It’s Memorial Day Weekend! Celebrate the (unofficial) start of summer with exciting festivals and local celebrations!
Check out our guide below for details on this weekend’s must-see events around the County. Stay up-to-date on what’s coming up next week with our Upcoming Events Calendar.
FRIDAY, MAY 24
Fonthill Castle Evening Tours
Delight in the splendor of a guided historic evening tour at Fonthill Castle. Fonthill Castle was the home of Henry Chapman Mercer and an early example of reinforced concrete architecture.
When: May 24, Jun 20-21, Jul 26, Aug 9
Where: Fonthill Castle
Cost: Prices vary
The Second City Comedian Rhapsody
From the place that launched the careers of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Carell, Tim Meadows, Amber Ruffin, and Chris Redd comes the next generation of comedy superstars!
When: May 16 – June 2nd
Where: Bristol Riverside Theatre
Cost: Prices Vary
Summer unWINED
Enjoy an evening down on the farm with great live music, tasty food, locally brewed craft beer, Rose Bank Winery wines, specialty cocktails, and tons of activities for the kiddos.
When: Fridays through August 30
Where: Shady Brook Farm
Cost: Prices vary
The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution
Discover the untold stories of these outlaws at the Mercer Museum’s immersive exhibition, and journey through a world of espionage, legendary robberies, and mythical lost treasure in the heart of Revolutionary Bucks County.
When: Now through 2026
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Prices vary
Noises Off by Michael Frayn
A director and a troupe of mediocre actors blunder from a bad dress rehearsal to a spectacularly disastrous performance.
When: Fridays through June 14
Where: Bucks County Playhouse
Cost: Prices Vary
Picnic In The Park Series: Our View of Summers Past
This is the kickoff of our "Picnic in the Park" series of a monthly summer program for all ages to enjoy a little history, have a relaxing evening playing games, enjoy light refreshments or bring your own picnic (if desired). Spend a summer evening - Victorian style! Croquet, Badminton, and other activities will highlight how people in the past spent their leisure time.
When: May 24
Where: Grundy Riverfront Park
Cost: Free to attend
River Roots Music Festival
A two-day event featuring a wonderful collection of some of the finest bands in the Philadelphia area. Funk, Reggae, Blues, Bluegrass, Rock, and singer-songwriters. We are a family-friendly venue. State-of-the-art sound and lights. Camping is available. Craft and food vendors.
When: May 24 through May 25
Where: Snipes Farm
Cost: Prices vary
Speakeasy Train
Embark on a journey through the Bucks County foothills and to the surreptitious underbelly of 1920s nightlife. Shady figures will board you onto our early 20th-century parlor cars, where our parlor car attendants will serve you.
When: May 24
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
SATURDAY, MAY 25
123 Playground Opening
New furry fun is coming to Sesame Place Philadelphia in 2024! On May 25, the park will debut the ALL-NEW 123 Playground, the perfect place for adults to relax in the shade while their youngest ones run, climb, and play. The 123 Playground will be centrally located at the former site of the Sunny Day Carousel.
When: May 25
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
Memorial Day Weekend Celebrations
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend – and the opening of water attractions for the season – with your favorite furry friends at Sesame Place! Elmo will dress in his patriotic best for an exclusive Meet & Greet, and when night falls on Sunday, May 26, the “C is For Celebrate” Fireworks will light up the sky to conclude the festivities
When: May 25 - 26
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
The Mighty Manatees
The Mighty Manatees are a musical co-operative that can swell from an acoustic duo to a 10-piece orchestra. Reggae, country, blues, folk, ska, funk, zydeco and rock 'n roll peacefully co-exist under The Mightees' musical umbrella. They have played with America, David Amram, Commander Cody, The Spin Doctors, Richard Hell, The Radiators, U2, Nigel Hall, Lettuce and many more.
When: May 25
Where: Sellersville Theater
Cost: $20
Sellersville Borough's Memorial Day & Sesquicentennial Parade
Join Sellersville Borough to celebrate their Sesquicentennial Anniversary by watching or participating in the Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
When: May 25
Where: Beginning At Diamond Street at East Clymer Avenue
Cost: Free to attend
Memorial Day Taco Fest
It's the unofficial start of summer and we'll be rocking at the Winery all weekend long with taco trucks, live music, and new releases!
When: May 25 through May 27
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: Free to attend
CFEVA at 40
CFEVA at 40: Four Decades of Supporting Contemporary Art celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) with an exhibition of work by 40 contemporary artists affiliated with the center who represent the Philadelphia region’s artistic excellence, its legacy, and its future.
When: Now through May 26
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Join the Silver Lake Nature Center as they offer free guided Saturday morning walks. Bring your binoculars as you might see some feathered friends along the way!
When: Saturdays through May 25
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
Meditations on the Human Condition
George R. Anthonisen: Meditations on the Human Condition celebrates the arc of Anthonisen’s artistic career spanning 65 years as a figurative sculptor. Well versed in history and current events, Anthonisen (b. 1936) creates visual dialogues, primarily in bronze, that investigate the human condition.
When: Now through October 14
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Prices vary
Free Earthship Tours
Stop by to visit and learn about these interesting, sustainable structures! Tours are FREE, but donations to the nonprofit Friends of SLNC are greatly appreciated.
When: May 25, Jun 15, Jul 20, Aug 17, Sep 21
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: Free to attend
Mini Piggy Palooza
Mini Piggy Palooza is a family event held each month during the warmer months! Since parking is limited, each event can only host 25 carloads of people. All money raised will be donated to Pig Placement Network. *Rain date will be the next day.
When: May 25
Where: Ross Mill Farm
Cost: $50
Poland Through The Ages: A Living History Faire
Polish Living History invites young and old to our 6th Annual "Poland Through the Ages: A Living History Faire"! Join us Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday 5/25 & Sunday 5/26) and step back in time to experience Poland's history, culture and traditions. Historical reenactors dressed in period clothing including Polish Winged Husaria of the 17th century.
When: May 25 through May 26
Where: Stout Christmas Trees
Cost: Free to attend
Sip, Sip, Hooray
Come to Crossing Vineyards to celebrate the happiest day of the year. Enjoy $7 glasses of house wine. Book a Classic Wine Tasting online and get 20% off all wine bottle purchases. Crushies and light bites will be available for purchase. You’ll be on cloud wine!
When: May 25
Where: Crossing Vineyards and Winery
Cost: Free to attend
Wine & Tapas Train
Step aboard our meticulously restored, early twentieth-century dining cars and journey into the heart of the historic Buckingham Valley. Over a leisurely two-hour sojourn, your group will savor a selection of local wines, each eloquently introduced by our knowledgeable parlor car hosts.
When: May 25-26
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
SUNDAY, MAY 26
Memorial Day Ceremony
Washington Crossing Historic Park will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 26 at 1 PM. The observation will include a colonial color guard, fife and drum music, Revolutionary War reenactors, veterans, and other honored guests.
When: May 26
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park
Cost: Free to Attend
Elmo’s Springtacular
Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and an exciting lineup of special events!
When: Now through June 16
Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Cost: Prices vary
Grapevine Express
Embark on a nostalgic journey, immersing yourself in the elegance and grandeur of America’s golden age of railroads. Guests will be indulged with a decadently rich cheese and charcuterie board that balances with the wine and spirits experienced on their journey.
When: Now through September 29
Where: New Hope Railroad
Cost: Prices vary
New Hope History Walking Tours
Take this expertly guided walking tour to see the places and hear the tales that make New Hope such a fascinating place. The tour is approximately one mile long and lasts about one hour.
When: Every Sunday, 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Where: Start at The Parry Mansion
Cost: $10 per person
Pony Rides
Join the Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center for fun filled pony rides every Sunday from 12 PM – 2 PM. Spend the day with their adorable ponies and even go feed their petting zoo animals!
When: Every Sunday
Where: Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Cost: $10
New Hope Arts Outdoor Sculpture Project
The New Hope Arts Public Arts Program is a free, accessible, and family friendly program for public viewing. At any given time, there are between 30 and 50 sculptures on display. A list of current sculptures and information about interactive options can be found on the website and at the art center
When: Reoccurring Daily
Where: New Hope
Cost: Free to attend
