While A-Day is a pretty amazing event (check out our post about it here), maybe you’re looking for something else to do. Check out our guide for Thursday, April 26th, 2012 – Sunday, April 29th, 2012 below. We have included some of the best events happening in Bucks County this weekend. Also, make sure to check out more fun things to do on our sortable calendar of events & restaurant guide.
The First Annual 2012 Happening List Bash
560 Union Square Drive, New Hope
7:00pm – 11:00pm
We’re partying in style, rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the 2012 Happening List at Occassions! We’re celebrating all of the 2012 Happening list winners and finalists! Our event is open to the public but space is limited so hope you’ve booked your tickets early. While there is no official dress code, you should be dressed to impress on the red carpet!
Which local business has the best holiday display?

#1 Monday Morning Flower & Balloon Co, Yardley

We’re entering the last full weekend in August! Take in everything that Bucks has to offer before your big Labor Day plans next weekend. Need more ideas? Check out the Bucks Happening calendar, restaurant guide, and guide to soaking up the end of summer for more fun ideas.
It’s back to school time, which also means back-to-activity time. If you’re thinking about enrolling in dance this year, head to the PA School of the Performing Arts Fall Open House on Thursday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Meet their teachers and have a tour of their facilities at the beautiful Barn Studios in historic The Gathering in Wrightstown, conveniently located at the intersection of Penn’s Park Road and 2nd Street Pike. (Read about a Broadway dancer from PA School of the Performing Arts here.) (more…)
By now, maybe you have realized that we gave BucksHappening.com a makeover. Why the change you ask? Well, in short, because of YOU! After getting out there and really talking to our readers, in groups and 1 on 1, we decided to implement many of the changes everyone was asking for.
Read on to hear about all of our changes. As always, if you have any advice, comments or questions about how we can continually improve, let us know!! Tweet us, Facebook us, or email us (info@buckshappening.com). (more…)
Last week, we announced our biggest contest EVER on Bucks Happening, an amazing give-a-way of $10,000 worth of wedding goods & services to 1 lucky local couple. Today we kick off round 1 of voting to determine the contest finalists on our Facebook fan-page. Check out the album “Wedding Contest Entries” and vote for your favorite couple by “liking” the photo. Please note that comments will not be counted as votes. The top 50% (OR no more than forty) couples with the most “likes” by March 18th will become finalists. If you’d like to enter, please email your photo, contact information, and caption to contest@buckshappening.com. (more…)
With all the love in the air after Valentine’s Day, we’re betting that there are quite a few of you recently engaged couples out there. Congratulations!
We’ve got some great news for you- BucksHappening.com along with the Newtown Athletic Club, Town Crier Bakery, and several of the amazing vendors in Bucks County and the greater Philadelphia area are teaming up to give away an AMAZING wedding package to 1 lucky couple, valued at almost $10,000!!! How you ask? It’s simple…
The wait is over! Check out the new Bucks Happening Restaurant Guide- your comprehensive, searchable guide to dining out in Bucks County. We invite you to browse through the selection and test drive some searches. Looking for Mexican in Richboro? A BYOB in Lambertville? A fancy ($$$) restaurant to impress your loved on on Valentine’s Day? We have got you covered. (more…)
There are few things more exciting than driving around during the holiday season to look at all of the beautifully decorated homes. And this year it’s getting even more exciting with the Bucks Happening Holiday Lights Contest!
It’s simple, send in your Bucks County holiday home photos to contest@buckshappening.com along with contact information- including name, phone number, and address (we won’t share your exact address with viewers, just towns).
We’ll post the pictures on our website and the photo with the most votes by midnight on 12/29 wins a $100 gift certificate to Montgomery Mall (perfect for some last minute gifts)! Just outside Bucks County, Montgomery Mall features four department stores, JCPenney, Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sears along with 150 specialty shops including Hollister, Gap, and LOFT. Eateries at Montgomery Mall include Salsa’s Mexican Grill and TGI Friday’s, plus an extensive food court. (more…)
One thing that I love about the holidays is finding the perfect gift for my loved ones, knowing I will see huge smiles on their faces when they unwrap their big surprises. In my opinion, giving is even more fun that getting!
While shopping during the holidays can be lots of fun, it can also turn into a frustrating experience when the perfect presents are hard to find. Luckily, there are so many fabulously unique shops and talented craftsman in Bucks County to make the search more fun. In addition to fueling our communities, local shops offer the personal service and care to take the stress out of shopping.
This year, take a look at the Bucks Happening Holiday Gift Guide to find those extra-special gifts to make 2010 the best holiday yet! (more…)
Are you a Bucks Happening reader? In the coming weeks, we’ll have some exciting opportunities for our loyal viewers and would love to hear from YOU! Please email us at blog@buckshappening.com, subject line “BH reader” to find out more.
We hope to hear from you!