Discover Doylestown

We're just two weeks away from the BEST weekend in Doylestown. Soon, our small town will transform into an outdoor wonderland filled with music, art, demonstrations, and more! We've worked to compile some of the most important info to prepare for the weekend including shuttle locations, schedule, maps and so much more. Visit https://www.dtownartsfestival.com/festival/ to get a head start on planning your visit to Doylestown.

Clean Up Day returns this Sunday, August 25th at 9 AM! Volunteers are needed to assist in the clean up of trash and litter downtown. Please remember to bring your gloves, we'll supply the trash bags. If you are interested in volunteering with us sign up https://signup.com/go/JbVvUvP

We are absolutely thrilled to share that the Bucks County Commissioners have approved FREE PARKING in the County owned parking garages for both days of this year's Doylestown Arts Festival. We'd like to extend our thanks to the Borough of Doylestown Staff and Borough Council for their help in securing this for our 2024 Doylestown Arts Festival! You can check out all of our recommended parking, shuttle, and rideshare drop-off suggestions on the updated parking page of our site: https://www.dtownartsfestival.com/festival/parking/

A BIG thank you to all of our volunteers and Borough workers who lent their hand in beautifying downtown with the hanging flower baskets. Five weeks ago more volunteers planted the 200+ baskets with help from Del Val University, who tended their growth for Saturday's placement around town. Thank you all!

PHOTO CREDIT: Larry Browne

Have you heard? Pine Street in the Doylestown Borough between Oakland + Ashland transforms into a neighborhood amphitheater on Sat., 5/11 for Picnics On Pine! Pack your blankets + chairs and enjoy this family-friendly event with great food from Simply Delicious By Tina, live music from CLOVER and Moustapha Noumbissi, plus a makers market full of craft vendors!

Tix + More Info ::: Picnicsonpine.com/tickets :: Doors 4:30PM :: Kids 10 & Under Free Admission :: Dog-friendly if they're people friendly

Calling all volunteers! We need 10-15 more helpers for this weekend's flower basket hang session. If you can lend a hand this Saturday, May 11th at 9:30 please sign up below, please note you must have a 6-foot ladder to hang the baskets. ⁠
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Sign Up: https://signup.com/go/VmMSDvk

Hey neighbors! We need your help to hang the flower baskets in town on Saturday, May 11th at 9:30 AM. If you can lend a hand please sign up below, please note you must have a ladder to hang the baskets. ⁠
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Sign Up: https://www.discoverdoylestown.org/events/2024flower

Hey neighbors! We need your help to hang the flower baskets in town on Saturday, May 11th at 9:30 AM. If you can lend a hand please sign up below, please note you must have a ladder to hang the baskets. ⁠
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Sign Up: https://signup.com/go/VmMSDvk

To the 72 person clean up crew who joined us this morning to help clean up trash and cigarette butts downtown, THANK YOU!!!

If you weren't able to join us today but want to help out at the next one on June 9th you can sign up here: https://signup.com/go/oejguNg.

A MASSIVE thank you to tonight's volunteer crew for flower basket planting at with the !

It might be a little dreary today but we're thinking ahead to our Doylestown Clean Up days! Did you know we host 3-4 each year? At each session, 30+ volunteers help us hit the streets to pick up trash, recycling, and cigarette butts throughout town. These volunteer days are perfect for all ages, families, and community groups who want to give back.

April 28th: https://signup.com/go/wxiPRVA
June 9th: https://signup.com/go/oejguNg
August 25th: https://signup.com/go/JbVvUvP

The weather's looking perfect for the Easter Bunny's visit to downtown Doylestown on Sunday! We've got a hopping fun day ahead! The festivities start on South Main Street at 9:30 am at The Yoga Gnome (350 S. Main St. Suite #109), followed by a parade up to Monkey’s Uncle (123 S. Main St) where you can meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny 10:45 am - 11:30 am. Weichert Realtors will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, while Wheat and Vine will be serving up delicious Easter gelato. Be sure to stop by Sarah Cornwell Jewelry for an Easter coupon and enjoy a live outdoor concert by School of Rock. Don't miss out on the fun and Start on South!

Afterwards, you can visit the Easter Bunny for photos at our office (63 East State Street) from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm! Volunteers will be on hand to make sure the whole family can get in the pictures. Also, take advantage of free bunny whiskers face painting on-site as well as free fun balloon designs by Ben’s Balloon Animals just up the street on Evolution Candy’s porch from noon - 2:00 pm!

LAST CALL FOR ARTISTS!! Applications for the 2024 Doylestown Arts Festival will close tonight at 11:59 PM. Share with your friends, tag an artist, and help us get the word out! Don't miss your chance to be considered for this year's festival. Apply at https://www.dtownartsfestival.com/apply/

Hey neighbors! We need your help to prep and plant the flower baskets on Thursday, April 11th at 6 PM at Delaware Valley University. This is a bit of a messy volunteer role as we're working with the soil and flowers. If you're able to lend a hand sign up below!⁠
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Sign Up: discoverdoylestown.org/events/2024flowerbaskets-prep

Starting this Sunday, March 10th visit Monkeys Uncle or Evolution Candy to pick up your Easter Egg Hunt Booklet and head into town to visit participating stores to find golden eggs!
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Learn more at: discoverdoylestown.org/events/2024/egg-hunt

Did you hear the news? The Doylestown Pride Festival Block Party applications are now open! Applications are now being accepted for LGBTQ+ vendors, nonprofits, and artists through April 15th submit your app at dtownpride.com/news/2024-block-party-applications-are-now-open/ 🏳️‍🌈

We are seeking applications for a diverse selection of art activities for this years Doylestown Arts Festival! This is a great way for local businesses to get involved and engage with the community. Apply by May 10th for consideration. To learn more, visit https://www.dtownartsfestival.com/apply/

Artists, makers, crafters, and creators; we want you to join us in September at the Doylestown Arts Festival! Showcase your work to thousands on the historic streets of Doylestown. To learn more about this year's festival and apply, please visit dtownartsfestival.com/apply/

It is with great excitement that we announce the 2024 Doylestown Arts Festival applications are NOW OPEN! The festival returns September 7-8 for its 33rd anniversary following a massively successful event in 2023. Tell your friends, and tell your neighbors, our applications will remain open through March 22, 2024. To learn more and apply, please visit https://www.dtownartsfestival.com/apply/

You never know who you’ll run into! Thank you to Discover Doylestown for sprinkling holiday magic on our town. Happy Holidays!

There's still time to register for this weekend's Hanukkah celebration hosted by Temple Judea! This year's event is located at Temple Judea on Sunday 12/10 from 1-3 PM, learn more and register at https://www.templejudea.org/event/hanukkah-in-the-borough.html

The Doylestown Arts Festival returns to the streets of downtown Doylestown on September 7-8, 2024. Applications for this year's festival will open on January 5th. Stay tuned for more information!

Today is Small Business Saturday here in Doylestown and all across the country! Where are you excited to visit and shop?

Doylestown, you certainly looked beautiful tonight!⁠ A big thank you to our emergency services partners, sponsors, volunteers, our small business community, and every single person who joined us this evening! Mark your calendars for the 110th Annual Lighting on Nov 29, 2024!
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Photo by Mind Your Design

Please don't forget! As you're making your plans to come up into town tonight for the tree lighting - you can take the Dart for free! The Doylestown Dart will be running a free handicap-accessible shuttle from the parking garage up into downtown starting at 5 PM. Have a stroller, don't feel like worrying about the weather, or just plain want to take a quick ride? The shuttle has you covered!

Just a few short hours till we welcome our special Guest Emcee Richard Curtis to town to help us kick off the festivities! Everything kicks off at 5 PM and Santa arrives at about 6:45 PM!