5 Events to Check Out Near You This Week — November 6–12, 2026 (PA)

Southeastern Pennsylvania | November 6–12, 2026

Looking for things to do around Doylestown and Phoenixville this week? Browse local books and farm goods, cheer on a community fundraiser, or explore Bucks County history on a special museum tour. These five outings take place in Bucks and Chester counties during November 6–12.

Local Author Fair — Doylestown

• When: Saturday, November 7, 2026; 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
• Where: Doylestown Branch, Bucks County Free Library, 150 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 (Bucks County)
• Cost: Free; part of the library’s Many Stories, One Bucks initiative.

Meet local literary talent and discover new reading at the Doylestown Branch. The library lists the fair for both adults and families; the featured-author lineup is subject to change.

Phoenixville Farmers’ Market — Phoenixville

• When: Saturday, November 7, 2026; 9 a.m.–noon
• Where: 200 Mill Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460; along French Creek under the Veterans Memorial Gay Street Bridge, accessed from Taylor Alley (Chester County)
• Cost: Admission fee not stated on the reviewed organizer pages; purchases and some parking cost extra.

Shop local farms and artisan food producers at this Saturday market beside French Creek. The organizer’s main-season schedule runs from April through the last Saturday before Thanksgiving, with hours of 9 a.m. to noon.

Phoenixville Bed Races — Phoenixville

• When: Saturday, November 7, 2026; 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; races begin at noon
• Where: Third Avenue at Reeves Park, Phoenixville, PA 19460 (Chester County)
• Cost: Spectator admission fee not stated on the reviewed organizer page. Public best-theme votes are $1 each; racing-team registration and donations are separate.

Cheer on teams racing beds on wheels in a family-friendly fundraiser supporting Ann’s Heart and Good Samaritan Services. The event opens at 11 a.m., with public voting for bed themes before the noon races.

Behind the Scenes Tours: Fonthill Castle From Tower to Crypt — Doylestown

• When: Saturday, November 7, 2026; 90-minute tours generally offered at 9:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m.; confirm the available session when booking
• Where: Fonthill Castle, 525 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 (Bucks County)
• Cost: $50 adult; $25 youth ages 14–17. Ages 14+ only. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable; availability must be checked with the organizer.

Explore towers, hidden passageways and rooms beyond Fonthill’s daily tour route on this special-access history tour. This physically strenuous outing includes dark passageways, steep stairs and narrow, uneven paths, and is not suitable for visitors with mobility limitations or concerns about confined spaces.

Exclusive Guided Tour of Doan Exhibition — Doylestown

• When: Saturday, November 7, 2026; 5–6 p.m.
• Where: Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 (Bucks County)
• Cost: $20 general admission; $15 BCHS member. Check ticket availability with the museum.

Join museum gallery guides for a 60-minute tour of The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution. The exhibition explores espionage, robberies and lost treasures in Revolutionary Bucks County.

Quick answers

What can families do near Doylestown this week?

The Local Author Fair at the Doylestown Branch Library is November 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is listed for families as well as adults. Fonthill’s special-access tour is a different type of outing: it is physically strenuous and restricted to ages 14 and older.

When are the Phoenixville Bed Races?

The November 7 event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along Third Avenue at Reeves Park. The races begin at noon. Public best-theme voting costs $1 per vote; check the organizer for team-registration details.

Where is the Phoenixville Farmers’ Market?

The market is at 200 Mill Street, under the Veterans Memorial Gay Street Bridge along French Creek, accessed from Taylor Alley. Its main-season Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Check organizer updates and parking rules before visiting.

Do the museum tours require tickets?

Both Fonthill’s Tower to Crypt tour and Mercer Museum’s guided Doan exhibition tour link to ticket booking. Listed prices are not a guarantee of remaining seats; verify your session and availability before making plans.

Event details, weather plans, prices, sessions and availability can change. Check each organizer’s current listing before heading out or booking. All times are local Eastern Time.