With summer officially underway, there’s much to do in Bucks County during these warm-weather months. A full list of events and activities is below.
Tube down the Delaware River
Rent a solo or two-person tube at Bucks County River Country and sign up for a two-, three- or four-hour tubing experience down the Delaware River. Pack snacks and sunscreen for an adventurous day. If you’re going with friends, bring a long rope to tie your tubes together so that you don’t float away from each other. Visit rivercountry.net.
See an outdoor movie on the lawn of the Mercer Museum
Join the County Theater of Doylestown on the third Thursday of each month on the green of the Mercer Museum for a family-friendly series of outdoor film screenings. The Mercer Museum and the County Theater, in partnership with The Moving Picture Cinema, are offering Mamma Mia! on July 21, The Karate Kid on Aug. 18 and Legally Blonde on Sept. 16. Visit countytheater.org.
William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest in Bristol
Join Bristol Riverside Theatre at the Bristol Township Amphitheater, 2501 Bath Road, all summer long. See The Commodores (July 15), the Indigo Girls (Aug. 25) and Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone (Sept. 9-10). Grab a bite to eat at nearby dining before or after. Visit brtstage.org.
Bucks County Beach Days: Sand Sculptures in the Village
Celebrate summer with larger-than-life sand sculptures and play-all-day sandboxes designed for family fun. This event, which runs through Aug. 31 at Peddler’s Village, showcases six 12-foot-tall sculptures and two smaller ones created by four world-renowned master sand sculptors. The creations pay homage to Bucks County’s rich history, landmarks and scenery. Visit peddlersvillage.com/event/sand-sculptures.
Family-friendly fun at Sesame Place
Stop by Sesame Place in Langhorne for Christmas in July (July 21-25) and the Back to School Bash (Aug. 29-Sept. 2). There will be fireworks on Labor Day. Visit sesameplace.com.
Outdoor music and events at The Tileworks
Part of the Mercer Mile of museums in Doylestown, The Tileworks is Bucks County native Henry Chapman Mercer’s still-working tile factory and museum. Stop by for music and fun on the lawn. Tours are an option any day in summer. Events include Bluegrass at The Tileworks on July 17, and East Nash Grass with the Cirotti Trio on July 31. Visit thetileworks.org.
Bluegrass & Blueberries Month
Celebrate National Blueberry Month throughout July at Peddler’s Village. Stop by for fresh, locally grown blueberries in the Peddler’s Village General Store selling blueberry pies, butters, jellies and preserves. Dance along to live bluegrass and country bands playing live throughout the village. Also in July is Food Truck Thursday on the 28th. Visit peddlersvillage.com.
National Peach Month
Through August, it’s a peach and shopping lover’s paradise at Peddler’s Village with plenty of peachy treats, shopping deals and scenic strolls through summer gardens. Savor the flavor of all things peach, from savory to sweet, at restaurants and weekend outdoor food tents. The annual Sidewalk Sale runs Aug. 5-7. On weekends, join for live entertainment. Visit peddlersvillage.com.
Annual New Hope Automobile Show
This is one of the oldest antique car shows in the country. This two-day festival on Aug. 13-14, at New Hope-Solebury High School, features foreign and domestic classic and antique vehicles. Nationally recognized judging standards are employed for each marque. Proceeds benefit local scholarships and charities. Visit newhopeautoshow.com.
View the exhibit ‘Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy’ at the Michener
Keith Haring (1958-1990) was arguably the most accomplished and prominent American artist of the 1980s. Born in Reading and raised in nearby Kutztown, Haring developed an early love for drawing. A private collection of more than 100 works, the show contains unique and notable pieces. The exhibit runs through July 31. Visit michenerartmuseum.org.
Opening of TreeTrails Adventure Park
Slated to open in Trevose at the Phoenix Sport Club this August, courses range in difficulty from beginner to advanced, with skills and element challenges increasing in height and difficulty as guests progress. The courses all start at a centralized main platform, and after being harnessed and given a safety and training briefing, guests explore the park at their own speed and comfort level of difficulty. Both the adult and kid courses include zip lines, bridges made of cable and rope, and netted tunnels that are suspended between platforms built around trees and poles. Visit treetrails.com/trevose-pa.
Kayak, paddleboard or canoe
Driftwood Water Adventures operates out of Tyler State Park, as well as near Bristol. Kayaks are also available for rent at Silver Lake Nature Center, Lake Nockamixon and more. Paddleboard and do yoga at the same time with Mill Melanie Yoga in Ottsville. Visit driftwoodwateradventures.com and silverlakenaturecenter.org.
See Biplanes soar at Van Sant Historic Airfield
Ride, instruction and rentals are available within this flying circus of Biplanes, Cubs, Champs, Taylorcrafts and Gliders. Check out other makes and models of antique aircraft, plus classic cars and motorcycles. Relax in the picnic area to watch the planes fly. During the week, visit the Old School Aviation shop and see what restorations are being done. The airfield is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit vansantairport.com.
