Delaware things to do

Rehoboth Beach Sandcastle Contest

  The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (RBDBCC) is pleased to host the 38th Annual Sandcastle Contest on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Over 100 teams are expected to express […]

Free

Volunteer Trail Day

Cape Henlopen State Park 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, 19958

  Join the Friends of Cape Henlopen as they work to maintain the park’s trails or take on some other light maintenance project. For further details please call the Volunteer […]

Free

Milford Pokémon Hunt

Riverwalk "Freedom" Festival 205 NE Front St, Milford

  FREE, all ages 'fishing tournament' held during the Riverwalk "Freedom" Festival, September 10th in downtown Milford from 9am to 3pm. There will be 11 marked Pokéstops with active Lure Modules. […]

Free

Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival

Riverwalk "Freedom" Festival 205 NE Front St, Milford

  Live entertainment, a Patriotic Boat Parade, food vendors, craft vendors, a car show, and plenty of activities for the kids, including a bounce zone, petting zoo & pony rides! […]

Free

3rd Annual Sheldon Shuffle 5K

The Greene Turtle 250 South Main Street Suite 101, Newark

  Join us for Exceptional Care for Children's 3rd Annual Sheldon Shuffle 5K on Saturday, September 10th at The Greene Turtle in Newark, DE! This race is for everyone, featuring […]

Kimmel Center Open House

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia

  FREE performances, activities, behind-the-scenes tours, insider chats, dance lessons, giveaways, and more. Single tickets for over 100 shows will go on sale, and you can purchase tickets fee-free at […]

Free

Second Saturday at Mt. Cuba: Gardening with Birds

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin

  Mt. Cuba Center participates in the Hockessin Business Association's Second Saturday events by offering special programming on the second Saturday of each month, April through October. Enjoy family-friendly activities, […]

Children’s Book Fair

Newark Natural Foods 230 E Main St, Newark

  The Children's Book Fair has been rescheduled to September 10 from 10-4 pm... We are still accepting donations of new or gently used Children's books for ages 4 -15. All […]

Campus Philly College Fest

  Free for college students (others can participate, but students who check in at the Campus Philly tent at CollegeFest with their student ID receive a wristband for free PHLASH rides […]

Free
Event Series Chadds Ford Days

Chadds Ford Days

The Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Rd, Chadds Ford

September 10th, 10 am - 7 pm (*new time for 2016!) September 11th, 10 am - 5pm Admission Costs: $10 general admission for adults 18+ Free for children under 17 […]

$10

Kalmar Nyckel Pirate Sail

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation 1124 E 7th St, Wilmington

  Ahoy Mateys! Come Sail on Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware. Landlubbers — come walk the plank of this authentic seagoing re-creation of a 17th-Century Dutch Pinnace. Our […]

$35

Make and Take Wine Tasting Series: Country Modern Bird Feeder

Nassau Valley Vineyards 32165 Winery Way, Lewes

  Get crafty and taste wines at Nassau Valley Vineyards in Lewes, Delaware. No experience required; all supplies provided. Fees include wine tasting and a take-home tasting glass. Must be […]

Wetlands Festival

Grass Dale Center 108 North Reedy Point Bridge Road, Delaware City

  The 2016 Wetland Folklife Festival will unite and showcase area tradition-bearers sharing local history, stories, craft, and experiences with the general public while demonstrating the use of the historic […]

Free

Pennsylvania Coast Day

Penn's Landing 101 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia

  Bring your family to this free event at Walnut Plaza (Columbus Avenue at Walnut Street) on Penn's Landing on September 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.! You and […]

Free

Brews By The Bay Craft Beer Festival

Hosted by the Delaware Brewers Guild and the Garden State Craft Brewers Guild, Brews By The Bay is a two-state day-long celebration of great craft beer and offers samples from […]

Odessa Brewfest 2016

Historic Odessa Foundation 201 Main St, Odessa

  The Odessa Brewfest is a fund-raising event for the Historic Odessa Foundation, intended to be an opportunity to sample some of the best regional and national craft beers, as […]

Liquid Alchemy Grand Opening Party

Liquid Alchemy 28 Brookside Dr, Wilmington

  Grand opening party for Liquid Alchemy Beverages. Bang Bang BBQ will be there with Brisket tacos, Brisket sandwiches, Pulled Pork sandwiches and more. Liquid Alchemy Beverages is hoping to […]

Cache-In, Trash-Out

Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Dam Rd, Wilmington

  Join us for a beginner's intro to Geocaching, including a short introduction to the GPS unit (we provide). Then, you will head into the park and work in teams […]

$3

All American Day at Hagley Museum

Hagley Museum 298 Buck Rd, Wilmington

  Enjoy a historically accurate nineteenth-century “Base Ball” game featuring the Diamond State Base Ball Club vs. Flemington Neshanock Base Ball Club. Come early for batting practice and try out […]

Free

Science Saturday: Boom! The Science of Explosions

Hagley Museum 298 Buck Rd, Wilmington

  Discover the science behind how explosions happen. Play with miniature rockets and build your own building to withstand an explosion. Activities are included in admission and free to Hagley […]

Free

Forest, Fauna and Fun!

Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Dam Rd, Wilmington

  Let's hike in Flint Woods Nature Preserve and look under rocks, listen for birds and try to find everything on our scavenger hunt list. Call to pre-register for f-f-fun […]

$4
Event Series Macbeth Auditions

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

Kitty Mayo’s Vocal Extravaganza

World Cafe Live at The Queen 500 N Market St, Wilmington

  Kitty Mayo is a highly respected blues singer here in Wilmington, Delaware. She asked if we would like to present an evening of her vocal students at World Cafe […]

$15

Playtime at the Beach

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 […]

Kalmar Nyckel Christina River Cruise

Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard 1124 E. 7th St., Wilmington

  Sail aboard the Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware. Up to 49 souls can experience this three or one and a half-hour sail aboard this 17th Century Dutch […]

$35

An Introduction to the Night Sky

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

Free

Starry Night Hike

Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Dam Road, Wilmington

  Join us for our first Starry Night Hike of the season! Experience the park after dark, hike the meadows and trails, and look for constellations and maybe even a […]

Free

Burning Bridget Cleary at World Cafe Live Wilmington Upstairs

World Cafe Live at The Queen 500 N Market St, Wilmington

  8pm. All ages. $18 ADV - $22 DOS + Fees Known for their captivating sound and engaging stage presence, Burning Bridget Cleary is currently one of the hottest acts […]

$18

The Rocky Horror Picture Experience

Siegel JCC 101 Garden of Eden Road, Wilmington

  Give yourself over to absolute pleasure and join the J for the ultimate Rocky Horror Picture Show experience on Saturday September 10th. Along with the showing of the original […]

Free

 

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