Bucks Happening This Weekend: New Hope Pride and ARTS ALIVE!

While New Hope PRIDE is still in full swing, there’s tons more happening around Bucks this weekend. Check out our guide for Thursday, May 17th, 2012 – Sunday, May 20th, 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.

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Swamp People: A Great Opportunity In Our Backyard

This Friday (March 30) marks the 5th Annual Swamp Tromp, held at the Richland Township Building in Quakertown.  The event is a joint venture of the Heritage Conservancy and the Churchville Nature Center.  Beginning at 6:30, naturalist Marlin Corn will teach participants about the amphibious wildlife found in the Quakertown Swamp.  Following the presentation, families are invited to the edge of the swamp to experience, firsthand,  the rich sights and sounds of the night.

“The event is geared towards families – it’s a very kid-friendly night.” says Maggie Uliano (Membership and Special Events Associate for the Heritage Conservancy), “We want families to know more about the wildlife in the Quakertown Swamp.”

According to the Society of Wetland Scientists, the Quakertown Swamp is the largest freshwater inland wetland in southeastern Pennsylvania, containing over 400 acres of diverse plant and animal communities. In addition to frogs, insects, and salamanders, the swamp is home to a significant Great blue heron rookery and provides habitat for 91 additional bird species, including 14 rare breeds.

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Bucks Happening This Weekend: Hello December!

It may sound cliche but there is a reason that people shout “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” in December. There is certainly no shortage of events to attend around Bucks.  All month long, you can check out our 2011 holiday guide, continuous calendar of events, & restaurant guide for all the latest to-dos. To start, check out your weekend guide for December 1st – 4th 2011.

Love history? Then you’ll want to check out the Mercer Museum’s event on Thursday, Decemeber 1, 2011 called Straight Up, With a Twist: Prohibition Era from Philadelphia to Bucks County. From 7pm to 9pm, the group will explore the entertainment side of the Prohibition Era in the Philadelphia area. Experience the speakeasy with a performance/lecture, the history of jazz, and a round of Mercer Roulette. Kerry Genese of Philly Lindy Hop will dazzle us with a Charleston demonstration and lessons. Herman Mihalich, Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey Historian, will be on hand with samples of his whiskey from his new distillery, Mountain Laurel Spirits. So mosey up to the bar for a bit of giggle water, get your wiggle on, remember your password – it will be the cat’s pajamas! $15/$12 members. Pre-payment required. Call 215-345-0210 X123 to make your reservations! (more…)

This Weekend: House Tours Galore!

Something about the holidays just makes us want to look at beautifully decorated old homes! Luckily, this weekend, there are many chances to do just that in Bucks County:

Doylestown

175 East Oakland Avenue, Doylestown

Begun in 1992, the annual tour has become a cherished Christmas tradition for the Central Bucks community. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church shares the proceeds of the House Tour & Boutique with the Bucks County Housing Group, to benefit the Doylestown homeless shelter in its battle against homelessness in Central Bucks. This year’s tour features borough homes in four distinctly different neighborhoods. They were built during a span of more than a century, and each has been renovated from its original floor plan. Ticket price includes admission to the four homes and Tea back at the parish hall. Advance tickets may be purchased for $20 through Thursday Dec. 1 at the church office at the corner of Pine St. and E. Oakland Ave., FX Dougherty, 64 S. Main St., or online at www.bchg.org. Tickets may be purchased on tour days for $25 at the parish hall 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3.

The parish hall is also home to the Holiday Boutique, which opens one hour before the Tour begins. Admission to the Boutique is free. Offerings include fresh greens, Saint Paul’s famous boxed butter cookies, plain & fancy baked goods, raffles, and a Christmas Attic filled with bargains on gently used holiday decorations.

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A Very Bucks County Thanksgiving

Gobble Gobble!  Thanksgiving officially marks the start of the holiday season. And since things are always hectic we figured we could make it easy by giving you the inside scoop. It’s most important to focus on all that you are thankful for, but of course that comes with a great meal and some fun activities. Check out what’s happening for Thanksgiving around Bucks County in 2011:

THANKSGIVING EVE:

First, reunite with old friends by making your Thanksgiving Eve plans with the help of Single in the Suburbs.

GIVE BACK:

22nd Annual Bucks County Roadrunners Thanksgiving Day 5 Miler and 1 mile fun run/walk: at 9 am in Langhorne, PA  (more…)

Bucks County’s Halloween Trick or Treat Guide 2011

In true Bucks County fall style, an amazing volume and vast variety of awesome Halloween events are happening throughout the community.  We have it all– from haunted and spooky to fun for the family.  Check out these fun, safe places to take your kids trick-or-treating!

For more spooktacular events and tips, check out the Bucks Happening fall guide & the Montco Happening’s Halloween Guide. (more…)

Bucks Happening This Weekend

Oktoberfest celebrations commence, Halloween attractions haunt, and 3 fantastic musicians take the stage this weekend in Bucks. Check out our weekly guide below, and as always, check out our calendar, fall guide, & restaurant guide for more fun ideas.

Thursday night at Puck, two amazingly talented 23-year-old singer/song-writer/guitar-playing musicians, Daphne Willis & Megan McCormick, are coming to Puck. Daphne Willis, growing into her enormous talent, sings powerful and relatable music use via her singular sensibility. Her new album, Because I Can sounds very much like the defining work of a young artist who matters (check out Daphne’s performance below).  McCormick takes a wealth of both uplifting and disheartening experiences that belie her age, and transcends her unpredictable emotional landscape by coalescing her experiences into the sexy, raw, heavy, beautiful rock & roll of her debut, Honest Words out on Ryko. $10 cover. (more…)

5 Ways to Keep Your Cool During Back to School

Labor Day means two things, barbeques & Back to School!  Exit lazy summer days, enter hectic fall schedules! To ease the transition, check out the Bucks Happening Back to School guide for back to school deals, after school activities, and other resources.

1. Encourage kids to experiment with new activities. Especially for youth, it’s so important to discover various interests and talents. (more…)

Where’s the Party at? Bucks County’s Cinco De Mayo Guide

Are you ready for all the Cinco De Mayo celebrations taking over Bucks County this upcoming Thursday? Grab a margarita, wear that tacky sombrero you’ve been saving, and join in the celebrations! And don’t forget to use our handy Restaurant Guide to check out the Mexican restaurants nearby. Ole!

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Top 10 Beer Bars in Bucks

One thing that I love about living in the Philadelphia region is the city’s devotion to great beer.  Almost every bar has at least a few craft beers on tap, and many go way beyond that. The art of enjoying delicious brews is embedded into the rich history of the area, with Philadelphia’s own Benjamin Franklin having said, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”

Even better, amazing beer selections aren’t limited to within the city limits, and Bucks County is home to some beer menus that would put many city bars to shame! Check out Bucks Happening’s picks for the Top 10 Beer Bars in Bucks County. (more…)