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5 Fun Things To Do In Bucks County This Weekend

Check out Bucks County's inaugural Culture Fest, celebrate outdoor sculptures in New Hope and experience A-Day at DelVal University.

A youngster holds on while riding a mechanical bull during last year's A-Day Fair at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown.
A youngster holds on while riding a mechanical bull during last year's A-Day Fair at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown. (Jeff Werner)

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — This weekend is packed with things to do in Bucks County including a brand new celebration organizers are hoping to make an annual event.

The first-ever Bucks Culture Fest, an event celebrating "many voices, one community," unfolds on Sunday at the Bucks County Community College in Newtown. Pack a picnic lunch or order food from five food trucks on location and plan to spend the day. Admission is free and so is the entertainment.

Speaking of college campuses, A-Day takes place this weekend at the Delaware Valley University in Doylestown. This student-led weekend is always tons of fun for everyone in the family. The kids enjoy seeing the animals and the authentic Pennsylvania Farm Show milkshakes while their parents prefer browsing the many craft and business vendors lining the campus walkways

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Meanwhile, in Middletown Township this weekend the focus is on the planet. The township's yearly Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday at Core Creek Park on Saturday. The gathering serves as a reminder that everyone plays a role as stewards of the environment.

These are some of the events taking place in Bucks County this weekend:

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A-Day Fair Brings Agricultural Fun And Excitement To DelVal Campus

A-Day returns to the campus of the Delaware Valley University in Doylestown with fun, food, animals, and lots more. The 74th A-Day Fair - a student-run event and a member of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs - features agricultural fun and excitement including farm animals and educational exhibits, pony rides, pig races, arts and crafts vendors, a tractor parade, student performances and presentations and live music. Please read this Patch story for details.

Free Events To Celebrate International Sculpture Day In New Hope

New Hope Arts is planning a day of free events on Saturday, April 27 to celebrate International Sculpture Day. This exciting day of festivities, including a Sculpture Bike Tour, a Found Objects Workshop, a walking tour of outdoor sculptures, and more, promises a vibrant celebration of art and creativity. Please read this Patch story for details.

Visitors take pictures of one of the pieces of outdoor sculpture on display throughout town.

Earth Day Celebration Saturday In Middletown Twp.
Earth Day may have come and gone on Monday, but that doesn't mean that some Lower Bucks County communities aren't still celebrating. The township's yearly Earth Day Celebration will be held on Saturday at Core Creek Park. The gathering serves as a reminder that everyone plays a role as stewards of the environment. The day features live entertainment, local organizations, and businesses showcasing eco-friendly practices, along with giveaways, kid-friendly activities, and more. Please read this Patch story for details.

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One-Act Plays Being Performed By Pennsbury Students

Pennsbury High School’s Drama Troupe No. 830 will present their student-directed One Act plays on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. The plays take place at 7:30 p.m. at Pennsbury High School West in the Orange Auditorium (aka The Cave). One-act plays are plays performed in 20 minutes or less. They are often snippets of full-length plays and used as competition pieces. Please read this Patch story for details.

Four student directors will showcase their one-act plays at Pennsbury High School West on Friday and Saturday. (Pennsbury School District)

Bucks Culture Fest To Celebrate "Many Voices, One Community"

A free celebration of culture will unfold on Sunday, April 28 on the Newtown campus of the Bucks County Community College on Swamp Road. The community is invited to experience the county’s diverse cultures during the inaugural “Bucks Culture Fest - Many Voices, One Community,” taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in partnership with Bucks County Community College, Doylestown Juneteenth, Desis of Doylestown, and other community organizations. Please read this Patch story for details.

Mukamuri, a soul artist from Zimbabwe who now calls Doylestown home, is among the performers. (Contributed)


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