First Friday
(http://firstfridaydoylest...). the first friday of every month 6:30pm-9pm.ãfirst friday doylestown features a night of live artists, bands and performers outside of doylestown's local businesses. shops and restaurants are open late to service the crowds of people walking around. families, couples, and kids can walk the street of doylestown while enjoying the local music, shops, and venues. warm summer nights are the best! come the friday after thanksgiving to watch the annual christmas tree lighting in front of starbucks on main street. listen to the central bucks west high school choir sing classic holiday songs and get into the christmas spirit. santa clause will come to help the celebration on a fire ambulance. starbucks also offers complimentary apple cider, cookies, and snacks to all who attend. shops and restaurants stay open later to enjoy shopping and dining after the annual lighting. perfect for families and children of all ages.
County Theater
20 e. state st., 215-345-6789, (http://www.countytheater.org/). the historic county theater has been located in the center of doylestown since 1938. showing mostly independent and old-time films, the non-profit theater has a wide membership in the bucks county area. during the summer, the county features "hollywood summer nights" and plays such classics as the maltese falcon, casablanca, it's a wonderful life and north by northwest.
Kids Castle
425 wells rd., central park, (http://doylestownpa.org/p...). this stunning 35-foot-tall wooden play castle was built as a community effort for the children and families of doylestown. it features swings, slides, climbing and hiding places and bridges. central park has tennis courts, volleyball nets, pavillions for pickniking and a 1.5 run/walk trail. open 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset.
Fanny Chapman Pool and Park
10 mckinstry dr., 215-348-7618, (http://www.doylestownboro...). fanny chapman swimming pool was opened to the public in 1927 upon the suggestion of william mercer, henry mercer's younger brother. today fanny chapman has four pools, including a children's wading pool, a diving pool and a pool for community swim teams to use. the surrounding park area is home to volleyball courts, a playground and a lake where locals can fish in season.
Town and Country Players
4158 york rd., 215-348-7566, (http://townandcountryplay...). town and country players is one of the most historic theaters in bucks county. the 240-year-old barn which houses the unique theater-in-the round was rented and remodeled in 1957. a small group of actors began putting on simple productions at t&c, and the popularity quickly grew in the community. today, t&c hosts a season of six productions, not including the family musical, children's play and one-act festival. with the help of a talented membership, t&c looks less like a farmhouse these days, and more like a professional theater.
Moose Lodge
Moose Lodge 127 East Main St., 215-345-9850. Doylestown's best kept secret! Come and enjoy the many events the Moose Lodge has to offer. Shows performed every first Friday of the month by local bands. Family-friendly concerts, socials, and fundraisers.
Doylestown is alive with events and attractions for visitors of all ages - young couples, families with kids and groups interested in the arts.
Essentials Salon and Day Spa
454 north main st., 215-489-8800. come and relax for a day at the spa at one of doylestown's most popular salons and spas. essentials specializes in massages, body waxing, hair design, manicures, pedicures, and hair coloring. over 80 licensed professional employees. also offers hair design for bridal parties, prom, birthday celebrations, and all special occasions.