6 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Bucks County

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A picture-perfect fall weekend will bring blue skies and temperatures in the 60s to Bucks County - perfect weather for enjoying the many fun things to do around the county.

In Lahaska, Peddler's Village will be celebrating apple season with live music, plenty of apple-inspired food, pie-eating contests, and lots more.

In Newtown, the Bucks County Singers will be presenting "Voices of Bucks," a musical celebration featuring an afternoon of songs by the Bucks County Singers and guest choirs from Pennsbury and Council Rock.

The weekend also brings "Art That Blooms" back to the Newtown campus of the Bucks County Community College. Check out the amazing floral creations that will be bringing the worlds of fine art together with floral design.

Here are six fun things to do around Bucks County. Enjoy!

Nature And Art Converge In 'Art That Blooms'

The beauty of nature and art converge in Newtown this weekend during Bucks County Community College’s fifth annual "Art That Blooms" festival. The two-day collaborative event brings the worlds of fine art and floral design together at the Hicks Art Center, located on the east end of the campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown. Floral design instructor Renee Tucci, AIFD, PFCI, AAF, tells Patch this year's exhibition will feature dozens of imaginative floral displays paired alongside student-crafted paintings, sculptures, and woodwork.

Jennifer O'Donnell of Bensalem created this arrangement for last year's show.

Peddler's Village Celebrates Apple Season

The apple will reign supreme this weekend at Peddler's Village in Lahaska. Bucks County's outdoor shopping and dining destination will pay homage to the popular fall fruit with a two-day festival packed with food, live entertainment, and family activities. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7 and 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring freshly picked apples, apple-inspired food and drinks, baked goods, including housemade apple pies and fritters, live entertainment, and family activities. Admission is free.

Freshly made apple fritters at Peddler's Village Apple Festival. (Courtesy of Peddler's Village)

Concert Presents The "Voices Of Bucks"

The Bucks County Singers present “Voices of Bucks,” an afternoon of choral singing, on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of God’s Love, 791 Newtown-Yardley Road, Newtown. The concert will feature performances by the Hillcrest Elementary School Singers, Pennsbury Women's Choir Falconairs, Council Rock NorthVoice, Council Rock South Vocal Ensemble and the Bucks County Singers. The event will also include a special patriotic tribute to all veterans. Tickets are $10 at the door. Kids are admitted free of charge.

The Lutheran Church of God's Love in Newtown.

Car Show Pulls Into New Britain Borough

New Britain Borough presents its sixth annual Car Show on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the Lenape Valley Church, 321 West Butler Avenue, New Britain. The show will feature cars and trucks from 1989 and earlier, selected by the Road Angels. Proceeds from the show will benefit local charities, events, and the Eagles Autism Foundation. Day of show vehicle registration is $20.

(Patch file photo)

Redhead Celebration Returns To Hellerick's

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm at 5500 Easton Road in Plumstead Township will hold its annual Redhead Celebration Day on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live music and a full day of fall activities for everyone. The event is billed as “a lighthearted event honoring the roughly one to two percent of the population born with red hair.” It also celebrates the Hellerick family, most of whom are redheads.

Hellerick's Adventure Farm in Plumstead. (Jeff Werner/Patch)

Iconic Irish Music Band On Stage In Newtown

The historic Newtown Theatre will welcome legendary Irish music band Dervish to its stage on Sunday, November 8 at 7 p.m. Recognized by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music,” Dervish has been at the forefront of traditional Irish music for more than three decades, captivating audiences worldwide with their energetic performances and masterful musicianship.

(Courtesy of the Irish band Dervish)