Delaware things to do

All Day

Gardening for Wildlife and Certified Wildlife Habitat

Wild Birds Unlimited 7411 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin

  What is gardening for wildlife, how do you do it and how do you get your garden certified? Join Lori Athey, Habitat Outreach Coordinator from the Delaware Nature Society […]

Free

Family Birding and Hike

White Clay Creek State Park nature center 1475 Creek Road, Newark

  Birding is a lifelong habit and hobby! Birding Basics and a great hike along the trails at White Clay Creek State Park is a great way to learn about […]

$5

Newark Community Cleanup Day

  Grab your family and friends and help keep Newark beautiful. Join us at the City of Newark Municipal Building on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 9 - 11 a.m. Individuals […]

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

Robot Revolution Opening Day

The Franklin Institute 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia

  Opening day of The Franklin Institute's next big exhibition, "Robot Revolution." Explore a cutting-edge collection of robots from all over the world in "Robot Revolution," a new exhibit supported […]

Managing the Landscape for Monarch Butterflies and other Pollinators

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge 2591 Whitehall Neck Rd, Smyrna

  Join Jim White, from the Delaware Nature Society, as he discusses the many ways that we can help maintain Monarch and other pollinator populations in our yard and natural […]

Free

Foraging Foray

Ashland Nature Center 3511 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin

  Discover the bounty of the wild woods and fields. Learn how to identify edible wild plants and to harvest them safely on a walk through the grounds at Ashland […]

$15

Harvest Arts Festival 2016

Academy Lawn Main St & Academy St, Newark

  Now in its 8th year, the Harvest Arts Festival is a celebration of the arts scheduled to coincide with the University of Delaware’s “Parents & Family Weekend.” The event […]

Free

Arts and Crafts Fall Festival

Woodside Farm Creamery 1310 Little Baltimore Rd, Hockessin

  Fine crafts and fine art from local artists. Featuring original paintings, prints and crafts. Meet the artists! Try a free sample of Woodside's new ice cream flavor, purchase Woodside's […]

Free

Star Wars Reads

Dover Public Library 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover

  Celebrate Star Wars Reads on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Dover Public Library. Started in 2012, Star Wars Reads is all about celebrating the Star Wars galaxy and […]

Free
Event Series Vaccination Clinic

Vaccination Clinic

Delaware Humane Association 701 A Street, 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 […]

Wells Fargo Center’s 20th Birthday Party

Wells Fargo Center 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia

  Comcast Spectacor is inviting the public to a FREE, open-house birthday party at the Wells Fargo Center to celebrate the arena’s 20th anniversary. In addition to games, attractions, celebrity […]

Free
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
Event Series Hayride and Bonfire

Hayride and Bonfire

Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Dam Road, Wilmington

  Bring your friends for good old-fashioned fun on a hayride around Brandywine Creek State Park. Hayride lasts 45 minutes and is followed by a cozy 45-minute campfire. Bring a […]

$7

CCArts FALL Music Fest: Music Festival for the Arts

Center for the Creative Arts 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Hockessin

  Join us at the Center for the Creative Arts for our first ever Fall Music Fest. Featuring two stages of music from local talent, food vendors and a beer […]

$10
Event Series Archery For Families

Archery For Families

Ashland Nature Center 3511 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin

  Saturdays, October 8, 15, 22, 3 - 5 pm Test your skills with bow and arrow as we take on challenging targets at Ashland and learn about how Native […]

$15

 

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