Bucks County Autumn Activity Guide

Posted on October 11, 2013 by fdolski

Autumn is the perfect time to experience the beauty of Bucks County! Countless activities are available throughout the season. The biggest challenge is finding enough time to do it all!
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Covered Bridge Tours Visit 10 of Bucks County’s 12 remaining 19th century covered bridges on a driving tour created by Visit Bucks County. You’ll feel like you stepped back in time on this scenic covered bridge driving tour as you experience these lovely bridges that range from 56 to 150 feet. http://www.visitbuckscounty.com/things-to-do/driving-tours/covered-bridge/ If you’re more of the adventureous type, you can experience the covered bridges with 2,000 fellow bicyclists! On October 20th the Central Bucks Bicycle Club is sponsoring their annual event. Rides range in length from the family-friendly 20 mile option, to the athletic 63 mile route. Registration is required. http://cbbikeclub.org/covered-bridges/covered-bridges-ride
Trinity Autumn House Tour October 19, 10-4 Discover the beauty of Bucks County by visiting five treasured Bucks County properties. The historically significant properties on the Tour include: Jericho Mountain Orchards, Old Glory, and Hidden Cottage. All properties have generations of original stories to tell. Tickets are $33 before October 11, and $38 after http://www.trinitysolebury.org/housetour
Family Fun
Trick or Treat Trains – New Hope & Ivyland Railroad Weekends October 18th – October 27th Children of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes, helping to make the train a scary sight. Afterwards, trick or treat around the New Hope train station for more surprises! Trick or Treat bags and assorted toys and candy will be given out onboard as well as at the station. https://www.newhoperailroad.com/upcoming-events.cfm#10

Froehlich’s Farm Fall Festival Saturdays & Sundays in October

1 TICKET for $1.00 OR 25 TICKETS for $20.00

Hayride:5 tickets Corn Maze: 3 tickets Hay Maze: FREE Moon Bounce: 2 tickets Pony Rides: 7 tickets *times: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm every day* Pumpkin Toss: 2 ticket per toss, 5 tickets for 3 tosses Tractor Tire Kick: 2 ticket per kick, 5 tickets for 3 kicks Pumpkin Bowling: 2 tickets for 3 rolls Pumpkin Pop: 2 tickets for 3 throws Pumpkin Painting: 5 tickets (includes pumpkin)

  • http://www.froehlichsfarm.com/news-events/
    Doylestown’s Annual Pumpkinfest Saturday, October 19th

    Pumpkin Carving 12-4 Pumpkin Judging Contest 5-6:30 pm Pumpkin Carving Award 6:30 – 7 pm Movie in the Meadow 7:30- 9:30 pm ‘Hotel Translyvania’ http://www.cb-cares.org/calendar.cfm#Pumpkinfest
    The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place Sept 28-Oct 27 During The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, families are encouraged to come dressed in costume as they enjoy Sesame Place, which is decked out with Halloween decor. Enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the park and a family –friendly hayride with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. In addition to the park’s Spooktacular-focused attractions, Sesame Place’s dozen dry rides are also open for guests to enjoy. http://sesameplace.com/en/langhorne/Events/Spooktacular
    Peddler’s Village September 9 – October 27 Scarecrow Competition Bigger than life scarecrow creations are displayed outdoors and compete for over $5000 in cash prizes. Be sure to vote for your favorites! November 2 & 3 Apple Festival Scrumptious apple treats including country apple butter, apple cider, apple dumplings, apple fritters and everyone’s favorite — apples dipped in caramel! Take home a bushel fresh from the orchard. http://www.peddlersvillage.com/calendarevents/detail.aspx?eventID=17

    Hellerick’s Family Farm Fall Festival September 21 – November 3, 2013 11AM – 6PM     18 Acre adventure farm with over 30 activities for children and adults. Monday – Friday $8.95 per person Saturday – Sunday $11.95 per person Children 3 Years and under are Free. FREE Story Hour! Pack a lunch, something to sit on, and the kids and come Wednesdays,Thursdays, and Fridays at noon beginning Sept 25 and ending Friday, November 1 for a free rollicking family story hour with Educational Program Director Ms. Darcy as she sings songs, plays musical instruments, tells silly stories

contact: 215-766-8388

website: http://www.hellericksfarm.com/

 

Chaddsford’s The Great Pumpkin Carve on the grounds of the Society’s Barn Visitors Center

October 24, 25, & 26 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy three nights of “spook-tacular” fun at this great outdoor event featuring giant pumpkins, weighing between 150 and 400 pounds, over sixty carvers, live music, hayrides, food provided by Concordville-Chadds Ford Rotary, and so much more. Admission: $10 for adults 18 and older, $5 for ages 7 to 17; Ages 6 amd imder are free

This annual tradition is co-sponsored by the Historical Society & Concordville- Chadds Ford Rotary. http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org/events/great-pumpkin-carve/

None Such Farm’s Pumpkin Festival Weekends October 5-27, 10am-4pm Head on over to None Such Farms for a pumpkin festival every weekend in October! Tons of cool things for the kiddos:

  • Hayrides
  • Face Painting
  • Pony Rides
  • Live Music
  • Great Food Free Parking!

contact: 215.794.5201 address: 4493 York Rd Buckingham, Bucks County website: http://nonesuchfarms.com/farmevents.htm

Fall Fun at the Market at DelVal Weekends September 28 to October 29 from 11 am to 4 pm

      Take a wagon ride to the patch to pick the perfect pumpkin Enjoy inflatable attractions Animal Education Tent Giant Corn Maze & so much more… for a night time experience, from 6-9 pm, you can experience Moonlit wagon ride, maze and bonfire

http://themarketatdelval.com/fall-fun/Fall Fest at Shady Brook Farm September 14-October 31, 2013

Bring the family for a day of Fall Fun down on the Farm at PumpkinFest! Enjoy wagon rides, pick-your-own pumpkins, and lots more family fun. Open Sept. 14, 15, 21, 22; and then daily from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. Come for the day, stay all night! PumpkinFest is open daily Sept. 28 through Oct. 31 with evening hours at PumpkinFest After Dark! Fall Fest encompasses both!! http://shadybrookfarm.com/ Something Spooky Haunted Trails at Honey Hollow    October 18-19, 2013 6:30-8:30PM Solebury, Bucks County The Bucks County Audobon Society at Honey Hollow presents Haunted Trails: Twilight Tails & Trails! Pre-School & Elementary Children will enjoy our guided trail walk with surprise characters of both plants and animals. Follow up our walk with a visit to the campfire for fun storytelling and enjoy a cup of cider and cookies, face painting and a craft to take home. $5 per person, children under 3 are free. contact: 215.297.5880 address: Honey Hollow Educational Center 2877 Creamery Road, Solebury Bucks County website: http://www.bcas.org/
Active Acres Farm Great for little kids by day & turns spooky by night! You can take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, find your pumpkin, tour the corn fields, see the animals, play on inflatables, take a pony ride and more by day….and the bigger kids will love the evening activities which include a haunted hayride, haunted house followed by a bonfire. contact: 215. 860.8655 address: Active Acres 881 Highland Road Newtown, Bucks County http://activeacresfarm.com/events.html
GAGGLES OF GHOSTS AND GHOULS Friday October 25, 6:30- 9:00 FEE: $6 (members $3)

Led by somewhat Ghoulish teacher natural-ists, you will embark on an eerie walk through the trails of Peace Valley Nature Center. Along the way you may meet some “creatures” that will expose some of the myths about the creepy and frightening nature of cats, rats, bats, snakes, ghosts and other things that go bump in the night. After the walk, relax by the fire.

Walks are ongoing throughout the evening. No pre-registration necessary Groups are welcome http://www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org/pdf/PVNCfall2013.pdf Spirits of the Past Tours Sunday, October 27th 6:00-8:30 Fee: Adults $6, children 12 and under $3 Historic Fallisgton invites you to experience the unimaginable, ghostly visitations and tales from the past! Meet a host of spirits from the 18th century as you are led by lanternthrough the historic village of Fallsington. Beginning at the Gillingham Store, tours leave every 15 minutes between 6pm and 8:30 pm. Limited space, prepaid tickets only. Call 215-295-6567

http://www.historicfallsington.org/html/events/
 
   

Horrorfest at Shady Brook Farm October 4-27

 

HorrorFest at Shady Brook Farm encompasses four thrilling attractions: the Hayride of Horror, the Barn of Horror, Alien Encounter, and Deadtime Stories Corn Maze. Open Fridays thru Sundays. New this year: Come for the Day, stay for the Night! Come out for PumpkinFest in the day, stay for PumpkinFest in the Dark or HorrorFest at night! Admission

Any 1 attraction:   $20 Any 2 attractions: $25 Any 3 attractions: $30 All 4 attractions:   $3 RIP (unlimited access to all 4 attractions): $5

website: http://www.shadybrookfarm.com/
With so many Autumnal activities right at our doorstep we are sure to keep busy.  What is on your “must do” list in Bucks County this fall?
Happy Autumn Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frank Dolski   MBA, ABR, e-PRO Associate Broker Certified Relocation Specialist Previews Luxury Home Specialist Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors Ranked #1 In The State of PA in 2012 For Affiliated Coldwell Banker International Realtors 2012 Coldwell Banker International President’s Elite Award 2010-2011 Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle Award 215-803-3237 (mobile) 215-794-1070 x-103 f.dolski@cbhearthside.com www.FrankDolski.Com

 

 

 

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My professional experience an Associate Broker and Realtor has been very rewarding. As the top producing agent for Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors in 2012 and the #1 Coldwell Banker Affiliated Realtor in the state of Pennsylvania in 2012 is an honor. Being the Top Producing Agent in the Coldwell Banker Hearthside Lahaska office since 2006 , it is evident that I have a passion for this business. I am a resident of Buckingham since 1998 and I know the Bucks County area as well as anybody. The referral business that I receive and the top notch service is a reflection of the dedication that I have for my clients. My Mission Statement: My promise to my clients is to make their real estate experience an exceptional one! Dedicated to providing outstanding service to Buyers, Sellers and Investors is essential to my business. What sets a Real Estate Agent above the rest? For me it's the outstanding compliment of my repeat and referral business. It has been my commitment to provide trusted experience, hard work, enthusiasm, integrity and results! It is my job and sincere privilege to have great success for my Clients! There is a difference! Coupled with the support and brand recognition of Coldwell Banker International and the local support of Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors, our service is second to none! My continued goal is to even better service my clients as the majority of my business is from referrals, past clients or targeted marketing. The fact that Coldwell Banker Hearthside continues to support the agents with better tools to effectively grow their business is essential. Our Franchise also ranked #1 in the state of Pennsylvania in 2012. Specialties: Representation of buyers and sellers for residential and investment properties. I work with a variety of clients on resale and new construction. As an Accredited Buyer's Representative, I provide effective buyer representation. Negotiating and attention to details are critical aspects of any Real Estate Transaction. I am also e-PRO certified, which enables me to better utilize the Internet. I am also a Certified Relocation Specialist and a Previews Luxury Home Specialist.
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