Frenchtown and the surrounding area has many attractions and activities, including:

  • Bucks County River Country Tube and Canoe Rentals

  • Second Saturdays in New Hope
    New Hope's community of Art and Craft Galleries invites you to come out each month for a special evening of fun, food and arts. Celebrated from 5 to 9 PM on the Second Saturday of the month, many of the businesses in town will offer special events. Everything from art exhibitions and demonstrations to receptions can be found in our downtown. www.secondsaturdaysnewhope.com

  • Second Saturdays in Lambertville
    Second Saturday is a day of fun, food and the arts celebrated on the second Saturday of each month. The event, hosted by the Lambertville Area Chamber of Commerce, is held in conjunction with twin river city New Hope’s second Saturdays which began earlier this year. First Fridays in Doylestown! Every first Friday of the month, the town comes out and celebrates. Shops and restaurants remain open thru evening hours and each month may feature different musicians and street vendors. Come and see!

  • May 17-Oct. 4, 2008 – Polo Matches at 2pm, every Saturday at Tinicum Park, 963 River Rd (Rt 32). Watch the ‘sport of kings.’. Have a tailgate party at the sidelines or sit in the general public tent and chairs. Call the hotline 908-996-3321 to confirm as cancellations can occur due to weather (including excessive heat). tinicumpolo.org

  • Pearl S. Buck House, Hilltown, open for tours. 215.249.0100 or visit www.pearl-s-buck.org

  • Art and Architecture Tours, Sats. & Suns. At 1:30 and 3p.m. in New Hope. 215.862.4444.

  • Erwin Stover House, Museum and Mill open for tours June through Sept. Designated as a national historic place, located in Pipersville, this is a 19th century complex operating for 155 years. 215.489.5133.

  • Ghost Tours: P O. Box 3354, Warminster, PA 18974. (215) 957-9988 or (215) 357-5637. Tours meet at the cannon on Main Street in New Hope. Tours begin at 8pm every Saturday night June -August. September-November tours run every Friday and Saturday night.

  • The Grand Tour of Lambertville, the Tale of Two Cities (Lambertville & New Hope) and the Historical Pub Walk are presented weekly. Call 609.397.1898 for information.
Special Events

  • Sat., Sept. 20th - Michener's 20th Anniversary Celebration! Free admission at the James A. Michener Museums (Doylestown and New Hope).

  • Sept. 20, 2008, Sun. Stoneking Wellness Center is organizing a 10k walkathon to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation starting in Lambertville. 609.397.9391.

  • Sept. 20-21, 2008, Sat-Sun. Several prominent Artists/ Gallery members have created new work to benefit the Heritage Conservancy with a special exhibition and sale, "A Brush with Nature". Artists' Gallery, Lambertville. Heritageconservancy.org or lambertvillearts.com.

  • Sept. 27, 2008, Sat. The annual Ride4Erik is scheduled to take place at Valley Road Park in Lambertville with both bicycle and motorcycle rides scheduled. The event is to raise funds to support pediatric cancer research. Information - Ride4erik.com.

  • Sept. 27-28, 2008, Sat-Sun. New Hope Arts & Crafts Outdoor Featival 2008, featuring over 125 premier artists & artisans. Free admission - rain or shine. 215.862.9990 or www.newhopechamber.com.

  • Sunday, September 28, 2-6 p.m., CHARITY AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE ACTIVITIES OF ROXEY BALLET at the beautiful and historic Prallsville Mills, Stockton, NJ. CONTACT: Kristina Maiwaldt (908) 812-6556 or Email. www.roxeyballet.org. Advance tickets are $20.00 for the auction and $5.00 for the kids party. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.

  • October 1-31, 2008 New Hope Halloween Activities, Calling all Spirits (throughout the month). www.newhopechamber.com.

  • Oct. 3, 2008, Fri. New Hope Historical Soc. Anniversary Gala at Hotel du Village. Celebrating 50 years. www.newhopehistoricalsociety.org.

  • Oct. 5, 2008, Sun. FACT Bucks County Aids Walk. 9 am registration. 215.862.3325 or www.factbuckscounty.org.

  • Oct. 11, 2008, Sat. Commitment Ceremony at New Hope's Ferry Landing. 215.862.5454

  • October 11 & 12, 2008 The Denver Adamstown Rotary is hosting the 2008 Arts and Craft Festival in Stoudtburg Village, Adamstown, PA, on October 11 & 12, 2008 from 9 am to 4 pm each day. Juried Crafters and Artisans will join you on cobblestone streets in a quaint village with Bavarian Architecture in a truly festive atmosphere. The European architecture of the village blends the Old World with the New, creating a memorable experience for those that visit to shop and to enjoy the picturesque surroundings. Based on previous Stoudtburg Village Arts and Craft Festivals, it is anticipated that approximately 2,000 to 3,000 potential customers will attend. A variety of stands from local community organizations will be available for food and snacks. In addition to the festival, you are within walking distance of Oktoberfest held in the Brewery Hall, shopping the Stoudtburg Antique Mall and, of course, all the unique shops of Stoudtburg Village will be open. Please help support the Rotary Club, Community Service Projects, as well as the Artisans and Crafters. Crafters and Artisans are still needed for this festival. Shouldn’t your Arts and Crafts be represented by a reputable non-profit group? FREE Admission and FREE Parking For more information contact: David Endy, Denver-Adamstown Rotary 717-484-0301 dianne@endytechnologies.com Rotary Website: www.denver-adamstownrotary.com

  • October 11, 2008, Sat. A Party in support of the Arts & Cultural Council of Bucks Co. Barn Studio Gallery. 215.968.8229.

  • Oct. 18-19, 2008, Sat- Sun. The Artisan Trail Studio Tour Weekend has been scheduled by the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor. 610.923.3548 or www.delawareandlehigh.org.

  • November 29, 2008, Sat. New Hope Holiday Kick-Off and Tree Lighting. www.Newhopechamber.com.