Events & Fundraisers
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Bucks County Playhouse Spreads Christmas Cheer with ‘Elf: The Musical’
This Christmas season, celebrate with the beloved Buddy the Elf in the Bucks County Playhouse’s production of “Elf: The Musical” in New Hope through Jan. 4, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The musical, just like the classic film, stars Buddy, a human raised by elves who ventures beyond the North Pole to New York City.…
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Experience Chester County’s Must-See Holiday Light Shows
With the holiday season in full swing, this is an ideal moment to enjoy some of the region’s best holiday light shows, several of which are in Chester County, write Jason Nark and Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The West Chester Griswolds are known for covering their home and property in thousands of LED lights, illuminated figurines, and…
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Stage United and ArtWRKD to Host Musical, Storytelling Event Friday
This Friday, Dec. 12 at 6 PM, local storytellers and performers will be taking to the stage at SPEAKeasy, a monthly showcase of stories performed in song, poem, and personal narratives, in the ArtWRKD Exhibition Space above Newtown’s Triple Sun Spirits. SPEAKeasy is a collaboration between gallerist and curator of ArtWRKD Ashara Shapiro, and Joe Montone,…
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Enjoy Food, Drinks and Festive Entertainment in Bristol This Holiday Season
From Dec. 9 to Dec. 28, the Bristol Riverside Theatre is putting on a production of the Christmas musical, “The Nice List,” and there’s lots to do in the borough to celebrate the holidays, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. After checking out the show, grab a sweet treat at Spad’s Scoops, which…
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Celebrate the Holidays This Weekend at These Festive Events in Newtown
Enjoy the holidays in Newtown this weekend as the borough celebrates with festive events for the whole family to enjoy, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The town’s annual tree lighting will take place Friday, Dec. 5, at the Newtown Fire Association from 7 to 8:30 PM. Families can get free photos with Santa from…
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Here Are Some Holiday Happenings This Month in Delaware County
The Christmas season has arrived in Delaware County with plenty of holiday spirit to go around. So while shoppers are rushing home with their treasures, here are some holiday-themed activities in Delaware County, as compiled by Peg DeGrassa at the Daily Times. And if you haven’t picked out a Christmas tree yet, Linvilla Orchards in…
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New Hope Historical Society Hosts Revolutionary War Walking Tour
The New Hope Historical Society will be hosting a special tour on Dec. 13 at 1 PM, following a route taken by George Washington’s army during the Revolutionary War, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The tour, led by board member and historian Roy Ziegler, will provide details on the days leading up to the…
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Over 40,000 People Expected in West Chester this Holiday Season with Arrival of ‘Shop Small’ Experience
Historic downtown West Chester now glows with more than 80,000 holiday lights, wreaths and greenery lining the historic streets of the 226-year-old borough as Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester welcomes visitors to one of the region’s top “shop small” experiences starting this Black Friday. More than 40,000 people are expected to enjoy the sparkling…
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Annual Reenactments Return to Washington Crossing Historic Park This December
Step back in time this December as General Washington’s daring Delaware River crossing is brought to life during two special reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Hundreds of actors in Continental Army attire will be in attendance, bringing military drills, music and the river crossing itself to life. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park is hosting…
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Newtown Hosts First Turkey Trot Benefitting Heroes Scholarship Fund
Boss Events is organizing the first-ever Newtown Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving in honor of Brian Gregg, a Newtown Borough police officer who was slain in 2005, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The event is supporting the Bucks County Heroes Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to children of first responders who died or are permanently disabled. “The race, set for Thanksgiving morning, is more than just…
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Get Festive at These Bucks County Tree Lightings and Holiday Parades
To celebrate the holidays, a variety of exciting parades and tree lighting events will be held around Bucks County throughout the next several weeks, writes Danielle Camilli for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bristol Township Holiday Parade is taking place on Saturday, Nov. 22 at noon, beginning at Brookwood School. The parade will feature students from Truman High…
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Explore Ken Burns’s ‘The American Revolution’ at a Special Valley Forge Park Alliance Event
If Ken Burns’s storytelling gives you goosebumps, this is an evening you won’t want to miss. Just weeks after the debut of his monumental PBS series The American Revolution, the Valley Forge Park Alliance (VFPA) is bringing the conversation home with an exclusive expert panel that unpacks the drama, ideals, and human stories behind the…
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Nonprofit Supporting Musicians to Host Special Benefit Concert for Mental Health
A special all-ages (minors must come with a guardian) benefit concert organized by The Gavin Effect, a recently formed nonprofit, will be held at Crooked Eye Brewery just outside of Bucks County, in Hatboro at 13 East Montgomery Ave. The “Strums of Hope” concert, raising awareness about mental health and supporting the American Foundation for Suicide…
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Volunteers in Doylestown Deck the Borough for a Season of Holiday Magic
Over the weekend, volunteers helped Doylestown get festive for the holiday season with lighted wreaths around the borough, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “We’re just helping out and showing our pride in the town,” said Renee Guarro of New Britain, who was decorating with her mother. The festive decor is just the beginning…
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Philadelphia’s Favorite Winter Waterfront Tradition, the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, Returns
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) invites all to embrace the magic of the season as the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest returns for its 2025-2026 season, opening Friday, Nov. 28. In addition to the beloved skating tradition, the DRWC will spread festive cheer along the waterfront with holiday offerings at Cherry Street Pier, including a Holiday…
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Lower Bucks Chamber to Honor Local Leaders at Champions for Good Event
The Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special “Wicked”-themed event to celebrate local organizations and individuals who serve the community. The Champions for Good event will be held on Nov. 19 from 6 to 9:30 PM at The Fuge in Warminster. Awards are given to local businesses, organizations and professionals across…
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Doylestown Bookshop to Host Speakeasy Event with Drinks, Music and More
The Doylestown Bookshop is hosting its first Bookshop Speakeasy fundraising event for the Bucks County Book Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 6 to 8 PM, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Guests can join the festival’s executive committee for drinks and some after-hours shopping with fellow book lovers. The event will feature games, snacks…
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Doylestown Gears Up for Cranksgiving Event, Supporting Bucks County Food Banks
This Sunday, Nov. 2, a group of over two hundred cyclists will be riding through the streets of Doylestown for the annual “Cranksgiving” event, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. During the event, bikers will visit local grocery stores, purchasing nonperishable items to be donated to nearby food banks. Cranksgiving is organized by Bike…
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