Delaware things to do

Breakfast with Santa

Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Dam Road, Wilmington

  Santa’s coming to town! Pop in anytime from 8 am to 10 am and join Santa for breakfast! Enjoy doughnuts and pastries with Mr. Clause himself! Bring your camera […]

$7

Breakfast with Santa

Good Will Fire Company 401 South St, New Castle

The New Castle Lions Club and the Good Will Fire Company are again teaming up to have breakfast with Santa!

First State Flea at Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi Social Hall 901 New Rd, Wilmington

  First State Flea is a traveling flea market specializing in antique, vintage, re-purposes and hand crafted goods.  

Breakfast With Santa

Tyler's Neighborhood Kitchen and Craft Beer 5343 Limestone Rd, Wilmington

Breakfast with Santa Seatings for 9am now available! Children: $7.95 Adults: $16.95 Mr. & even Mrs. Claus � will be at Tyler's this year again for Breakfast With Santa!!! Kids […]

Breakfast with Santa

Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington

Enjoy a very special pancake breakfast at DMNH and visit with Santa! Get your picture taken with Santa and let him know if you've been naughty or nice. This will […]

Christmas Tree Train

Strasburg Railroad 301 Gap Road, Ronks

  Ride aboard the Christmas Tree Train to Leaman Place Grove where you can choose a pre-cut Frasier or Douglas Fir tree and have it delivered by steam on a […]

Dover December First Saturday

First State Heritage Park 43 The Green, Dover

  “…and Scary Ghost Stories”: Victorian Storytelling Stories are offered on the half hour beginning 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. John Bell House on The Green A Victorian Christmas was […]

Free

Snack with Santa + Santa’s Secret Shoppe

George Wilson Center 303 New London Rd, Newark

  Get your camera ready to capture special moments as children of all ages join Santa for juice and a snack at the George Wilson Center! Cost is $2 per […]

$2
Event Series Merriness at the Museum

Merriness at the Museum

Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington

  Merriness at the Museum Every weekend in December Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. FREE with Museum admission Holiday Film Fest – Spend […]

Sea Glass Jewelry Part I: Pendants

Delaware Seashore State Park 39415 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach

  Make your own beautiful sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 […]

$15

Old Fashioned Christmas at Bellevue Mansion

Bellevue State Park 800 Carr Rd, Wilmington

  Visit with Father Christmas (not Santa), sit and listen to stories/sing with our storyteller, take some time to view the train display custom designed for the holiday by the […]

Christkindl German Christmas & Food Festival

Artisan Exchange 208 Carter Dr, Ste 13B, West Chester

No Ticket Required: Visit the Artisan Exchange this Saturday for a German Christkindl & indoor food festival. Over 25 local artisans will be serving delicious treats and offering handmade goods. […]

Nutcracker Tea Party

Schwartz Center for the Arts 226 S State St, Dover

The perfect way to personalize your Nutcracker experience! Children and adults are invited to dress up as any character of the Nutcracker! The more the merrier! Petit Fours, pastries, sweets, […]

Celebrations Around the World

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia

The Penn Museum’s international collection of art and artifacts forms the backdrop of this free annual celebration, the Museum’s holiday “gift” to the community. This spirited event features holiday traditions […]

Home For The Holidays 2016 Parade

Downtown Dover 101 W. Loockerman Street 1A, Dover

10:00AM-3:00PM Holiday Activities and Holiday Gift Market along with food trucks in the Loockerman Way Plaza (126 W. Loockerman Street) 12:00PM Parade to start at the Duncan Center (500 Loockerman […]

Holiday Open House

Hale Byrnes House 606 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark

Sat. Dec.3, 2015 11:00PM - 5:00PM Annual Holiday Open House. The Public is Cordially Invited to Attend. Well-behaved children always welcomed Free but donations are encouraged. Best address for GPS […]

Seaford First Saturday and Christmas Parade

Downtown Seaford Seaford

  The Seaford Museum is offering discounted admission from 1-5pm; as always, kids under 12 are free 1st Saturday in Seaford is a community event featuring live holiday music, food vendors […]

Free

Candy Wreath Making

Bellevue State Park 800 Carr Rd, Wilmington

  Personalized homemade candy wreaths make great gifts! Participants will make this fun and tasty wreath to take home or give as a gift. $10 per person includes program supplies […]

$10

Nautical Ornaments

Delaware Seashore State Park 39415 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach

  Create nautical-themed ornaments for the holiday season while learning about the maritime history of the Delaware coast. We provide all the materials and instruction. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 & […]

$15

Holiday Happenings at Bethany

Bethany Town Hall 214 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach

  Face painting and photos with Santa complete with hot cocoa, cookies, and a station for children to write letters to Santa. Horse-drawn carriage rides, trolley rides through town, and […]

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 The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Schwartz Center for the Arts 226 S State St, Dover

  The Ballet Theatre of Dover presents their 2016 production of The Nutcracker ballet. Performances will be held at 2 and 7pm on December 3 and 2pm on the 4th. […]

Holiday Train Party

Wilmington & Western Railroad 2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington

Join us for a special holiday train ride on the Wilmington & Western Railroad's Santa Train. Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 @ 2:30PM (train leaves at 2:30PM) until 4:00PM Wilmington & […]

Holiday Open House

Rockwood Park & Museum 610 Shipley Rd, Wilmington

Holiday Open House at Rockwood Park Saturday, December 3, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 1-4 p.m. Bring your family out for the 16th annual Holiday Open House with entertainment, children’s […]

Mastersingers of Wilmington “Nativity Carols”

First & Central Presbyterian Church 1101 N. Market Street, Wilmington

  David Schelat, conductor Marvin Mills, organist Wilmington’s fine ensemble of the finest singers in the mid-Atlantic region sings music for the Christmas season – some favorites, as well as […]

 

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