Once upon a time, not quite a year ago, a woman walked through the gates of a Renaissance Faire…read more She thought she was simply going to spend a day among knights and queens, merchants and minstrels, fairies and assorted wonderfully strange creatures. She didn't know the gates were enchanted. You see, she'd been carrying some very heavy armor. Not the shiny kind forged by a blacksmith. The invisible kind you build piece by piece when the world teaches you that being yourself isn't always safe. So she walked into the kingdom cautiously. Would people stare? Would they whisper? Would they see her as she saw herself? Would she belong? And then something strange happened. Nothing. Nobody summoned the guards. No villagers chased her away with pitchforks. No evil wizard appeared to declare that she didn't belong in the kingdom. Instead, someone smiled and said, "I love your dress." And just like that, one tiny piece of armor fell away. Then another. And another. There was laughter. Kindness. Conversation. There were wonderfully weird people everywhere, and nobody seemed particularly interested in asking anyone else to be less weird. Somewhere among the tents, costumes, laughter, and magic, I realized I'd stopped protecting myself from everyone around me. I was just being me. I didn't know it then, but I'd walked through a portal. Because I met people that day who would become friends. Those friends led me toward other Faires, new adventures, volunteering, Pride, hugs, laughter, chosen family, and a community I hadn't even known I was searching for. It's funny how quests begin. Usually nobody hands you a map and announces, "This is the part where your life changes." Sometimes you just decide to go to a Renaissance Faire. Now the wheel of the year has nearly turned once more, and Bucks County Renaissance Faire is approaching again. Except the woman returning through those gates isn't quite the same woman who entered them last year. Last year, I walked in wondering whether there might be a little corner of this strange kingdom where someone like me belonged. This year? I already know. I'll walk through those enchanted gates with considerably less armor, a few more stories, some wonderful new people in my life, and perhaps just a little more magic of my own. Because sometimes enchanted kingdoms aren't hidden beyond wardrobes or at the end of mysterious roads. Sometimes they're hiding in a field in Pennsylvania. And sometimes the greatest magic isn't escaping into another world. It's finding a place that finally makes you feel at home in this one.

Pros: - Parking on…read moresite is very limited, but they offer a free shuttle to/from a large parking garage about a mile away that has plenty of parking. - Friendly staff. - Fun for the whole family. Cons: - Needs better crowd management. There are long lines for everything, whether it's bathrooms, food vendors, or just entering the faire. - Put some vending machines around the premises so people can easily buy water/beverages. It's crazy that I have to stand in line for 30 min at a food vendor just to buy a couple bottles of water. - Needs more seating and shaded areas, especially for the elderly and young children.

I visited here with a group of friends to attend their annual Corn Maze. The entrance to the corn…read moremaze is not that easy if you had to use a wheelchair, because it's a dirt path that leads upward. I didn't see much of the farm, but I did hear from my friend that their portable toilets were not clean. I don't like having to use those portable toilets, so I had to wait to use the bathroom later. I like how the Corn Maze has been in operation for such a long time. I like the history aspect of it, but I didn't like the exact setup. The guide explained to us that we had to collect information for trivia and history facts along the way during our experience. She explained in detail how to do this. I felt like there should be two different orientations: one for those who want to participate in the trivia, and the other for those who don't. We just wanted to run through the Corn Maze, but it was explained to us that we had to collect trivia facts and such. We had a large group, and one woman did collect the facts, and we all followed along, but I prefer to have the choice. Our actual experience through the Corn Maze was fun! It was dusty, so make sure to wear old sneakers, or be prepared to wipe off your shoes. We had fun trying to go this way or that way, and we took a nice group picture in the maze! I enjoyed myself, and while I wouldn't go back to this corn maze, I would love to check out other activities on this farm.

My family and I came here for a trip and it was really far to get to , it seemed as if we were just…read moredriving and plus so much traffic. It was definitely worth coming here and seeing how the farmers do all the work on the property, and we learned about the history of the farm. They also showed us how to plow the fields and plant the wheat in the dirt. A couple of the employees who worked there wasn't very nice but overall we had a great time.

Charlann puts on a great family friendly holiday season kick off that's very affordable compared to…read moremany local farms. Free entry. $12 diy photos with Santa who arrives via tractor! The bubble making station was a big hit! There was also a table where every child could take a free book! For additional fees there were face painting, pony rides, and jump pad. Several small vendors and a beer table was onsite as well. The kids wanted hot chocolate but the line for that was so long we skipped it.

A real local gem. A true working family farm, they have amazing produce. My favorite season is…read moresweet corn season, you can eat the corn without any seasoning needed, it is THAT good. They have many different festivals and entertainment options through out the year! The atmosphere is great, the staff are kind and compassionate. We look forward to many years of fun!

A wonderful place to see music with outstanding sound and production. Very reasonably priced and…read morefamily friendly. Everyone is friendly and the vibe is very chill. Great bands and a beautiful farm.

"And thank you for a real good time..." We just LOVE, LOVE,…read moreLOVE Music and Snipes Farm! It's such a hidden gem!! Snipe's Farm is a 200 year old family owned farm in Bucks County surrounded by 150 year old trees on acres and acres of bucolic pasture. When inside you would never know you're just a stones throw from I95 and Route 1! Here's a few reasons why Snipes is so awesome- -Their shows are reasonably priced with early bird online specials. They use Ticket Leap as they have the lowest fees of any ticket distributor. You can pay cash at the gate for a few more dollars day of show. -They're BYO!! Say what?!! The just ask that you not bring glass. We usually get margarita in a bag and bring cups. Many bring rolling coolers and keep their glass in the coolers and just pour into cups as needed. You may NOT walk around with glass beer bottles. -You can BYO food too! -All shows are general admission. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets, inflatable furniture, even pop up canopies. They do have two large tents for shade already set up on the lawn area. These seats obviously go first. -Children under 12 are FREE with paid adult! IF they do charge for a child for certain events, it's just $5 -Parking is just $5! They strongly encourage carpooling. -The staff is so chill. Very cool older hippies. All very nice. They don't patrol, but won't tolerate any behavior that makes their events not family-friendly. -They have both food and shopping vendors. -The farm is also home to animals and a dog daycare. You would never know this as the concert area does not smell like you're on a farm. They also offer CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) shares and offer show discounts to those signed up for them. Apparently they have the best free range eggs here. Snipe's also host many class trips throughout the year as well as a farm based summer camp you can pay weekly for. We personally LOVE their annual Grateful Dead music Festival called "In & Out Of The Garden We Go"! We have attended for years now and it's something we look forward to every June with our family to kick off the summer festival season. I've been to many, many festivals in my day and this is a truly a great one! It's so incredibly family-friendly. Our girls love it just as much as we do. There are tons of kids of all ages running around barefoot, dancing, playing with balls, hula hoops, and a bubbles. This year we brought beads for the kids, ours and the friend they made to make bracelets. The staff gave out show tee shirts and candy to all the kiddos! The lineup is all terrific local cover bands acts and the music is non-stop. They have a smaller side stage and larger stage next to it. There's no set breaks or dead time for set up or breakdown. The next band is ready to go immediately when the prior band finishes. Oh, and the sound is fantastic! The lights at night are fun too! They have great local vendors selling all sorts of hippie wares from patches and stickers, hand lured soy candles, tie dyes of course, up-cycled goods too. This year they even had someone doing live paintings and selling goods made from recycled Christmas Trees. The food vendors are delicious and often vegan and vegetarian foods although you can certainly bring your own snacks and meals. This specific festival is all weekend long and you can camp right there! People have views of the stage right from their tent or trailer! Very cool! The music will play from 11am-1am the next night (day) non-stop! You really get your money's worth! This year Saturday started with community yoga!! Tickets can be either Fri night, all day Saturday, or a weekend pass which includes camping. We have never camped yet as our schedule just hasn't allowed it but we stay all day Saturday and it's wonderful This festival gives me a sense of what life would be like on a hippie commune back in the 60's. It's so freeing and there's such a great, warm atmosphere. The people are a great crowd. Everyone just gets it. It's such a nice change from the price gouging and big named venues nowadays. Check their website and/or Facebook to see upcoming shows! If you're a regular concert-goer, you must see a show here!

Came back again this year as I enjoyed the show last year. Today was primarily American autos and…read moreSunday are all the foreign cars. You can read my previous review for all the specifics of the show. It took me about 2 hours to see everything and I love the pride all the owners exude in both their vehicles, their handy work in many cases, and were just great to talk with. It's very nostalgic and you can get an instant history lesson on the American automobile industry. Really enjoyed the show, nice concession stands and it's for a worthy non profit cause. Highly recommend them!!

Expensive as you must pay for each day's admission and parking, confusing hours do they close at 3…read morepm or 4 pm. There are many other free or less expensive shows.

Newtown Borough and Township have been celebrating Market Day on the first Saturday of October for…read moreover a century. The sidewalks of State Street and Court Street are lined with tables with both local merchants, farmers and craftsmen displaying and selling their wares to people from the surrounding area. It is a giant festival honoring the social)cultural history of our historic community. Today, with perfect weather and temperature in the low 70s, several thousand people from as far away as New York and Baltimore, strolled the pre-Revolutionary streets, sampling the excellent food of our restaurants, and purchasing the products of our local skilled crafts people. Too, one month from the General Election, candidates handed out literature, lawn signs, stickers, buttons and balloons, trying to motivate residents to come out and vote for them. It remains to be seen whether they will be successful, but it was obvious today that Market Day was a smashing win for the community. Be sure to put it on your calendar for next Autumn!

Founded in 1981 by author and paranormal investigator Adi-Kent Thomas Jeffrey, Ghost Tours of New…read moreHope offers one-hour walking tours that offer a brief and engaging glimpse into the sometimes-sordid history of New Hope, Pennsylvania at a very reasonable price point. Unlike some other local (and much more expensive) 'ghost tours' that feature costumed actors who jump out of the bushes to scare participants or focus solely on the macabre, Ghost Tours of New Hope offers a more historically-based tour that emphasizes stories of eerie paranormal happenings in this small town on the Delaware River. New Hope is a quaint, historic town on the Delaware River, located approximately halfway between Philadelphia and New York City, featuring art galleries, a range of casual and upscale dining choices, eclectic shopping boutiques, and the Bucks County Playhouse that attracts talent from Broadway and Hollywood. The charming hamlet is often called one of America's most haunted towns with a history dating back to the American Revolution when Aaron Burr allegedly fled to New Hope after dueling with Alexander Hamilton (and some say never left..). Ghost Tours of New Hope offers one-hour walking tours every Saturday night at 8pm from June through November and Friday nights starting in mid-September through Halloween. Tickets are $12 (as of October 2025) and may be purchased in-person from the tour operators with cash or Venmo approximately 30-60 minutes before the start of the tour. There is one route that runs along Ferry Street and one route that runs along Mechanic Street and the Delaware Canal Towpath. Both walking tours begin adjacent to the Parry Mansion Museum and the historic cannon on the corner of Ferry Street and Main Street. Wear comfortable shoes, dress appropriately for the weather, and consider bringing a flashlight as the sidewalks and streets of New Hope can be very uneven. Gratuities are optional and our guide didn't push for them. We'll definitely be back soon for the other route!

It was Halloween weekend and 80°in October.What better way to take a lantern led Adi-Kent Thomas…read moreJeffrey Walking Ghost Tour in New Hope.You learn about the history of these haunted buildings some dating back to the 1700's. New Hope has some of the most haunted sightings and buildings in a 2 square block and in the country. ( The tours are every Saturday night from the first Saturday in June up to and including the Saturday before Thanksgiving. In the month of "October only" you can also find tours on a Friday night besides the usual Saturday night. The tours start at 8p and meet on the corner of Main and Ferry Street next to the Parry Mansion Museum. You don't need a reservation. I just walked up and there were two ladies taking money and giving out a paid sticker. Then you just line up with the rest of the tour people. PLEASE BRING CASH! They will also do private tours with advanced notice. My group had over 30 people in it. I suggest getting there at least 30-40 minutes before. The cost is $12. The tour itself is about an hour. Make sure you wear a sturdy pair of shoes. You will be walking down stairs and on dirt paths, and near a canal. These tours have been going on for over 42 years. New Hope has such a fun vibe. Everyone was excited for this tour. Parking in New Hope is a bit tricky. If you can't find street parking, I suggest parking a few blocks away in one of several lots. You will do a lot of walking in New Hope. The Staff was all very friendly, knowledgeable and informative. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Love this place so much I'm a member. The oldest fernery in the US is small but charming. The trees…read moreare impressive. I love the dawn redwoods, which remind me of my time in Northern California. There are interesting sculptures to see. The formal gardens are lovely, with lots of gorgeous roses. I've not yet taken the railroad. Beyond the carefully curated gardens and arboretum are the wetlands along the Wissahickon. You can spend a lovely day in nature exploring the trails.

We live a short drive from this regional gem. The grounds are thoughtfully curated, and there are…read morespaces for the whole family. It's not unusual to see artists, classes, and families at Morris. Despite this, it never feels crowded. We love Morris so much that we joined their membership program a few years back; it's a membership that we keep active. The community programming is a nice add, and we've even picnicked here once. We appreciate the nods to the community (e.g., the scaled down Chestnut Hill West SEPTA stop), and the areas of Morris that speak to all members of the family. We'll definitely be back.