This weekend in Bucks County go watch the live ice carvings at the Lambertville – New Hope Winter Festival, solve the case at a murder mystery dinner and try a new brew at Sour Sunday.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24

23rd Annual Lambertville – New Hope Winter Festival

Annual festival celebrated on both sides of the river includes a spectacular Concert at the New Hope Winery, the fabulous Chili Cook-Off at Triumph Brewing, A Cappella Extravaganza, Jersey Shore at Karla’s Restaurant, Fire and Ice Ball, Taste of Winter Fest at the Inn at Lambertville Station, and both the Revolutionary and Musical Pub Crawls just to name a few.

When: January 18 – January 26, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Where: Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA
Cost: Most events are free; visit website for cost of ticketed events

Winter Exhibition & Holiday Open House

See the snowy landscape and seasonal still life by the gallery’s award-winning artists. The Frank Arcuri solo show is also on view. Find local, artisan hand-crafted gifts too.

When: Through February 23, Times vary
Where: Patricia Hutton Galleries
Cost: Free to attend

Harry Leith-Ross: Scenes from Country Life

Leith-Ross became renowned for his vibrant, carefully composed oil paintings and transparent watercolor technique in the tradition of the eighteenth-century. He gained recognition for depicting humble genre scenes of rural life and finding beauty in the everyday activities of people. His collection provides a distinctive view into the artistic process and private thoughts of one of the most important American artists of the first half of the 20th century.

When: Through February 9, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: Adult $15, Senior $13, College Students $8, Ages 6-18 $5, Children under 6 Free

The Lenfest Collection of American Art

In 1999, the Michener Art Museum received the most important collections gift in its history: 59 Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings from Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest. This collection is the finest of Bucks County art, which consists of works by Garber, Coppedge, Folinsbee, Lathrop, Redfield, Sotter, Spencer, Baum and Schofield.

When: Through March 1, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Michener Art Museum
Cost: $15, Senior $13, College Students $8, Ages 6-18 $5, Children under 6 Free

Anthony Salazar: Magic & More

Anthony Salazar developed his skill in the art of magic at a very young age and has since made this part of show business his life’s work. Anthony has the ability to connect with crowds from millennials to baby boomers. His onstage personality is a combination of a slight edge and likability that wins over the hearts of audiences everywhere.

When: January 24, 8 – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater
Cost: $25/$35

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

Wild Animal Signs of the Woods

Wild animals leave behind all types of signs that give us clues to their behaviors. During this expedition, participants will learn how to examine animal signs while hiking deep into the forest. All ages welcome.

When: January 25, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Silver Lake Nature Center
Cost: $3/person

Geode Cave Hunt

Enter the man-made replica “cave” inside the nature center and see what treasures you can find! Search for your very own geode rock. Once you find the one you want, you have the opportunity to crack it open. Your treasure will be yours to take home. Stick around for information stations, Lenape Games and stories, or make your own cave art pictographs and petroglyphs. Supplies of geodes are limited and pre-registration is required to reserve your geode!

When: January 25 - 26, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: Churchville Nature Center
Cost: $8/person

Find Jack Frost Scavenger Hunt

Winter is full of surprises! Here’s a happy one…

Peddler’s Village has a new scavenger hunt! Families are invited to search for Jack Frost all around the Village. Stop by the Hospitality Center in the entrance to the Cock ‘n Bull to pick up your scavenger hunt guide. Then: ready, set, go! Visit the stores listed to see if you can find Jack Frost in each one.

When: Through February 17
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: Free to Participate

Cheers to Murder

It’s a sad day for Sam, Diane, Carla, and Cliff – their longtime friend, Norm, has passed away, and they have all gathered for the wake. It seems Norm has died at this very bar, and the circumstances surrounding his demise are more than questionable. Join us for Norm’s wake, but beware – as accusations fly, tempers will get heated, pasts will be dug up, and someone – maybe even you – could be the next victim as we say “Cheers…to Murder!”

When: January 24 - 25, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Peddler’s Village
Cost: $69.95 per person

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

The Decade's First Sour Sunday

Celebrate in Perkasie with new pairing stations throughout the brewery, including cheese pairings from Haven Farmstead Table, chocolate pairings from Pierre's, and more. Debuting this year - a taste of vintage Free Will, step back in time to Free Will’s original taproom, now the all new Sour Cellar Lounge, fresh with exclusive bottle pours and meet and greets with our brewers. Expect the usual 12 tap takeover plus special releases.

When: January 26, 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Free Will Brewing Company, LLC
Cost: Free to attend

Pigskin Peanuts Exhibit

Pigskin Peanuts showcases fifty of Charles M. Schulz's daily and Sunday Peanuts comic strips featuring the sport of football and the popular characters Charlie Brown, Woodstock, Snoopy and more. Dress up as football players and take pictures at the interactive photo station featuring Peanuts characters. The companion exhibit, Bucks County Plays Football! highlights some of Bucks County’s own football history and traditions and will include historic photographs, video footage, game programs, tickets, sports cards and other artifacts and memorabilia.

When: Through February 9, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Mercer Museum
Cost: Free with Museum Admission

Winter Wine-derland

Celebrate the splendor of the season with Winter Wine-derland. Experience an outdoor winter festival complete with ice carvings, wine tastings, an ice luge wine shot, specialty cocktails, a prize wheel, live music and more! Be one of the first 200 guests to arrive and receive a free gift!

When: January 25 - 26, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Chaddsford Winery
Cost: Free to Attend

*Info & Photo Courtesy of www.vistbuckscounty.com

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