5 Things To Do In Bucks County This Weekend

BUCKS COUNTY, PA —It's the time for parades. But before we get ready for the thrills of Thanksgiving Day floats and holiday parades around Bucks County and the region, Saturday's parades will be ones for remembrance and paying our respects to those who have made the sacrifice of service for our country.

Several Bucks County towns will hold Veterans Day parades, services, ceremonies, and other events to commemorate this special holiday for our nation on Saturday. They include Yardley, and Northampton Township, among others.

For those who are veterans and are reading this, thank you for your service. For those who are families of veterans, check out this story on how veterans can eat free at numerous places on Saturday and take them to breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Several artist displays are going on in Newtown, and Lower Makefield Township this weekend. And, with the Beatles back on the radio with their final song "Now and Then," there's also an exhibit of John Lennon's works in New Hope.

These are some of the events taking place in Bucks County this weekend:

Veterans Day Parade, Ceremonies, Events On Saturday

Yardley Borough will pay its respects with a Veterans Day parade and ceremony on Saturday. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Delaware and Afton Avenue, across from the Yardley Inn, said Russell Davidson, commander of VFW Post No. 6393. (Read this Patch story for more details.) Meanwhile, Northampton Township will hold "A Salute to Service" Veterans Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Council Rock STAR Center at 30 Upper Holland Rd. in Richboro.

(Shutterstock)

Give Peace A Chance: John Lennon Exhibit In New Hope

John Lennon is once again appearing on your radio. He's also part of a special exhibit at the Arete Gallery at 122 S. Main Street in New Hope. The exhibit, which runs through Dec. 30, features select works of art created by Lennon and endorsed with his personal chop mark, and rare posters and photographs, and runs with the theme of peace and love. It's a free event too. Lennon takes the lead vocal on The Beatles' final song, "Now and Then," which was created from a demo the singer recorded on a cassette tape in the late 1970s. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

(Associated Press)

'Art That Blooms' Promises Unforgettable Experience At BCCC In Newtown

A symphony of colors, forms, and artistic expressions will greet visitors to the second annual "Art That Blooms" exhibit on Saturday and Sunday inside the Hicks Art Center at the Bucks County Community College in Newtown. Staged by the Bucks County Community College's Continuing Education Floral Design Department and Student Art Department, the event will be a celebration of creativity and beauty, merging the worlds of floral design and visual arts in an unforgettable experience. (Read this Patch story for more details.)

(Contributed)

A Night With Mrs. Claus At Peddler's Village Saturday

Yes, Santa usually gets all the love. But he's starting to get a little busy this time of the year with things at the North Pole heating up as Santa and his elves prepare for Christmas. So Mrs. Claus has the chance to grab the holiday spotlight and she will shine at Peddler's Village in Lahaska Saturday night. The wife of Kris Kringle will appear from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Giggleberry Fair. The free evening for families includes a meet-and-greet with Mrs. Claus, letter writing to Santa, holiday craft-making, a carousel ride with Mrs. Claus, and also storytime with her. Advance reservations are not needed. Just show up!

(Photo Courtesy of Peddler's Village)

Internationally Renowned Artist Exhibit At AOY Art Center

“After Hours” —Ewa Zeller’s Solo Exhibition —takes place this weekend at the AOY Art Center in Lower Makefield Township. AOY Art Center is pleased to host Zeller for a one-weekend solo exhibition on Nov. 10-12. The exhibition opens on Friday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. with an opening reception and continues on Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. (Read this Patch story for more details.)

(Photo Courtesy of AOY Art Center)