6 Fun Things To Do In Bucks County This Weekend

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The fall market and festival season is officially underway in Bucks County with events taking place throughout Bucks County from Andalusia to the Doylestown area.

With our beautiful stretch of weather forecast to continue through the weekend, it's a great time to get outside and check out the seasonal fun.

This weekend also brings the 4th Annual Bucks Fall Food Truck, Car Show & Music Fest to Warminster Community Park. Enjoy the vehicles, listen to the tunes, and check out the more than 10 food trucks on site.

The weekend wraps up with a special event at the Churchville Nature Center in Northampton Township. The center will celebrate the release of its Monarch butterflies from its butterfly house as they begin their annual migration to warmer climates.

Here are six fun events taking place in Bucks County this weekend:

McConkey’s Market At Washington Crossing

McConkey’s Market returns for its 10th fall season on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA). Held only twice a year, the market features nearly 100 vendors selling an eclectic mix of artisan crafts, up-cycled items, vintage goods, handmade jewelry, original art and photography, pottery, reclaimed furniture, and collectibles. The market also includes live music and several food vendors. McConkey’s Market takes its name from the park’s historic McConkey Ferry Inn. The building represents a typical country inn or tavern of the Revolutionary era. Tradition has it that George Washington ate at the inn prior to his crossing of the Delaware River. Click here to read more.

The market features nearly 100 vendors. (Washington Crossing Historic Park)

Hellerick's Adventure Farm Kicks Off Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm in Doylestown – formerly Hellerick’s Family Farm – kicks off its Fall Festival this weekend with a five-acre corn maze, hundreds of pumpkins, and more than 50 unique attractions, including a new mini golf course. The 18-acre Adventure Farm also features wagon rides, farm animals, an obstacle course, a tractor tire playground, and 40 other activities for children and adults of all ages. In addition, fresh baked goods and cider will be available on select weekends in September and every weekend in October. Additionally, visitors can typically see more than 55 different types of pumpkins, squash, and gourds in all shapes and sizes, along with mums, and other seasonal decorations. Guests can also partake in u-pick flowers and crops; availability based on the season. Admission is $14.99 on weekdays and $18.99 on weekends, while children under 36 inches tall are admitted for free. Additional activities include an aerial adventure course, a silo climbing wall, and goat yoga and goat experience. Prices vary and some activities require a reservation. Click here for details and to help you plan your day at the farm.

Taking a wagon ride at Hellerick's Adventure Farm. (Hellerick's Adventure Farm)

4th Bucks Fall Food Truck Festival In Warminster

Food, cars, and music. Those are the three headliners for the 4th Annual Bucks Fall Food Truck, Car Show & Music Fest. The festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Warminster Community Park at 350 E. Bristol Rd. The festival features the Blue Comet Motorcycle Club, a car show by the Panel Beaters Car Club, animal rescues including Hart2Heart Animal Rescue, and live music. There's also a free petting zoo, kids activities, and 11 food trucks. The food trucks include Humpty Dumplings, Ardana Pizza, Philly Pretzel Factory, Tuckedito Tacquitos, Philly Funnel Cake Inc., Sweet Thangs Nut & Candy, Thai It Up, Pirate Pete's Soda Pop, United Crepes of America, The Tot Rod, and Wrap N Roll. Click here to read more.

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Andalusia Gardens Holding 1st Family Fun Day

The Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum is hosting its first Family Fun Day on Saturday in Bensalem Township. The event will be filled with activities for the whole family, including two children's storytimes, craft projects, a scavenger hunt, and craft beers. On Saturday, Andalusia will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the various activities, or simply relax in the gardens or by the banks of the Delaware River. Picnicking is encouraged. Admission to the gardens is $15 for adults, and free for children 12 and under. Visitors can also take a one-hour guided tour of the Historic House for an additional $15. Click here to read more.

The Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum in Bensalem Township is holding its first Family Fun Day on Saturday. (Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum)

Monarchs Taking Flight At Bon Voyage Party

The public is invited to attend a Bon Voyage Party for its Monarch Butterflies on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Native Butterfly House at the Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville. During the event, butterflies will be tagged before they are released from the house for their grand migration to their winter home. Other activities will include tours of the Butterfly House, pawpaw and flavored cricket tastings, beekeeping demonstrations, crafts and other fun activities. The official butterfly release takes place at 1 p.m. Click here to read more.

(Churchville Nature Center)

Historians Present "Our Town Story ... Doylestown"

The Doylestown Historical Society is teaming up with the County Theatre to present an encore presentation of "Our Town Story ... Doylestown" on Sunday, Sept. 15 beginning at 4 p.m. at the theater. The program is part of the society's DHS Video History Series. Compiled from a library of more than 100 interviews with Doylestonians, the short film provides a glimpse at the citizens, anecdotes, and historic events that make Doylestown the unique place it is today. After the screening, the Doylestown Historical Society will lead an in-theater discussion, allowing the audience to share their own favorite stories and ask questions about the beloved community's history. Click here to read more.

(Doylestown Historical Society)