Top Holiday Destinations In Bucks County

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Are you looking for safe, fun ways to enjoy the holidays with friends and loved ones?

Look no more! Check out these events happening now through January in Bucks County.

What: 26th Annual Holiday Light Show
Where: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley
When: November 21 - January 10
Details: Remember 2020 with a photo of Santa (masked and socially distanced), take a car or wagon ride through the light show, with more than 3 million lights illuminating the 2-mile ride. Toast smores at a socially distanced bonfire or rent your own pit with a large group. More info.

What: 42nd Annual Holiday Festival of the Trees
Where: Pearl S. Buck House, 520 Dublin Rd, Perkasie
When: November 14 - December 30
Details: Each year, the rooms of the Pearl S. Buck House in Perkasie come to life with the glow of holiday decor. Tickets required. Tours showcase trees and vignettes designed by local artists, decorators and community groups. The National Historic Landmark is the perfect setting to ring in the holiday season. More info.

What: Holiday Concerts at Sellersville Theater
Where: Sellersville Theater, 24 W Temple Ave, Sellersville
When: November - December
Details: Sing and dance your way into the holiday spirit at the Sellersville Theater with a variety of holiday concerts throughout the season, including the Greg Sover Band, Kasim Sulton, Kurtis Conner, and a wine-tasting dinner and Christmas Eve luncheon. Order tickets in advance due to limited capacity. More info.

What: Family Mystery Walking Tours: Elf on the Stealth
Where: Cock'n Bull @ Peddler's Village
When: November 20 - January 10
Details: Help find the missing elf by joining Mrs. Claus at the "North Pole" for this walking tour to solve the mystery of the missing Elf on the Shelf. Tours are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. $25 per person.

What: "A Very Furry Christmas"
Where: Sesame Place Philadelphia, 100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne
When: November 21 - January 3
Details: A special holiday performance from everyone's favorite furry friends. Music and dance specials plus a train ride tour through the Twiddlebugs' Gingerbread Cookie Factory on the Sesame Place Furry Express. More info.

What: Furry & Bright Christmas Drive-Thru Experience
Where: Sesame Place Philadelphia, 100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne
When: November 10 - December 23
Details: Every Tuesday and Wednesday through December 23, journey through a winter wonderland with millions of twinkling lights. Open after 5 p.m. More info.

What: Mini Tree Lightings & Gingerbread House Competition and Display
Where: Peddler's Village
When: November 10 - January 9
Details: While the grand illumination was canceled this year, you can still walk through the village, grab a warm beverage and check out the handmade gingerbread houses. Ride a 1920s carousel and hang out in the arcade. More info.

What: Inaugural Amazing Christmas Village
Where: Neshaminy Square
When: November 20 - December 24
Details: Outdoor Christmas shopping at a new European-style outdoor market in Bensalem. Dining, shopping, decorated vendors and Christmas trees for sale. More info.

What: The North Pole Express & Santa's Steam Spectacular
Where: New Hope Railroad
When: November 14 - December 30
Details: Sip hot chocolate and enjoy a fresh baked cookie while singing along with the railroad's roaming musicians as they play Christmas carols on two rides. Meet with Santa on the steam locomotive. Rent a private caboose or coach car. More info.

What: Grundy Holiday House Tour
Where: Grundy Museum
When: Friday, December 4 - Saturday, December 5
Details: This inaugural event will take place the first weekend in December. Celebrate an authentic, late 19th century Christmas. Friday evening includes mulled wide, cider punch and a Museum memento. More info.

What: Holidays at Fonthill Castle
Where: Fonthill Castle
When: November 20 - January 3
Details: This historic Doylestown location is offering winter wonderland tours of Fonthill Castle. Take a 30-minute exploration of the castle's Christmas decorations. More info.

What: Inaugural Vineyard Illumination
Where: Bucks County Wine Trail Wineries
When: December 5 - January 2, recurring daily
Details: Light up the vines with the first-ever Vineyard Illumination at the seven Bucks County Wine Trail Vineyards starting Dec. 5. Each winery will be hosting different holiday festivities at kickoff. Indulge in seasonal hand-crafted wines. More info.

What: Christmas Dinner From Aldie
Where: Aldie Mansion
When: Sunday, December 6
Details: Pick up your gourmet meal to take home between 12 and 2 p.m., prepared by Jeffrey A. Miller Catering.

What: Virtual Washington Crossing Reenactment
When: Friday, December 25
Details: Held every year on Christmas Day at the location of Washington’s Delaware River crossing is a reenactment of the treacherous crossing itself! This year, the park is taking the show virtual at 10 a.m. on Christmas movie via a recording on Facebook. Stopping by the park for a stroll? The park will be decked out in period wreaths, candles and holiday trees. More info.

What: Grinchmas Food Truck Fest & Holiday House
Where: Bolton Mansion, 85 Holly Dr, Levittown
When: Friday, December 4- Sunday, December 6
Details: View a decorated first floor of the mansion and open hearth cooking. Enjoy photos with Santa and The Grinch, food trucks and children's activities outside. More info.

Still looking for ideas? You can enjoy local breweries on the Bucks County Ale Trail, take part in a wine tasting at the Bucks County Wine Trail Vineyards or take a tour of Bucks County Distilleries. You can also take one of several self-guided tours online.

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