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From outdoor adventures to patriotic celebrations, there’s plenty to do around Bucks County

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Freedom rings: The Lower Southampton July 4th Parade will begin at Second Street and Bustleton Pike in Feasterville at 1 p.m. and include string bands, music, floats, classic cars and much more. SOURCE: METRO IMAGES

JUNE 27

Farmers Market of Hatboro: The Farmers Market of Hatboro, sponsored by The Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce, is located on the premises of The Hatboro Baptist Church, 32 N. York Road in Hatboro. It will be open through Sept. 21 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. To become a vendor or for information, call 215–675–8400.

HIV Testing and Counseling: Free HIV testing and counseling will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the office of Irene E. Rosenberg, RN, BSN, Esquire, in conjunction with Bucks County Family Services. Infectious Disease Associates, P.C. is at 729 Grove Ave., Suite 4, in Southampton. For information, call 215–355–9634, Ext. 204.

Joe Conklin’s Comedy Night: This event will be held at Parx Casino, 2999 Street Road in Bensalem, from 8 to 10 p.m. This weekly show features “the man of a thousand voices” Joe Conklin and three comedians every Wednesday. Attendees must be 21 or older to enter and to gamble. For information, visit parxcasino.com/comedynight

JUNE 28

Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. A drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. at Best Western, 3499 Street Road in Bensalem. For information, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1–800-RED CROSS.

JUNE 29

Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. A drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lower Southampton Township Building, 1500 Desire Ave. in Feasterville-Trevose. For information, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1–800-RED CROSS.

Firefly Campfire and Hike: This event will take place at Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane in Churchville, at 8 p.m. Participants will learn about how a firefly glows and roast marshmallows afterward. Cost is $5 per person. Members are free. Reservations are required. For information, call 215–357–4005 or visit churchvillenaturecenter.org

Wildflower Sale: This event will be held at the Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane in Churchville, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 30. There is a wide variety of native and wildlife plants available. For information, call 215–357–4005 or visit churchvillenaturecenter.org

JUNE 30

Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. A drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sheraton Hotel, 400 Oxford Valley Road in Langhorne. For information, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1–800-RED CROSS.

Flea Market: This event will be held at the VFW Post 1597, 901 Bellevue Ave. in Croydon, from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No charge for space rentals. Donations accepted for veterans table. For information, call 267–307–7916.

Intro to Kayaking: This event will take place at Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road in Bristol, from 3 to 5 p.m. This two-hour class, led by kayaking instructor Melanie Pawlowski, will introduce participants to the parts of a kayak, how to hold and move a kayak paddle, how to enter and exit a kayak, ways to keep your balance while kayaking and how to get around on the water in a kayak. Cost is $30. Class size is limited. Pre-registration/payment is required at least 2 days prior to program in order to participate. To register, call 215–785–1177, or visit silverlakenaturecenter.org

Saturday Morning Bird Watching: The Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane in Churchville, hosts this event for amateur ornithologists from 7 to 9 a.m. An experienced bird watcher will tour the grounds with a group. For information, call 215–357–4005 or visit churchvillenaturecenter.org

JULY 1

Magic: the Gathering: Comic Archive, 319 W. Main St. in Lansdale, hosts this event at 2 p.m. This classic family-friendly card game enhances strategic thinking and skills while teaching good sportsmanship. Admission is free. Open to all ages, but those under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 215–853–0740.

Weekend Walk-In Tours: This event takes place at the Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St. in Doylestown, at 2 p.m. Weekend walk-in tours are free with paid admission and open to the public. Enjoy a focused gallery talk or walk-in tour. For information, call 215–340–9800 or visit michenerartmuseum.org

JULY 2

Andalusia Historic House Tours: Tour the Andalusia Mansion, 1237 State Road in Bensalem, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, except for major holidays. Enjoy a self-guided garden tour of Andalusia Mansion, a national historic landmark and home of Nicholas Biddle. See original furnishings, art and decorative arts and learn about the history of Andalusia. Reservations required. Space is limited. Cost is $20 per person. For information or to make a reservation, call 215–245–5479.

JULY 3

Patriotic Concert: A patriotic concert will take place on the grounds of St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Road in Holland, at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by the Verdi Band of Norristown. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the auditorium of Council Rock High School South. Admission is free. Bring your own chairs. Food will be available for sale. For information, call 215–357–5720.

Toddler Time Program: This event will be held at Barn Nature Center, 1283 Almshouse Road in Doylestown, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Toddler Time programs are a parent and child experience that includes crafts, songs, music, books, activities and animals to help develop your child’s sense of adventure and imagination as well as appreciation for the world around them. For information, call 570–249–1935.

Weight-Loss Program: The Trevose Behavior Modification Program, a weight-loss program, meets Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. at Bucks County Technology Park, 4800 Street Road, in Trevose. For information, call 267–254–4050.

JULY 4

Fourth of July Fireworks: Fireworks will begin immediately following the 9 p.m. performance of the Neighborhood Street Party Night Parade at Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Road in Langhorne. Entry into Sesame Place will be limited to five minutes prior to the start of fireworks. For information, visit sesameplace.com

Lower Southampton July 4th Parade: The parade will begin at Second Street and Bustleton Pike in Feasterville at 1 p.m. The parade will feature the Philadelphia Eagles Pep Band, South Philadelphia and Uptown string bands, entertainer Jody King, the Boogie Dogs Band, the Jazz Vespers Dixieland Band, DJB Jug Band, local and visiting fire companies, floats, antique and classic cars, government representatives, the Lower Southampton Police Honor Guard, community organizations and bicycle and baby parades and more. ••

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