Thngs to do in Bucks County This Weekend

11th Annual Bucks County Quilt Show

Bucks County Visitor Center

3207 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Free to Attend

More than 100 handcrafted quilts on display at the Bucks County Visitor Center in Bensalem (Bucks County, PA) The Bucks County Quilt Show at the Bucks County Visitor Center in Bensalem is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year with more quilts on display than ever before. Presented by Visit Bucks County and The Quilt Academy of Bensalem, this annual exhibit features over 100 quilts hanging from 25-foot-high beams and displayed throughout the Visitor Center's Main Gallery. The Quilt Academy of Bensalem, an organization which offers a variety of quilting classes, has donated nearly 100 pieces for this show.

Exhibit "To Save Our Fellow Citizens": Volunteer Firefighting, 1800-1875

Mercer Museum 84 South Pine Street Doylestown, PA For more than 100 years, firefighting was the responsibility of every neighborhood and citizen. The city’s fire companies fervently believed that fighting fire was a community responsibility, best performed by virtuous and heroic men. Paid fireman finally replaced volunteers in 1871, signaling a change in beliefs about public service. The Mercer Museum’s engaging exhibition will include more than 175 historical firefighting artifacts including tools, colorful parade regalia, apparel, artwork, photographs, fire engines and fire equipment, and other unique items from the Museum’s permanent collection. The all-ages exhibit will also feature hands-on activities for children. 2015 Sixth Annual New Hope Film Festival

Venues throughout New Hope New Hope, PA  Don't miss the 2015 Sixth Annual New Hope Film Festival that will take place from July 24th - August 2nd in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Get ready for an exciting line-up of 80 films from 16 countries, with something for everyone. The 2015 Program Guide includes the schedule, venues, a description for each film and other important information about the event. Tickets are available at www.newhopefilmfestival.com. See you at the Festival! Tower Tour For Families

Fonthill Museum East Court Street & Route 313  Doylestown, PA    Start times: 10:30 am & 1145 am Children and adults explore Henry Mercer’s castle from basement to tower and learn about Mercer’s creative ideas through stories and prints.  Children must be 6 or older and able to climb the steep stairs.   Reservations required, call 215-348-9461 or email fhmail@fonthillmuseum.org.