7 things you gotta do in Bucks this weekend (Nov 17-19)

Fri, Nov 17, 6:15 pm
Peddler’s Village
Routes 202 & 263, Lahaska, PA

Enjoy a day at Peddler’s Village and watch the spectacular lighting of the village at 6:15 pm this Friday, enjoy the window decorations and then warm up with a peppermint mocha latte at Casa Casale. Also while you are there, check out the Peddler’s Village Gingerbread House Competition and display.

Fri, Nov 17 and Sat, Nov 18
Bucks County Brewery
31 Appletree Lane, Pipersville, PA

The music is playing and they’re pouring drinks at the Bucks County Brewery. Joe Hutchinson is back in the house. He’s a fan favorite and plays a ton of songs that you can dance to. That’s on Friday, and on Saturday, Mike Brille will perform. He’s known for a few Irish tunes in his sets.

And guess what? New this weekend: BCB will be spiking hot cider from nearby Solebury Orchards with rum to warm your bones while you groove to the tunes. See what else is on tap.

Sat, Nov 18, 12 pm
The Stone’s Throw
931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA

Stop by the Stone’s Throw at Shady Brook Farm for a special keg tapping of Troegs “The Mad Elf” beer, this Saturday, November 18 at 12 pm. This beer comes once a year, and it is a spicy Belgian with notes of cherries.

Sat, Nov 18, 10 am – 3 pm
Frenchtown United Methodist Church
16 Third Street, Frenchtown, NJ

Swing by the holiday bazaar at the Frenchtown United Methodist Church. They’ll have crafters vendors, Christmas white elephant, bake sale, soup lunch and soup-to-go at $7/qt.

Sat, Nov 18 and Sun, Nov 19
Villa Milagro Vineyards
33 County Rd., Phillipsburg, NJ

It’s the holiday season, so there’s always some party you need to go to, someone’s coming over, or the office is having yet again, another celebration.

Get some ideas on how to make great appetizers at Villa Milagro Vineyards (just across the river). Enjoy a small plate of tasty tidbits made from recipes in their vineyard cookbook. While you are there, sample some of their wines, including their special holiday wines: honey wine, Mi Carinoand Thanksgiving wine, Gracias as well as their popular blush wine Rosita. The party is from 12 – 5 pm, it’s $10 and you can buy your tickets here.

Sun, Nov 19, 2 pm
Crossing Vineyards and Winery
1853 Wrightstown Rd., Washington Crossing, PA

Enjoy a “sweet” afternoon filled with tips on how to pair your two favorite foods: wine and chocolate. This class includes instruction, wine tasting, tour and your personal assortment of Pierre’s Chocolates. Cost is $35 per person. Call 215.493.6500, ext. 19 or buy online.

For a full listing of farmers markets in Bucks County and nearby, CLICK HERE.

Stop by your area market to pick up everything for the upcoming holiday.

Did you know…?

Think it’s too cold for fresh, local produce? No way. Here’s what you’ll find at your local farmers market. Click here for a convenient shopping list to take to the market:

Veggies and fruits: Apples, arugula, beets, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, romanesco, cabbage, purple Napa cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, celery, collard greens, dandelion greens, escarole, fennel, garlic, ginger, hakurei turnips, kale, baby kale, kohlrabi, mizuna, mustard greens, cabbage, pears, pie pumpkins, potatoes, lettuce, lettuce mix, onions, shishito and green peppers, radishes, winter radishes, salad mix, scallions, shallots, spinach, sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, tatsoi, turnips, winter squash.

The Wrightstown Farmers Market: In addition to shopping the market for all your holiday needs, this week the market does their annual Market Appreciation Day. Over half a dozen freshly made soups, baked goods, coffee – all FREE! Produce and products are donated by the market’s wonderful farmers, producers and vendors. Don’t miss this! It will also be the last day of the regular season market. The Wrightstown Indoor Winter Market will take place every 2nd and 4th Saturdays through April at the Gathering in Penns Park, just down the road.

Milk House Farm Market will have fresh chickens and ducks, raised happily on pasture. Purely Farm still has some delicious turkey available for your Thanksgiving table.

And…don’t forget about host/hostess gifts for friends and family you are visiting. Check out all of the vendors with gift ideas in mind: Coffee Scoop, Marie’s Soaps, Offbeat Gourmet, Masey & Leigh, Owen Moon Pottery, Mediterra, and more.

The Doylestown Farmers Market: The roots are out in full force – carrots, beets, turnips, potatoes and more. Also the brassicas are in their seasonal glory – Brussel Sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbages. Other cold weather greens like Swiss Chard, kale and collards are available as well. This is sadly the last market of the season!  

Also at area farmers markets, you’ll find vendors who can help you prepare for Thanksgiving, which is right around the corner. This includes fresh and local Thanksgiving or holiday turkeys. Learn more about where to get your Thanksgiving turkey this year by checking out our turkey guide.