These Bucks County events with trucks, planes and more will keep kids busy past Labor Day

Peg Quann, Bucks County Courier Times
Updated ·6 min read

Bucks County is a great place to grow up. Look for proof no further than the long list of activities and special events hosted with your children or grandchildren in mind as the summer vacation season winds down.

Memories of these experiences are sure to last well into the new year. Here are a few kid-friendly events in Bucks County that the whole family can enjoy:

Touch a Truck and Family Festival in Falls Township

Falls Township's annual Touch a Truck and Family Festival returns Sept. 9 at Falls Township Community Park. The popular festival, featuring live music, food trucks and a beer garden is a fundraiser for Fairless Hills Fire Department, and takes place from 4-8 p.m., with fireworks following at about 8:30 p.m.

Youngsters enjoy trying out the trucks and other vehicles at the annual Falls Township Touch-a-Truck and Family Festival. This year's festival will take place Sept. 9 in Community Park.
Youngsters enjoy trying out the trucks and other vehicles at the annual Falls Township Touch-a-Truck and Family Festival. This year's festival will take place Sept. 9 in Community Park.
Fire trucks, dump trucks and other municipal vehicles will be on display for children to touch and try out at the Falls Township Touch-a-Truck and Family Festival Sept. 9 at Community Park.
Fire trucks, dump trucks and other municipal vehicles will be on display for children to touch and try out at the Falls Township Touch-a-Truck and Family Festival Sept. 9 at Community Park.

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Say "ciao" to Italian Festival in Bristol

The Bristol Lions' Italian Festival also will take place Sept. 9 (rain date Sept.10) at Bristol Borough's Lions Park, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children's rides, live bands and plenty of pasta, pizza will give the fair an Italian flavor. And a replica of the tall ship, the Kalmar Nyckel will be docked at the Bristol Wharf from 1 to 6 p.m. for tours. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for ages 4 to 17 and children under age 4 can board for free. Sailing tours also are available during the weekend. Check out the Kalmar Nyckel website for more information.

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Let imagination fly high at Wings of Freedom museum in Horsham

Visit the Wings of Freedom Air Museum on the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station base in Horsham to see a variety of early commercial and military aircraft on display, including a jet from the Korean War and a propeller plane used to make mail runs between New York and Atlanta.

The museum features 19 historically significant aircraft and has a dedicated staff of volunteers who can describe them. The museum is located at 1155 Easton Road, 215-672-2277. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors over age 65 and military veterans. Tickets for children ages 6-18 are $6 and younger children and active duty military personnel are admitted free.

Visit the Wings of Freedom Air Museum at the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station in Horsham to see historically significant military and commercial airplanes and other military memorabilia.
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Fun in the sun at Kids Castle in Doylestown

In the Doylestown area? Stop at Kids Castle in Doylestown's Central Park so your little ones can visit this multi-story castle right out of a fairly tale. The park at 425 Wells Road is open dawn to dusk. Kids Castle has been entertaining children since it was built as a community project in 1997.

It now includes activities for children of all ability levels and for children with sight, hearing or mobility impairments, autism or other conditions. The play area is accessible.

The Kids Castle in Doylestown's Central Park now includes features for children with visual, hearing, mobility, autism or other issues.
The Kids Castle in Doylestown's Central Park now includes features for children with visual, hearing, mobility, autism or other issues.

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'Waterways' exhibit makes a splash at the Bucks County Children's Museum

The Bucks County Children's Museum in New Hope has opened a new Waterways exhibit that can show children how dams work and children can take their toy vehicles over a miniature bridge just like the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge.

Museum Executive Director Kelly Krumenacker said she "highly recommends" that visitors get tickets online at the museum website since the museum can sell out, and walk-up admissions are not guaranteed, especially on special event days.

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Tickets to the museum are $8, ages 1 and up; $4 for military personnel. Museum members are free.

"We also encourage you to reserve tickets for your entire party in one order, as time slots may sell out quickly," the museum advises.

The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with the last entry at 3 p.m., and may close early at 3:30 p.m. on some Saturdays for special events. The museum is located at 500 Union Square; phone 215-693-1290, or email info@buckskids.org.

Children play in the new Waterways exhibit at the Bucks County Children's Museum in New Hope.
Children play in the new Waterways exhibit at the Bucks County Children's Museum in New Hope.

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Fall Food Truck & Music Fest in Warminster

On Saturday, Sept. 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Warminster Community Park, 350 East Bristol Road, the event will feature 11 different food trucks selling delicious foods, desserts and sweet treats. There will be crafters, vendors, children’s activities, the country band Y’All Or Nothing, the Journey tribute band Highway Run, as well as sports cars from Sports Car Club of America and motorcycles from Blue Comet Motorcycle Club.

On Saturday, Sept. 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Warminster Community Park, 350 East Bristol Road, the event will feature 11 different food trucks selling delicious foods, desserts and sweet treats. There will be crafters, vendors, children’s activities, the country band Y’All Or Nothing, the Journey tribute band Highway Run, as well as sports cars from Sports Car Club of America and motorcycles from Blue Comet Motorcycle Club.

Admission is free and proceeds from the event will benefit Warminster’s Ben Wilson Senior Activity Center, a 501(c)3 serving older adults in Warminster and the surrounding communities.

Kruisin’ with the K9s

The Warrington Township Police Department’s third annual Kruisin’ with K9s Car Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 3-7 p.m. (rain date Sept. 17) at the Shops at Valley Square, 1501 Main Street, Warrington. The event will feature vintage, antique and custom cars, food, music, a moon bounce, a 50/50 drawing, a raffle and lots of K9s.
The Warrington Township Police Department’s third annual Kruisin’ with K9s Car Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 3-7 p.m. (rain date Sept. 17) at the Shops at Valley Square, 1501 Main Street, Warrington. The event will feature vintage, antique and custom cars, food, music, a moon bounce, a 50/50 drawing, a raffle and lots of K9s.

The Warrington Township Police Department’s third annual Kruisin’ with K9s Car Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 3-7 p.m. (rain date Sept. 17) at the Shops at Valley Square, 1501 Main Street, Warrington. The event will feature vintage, antique and custom cars, food, music, a moon bounce, a 50/50 drawing, a raffle and lots of K9s.

Police K9 units from Warrington and other local police departments will be on hand for K9 demonstrations. There will also be an opportunity to see police vehicles up close and meet Warrington Police Department K9s Jolie, Murphy and their K9 counterparts from the K9 units in attendance. Proceeds from the event benefit the Warrington Township K9 unit.

Kruisin’ with K9s is free for spectators.  For those who want to enter their car, the cost is $20 the day of the car show and there will be dashboard plaques given to the first 75 cars that sign up. More than 40 trophies will be awarded in a variety of categories.

NOVA Upstander Day

NOVA’s Upstander Day will take place on Sunday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dublin Fire Co., 194 N. Main Street.  This community event is free, will include family-friendly games, crafts, entertainment, food trucks and demonstrations by first responders.

Upstander Day will promote and celebrate our community’s Upstanders - individuals of all ages who, when they see bullying behavior, take steps to safely offer help. Being an Upstander is about kindness and inclusion.

This article originally appeared on Bucks County Courier Times: Touch-A-Truck, tall ship, Air museum bring family fun to Bucks County