5 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In Bucks County

BUCKS COUNTY, PA —Santa, Santa everywhere.

With Christmas right around the corner, Santa Claus takes the main stage in Bucks County this weekend. Chances are you'll see him on top of fire trucks as he greets children young and old visiting numerous neighborhoods.

Saint Nick can also be found at most malls and other places where he can bring some Christmas cheer this year.

And we offer a special event this week. It's tied to Christmas. It's also a big piece of Bucks County history.

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

'A Very Furry Christmas' Underway At Sesame Place

Santa Claus, Elmo, Big Bird, and the Sesame Street gang are hanging out at Sesame Place Philadelphia for its annual holiday celebration, "A Very Furry Christmas," at the Middletown Township amusement park. (Read More)

(Sesame Place)

Shady Brook To Turn On Millions Of Dazzling Lights

It might be the show of shows in Bucks County. The annual Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show starts Saturday and will feature "millions of dazzling lights" that can be seen via a vehicle drive-through, a wagon ride, and even a private wagon ride. The experience includes three million lights illuminating acres of farmland at 931 Stony Hill Road in Lower Makefield. The drive-thru opens Saturday and is open nightly through Jan 7, then Friday and Saturday until Jan. 5. (Read More)

(Shady Brook Farm)

"Winter Impressions" At Bucks Co. Community College

The School of Arts and Communication at Bucks County Community College in Newtown presents a group exhibition, "Winter Impressions," at the Hicks Art Center Atrium Galleries from now through Feb. 8. Holiday preparations ramp up with artists and craftspeople hosting open studios and pop-up shows for the public to find that unique gift. (Read More)

(Christine McHugh)

Gingerbread Competition & Display At Peddler's Village

Peddler's Village in Lahaska is presenting a holiday tradition since 1984, the annual Gingerbread Competition & Display will feature more than 100 festive gingerbread creations crafted by the public represented in various categories that include Traditional, Holly Jolly, Incredibly Unusual 3-D Creation, and Reproduction of a Movie or TV Set. The exhibit will be on display at the Visitor & Event Center and will be open during shopping hours. Click here for more information

(Shutterstock)

Hometown Band To Ring In The Holidays At Doylestown's Puck

Doylestown rockers Ceramic Animal return to Puck Live by Great Barn for a holiday extravaganza entitled "Two Nights In Tinkertown" this weekend. Following the success of last year's Tinkertown show, the band promises even more seasonal cheer. (Read More)

(Bob Sweeney)

Bonus Special Event

Will General Washington Be Able To Make His "Christmas Crossing?"

Don't tell the Hessians, but it appears George Washington and his troops will be making "The Crossing" on Christmas Day. After being left high and dry earlier this month due to drought conditions, the stage is set for a second attempt on Dec. 25. (Read More)

(Friends of Washington Crossing)