There’s no place like Buck’s County during the holiday season. From festive holiday light displays and decorations to parades, train rides, shopping, and more. Get into the spirit of the season with a visit to a few of the Bucks County Holiday Happenings below.

1 Santa’s North Pole Express

All aboard for a magical holiday journey that starts in New Hope. Rides are available from November 12 through December 30. The round-trip train ride aboard Santa’s North Pole Express goes to Lahaska and back and features Santa and Mrs. Claus. The trip takes approximately one hour. Enjoy a Christmas carol sing-along with roaming musicians, hot cocoa, and cookies. Visit the Santa’s North Pole Express New Hope Railroad site for cost, tickets, and additional information.

2 Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show

The holiday light spectacular at Shady Brook Farms in Yardley opens on November 19. More than three million lights will illuminate acres of farmland for this drive-through extravaganza. Take your car or drive through in an open-air wagon. Tap for pricing and details.

3 The Holidays at Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle

Starting November 19, you can enjoy daily 60-minute Winter Wonderland Guided Tours at Fonthill Castle. The Castle’s interior features Mercer’s renowned, handcrafted ceramic tiles designed at the height of the Arts and Crafts movement, and the castle serves as an early example of reinforced concrete architecture with forty-four rooms, two hundred windows, and eighteen fireplaces. Another option is the Meander Tour which enables you to tour at your own pace. Tap to learn more and view fees. 

4 A Very Furry Christmas Celebration

Sesame Place is the site of a festive, family-friendly holiday celebration from November 19 to January 1. The park will be transformed into a holiday wonderland of lights, decorations, Christmas shows and parades, rides, and more. Tap for prices and information.

5 The Holly Jolly Weekend at Peddler’s Village

Return to Peddler’s Village on December 3 and 4 for The Holly Jolly Weekend, featuring Santa Parades through the Village beginning at 1:30 p.m. both days. Enjoy the parade and other holiday festivities for free.

6 Newtown Historic Holiday Open House Tour

Sponsored by the Newtown Historic Association, the annual historic house tour will take place on December 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tap for tickets and information.

7 Newtown Holiday Parade

The Newtown Holiday Parade takes place on Sunday, December 4. The parade kicks off at 2 p.m. from South State Street at the Stocking Works. Don’t miss this free holiday event with plenty of festive parade participants.   

8 The Lower Bucks Holiday Tour

This free, fun tour of beautifully decorated homes in Buck’s County starts December 4. Follow The Lower Bucks Holiday Tour Facebook page to keep up to date on the tour route for this free event that’s fun for the entire family.

Planning on doing some shopping as you enjoy local holiday happenings? Read our blog on “11 Cost-Saving Holiday Shopping Tips.”