5 Fun Things To Do In Bucks County This Weekend

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Fall officially arrives on Monday. But the official season of fall festivals arrives this weekend.

From the Peace Fair in Lahaska to Harvest Day in Yardley, many communities in between are also hosting events to get the community catching the spirit of pumpkins, leaves, chilly nights, apples, spooky scenes, and some hot apple cider and warm donuts.

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero is getting into the seasonal spirit as well. He mentioned five fall festivals in his district this weekend, and even included a map. See the map below

Then there's Derby Day at Parx Racing on Saturday in Bensalem Township.

These are some of the events going on this weekend in Bucks County:

Harvest Day Festival Saturday In Yardley: What To Know

Yardley Borough's biggest date of the year is Saturday. Harvest Day will take place with locations at West Afton Avenue, Penn Valley Drive, Buttonwood Drive, and Buttonwood Park. (Read More)

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PA Derby Day Off To Races At Parx Racing

Horse racing fans in the Philadelphia region have two events where millions in prize money are up for grabs at Parx Racing. Parx Racing is holding PA Day at the Races on Friday. Pennsylvania Derby Day on Saturday marks the state’s biggest day of thoroughbred racing. (Read More)

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Food Truck Festival, Touch A Truck On Tap In Falls Twp.

It's a big weekend in Falls Township. On Friday, the township's Food Truck Festival returns. Saturday is Touch a Truck. Festivities kick off at 6 p.m. Friday with a variety of food truck fare, live music, a beer garden, yard games, mini golf, and culminate with fireworks at night. (Read More)

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96th Juried Art Show Opening At Phillips’ Mill In Solebury

The Phillips’ Mill Juried Art Show in New Hope celebrates its 96th year in the historic grist mill from Saturday to Oct. 26, showcasing the vibrant artistic community of Bucks County. (Read More)

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Upper Makefield Is Planning A Day Of Fun

Upper Makefield will mark the last weekend of summer by coming together to celebrate community. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, the public is invited to a free fun-filled day. (Read More)

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These are the five festivals in the Philadelphia region this weekend:

• Peace Fair — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Buckingham Friends School, 5684 York Road, Lahaska
• Falls Township Touch a Truck — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Falls Township Community Park, 9050 Mill Creek Road, Levittown
• Harvest Day — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Buttonwood Park and Afton Avenue, Yardley
• New Britain Fall Festival — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., North Branch Park, 207 Park Avenue, Chalfont
• Bristol Township Fall Festival — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bristol Township Community Park, 2104 Bath Road, Bristol