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Delaware State Fair

Delaware State Fairgrounds 18500 S. DuPont Highway, Harrington

Lots of fun to be had at the 2016 Delaware State Fair! In addition to carnival rides and food, here's what's going on.

Goodwill Clothing Sale

  Visit any Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County location on Saturday July 30th and Sunday July 31st and save 25% off all clothing! Must be a Goodwill of Delaware and […]

Fusion 5 and Dime

Academy Lawn Main St & Academy St, Newark

  Here is a unique chance to run a 5 mile or 10 mile course through Newark Delaware that starts and finished on Main Street. Run down the streets of […]

$45

Wet & Wild Pond Adventures

White Clay Creek State Park 1475 Creek Road, Newark

  For kids ages 5-7 at White Clay Creek State Park. Parent must accompany child. Wet and wild adventures while visiting creek and pond habitats at the park. Each week […]

$5

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Alapocas Run 1914 West Park Drive, Wilmington

  $25 per person Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall, after a brief introduction of equipment, climbing and […]

$25

Delaware’s Historic Zoo

  Did you know that the Brandywine Zoo is over 110 years old, making us one of the oldest zoos in the country? Seated in Brandywine Park, which was designed […]

$8

Vaccination Clinic

Delaware Humane Association 701 A St, Wilmington

  Get low cost vaccinations, microchipping and more at DHA's Vaccination Clinics. Clinics are held throughout the year in partnership with and on-site at Concord Pet Foods and Supplies stores […]

Family Fish-n-Fun Days

Slaughter Beach Pavilion 359 Bay Avenue, Milford

  Saturday July 23rd and Saturday August 6th, 10am to 2pm. All ages outdoor program meeting at the Slaughter Beach Pavilion behind the Slaughter Beach fire hall. A Delaware recreational […]

Free

Summer Saturdays at The 3rd Place

The 3rd Place 1139 W 7th St, Wilmington

  Energizing the sidewalk outside The 3rd Place with an easel painter, musician, chalk art, bubble machines, pbj sandwiches, lemonade and rice crispy treats. Stop by and play, listen, watch, […]

Free

Cruisin’ on the St. Jones

Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) 818 Kitts Hummock Rd, Dover

  Join Abbott's, DEEC, and the St. Jones Center for Estuarine Studies as we explore the Saint Jones River as it empties in to the Delaware Bay. Investigate the St. […]

$15

8th Annual Seafood and Arts Festival

Indian River Marina 39415 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach

  Over 65 vendors in 2015 + scallop skewers, chowders, crab cakes, fried oyster sandwiches and more! Head out to the beautiful Indian River Marina for the 8th Annual Seafood […]

Free

Anniversary Hike

Fort DuPont State Park

  Delaware State Parks turns 65 this year! Come celebrate with us by learning about the history of Fort Delaware and Fort DuPont State Park. We will visit the nature […]

Free

FurFestival: Free Microchipping, Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic, Contests

Shipley Manor 2723 Shipley Rd, Wilmington

  11am-1pm: **Free microchipping for the first 100 pets.** Low-cost vaccines, flea and tick treatments also available. 1-1:45pm: K-9 Demonstrations 2-3pm: Pet Costume Contest with CASH PRIZES! Categories: Best in Show […]

Free

Clear the Shelters: Fees Waived at Delaware Humane

Delaware Humane Association 701 A St, Wilmington

  Help pets find loving, forever homes! On Saturday, July 23, join NBC 10 Philadelphia and Telemundo 62 and help "Clear the Shelters!" All day, adoption fees will be waived, […]

Waived Adoption Fees at Faithful Friends

Faithful Friends Animal Society 12 Germay Drive, Wilmington

  Stop by our shelter Saturday, July 23rd! All pets have waived adoption fees with an approved adoption application. The event is in partnership with NBC 10 and Telemundo 62! […]

Kingswood Community Day/Riverside Reunion

Kingswood Community Center 2300 Bowers st., Wilmington

  FREE event for the public to include: Moon bounces, water slide, obstacle course, Bump N Play (bubble soccer), rock climbing, petting zoo, horseback rides, games, face painting, food and […]

Free

Diamond State Base Ball Game

Fort DuPont State Park

  Join the Diamond State Base Ball Club, Delaware's 19th century base ball team, for an afternoon of old-time ball and family fun. The uniforms, the rules, and the fun […]

$3

Kids Day at Fort Christina Park

Fort Christina 1138 E 7th St, Wilmington

  Fort Christina Park is an important part of Delaware’s history, and it’s a lot of fun! We’re throwing a party for all ages, and you’re invited. Join us on […]

Free

African American Fort Delaware Uncovered

Fort Delaware Delaware City

  Join historians Roberta Perkins and Jeanne Corman to learn about African Americans who were a part of Fort Delaware's history. Often overlooked and always difficult to research, they were […]

Free

Science Saturday: Stream Water Testing

Hagley Museum and Library 200 Hagley Creek Rd, Wilmington

  Kids can work together to solve science mysteries and engineering challenges. Test the water of the Brandywine to determine the health of the river. Activities are included in admission […]

Free

Macbeth Auditions

Wilmington Drama League 10 W Lea Blvd, Wilmington

Auditions for Macbeth are 2-4 p.m. July 16 and 6-9 p.m. July 19. Director Adam Montgomery is looking for performers of all genders and ethnicities for this nontraditional production. All […]

Free

Newark Food and Brew Festival

Main Street, Newark, DE Main Street, Newark

  More than 40 craft and imported beers paired with creative food offerings from 18 of Newark's restaurants. Travel from restaurant to restaurant to sample the featured brews and tasty […]

Playtime at the Beach (Dog Happy Hour)

Purple Parrot Grill 134 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach

  Meet and mingle with other animal lovers while enjoying great food and drink at “Playtime at the Beach”, a series of dog-friendly happy hours hosted by local restaurants and […]

Movie Night Under The Stars: JAWS

Fair Weather Farm at Fairhill 5821 Telegraph Rd, Elkton

  Fair Weather Farm at Fairhill's 1st Movie Under The Stars featuring "JAWS" to benefit Watkins Farm For Our Future. Gates open at 7pm (parking & seating, bring blankets and […]

$10

An Introduction to the Night Sky

  Join members of the Delaware Astronomical Society at Bellevue Park for an evening of stargazing. Learn constellations and an introduction to observing the night sky. This program is appropriate […]

Free

 

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