The Best Things To Do in Bucks County with Kids

Discover the best family-friendly things to do in and around Bucks County with kids, including events, festivals, attractions, and free activities through our curated calendar. Find what’s happening in Bucks today and plan your next family adventure!

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Kiwanis Club Washington Crossing-Yardley Tree Lighting and Food Drive

Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

Washington Crossing Historic Park will play host to the 24th Annual Kiwanis Tree Lighting Ceremony and Food Drive in support of the Upper Makefield Fire Department's Food Drive. Come warm by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate or get your picture taken with […]

Doylestown’s 110th Annual Tree Lighting

Doylestown Borough

Join Guest Emcee Richard Curtis as well as Santa, Mrs. Claus, Princess Ana, Queen Else from Arendelle and perhaps even the Grinch at Doylestown’s 110th Annual Tree Lighting. The Doylestown Dart will be running free shuttles from the parking garage up to the tree lighting ceremony starting […]

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA, United States

Shady Brook Farm’s spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter familiar characters and whimsical displays in the comfort of your own car or on an open-air wagon ride. While you’re there you can also experience the Candy Cane […]

Bristol Borough Tree Lighting Ceremony

Bristol Wharf 100-148 Basin St, Bristol, PA, United States

Come celebrate Bristol’s Annual Tree Lighting with Santa (who will arrive by fire truck and be accepting letters and taking photos). A fun night for the whole family, the event will feature performances by local school bands and chorus, Christmas caroling, and free balloon animals […]

Anastasia: The Musical

Anastasia: The Musical

Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA, United States

Featuring the popular songs from the original animated feature and more, Anastasia is a sweeping musical adventure that transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920's. A brave young woman named Anya sets out to discover the […]

A Very Furry Christmas Celebration

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA, United States

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, whirling rides, and festive decorations all around. Sing and dance along at special […]

Holidays at Fonthill Castle

Fonthill Castle 525 E Court St, Doylestown, PA, United States

This holiday season, Fonthill Castle offers three ways to visit – Their Daily Winter Wonderland Guided Tours, Holiday Lights Meander Days and Fonthill Castle Guided Evening Tours. Starting on Saturday, November 16th, on all weekdays as well as weekends in November, daily one-hour guided tours […]

Bristol Borough Christmas Parade

Bristol Borough 250 Pond Street, Bristol, PA, United States

  The Bristol Borough Annual Christmas Parade will be held on November 30 from 1 to 3 pm down Farragut St. to Pond St. Additionally, in the 100-200 blocks of Pond St & Old 13, there will be a quiet parade for those with sensory […]

Peddler’s Village Gingerbread Competition and Display

Peddler’s Village Gingerbread Competition and Display

Peddler’s Village 100 Peddlers Village, New Hope, PA, United States

The Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village is a feast for the eyes with more than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in eight different categories: Traditional Holiday Gingerbread House Incredibly Unusual 3-Dimensional Gingerbread Creation Reproduction of a Movie or TV […]

Visit Santa in Perkasie

Visit Santa in Perkasie

Perkasie Town Center 620 West Chestnut Street, Perkasie, PA, United States

Santa's coming to town! Visit Santa and find out if you were naughty or nice this year at the Santa House - in Perkasie Town Center 7 St & Market St.

Art With Santa

Enjoy Santa from 11 am - 2 pm at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church. Featuring: Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus Take a picture with Santa! Crafts Write a letter to Santa Cookie Decorating Station In addition there will be an Acrylic Pour Art Sale. Looking […]

Charlann Farms Holiday Kick Off Party

Charlann Farms 586 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA, United States

Join Charlann Farms for their holiday season kick-off Party on Saturday, November 30th 11-4pm (Rain Date Sunday, December 1st 11-4). . This is a family-friendly event with a ton of fun for everyone. They will have their Jump Pad open, yard games, children's holiday-themed games […]

Alpaca Christmas at the Farm

Alpaca Christmas at the Farm

Harley Hill Farm 451 Kellers Road, Quakertown, PA, United States

Looking for that old fashioned and magical family holiday experience? Bring the family to visit with 25 alpacas, including a new baby. Enjoy a complimentary cup of hot cocoa. Be sure to visit Santa in the Alpaca barn from 1 to 3 pm each day. […]

Photos with Santa at the Quakertown Farmer’s Market

Photos with Santa at the Quakertown Farmer’s Market

Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market 201 Station Rd, Quakertown, PA, United States

Santa is visiting the Quakertown Farmer's Market every Saturday and Sunday in December up (excluding the weekend following Christmas). Bucks County families are welcome to visit with Santa, get a picture to come and tell him your Christmas present wishes! Santa’s display is set up […]

Family Cookies and Crafts With Santa

BLOOM Flower Co. 5 N 7th Street, Perkasie, PA, United States

Get ready for a festive day of fun at BLOOM Flower Co.'s Holiday Cookies and Crafts event. This family-friendly celebration is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. For just $5 per person, enjoy decorating your very own Christmas tree cookie, a craft station, festive […]

Yardley Christmas Tree Lighting

Buttonwood Park Yardley, PA, United States

Join the Yardley Business Association for the annual lighting of the Yardley Borough Christmas Tree.

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA, United States

Shady Brook Farm’s spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter familiar characters and whimsical displays in the comfort of your own car or on an open-air wagon ride. While you’re there you can also experience the Candy Cane […]

Anastasia: The Musical

Anastasia: The Musical

Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA, United States

Featuring the popular songs from the original animated feature and more, Anastasia is a sweeping musical adventure that transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920's. A brave young woman named Anya sets out to discover the […]

Holidays at Fonthill Castle

Fonthill Castle 525 E Court St, Doylestown, PA, United States

This holiday season, Fonthill Castle offers three ways to visit – Their Daily Winter Wonderland Guided Tours, Holiday Lights Meander Days and Fonthill Castle Guided Evening Tours. Starting on Saturday, November 16th, on all weekdays as well as weekends in November, daily one-hour guided tours […]

8th Annual Doylestown Jingle Bell Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 2 Mile FUN Reindeer Run/Walk & Li’l Elves Kids’ Run

Delaware Valley University 700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA, United States

Grab your favorite holiday costumes or dust off your ugly holiday sweaters and join for the 8th year of Bucks County's largest turkey trot, Doylestown Jingle Bell Turkey Trot. This is a unique, family friendly event that’ll get everyone into the holiday spirit! Once again […]

Peddler’s Village Gingerbread Competition and Display

Peddler’s Village Gingerbread Competition and Display

Peddler’s Village 100 Peddlers Village, New Hope, PA, United States

The Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village is a feast for the eyes with more than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in eight different categories: Traditional Holiday Gingerbread House Incredibly Unusual 3-Dimensional Gingerbread Creation Reproduction of a Movie or TV […]

Photos with Santa at the Quakertown Farmer’s Market

Photos with Santa at the Quakertown Farmer’s Market

Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market 201 Station Rd, Quakertown, PA, United States

Santa is visiting the Quakertown Farmer's Market every Saturday and Sunday in December up (excluding the weekend following Christmas). Bucks County families are welcome to visit with Santa, get a picture to come and tell him your Christmas present wishes! Santa’s display is set up […]

Cookies With Santa

Cookies With Santa

Mom's Cookie Bar 21 N Main Street, Doylestown, PA, United States

Get in the Season and join Mom's Cookie Bar in Doylestown for Cookies with Santa Claus. Their new owners are bringing Santa and his jolly smile back to Mom's Cookie Bar for three days only, Nov 24, Dec 1 or Dec 6, for a fun-filled […]

New Hope Christmas Tree Lighting

Logan Inn 10 W Ferry St, New Hope, United States

Sponsored by the Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce, the annual New Hope Tree Lighting will have a ton of festivities for all ages. Surround yourself with the sounds of holiday melodies, the comfort of hot chocolate, and the delight of Christmas cookies—all while awaiting […]

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA, United States

Shady Brook Farm’s spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter familiar characters and whimsical displays in the comfort of your own car or on an open-air wagon ride. While you’re there you can also experience the Candy Cane […]

Anastasia: The Musical

Anastasia: The Musical

Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA, United States

Featuring the popular songs from the original animated feature and more, Anastasia is a sweeping musical adventure that transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920's. A brave young woman named Anya sets out to discover the […]

Peddler’s Village Gingerbread Competition and Display

Peddler’s Village Gingerbread Competition and Display

Peddler’s Village 100 Peddlers Village, New Hope, PA, United States

The Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village is a feast for the eyes with more than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in eight different categories: Traditional Holiday Gingerbread House Incredibly Unusual 3-Dimensional Gingerbread Creation Reproduction of a Movie or TV […]

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA, United States

Shady Brook Farm’s spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter familiar characters and whimsical displays in the comfort of your own car or on an open-air wagon ride. While you’re there you can also experience the Candy Cane […]

Anastasia: The Musical

Anastasia: The Musical

Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA, United States

Featuring the popular songs from the original animated feature and more, Anastasia is a sweeping musical adventure that transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920's. A brave young woman named Anya sets out to discover the […]

Holidays at Fonthill Castle

Fonthill Castle 525 E Court St, Doylestown, PA, United States

This holiday season, Fonthill Castle offers three ways to visit – Their Daily Winter Wonderland Guided Tours, Holiday Lights Meander Days and Fonthill Castle Guided Evening Tours. Starting on Saturday, November 16th, on all weekdays as well as weekends in November, daily one-hour guided tours […]

Buyers’ Choice Christmas Museum

Byers’ Choice Christmas Museum

Byers' Choice 4355 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA, United States

A special treat for Christmas enthusiasts is a trip to the Byers’ Choice Christmas Museum. Start with a short film about our company's history inside a Victorian theater. Next walk down a cobblestone street scene straight out of Dickens’ London and peer through the windows […]