5 Fun Things To Do In Bucks County This New Year's Eve Weekend

BUCKS COUNTY, PA —"What are you doing New Year's Eve?"

The question was posed in a classic song. We will try to answer it here as 2023 comes to a close.

So where did this year go? We were just posting weekend events for the summer.

Whether we're going to watch the ball drop in Times Square in New York City late Sunday night hopefully after a Philadelphia Eagles victory earlier in the day, events are going on in Bucks County earlier in the day and until midnight that are geared toward celebrating the holiday season and raising a glass toward 2024.

Check your town for what your local establishments have planned. Also, see below for what events are taking place throughout Bucks County —everything from fireworks at Sesame Place in Middletown Township to a gingerbread competition at Peddler's Village.

We wish you a Happy New Year of good cheer, health, and happiness from everyone at Patch.

These are the events going on in Bucks County this New Year's Eve weekend:

Sesame Place Rings In New Year With Fireworks Celebration

Sesame Place will ring in 2024 with a fireworks celebration on New Year's Eve. The Middletown Township amusement park invites guests to celebrate the new year with Sesame Street's furry friends and festive fireworks. The park will offer a variety of holiday attractions and activities, including Sesame Street-themed rides, exciting entertainment, and winter treats. (Read this Patch story for more details.)

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Take A "Holiday Lights Meander" Through Fonthill

There is still time to take in the beauty of the season at Fonthill Castle's Holiday Lights Meander in Doylestown. Visitors are invited to take the 2023 Holiday Lights Meander tour at their own pace this weekend. Knowledgeable tour guides will be available along the holiday route to answer questions and make this an experience to remember for the whole family. (Read this Patch story for more details.)

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Gingerbread Competition At Peddler's Village

Peddler's Village has a holiday tradition that dates to 1984. The Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village in Lahaska is a feast for the eyes with more than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in different categories. The gingerbread entries will be on exhibit during shopping hours through Jan. 13 in the Visitor & Event Center. Admission is free. It's open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on New Year's Eve.

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New Year's Eve Bashes, Buffets Around Bucks County

Put on your party hats. Click those champagne glasses. If you decide to go out on New Year's Eve, restaurants and bars throughout Bucks County have plenty of celebrations planned including family fun, festivities, dinners, toasts, and live entertainment. Click here for more New Year's Eve weekend events by Visit Bucks County.

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Family New Year’s Eve Bash at Newtown Athletic Club

The Newtown Athletic Club invites families for an early start to New Year's Eve with fun and festivities including a food buffet, mega inflatables, a DJ and dancing, a cash bar for adults, movie characters, tattoo art, face painting, cotton candy, games, giveaways and more. Tickets are $35 for children and $40 per adult. Kids 18 months and under are free. NAC Family Members receive 20 percent off. The event is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the club at 207 Penns Trail in Newtown. Click here for more information.

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