First Friday           The First Friday of each Month         Your Town, Pennsylvania

I am not entirely sure how it started, but I can tell you the trend is raging across the state. . and the nation. First Fridays are celebrated in small towns, large towns, even cities across America. . celebrating just that. .terrific cities & towns and our local merchants.

Upper Black Eddy Fireman's Carnival   Sept 1-5, 2010  Upper Black Eddy, Bucks County

Rides, games, amusements and plenty of carnival fun at the Upper Black Eddy Fireman's Carnival Sept 1-5. And don't miss the fireworks on Saturday night!  WRIST BAND NIGHTS - FRIDAY & SATURDAY - RIDE ALL YOU WANT FOR $15

Scarecrow Festival      September 18-19, 2010    Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Bucks County

Just thinking about the Scarecrow festival brings a smile to my face. I worked at Hart's Tavern while in grad school and I always looked forward to the Scarecrow Festival. The paths along the village have scarecrows made by organizations, children's groups and businesses. . . and some of them are pretty darn creative. Funny too.There is always plenty to do. . live entertainment and the food is great. . and I think the apple cider drinks are on the menu for the season too.

Fireworks            May 28 to September 3, 2010                New Hope, Bucks County

Don't miss the Friday Night Fireworks over the Delaware River in New Hope and Lambertville, NJ this summer.   Every Friday night at 9:30 pm starting May 28, 2010 for 15 weeks and ending September 3, 2010, a ten-minute firework show conducted by Garden State Fireworks will illuminate the sky for the summer season.

Renaissance Faire Weekends   Aug 14-Oct 31, 2010    Manheim, Lancaster County

This looks pretty cool I have never been, but it is on  the list. It looks like August 28-29 and September 4 - 6 are specifically aimed at Kiddos, so those 2 weekends may be the best time to go.  There is  Children's Discovery Area which is designed to entertain both kiddos and adults with music, art, theater and a large chess board.

Polish American Festival    September 4-6, 11-12, 2010   Doylestown, Bucks County

The Polish American Festival is held every year at The National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa from Noon to 8PM. It is in the 45th year and they definitely have it right.  Gosh the food is good. Really.  Rides, food, demonstrations, crafts, entertainement and and activities. ..plus, there is a Children's Playground: A fun-filled area for the youngest visitors filled with games, prizes, crafts, learning and fun, including some special Surprises!!

Dublin Arts Festival      September 19, 2010  11AM to 4PM     Dublin, Bucks County

Live music, dancing, inflatables, face painting, activities and games for the kiddos PLUS awesome food, . . that is a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. There is also a car show at the firehouse in Dublin. Ask someone at the festival about the free shuttle to the car show.

Newtown Market Day        October 2, 2010 10AM to 4PM           Newtown, Bucks County

National Constitution Center                            Philadelphia Philadelphia County

Every now and again I think about how lucky we are to be living in such a historic state. There are tons of historic (read: educational and interesting) things to do in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia will have to top the list for me as the #1 place to start.

On July 4, 2003, the elegant, two-story National Constitution Center opened its doors to an estimated one million visitors a year. Located on the third block of Independence Mall and serving as the northernmost anchor of the Mall complex, the Center tells the story of the U.S. Constitution through more than 100 interactive and multimedia exhibits, photographs, sculpture, text, film and artifacts.

Labor Day Regatta   September 4-6, 2010   Lock Haven, Clinton County

A weekend of exciting outboard motorboat racing, amusement rides, food, arts & crafts, and fireworks. Apparently the boats get up to 90 miles an hour. Now that is something to see. The regatta midway featuring food, games, and rides sponsored by many local organizations and vendors will be open all three days and nights: 10AM Saturday and Monday and 11AM on Sunday.Note: The fireworks will be held on Sunday. (The fireworks will be set off on the Lock Haven side of the river near Tidlow Dam.)