From July 4th celebrations to concerts and comedy shows, there’s plenty to do around Bucks County this week
The Times
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 5 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 parade and more.
JULY 5
Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. A drive will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. at Northampton Township Library, 25 Upper Holland Road in Richboro. For information, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1–800-RED CROSS.
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.
JULY 6
Butterfly House Tour: This event will take place at Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane in Churchville, at 11 a.m. The Butterfly House at Churchville will be open through mid-September and will include a variety of special events. Flutter passes (a season pass) are available for purchase. Butterfly house tours are free for Churchville Nature Center members and cost $5 for children ages 4–13 and $8 for adults. Admission for seniors ages 65 and older is $6. For information, call 215–357–4005 or visit churchvillenaturecenter.org.
JULY 7
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.
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
Summer Gala Concert Series: The Lenape Chamber Ensemble’s Summer Gala Concert season opens with a Sonatina for Violin and Piano by Jean Sibelius; the Beethoven Razumovsky String Quartet №2 written in 1806; and a piano Quintet by Czech composer Zdenek Fibich. The concert will be held at 8 p.m. at Delaware Valley University’s Life Sciences Auditorium, 700 E. Butler Ave. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and are available online at lenapechamberensemble.org, at the door or by calling 610–294–9361.
Volunteer Work Day: This event will take place at Silver Lake Nature Center, 1306 Bath Road in Bristol, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Silver Lake Nature Center needs help maintaining their grounds. Volunteers should bring a refillable water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes. Those who volunteer for four hours get a free lunch. This event is rain or shine. Those who want to participate can RSVP by calling 215–785–1177 or visiting silverlakenaturecenter.org
JULY 8
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 9
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 10
Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. Drives will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Lower Bucks Hospital, 501 Bath Road in Bristol; and from 2 to 7 p.m. at Neshaminy Activity Center, 1842 Brownsville Road in Trevose. For information, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1–800-RED CROSS.
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 11
Blood Drive: The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors. Drives will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Wawa Training Center, 900 N. Brook Drive in Trevose; and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ARIA School of Nursing, 3 Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 233 in Trevose. For information, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1–800-RED CROSS.
Edison Alumni Lunch: Thomas Edison High School Alumni & Friends Association will meet for lunch at Pub 2900, 2900 Street Road in Bensalem. Organizers will bring hats, membership cards and memorabilia. Lunch is free, and graduates are welcome to bring a friend. Proceeds will go to student book awards. For information, call 215–588–9717 or email G1311@aol.com
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. ••
