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Admission is free all day Sunday, and Thursdays from 4 – 8pm.
Guard your valuables, wives and children! Black Bart and his gang seize the train, but can they outsmart the sheriff and steal the railroad's payroll? It may come down to an old-fashioned shoot-out to decide who keeps it. This is a round-trip to the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove. Departures: 12:30 & 3:00 pm Reservations […]
Berry Good Farms in Hockessin. THORNLESS FRESH BLACKBERRIES WITH INCREDIBLE TASTE!!! Pick your own and boxed berries are available M-F 2:30 to 6 Wed & Fri also 10 to 12 Saturday 9 to 1
Larry Kaplan is kicking off his 50in30 ALS Bucket Challenge in the First State - Delaware! Join him on August 1 for his first challenge at Alapocas Park in Wilmington, where he will be joined by Delaware Governor Jack Markell and other friends. From there, Larry will go to New Jersey and then off […]
In the Community Room at the Delaware Humane Association in Wilmington. Current New Castle County Register of Wills, Ciro Poppiti, is providing a free seminar to the New Castle Community and Delaware Humane Association supporters and staff as he addresses Quality of Life, Healthcare for Aging in Place and Senior's Bill of Rights...especially where it […]
Every Tuesday in August (edit: now extended into September!), men’s and women’s clothes are $2 and kid’s clothes are just $1 at any Goodwill in Delaware or Delaware County. The Outlet and GOODBuys locations are not included in this sale. Not to be combined with any other sales.
Arrrh maties, come to the DuPont Environmental Education Center for a pirate adventure...if you dare! Dress like a pirate and follow the clues to a hidden treasure. Make crafts to take home and enjoy a salty snack. Members: $6, Others: $10 Part of the Green by Nature Preschool Series where classes are held Tuesdays at […]
Every Tuesday in August, the Delaware Museum of Natural History is partnering with Artisans' Bank to lower admission prices to just $2 during Two Dollar Tuesdays. Visitors are invited to explore the wonders of the natural world, including our summer exhibit, Extreme Deep: Mission to the Abyss, for just $2 on August 2, 9, […]
Join us at the Can-Do Playground to see and touch the special machines and vehicles that Delaware State Parks maintenance team and more use to keep our parks beautiful.
Enjoy a Dogfish Head brew at Hagley's pop-up beer garden about half a mile into the property. They'll also have music from Brandywine Brass, and food available for purchase from Chef Roy at the Belin House Organic Cafe. Hagley's picturesque property will be open for visitors to stroll, jog, or cycle a three-mile loop. Admission […]
The poor miller gives his son the family cat and sends him out in the world to make his own way. To the lad's surprise the cat is magic! Dressed in fine clothes and stylish boots, the fabulous feline rids the land of a wicked ogre and helps her master win the hand of […]
At the Delaware Art Museum. Street Xpressions, a non-profit arts organization that promotes hip hop in the community, will present an imaginative evening program that includes interactive installations, participatory dance and storytelling performances, and improv comedy inspired by Edward Koren’s cartoons and satirical scenes. The Museum will close at 8:00 p.m. the night of […]
Freshwater mussels, the most endangered animals in North America, are not easy to find in Delaware Estuary waterways. This is bad news for our streams. Healthy populations of filter-feeding mussels can remove pollutants and tons of sediment from the water while strengthening stream beds against erosion. Join Partnership for the Delaware Estuary and the […]
The free, self-guided public art event, Art Loop Wilmington, brings together art lovers and community to the ever-evolving downtown and greater Wilmington areas. Art galleries, studios, museums and alternative art spaces offer an opportunity to meet the featured artist(s) while enjoying refreshments, and in some cases live entertainment. With exciting and unique offerings around […]
Be among the lucky few to spend a Night at the Delaware Museum of Natural History! We’ll begin the evening with a Star Party led by astronomers from the Delaware Astronomical Society followed by activities and a nature movie in our auditorium. Settle down to sleep with the dinosaurs, in the dark of the […]
Gift of Life Donor Program along with Christiana Care Health System and Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children are proud to announce the 3rd Annual Delaware Donor Dash 5K benefiting organ and tissue donation and transplantation initiatives in Delaware. Registration opens- 7:30am 5K run starts- 8:30am 3K walk starts - 8:45am www.Races2Run.com Registration […]
Have you ever wanted to have breakfast with a beast? Join us for breakfast in the zoo, provided by Janssen’s Market and Brew Ha Ha, and enjoy the zoo to yourself before it opens to the public. Enjoy your breakfast as the animals get theirs, as well as a special story and a live […]
Join Faithful Friends Pet Therapy Program's "Summer Series" as we gear up for the Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile! Our Summer Series features hound hikes which are FREE to join and open to the public. INVITE A FRIEND! Anyone is welcome to join us with their friendly, leashed dog. Join us at 9:00am […]
Join us as we celebrate National Farmers' Market Week with special events from 10am - 1pm including Kids' Stamp Crafts, Gift Basket Giveaway, Cooking Demo, Ask-a-Master-Gardener, Kids Tattoos and more! Great family fun!
Teaching kids how to be safe in an ever changing world. Strangers, fire safety, fun on wheels and in the water, accidents and emergencies and more will be taught while having a great time during camp. Visits from local emergency vehicles and personnel as well as a bicycle rodeo and swim time will be […]
At Canby Grove Park in Centreville, rain date August 15th.
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 and Shaun the Sheep both play at 10am at Regal Peoples Plaza. Summer Movie Express tickets are just $1 and will be sold at the box office. Get the full schedule of $1 and $3 kids' movies this summer here.
This event is completely FREE and great for all ages. Check out the Dover Police K9's, hang out in the armored truck with our Special Operations Team, put out a "fire" with the Dover Fire Department, and get up close to the Delaware State Police Helicopter. WSFS Bank is offering FREE document shredding to […]
The poor miller gives his son the family cat and sends him out in the world to make his own way. To the lad's surprise the cat is magic! Dressed in fine clothes and stylish boots, the fabulous feline rids the land of a wicked ogre and helps her master win the hand of […]
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or on the lawn while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965. Brooke Falls plays Jazz, Classical and Broadway tunes. Free with park admission
A multi-day festival highlighting the Southern Delaware beach culture and summer spirit through Skimboarding, Skateboarding, Stand Up Paddle, Music, and Art. Thursday August 11th at 12pm Rehoboth Am Skate Jam at Epworth Skate Park 19285 Holland Glade Road Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 This is an all amateur skate contest with street and bowl event. […]
Brandywine Creek State Park Calling all two to six year olds! Bring your adult to a fun-filled program designed especially for you. Activities, crafts, short hikes and informal lessons are part of the fun. Dress for outdoor activities, weather permitting. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available, pre-registration is encouraged. $5 per child. There's […]
Rain date Tuesday, August 15 Special evening hours hosted by 93.7 FM WSTW. Meet radio personalities and enjoy special games, activities, and of course, live animals! $1 admission for everyone. $1 hot dogs and soft drinks, too! Free parking.
Three days of celebration, family fun, and delicious Chinese Food at the 2016 Delaware Chinese Festival. Sponsored by the Chinese American Community Center (CACC) in Hockessin. Authentic cuisine, performances and dance, Chinese instruments, martial arts, children's activities Festival Schedule: Friday August 12th 5 to 9pm Saturday August 13th 11am to 9pm Sunday August 14th noon to 6pm […]
Set mom and dad loose to have dinner along Wilmington's Riverfront while you stay at DEEC and have all the fun. Parents receive a coupon for Timothy's Riverfront Grill. This month, Whoosh! Try your luck at catching DEEC's dragonflies with insect nets. How many different species can we find? Meets at DuPont Environmental Education […]
On the Wilmington Riverfront. Benefits the Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. 7:30am- Registration opens 8:30am- Race start Ages 16 & above: $25 pre-registration (until the Thursday before the race at Noon) / $30 after and day of event Ages 11-15: $20 pre-registration (until the Thursday before the race at Noon) / $25 after and day […]
At the Exxon at Faulk & Silverside Rds. Come get your car washed and maybe our talented cast members will treat you to a song or two!!!! Minimum $5.00 donation is requested Support the Arts and Wilmington Drama League!
Open to ages 15 and under. Meet at the Trap Pond boathouse for free fishing instruction and other activities from 8 to 9 a.m. The fishing tournament will begin at 9 a.m. and run until 11. Catch and release will be encouraged. Equipment will be provided, or bring your own.
Three days of celebration, family fun, and delicious Chinese Food at the 2016 Delaware Chinese Festival. Sponsored by the Chinese American Community Center (CACC) in Hockessin. Authentic cuisine, performances and dance, Chinese instruments, martial arts, children's activities Festival Schedule: Friday August 12th 5 to 9pm Saturday August 13th 11am to 9pm Sunday August 14th noon to 6pm […]
Ages 5 – 13 (5 year olds must have completed Kindergarten) Cheerleaders will participate for a three-day mini-camp to learn new cheer material such as sideline chants, halftime cheers, jumps, dance routines and basic stunting. This camp is designed for all ability levels and will help improve your cheerleading performance. Runs August 15, 17, […]
Bring the whole family for a fun one-mile walk in the woods at Trap Pond. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. June and July walks will meet at the Nature Center; August walk will meet at Cypress Point parking area. Call the Nature Center to register.
Pickleball— a combination of ping pong, tennis and badminton— is allegedly the "fastest growing sport in America." Learn how to play: no experience necessary. Equipment will be provided if you do not bring your own. This event if free, but you need to register in advance online or by calling 302-366-7000. The activity number for this event […]
The Croods and The Lorax both play at 10am at Regal Peoples Plaza. Summer Movie Express tickets are just $1 and will be sold at the box office. Get the full schedule of $1 and $3 kids' movies this summer here.
Winning Wednesday Wednesday home games will be a Winning Wednesdays, presented by the Delaware Lottery! Throughout each Wednesday game, the Blue Rocks will give away a big ticket item to a lucky fan in the stadium! PLUS, every Wednesday features a different item! Go home a big winner! Also, if the Blue Rocks win on […]
At Brandywine Creek State Park. Picnic on your own at 6 pm. Nature program beings at 7 pm. Grab the family, bring your dinner to the park and enjoy a picnic. Then join us after for a campfire and a fun nature program. Every week has a different theme, so come for a fun […]
Beer :30 Thursday The Blue Rocks and Dogfish Head Brewery are crafting Delaware's best new happy hour at Frawley Stadium! Every Thursday night game from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM on the Dogfish Deck in the first base picnic area, fans will be able to take advantage of special discounts on Dogfish Head craft […]
A LIVE never-before-seen riffing on Toho’s Japanese monster classic Mothra, from the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville, TN. Re-broadcast on Tuesday, August 23. Showing at Cinemark Christiana and the Brandywine Town Center 16. More info + buy tickets here. The guys who make movies funny, Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett, bring their comedy chops […]
Smith's annual Kidchella music festival is now a 3-concert series! Dates are as follows: Friday, Jun 17, 6-7:30pm Friday, Jul 15, 6-7:30pm Friday, Aug 19, 6-7:30pm (gates open at 5pm) Hosted by Kathy O'Connell of Kids Corner on WXPN, Kidchella features family-friendly music that everyone can enjoy. Children and their caregivers will enjoy a […]
Come for Star Wars movie night, with stargazing afterwards. Be on the lookout for First Order or Dark Side characters and planetary appearances! Members: $10 per household, Others: $15 per household Meets at Ashland Nature Center
Free family-friendly movies and discounted concession offerings at all Cinemark locations. Net proceeds will support WE.org in providing youth empowerment and service learning programs. The movies are free, but you still need tickets. Those will be available at each theatre’s box office starting at 8:30am on August 20th. Delaware Cinemark Locations: Newark Cinemark Christiana and XD Cinemark Movies […]
Begins at 9am with the annual Peach parade on Broad Street and will conclude at 4pm. activities for children local artist exhibit historical exhibits peach pie contest crafts lots of live music food games peaches! Rain or shine, most activities centered around Main Street. Free shuttles will run from these locations: Redding Middle School […]
If you're headed to Philly, make sure to stop by this all-day, backyard party at the Piazza at Schmidt's Commons. slip n slide, water slide and zip line: FREE for kids summer eats and sips music from the West Philadelphia Orchestra DJs from Creep Records Store sand pits lawn games hand-made shopping sales and more […]
Nick Jr. Night Featuring PAW Patrol Come out to a very special night at Fralwy Stadium that will feature characters from the hit Nick Jr. show PAW Patrol. Character's Chase and Marshall will be walking around the park taking pictures with fans throughout the game. The players will also be wearing PAW Patrol themed jerseys […]
Celebrating the music of Rock/Blues icon Johnny Winter and more! All ages show. $20 ADV - $23 DOS + Fees Due to the tremendous outpouring of emotion from Johnny Winter's Fans since we lost him, this official "Johnny Winter Concert Event" has been put together with the approval of his brother, Edgar Winter and […]
At the DuPont Environmental Education Center for ages 2-5. Wave your butterfly net and catch colorful insects. Use a magnifier to examine your catch. Make a buggy craft and enjoy a light snack. Members: $6, Others: $10 Part of the Green by Nature Preschool Series where classes are held Tuesdays at alternating sites including […]
Rebroadcast of the August 18th LIVE never-before-seen riffing on Toho’s Japanese monster classic Mothra, from the Belcourt Theatre in Nashville. Showing at Cinemark Christiana and the Brandywine Town Center 16. More info + buy tickets here. The guys who make movies funny, Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett, bring their comedy chops back to […]
Wednesday, July 27th 5 to 8pm at Handloff Park Wednesday, August 24th 9am to noon at Kells Park Free event held by the Newark Police Special Operations Unit for bike riders of all ages. Learn about bicycle safety and practice your cycling skills. Bring your own bike and helmet or borrow one that is provided […]
Join us to discover the bounty of the wild woods and fields during the height of summer. Learn how to identify edible wild plants and to harvest them safely on a walk through the grounds at Ashland Nature Center, then bring some back to the kitchen to make a tasty treat. All participants will […]
Check out the new look at the Chadds Ford PA Goodwill during this all day event (begins at 9:30am). Everyone who makes a purchase on this day at this location will be entered into a drawing for two prizes: $25 Gift card to the Container Store $25 Gift Card to Goodwill of Delaware and […]
Philadelphia Children's artist Cris&Lou are the entertainment for the market for Kids Day! Cris & Lou and the Virtues is a collection of catchy songs addressing the every day behaviors and challenges of parents and toddlers. The idea is that a catchy song will encourage the toddler to perform a desired behavior, such as […]
The Jewels of the Orient competition's vision is to provide a fair, unbiased and professional organized competition for all styles of bellydance. We strive to keep our beautiful art alive by offering our community opportunities and education. At the Crowne Point Plaza Hotel on Naamans Rd August 26th-28th. Categories for 2016 Professional Oriental/Folkloric Professional […]
A Delaware Seashore State Park program. Explore the shorelines of Thompson Island Nature Preserve while paddling a sit-on-top kayak. A park naturalist will guide participants around the preserve while identifying wildlife and discussing the Native American connections to the land. Ages 16+. Pre-registration and previous paddling experience required. Please call (302)227-6991 to register. $40 […]
Get all-day access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for hundreds of tempera paintings, watercolors and drawings for more than 70 years. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property where they can sketch, paint or photograph and may gain insight into Wyeth’s creative […]
Community Recycling Event: Bring hazardous household waste, electronics, paper, and donations of clothing, food, and school supplies to Mount Pleasant Elementary School, where volunteers will help retrieve and sort the items.
Take a train ride through Amish Country at the Strasburg Railroad behind everyone's favorite Really Useful Engine— seriously, a must-do if you have tiny train fans. Check out tips from our trip here. A ticket for Day Out With Thomas includes the train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and a variety of Thomas […]
Like you, we love pets and want them all to live healthy, happy lives. Join us Sunday August 28th to Walk or Run to support VCA Charities. This organization supports worthy 501(c)(3) organizations that directly help pets in our area in need, as well as educational programs promoting veterinary medicine for the treatment and […]
Transportation provided to and from the William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center (501 Madison st) every hour. 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm. For more information contact WHACC at (302) 571-4266
How our next Lieutenant Governor feels about environmental policy can shape so many aspects of our lives -- transportation, water quality, safety, social justice, and land use just to name a few. Join us on August 30, 2016 to meet the candidates running for Lieutenant Governor and ask questions about how they feel about […]
Join us for an evening at Hagley Museum and Library on August 31st! Bike, hike, walk, or jog Hagley's 3 mile loop with your four-legged furry friends...that's right: dogs are invited! We will even have some adoptable dogs ready to meet and greet you! Admission is $2 per person, free for members, military personnel […]
At the White Clay Creek State Park Carpenter Recreation area. Free with park admission. Starting the evening will be Oni Lasana as Mama Earth. Lasana is an advocate for storytelling, Arts-in-Education and community theater, and is dedicated to coaching and collaborating youth and adults. She will share stories and songs of nature for families. […]
Meet our staff, tour our galleries, have some refreshments, and find out how you can get involved. Volunteers assist with special events, help facilitate family arts and crafts activities, and provide support with office needs and projects. Volunteers also receive special incentives. Ages 15 and older are welcome. RSVP before August 28th and receive […]
The premise of the event is simple, pair local farmers with local chefs. While the event is a fundraiser for the March of Dimes, we are also helping to create sustainable relationships between local farmers and chefs, while reinforcing the movement of eating healthy which is something the March of Dimes believes in and […]
Mansion tours: 1 & 3 pm Museum tour: 2 pm Tour the Marshall Steam Museum or both floors of the Auburn Heights mansion -- or both! Please note that there are steps to enter and a flight of stairs during the mansion tour. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. $8 for either the mansion […]
The Budweiser Clydesdales are beautiful and back in Chester County. They will be parading down Gay and Matlack Streets, then going west to Darlington, south to Market, and east to Walnut Street. Ceremonial beer deliveries will be made to Root's Cafe; Avalon; DeStarr's Restaurant; Teca; The Social Lounge; Side Bar & Restaurant; Kildare's Irish […]
September 3rd: Back to School Whiteboard Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can get to work on a mini whiteboard with a pen tray they can use for school work or play time. Once the whiteboard is built, your child can paint it in their favorite color. October 1st: Fire Truck […]
Since the 4th of July festivities were rained out, Dover is celebrating Independence Day this Labor Day weekend. The rescheduled fireworks show will be set to music from “Hamilton.” Biggs Kids: Make-A-Monster Digging for Old Delaware Native American Games and Amusements Integrating Your Ancestors into Desktop, Mobile and Cloud Technologies Flint Knapping Lessons Listen Up! Native American […]
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