Seeing a lot of people sharing a meme saying we can expect “heavier than usual snowfall” this winter.
Which feels like information I did not request.
It’s September. The leaves aren’t even getting started. I’m emotionally available for pumpkin anything and peppermint nothing. We do not need to be talking snow.
So I’m firmly living in the present and thankfully, we’ve got another weekend that is delivering.
Arts & crafts galore
Over 160 artists and makers are taking over New Hope this weekend.
There’ll be paintings, jewelry, ceramics and furniture you’ll immediately convince yourself is an “investment piece”. I’m with you on that one.
There’s also a shuttle running between the festival grounds and South Main Street both days. Which makes it dangerously easy to shop, grab lunch and somehow end up on a patio holding a handcrafted ceramic mug you had absolutely no intention of buying 90 minutes earlier.
Just classic New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival behavior.
Porchstock 2026
Hands down, the most delightfully chaotic event of the weekend.
On Saturday, Newtown is skipping the traditional festival setup and handing bands the keys to front porches, driveways and lawns instead.
You just wander around until you hear something good.
It’s a full blown music festival, except the venues have house numbers, garden hoses and at least one person’s dad wondering where everyone is parking.
My plan? Lawn chair, drink and the complete acceptance that my “quick 20-minute pop-in” is about to consume my entire afternoon.
Sunday stroll
If your perfect Sunday involves zero pressure and a high probability of snacks (whose isn’t?), head to Bristol.
The Sunday Stroll takes over Mill Street with local vendors, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to postpone thinking about Monday.
Take your time. Admire the architecture. Eat something you absolutely did not need.
Then tell everyone you “planned a whole Sunday around it” instead of admitting you woke up late and followed the smell of food.
Personally, I’m picking Porchstock and Sunday Stroll. But you really can’t go wrong with the Arts & Crafts Festival either.
Because apparently the answer to “What should I do this weekend?” in Bucks is still: Yes.
Have fun and I’ll see you Sunday for some weird history!
May you find your new favorite band,
Cait, From Bucks