartfelt, and surprisingly filthy evening that’s part cabaret and part stand-up.
When: May 4
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices vary
Grumpy Monkey Meet and Greet
Swing into Sesame Place Philadelphia for a wild time and meet the grumpy monkey himself, Jim Panzee, from the best-selling book series by Suzanne Lang!
When: May 4
Where: Sesame Place Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
Kentucky Derby “Run for the Roses”
Get out your fancy hats and join Crossing Vineyards and Winery on Derby Day! Drink specials, including Crossing’s take on the Mint Julep, and live music.
When: May 4
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Kentucky Derby Tea
Saddle up for a day of Southern Charm elegance and excitement at our Kentucky Derby event. Enjoy a delightful spread featuring Derby-inspired tea, scones, salad, tea sandwiches, and desserts.
When: May 4
Where: The Talking Teacup
Cost: $40.95
What Price Beauty?
Join in for an immersive exploration of beauty and vanity during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries!
When: May 4
Where: Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Museum
Cost: Free to attend
Wine & Tapas Train
Over a leisurely two-hour sojourn, your group will savor a selection of local wines, each eloquently introduced by our knowledgeable parlor car hosts.
When: May 4-5
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
SUNDAY, MAY 5
New Hope History Walking Tours
Take this expertly guided walking tour to see the places and hear the tales that make New Hope such a fascinating place. The tour is approximately one mile long and lasts about one hour.
When: Every Sunday, 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Where: Start at The Parry Mansion
Cost: $10 per person
Pony Rides
Join the Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center for fun filled pony rides every Sunday from 12 PM – 2 PM. Spend the day with their adorable ponies and even go feed their petting zoo animals!
When: Every Sunday
Where: Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Cost: $10
Grapevine Express
Embark on a nostalgic journey, immersing yourself in the elegance and grandeur of America’s golden age of railroads. Guests will be indulged with a decadently rich cheese and charcuterie board that balances with the wine and spirits experienced on their journey.
When: Now through September 29
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
Best of the Nest Birdhouse Competition & Display
The Best of the Nest: Birdhouse Competition & Display runs from April 13 through May 19, 2024 and showcases unique birdhouses designed and built by members of the public.
When: Now through May 19
Where: Peddler's Village
Cost: Free to attend
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve Wedding Open House and Showcase
Open House + Showcase to see the venue setup like an event plus the opportunity to speak to our preferred vendors in person.
When: May 5
Where: Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
Cost: $7
Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us in style! Enjoy music, $8 house margaritas, & complimentary samples. Let's fiesta together at Los Sarapes Chalfont!
When: May 5
Where: Los Sarapes
Cost: Free to attend
Mimosas with Mom
We're honoring mom and mimosa lovers with bubbly pours and seasonal specials during an intimate 60-minute experience. Your group will have an hour to enjoy the carefully curated selections while raising a well-deserved toast to all the matriarchs in your life.
When: Now through May 19
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: $23
Towers and Turrets Tour
Embark on a fascinating self-guided architectural tour, where towers and turrets stand as testaments to human ingenuity and craftsmanship, inviting you to explore their heights and details, and uncover the stories woven into their magnificent designs.
When: May 5
Where: TileWorks of Bucks County
Cost: Prices vary
