Mornings are crisp, leaves are crunchy, football is back, and every coffee shop is selling pumpkin flavored lattes. This can only mean one thing: it is officially autumn!
The first official day of the Autumn Equinox begins at 8:43 a.m. Eastern time on Sunday, Sept. 22. From this point on, daylight in the Northern Hemisphere will gradually grow shorter until the winter solstice due to the Earths process of tilting away from the sun in the Northern Hemisphere.
It’s time to put away summer clothes and get into some flannels and cozy socks. With the official kick off of fall starting, there are countless activities to do around Bucks to get into the spirit.
Bucks County, known for its vibrant farming and rural community is the perfect place to experience a beautiful autumn season. Bucks County stretches over 622 miles long, meaning there is much to explore:
Tyler State Park: Located right next to Buck’s main campus, Tyler State Park is a great place for those who enjoy nature walks, a fresh breeze, and an outdoor blanket to lay and watch the leaves fall.
New Hope: Walking through New hope and window shopping through all the cute shops is a great way to spend a free fall afternoon. Many bars and restaurants such as Havana, John & Peter’s, and Bowman’s Tavern offer live music on selected nights.
Peddlers Village: Located in Lahaska, PA, just 20 minutes from Buck’s Newtown Campus, Peddlers Village is a great spot for those who like to spend some outdoor time with more than just trees to look at. Anyone who visits between now and Oct. 27 can enjoy the Scarecrows in the Village, a free display of the most creative Scarecrows you can imagine.
Covered Bridges Tour: This self-guided tour is the perfect fall activity for those long-drive loving kind of folks. Pick the perfect playlist, roll the windows down and enjoy this tour which makes a large circle around through Bucks County and is designed so the travelers can start at any of the 12 remaining covered bridges left in the Bucks County area. Plan accordingly, as it can take up to four hours to complete the entire tour. (map outlines can be found on https://www.visitbuckscounty.com/things-to-do/covered-bridges/covered-bridge-tour/)
Delaware Canal State Park: Grab a bike, and a picnic basket and head down to the Delaware Canal State Park, the only remaining intact canal in the area. Spend some outdoor time next to the water before it’s too late!
Shady Brook Farm: From wagon light shows, pumpkin picking, apple picking, live music, and live animals, Shady Brook Farm has everything you need to fulfill your fall needs. The Fall Fest at Shady book runs now through Halloween, and with tickets starting at only $15, it’s a must for true Fall lovers.
Snipes Farm & Education: Those looking for a bit of a more authentic farm feel, Snipes Farm is the perfect place. They are offering horse-drawn wagon rides, pick your own flower fields, and giant hay pyramids for $12 a ticket. Head over to pet the horses before they close at the end of October.
Ghost Tour of New Hope: Got a spooky side? Check out one of the private tours offered on Main and Ferry Street in New Hope. Learn all about the phantom hitchhiker and hear all the scary stories carried on by residents who’ve lived long enough to tell the tale, over 40 years’ worth! Based on the books of Adi-Kent Thomas Jeffrey, a best-selling author who research and investigated all her stories to bring you an accurate and haunting experience.
Bensalem Family Fall Festival: You cannot miss out on this community celebration in Bensalem. With live entertainment, music, food trucks, beer trucks and fireworks, this family friendly event is the place to be on Saturday Oct. 5. It’s a one-day festival starting at 2:30 p.m. so make sure to mark your calendars!
Pumpkin Harvest Festival: Join Bountiful Acres on any Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 28- Oct. 27 to enjoy food trucks, obstacle courses, duck races, and so much more. Known as one of the few places in the area that cultivate pumpkins on site- it’s worth the trip to Holicong, PA to pick out the perfect pumpkin.
Don’t let fall slip away without checking out at least one of the many things Bucks County has to offer. This is a great time to enjoy the weather, make memories, and eat as many pumpkin and apple flavored things possible.
Check out the Visit Bucks County website for more information on fall fun in the area.