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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Weekend Planner: Band Festival, Car Wash & Halloween Haunts

Spend the weekend at these local, family-friendly events.

PumpkinFest at Shady Brook Farm Where/when: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Why go: Families can enjoy wagon rides, pick-your-own pumpkins and much more.  Cost: $14 Valley of Fear Where/when: Phoenix Sport Club 301 E Bristol Rd, Feasterville Trevose, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7 to 10 p.m. Why go: Check out Valley of Fear's newest attraction: Zombie Escape Maze! Scream at the haunt's ever popular haunted hayride and scary tales as well. Cost: Prices vary, visit ValleyofFear.com for coupons and discounts. Horrorfest at Shady Brook Farm Where/when: 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7 to 10 p.m. Why go: Head to "America's Most Haunted Farm" for four thrilling …

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Weekend Planner: October Fest, Pumpkin Fest & Haunted Attractions

Spend your first October weekend at some fun, local events.

  Nomadic Artists of Five Ponds Where/when: Bucks County Visitors Center, 3207 Street Rd, Bensalem, Friday, Saturday & Sunday all day Why go: A group of 20-plus senior artists will exhibit their work at the Bucks County Visitors Center. The works will be paintings, prints, jewelry, quilts, comic books, note cards and more. Cost: Free Valley of Fear Where/when: Phoenix Sport Club 301 E Bristol Rd, Feasterville Trevose, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7 to 10 p.m. Why go: Check out Valley of Fear's newest attraction: Zombie Escape Maze! Scream at the haunt's ever popular haunted hayride and scary tales as well. Cost: Prices vary, visit ValleyofFear.com for coupons and discounts.  Horrorfest at Shady Brook Farm Where/when: 931 Stony Hill Rd, …

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Weekend Planner: Johnny Appleseed Festival, UFO Conference & More

Don't have any weekend plans? Check out these local events.

  UFO Conference Where/when: Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, 400 Oxford Valley Rd, Langhorne, Friday - Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. each day. Why go: Travis Walton of "Fire in the Sky" relives his five-day absence at the UFO Conference hosted by Mutual UFO Netork. Meet him and nine other filmmakers, researchers and authors. Click here to view a schedule of speakers. Cost: $40 Nomadic Artists of Five Ponds Where/when: Bucks County Visitors Center, 3207 Street Rd, Bensalem, Friday all day Why go: A group of 20-plus senior artists will exhibit their work at the Bucks County Visitors Center. The works will be paintings, prints, jewelry, quilts, comic books, note cards and more. Cost: Free Girl Scout Information Session Where/when: Community Room at…

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Weekend Planner: 'The Voice,' Newtown Beerfest, Bike the Basin & More

Spend this first official Fall weekend at these local events.

Saturday marks the first day of Fall 2012, so get out there and celebrate the season change at these local weekend events. Juliet Simms and Tony Vincent of NBC's "The Voice" Where/when: Parx Casino and Racing, Friday, 8 p.m. Why go: Though season 3 of NBC's "The Voice" is underway, favorites from season 2 have not been forgotten. Juliet Simms and Tony Vincent of season 2 will perform live at Studio 360 at Parx.  Cost: Free Bensalem Lions Club Flea Market Where/when: 2201 Street Rd, Bensalem, Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Why go: Browse treasures and trinkets while enjoying hot dogs, pretzels, and refreshments are sold from the Bensalem Lions Club Food Truck. Cost: Free to browse Free Zumba Class Where/when: Bensalem Library 3700 Hulmeville…

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Weekend Planner: Renaissance Faire, Bucks County Classic Bike Race & More

Need some weekend plans? Check out these local, varied events!

  Handbags for Habitat Where/when: 31 Oak Ave., Chalfont, Friday at 6 p.m. Why go: Support the Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County while enjoying a wine and cheese tasting. In addition, unique handbags will be raffled, sold and auctioned. Cost: $25 per ticket Nomadic Artists of Five Ponds Where/when: Bucks County Visitors Center, 3207 Street Rd., Bensalem, Friday, All day Why go: A group of more than 20 senior artists will exhibit their work at the Bucks County Visitors Center. Works include paintings, prints, jewelry, quilts, comic books, note cards and more. Cost: Free Bensalem Lions Club Flea Market Where/when: 2201 Street Rd., Bensalem, Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Why go: Browse treasures and trinkets while enjoying hot dogs, …

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Weekend Planner: Northampton Days, 9/11 Tribute Concert & More

Check out these local weekend events for family-friendly fun.

  Red Cross Blood Drive Where/when: St Stephen's Lutheran Church 65 E Street Rd, Feasterville Trevose, Friday, 2 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Why go: Head to the church's Fellowship Hall to donate blood to the Red Cross. Cost: Free Northampton Twp Lions Club Flea Market Where/when: Maureen M. Welch Elementary School 750 New Rd, Churchville, Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Why go: Browse 60 vendors' new and used items for sale. Cost: Free to browse Princesses, Pirates and Pancakes...Oh My! Where/when: Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar 3219 Street Rd, Bensalem, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Why go: Pirates and Princesses will be serving up pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and tea. Proceeds benefit the breast cancer 3 day walkers. There will also be …

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Weekend Planner: Blood Drive, Concert Series & Yoga on the River

Need plans for this Labor Day weekend? Check out these local events.

Not going down the shore this weekend for Labor Day? No problem! Check out these local events this weekend. Blood Drive Where/when: 1214 Veterans Hwy, Bristol, Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Why go: Head to the Bristol Office Center parking lot near the Dept. of Public Welfare office to donate blood. This drive is being hosted by PRO-ACT’s Amends in Action group. Cost: Free Wine Concert Series: Hank Ricci Where/when: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, Friday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Why go: Enjoy a wine tasting by Rose Bank Winery, and relax on the beautifully landscaped E.P. Henry patio with some live music by acoustic performer Hank Ricci, who will play pop to piano cover tunes. Cost: Free Bensalem Lions Club Flea Market Where/when: …

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Weekend Planner: Movie Under the Stars, Yuks at the Buck & More

Check out these local weekend events.

Spend the weekend at these local events. Movie Under the Stars Where/when: Carousel Village, 591 Durham Rd, Newtown, Friday at 6:30 p.m. Why go: Enjoy the summer air with the family by watching "Madagascar" outside at Carousel Village. Cost: $5 Wine Concert Series: Bob Croce Where/when: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, Friday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Why go: Enjoy a wine tasting by Rose Bank Winery, and relax on the beautifully landscaped E.P. Henry patio with some live music by acoustic performer Bob Croce. Cost: Free Yuks at the Buck Where/when: Buck Hotel, 1201 Bustleton Pike, Feasterville Trevose, Friday, 8 p.m. Why go: You won't have to fight with traffic or pay for parking to get to the city for a great comedy show—Yardley’s …

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Weekend Planner: Grange Fair, Fall Fashion Show & Community Day

Need weekend plans? Spend time with your family at these area events.

If you're looking for something to do this weekend, check out these local events. 2012 Middletown Grange Fair Where/when: 684 Penns Park Rd, Newtown, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Why go: After a year-long wait, the Middletown Grange Fair is back. Click here to find out what is going on each day of the fair. Cost: $10 per car load Wine Concert Series: Infinite Bandwidth Where/when: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley,  Why go: Enjoy a wine tasting by Rose Bank Winery, and relax on the beautifully landscaped E.P. Henry patio with some live music by Infinite Bandwith, a pop rock band. Cost: Free Revolutionary War Reenactment Where/when: Washington's Headquarters at Historic Moland House, 1641 Old York Rd, …

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Weekend Planner: Car Wash, Pancake Breakfast & Concerts

Need something to do this weekend? Why not check out these local events?

If you don't have plans for the weekend yet, check out these local events. Wine Concert Series: Dogs Playing Cards Where/when: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, Friday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Why go: Enjoy a wine tasting by Rose Bank Winery, and relax on the beautifully landscaped E.P. Henry patio with some live music by Dogs Playing Cards, a retro party band. Cost: Free Miss Parkette Pinup & Mr. Parkman 2012 Finale Where/when: Parx Casino and Racing 2999 Street Rd., Bensalem, Friday at 11 p.m. Why go: Watch as the top 20 sexiest parkettes and top 10 hottest parkmen take the stage & strut their stuff in Club 360. Cost: Free Northampton Township Lions Vendor Fair & Flea Market Where/when: Maureen M. Welch Elementary School 750 New Rd…

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