Lightsabers, lavender mimosas and the Bucks Alps
Note to self: Don’t write about baseball while daydreaming about the concession stand. In Tuesday’s edition, I managed to invent a league and forget Opening Day was two weeks ago. (I am incredible.)
If you’re looking for expert sports analysis, you’re clearly in the wrong spot. But if you’re here for good vibes, bad jokes and food recs? You’ve found your people.
Before you head out, a quick nod to our neighbors at Ewing Glass. If your home still has a few “vintage” features hanging on for dear life (looking at you, foggy shower doors), they’ve been helping Bucks’ families refresh for 30+ years.
😎 If you leave your house
For the group chat: Saturday = historic Fallsington → Bolton Mansion food. Sunday = The Cage brunch → Neshaminy Creek for Star Wars trivia . You’re welcome.
Shake off the winter rust at historic Bolton Mansion during the spring food truck festival on Saturday 11 to 4. Drag the family along for food, a beer garden, children’s activities and live music. But any plan of moderation is toast once you see the Mexican street corn from Corn Hub (yes, that’s the real name) and strawberry shortcake from Cheesecake Remix.
May the force brew with you. Neshaminy Creek Brewing is going full “Galaxy Far, Far Away” this weekend. Saturday kicks off with the Mangolorian beer, “Flash Tattoo-ine”, and live lightsaber demos. Sunday features intergalactic trivia and a live performance by Galactic Empire. Star Wars nerd or just here for a cold IPA, either way, go.
You can celebrate opening day at Historic Fallsington Saturday. They’ve given our local heritage a bit of a facelift and they’re ready for you to come be nosy. You can explore the newly updated Visitors Center, meet the site’s new Executive Director and step inside the village's iconic buildings. A good reminder that centuries of history beat whatever’s on your Netflix queue.
Looking for a city brunch vibe without the parking ticket risk? The Cage is a solid move. With its Contemporary American aesthetic, it’s the spot to feel sophisticated while still being home in time for a nap. Psst…sip a lavender mimosa while your shakshuka is cooking. That’s the kind of advice you keep me around for.
💡 If you hate crowds
While everyone else is playing bumper-strollers at Core Creek or Tyler, Playwicki Farm is living its best (quiet) life. It’s the low-maintenance sibling of all the Bucks parks. Get your sunset views without the Tour de Bucks cyclists or runaway toddlers.
💎 Worth the detour
If you’re tired of walking on flat pavement and pretending it’s an adventure, the fix is the High Rocks section of Ralph Stover State Park. We’re talking a 200 foot sheer rock face overlooking Tohickon Creek (use the Tory Road lot). It’s giving Swiss Alps energy (if you squint hard enough) without the 10 hour flight. Just don't look down.
This weekend I’ll be the trying to eat Mexican street corn while holding a lightsaber balancing on the edge of a cliff (eyes closed). If I’m not there, assume I chose a nap. Don’t judge me.
May your Netflix be ignored and your street corn be messy,
Cait at From Bucks
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