Peddler's Village is hosting events and festivals every month in 2023. Here's the lineup

Michele Haddon, Bucks County Courier Times
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If you’ve found yourself with a free weekend and craving something fun, you may not have to look very far.

Peddler’s Village in Lahaska continues its decades-long tradition of hosting a growing number of festivals and seasonal events each year.

Peddler's Village, in Lahaska, hosts a number of free family-friendly festivals and special events throughout the year.
Peddler's Village, in Lahaska, hosts a number of free family-friendly festivals and special events throughout the year.

It will revive month-long themes featuring weekend entertainment and daily restaurant specials, such as Strawberry Month in May, Bluegrass and Blueberries Month in July and Peach Month in August. Murder mystery dinners also make a return this year, starting in February with Houdini’s Whodunit, presented by the Riddlesbrood Touring Theater Company.

Admission to all weekend festivals and displays is free and open to the public. Murder mystery dinners and comedy events required tickets that can be purchase in advance at peddlersvillage.com.

The 2023 schedule includes these festivals and events:

Share the Love Weekend

When: Feb. 10 – 14

A Valentine’s Day weekend featuring shop specials, culinary highlights, and a #PVSharetheLove giveaway.

Bucks County wedding shows

When: Feb. 19 and Sept. 10

Engaged couples in search of the perfect wedding venue can sample hors d'oeuvres and wedding cake, tour event spaces and bridal suites, and get to know local vendors, from florists to DJs and musicians.

PEEPS in the Village

Peddler's Village, in Lahaska, hosts PEEPS® in the Village, a Spring contest displaying PEEPS® in not-so-natural but very creative habitats, including dioramas, sculptures, and 2-D wall art.
Peddler's Village, in Lahaska, hosts PEEPS® in the Village, a Spring contest displaying PEEPS® in not-so-natural but very creative habitats, including dioramas, sculptures, and 2-D wall art.

When: March 13 – April 23

What: View colorful PEEPS—a Pennsylvania-produced specialty– displayed in not-so-natural but very creative habitats, including dioramas, sculptures, and 2-D wall art.

Celebrate the Green

When: March 17 – 19

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, guests can enjoy special menus at Village restaurants, promotions, live entertainment, and a kid-friendly leprechaun hunt.

Spring FunFest

When: April 22 and 23

Two fun-filled days starting with a morning Family Fun Walk, followed by free story times, crafts, and live entertainment. The Family Fun Walk is a ticketed, charitable event.

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Cupcake Decorating Competition

When: May 3 – 20

Compete in a contest for cash prizes and/or view the creative entries. The winning cupcakes will be on display.

Strawberry Month Kickoff Weekend

When: May 6 and 7

Taste a wide variety of strawberry treats, savor strawberry-inspired specials, and enjoy live entertainment and family activities as Peddler’s Village kicks off Strawberry Month.

Food Truck Thursdays

When: May 25, June 15, July 13, Aug. 17 and Sept. 14

Enjoy an evening of the region’s favorite food trucks and local entertainment.

Stories in the Sand

Stories in the Sand, held all summer at Peddler's Village in Lahaska, features storybook characters depicted as larger-than-life sand sculptures featuring favorite story characters throughout the Village.
Stories in the Sand, held all summer at Peddler's Village in Lahaska, features storybook characters depicted as larger-than-life sand sculptures featuring favorite story characters throughout the Village.

When: From June 1 to Aug. 31

Enjoy summer beach vibes as you view larger-than-life sand sculptures featuring favorite story characters. A special Stories in Sand Kickoff Weekend on June 3 and 4 will include live entertainment and sand sculpting workshops.

Photography Competition and Exhibit

When: From June 12 to July 30

Budding photographers and seasoned pros can showcase their photographic talent, have their photos exhibited and win an array of prizes. The inaugural photo theme in 2023 is pets.

Outdoor Movie Nights

When: June 24, July 21, Aug. 26, Sept. 30 and Oct. 21

Enjoy an under-the-stars screening of a popular movie. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs.

Red, White & Blue BBQ Bash

When: July 4

A classic all-American barbecue picnic with live entertainment, delicious food, and family activities.

Bluegrass and Blueberries Month Kickoff Weekend

Peddler's Village, in Lahaska, hosts its annual Bluegrass and Blueberries Festival every weekend throughout the month of July. Taste a wide variety of blueberry treats, savor blueberry-inspired specials, and enjoy live entertainment and family activities.
Peddler's Village, in Lahaska, hosts its annual Bluegrass and Blueberries Festival every weekend throughout the month of July. Taste a wide variety of blueberry treats, savor blueberry-inspired specials, and enjoy live entertainment and family activities.

When: July 8 – 9

Taste a wide variety of blueberry treats, savor blueberry-inspired specials, and enjoy live entertainment and family activities as Peddler’s Village kicks off Bluegrass and Blueberries Month.

Peach Month Kickoff Weekend

Peddler's Village, in Lahaska, hosts its annual Peach Festival each weekend throughout the month August. Taste a wide variety of peach treats, savor peach-inspired specials, and enjoy live entertainment and family activities during kick-off weekend.
Peddler's Village, in Lahaska, hosts its annual Peach Festival each weekend throughout the month August. Taste a wide variety of peach treats, savor peach-inspired specials, and enjoy live entertainment and family activities during kick-off weekend.

When: Aug. 5 – 6

Taste a wide variety of peach treats, savor peach-inspired specials, and enjoy live entertainment and family activities as Peddler’s Village kicks off Peach Month.

Scarecrows in the Village

Scarecrows in the Village, held in the fall at Peddler's Village in Lahaska, features a hundred creative, colorful, and spooky scarecrows created by Philadelphia-area residents and organizations.
Scarecrows in the Village, held in the fall at Peddler's Village in Lahaska, features a hundred creative, colorful, and spooky scarecrows created by Philadelphia-area residents and organizations.

When: From Sept. 11 to Oct. 31

Stroll the Village to see a hundred creative, colorful, and spooky scarecrows created by Philadelphia-area residents and organizations. Guests are encouraged to vote for their favorites, with cash prizes offered to winners. Scarecrow-making workshops on select weekends, including during the Scarecrows in the Village Kickoff Weekend on Sept. 16 and 17 that will include live entertainment and other family activities.

OctoberFeast

When: Oct. 14 – 15

A Village spin on the traditional German festival with a beer and food garden, wine and spirits, live music, and family fun.

Apple Festival

Peddler's Village, in Lahaska, hosts its annual Apple Festival each fall. Enjoy live entertainment, food specials, and family activities all weekend long.
Peddler's Village, in Lahaska, hosts its annual Apple Festival each fall. Enjoy live entertainment, food specials, and family activities all weekend long.

When: Nov. 4 – 5

Get your fill of apple treats and take home a bushel fresh from local orchards at our annual Apple Festival. Enjoy live entertainment, food specials, and family activities all weekend long.

Grand Illumination Celebration

When: Nov. 17

The Village lights up at 6:15 p.m. sharp! Watch as Santa and his helpers flip the switch to illuminate a million holiday lights during an evening of holiday celebration, local entertainment, and more.

Merchants Open House

When: Nov. 17 – 19

Preview its merchants’ holiday gift-giving ideas.

Small Business Saturday

Enjoy the holiday lights at Peddler's Village, where you can shop local at more than 60 specialty stores.
Enjoy the holiday lights at Peddler's Village, where you can shop local at more than 60 specialty stores.

When: Nov. 25

Find the perfect holiday gift at one of over 60 locally owned shops and businesses at Peddler’s Village.

Gingerbread House Competition and Display

Check out the annual Gingerbread Competition and Display held at Peddler's Village, in Lahaska, throughout the winter holiday season.
Check out the annual Gingerbread Competition and Display held at Peddler's Village, in Lahaska, throughout the winter holiday season.

When: From Nov. 17 to Jan. 14

More than one hundred gingerbread masterpieces, including contest winners, are on public display in the festively adorned Visitor and Event Center.

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Holly Jolly Weekend

When: Dec. 2 and 3

Celebrate the holiday season at Peddler’s Village with all-day festivities and Santa Parades beginning both days at 1:30 p.m.

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January Sales Event

When: Through Jan. 31

Savings throughout the Village on apparel, accessories, home goods, furniture, art, specialty foods, books, gifts and collectibles, and more.

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Ticketed events for an evening of entertainment

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Houdini’s Whodunit

When: Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Feb 25, March 10, and March 25

Mind-bending twists and outrageous humor will keep you entertained during this new murder mystery dinner presented by the Riddlesbrood Touring Theater Company.

Comedy in the Village

When: Feb. 24, March 24, April 21, May 19, June 23, July 21, Aug. 25, Sept. 22 and Oct. 20

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This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Peddler's Village in Lahaska announces 2023 schedule