5 Things To Do Around Bensalem This Weekend

BENSALEM, PA — Bucks County book lovers are in luck this weekend. So are runners (particularly those who love superheroes) and, of course, those who treat Halloween like the very important holiday that it is.

If none of that works for you, you'll also have a chance to see one of the most heralded songwriters in country music peform this weekend just a short driver from home.

Here's a look at five fun things to do around Bensalem this weekend:

Bucks County Book Fest Is This Weekend: See Schedule Of Events
Bibliophiles rejoice! Nearly 50 authors will be taking part in dozens of activities throughout Doylestown this weekend at the Bucks County Book Fest. This is the first time out for the event — let's give them a good turnout!

Jackson's Heroes 5K Remembers Toddler, Teaches Swimming
Get out for a competitive 5K — or just a fun jog or casual stroll dressed like your favorite superhero — and help remember a local toddler and help other kids learn to swim. In memory of 3-year-old Jackson Silas Cole, the Warminster run on Sunday benefits swimming education at the local YMCA.

It's Halloween In Lambertville And The Lights Are Awesome
They're going all in for Halloween in Lambertville. Take a drive, or stroll, down N. Union Street and check out this smorgasbord of spooky decor.

Haunted In Bucks Co.: 4 Terrifying Places To Visit This October
Can you tell we're in the Halloween spirit this week? This weekend would be a great time to check out some of these haunts with family and friends, especially the ones you can be sure will scream their heads off for your cellphone, social-media video.

Jamey Johnson At Parx Casino
He's been called one of country music's greatest songwriters by the Washington Post. And, Sunday night, you can see 11-time Grammy nominee Jamey Johnson perform songs like "Give It Away" and "In Color" at Parx Casino's Xcite Center.

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