Sea Witch Festival
Costume parade, music on the bandstand, kids' games on the beach, crafters, and more! Visit https://www.beach-fun.com/sea-witch-halloween-fiddlers-festival.html for more information.
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Costume parade, music on the bandstand, kids' games on the beach, crafters, and more! Visit https://www.beach-fun.com/sea-witch-halloween-fiddlers-festival.html for more information.
Be among the lucky few to spend a Night at the Museum! We’ll begin the evening with a quick round of trick-or-treating – so you’ll definitely want to come in costume! Then we’ll head off for a flashlight tour of Collections & Research (a fun and educational behind the scenes tour) followed by a spooky […]
Join us as our staff walk you through the natural and created beauty of our historic district. For those who were unable to make it to our Greenbank Paints Anniversary Celebration, we invite you to come view the spectacular paintings created on site for our first Plein Air gala. All the paintings you see in […]
This big bridal showcase at Embassy Suites Newark gives the Delaware Bride EVERYTHING she needs to say “I do” in style! Loaded with fresh ideas, must have advice, the latest fashion trends, and more than 40 great local vendors- including “Best of Delaware” winners! PLUS fantastic food and wedding cake tastings, special deals and big […]
Check out this three-day book sale bonanza in the library! Every year, our Friends of the Library volunteers display their collection of donated, lightly-used books, CDs, DVDs, and more for sale. The prices range from about 50 cents to $2. Great deals, right? Sale proceeds contribute to library equipment, programming, books and audiovisual materials for […]
Join us on Monday, September 25th at 7 PM for a poetry reading! This program is open to high school ages patrons and older. Come read your own work, aloud, to an assembled audience. Hope to see you there!
Spiders don’t have to be spooky! Enjoy a classic story by Eric Carle and make your own spider web to take home. Led by Valerie Walters Ages 2-5 Members: $6, Others: $10 Meets at DuPont Environmental Education Center, 1400 Delmarva Lane Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 656-1490 *Part of the Green by Nature Preschool Series where […]
Enjoy treats for the munchkins and an evening stroll around the centers. Encouraged for children 12 years old and younger, while supplies last at participating stores. (Participating stores will be identified by a decal on their doors.)
Add a different challenge to your workout routine and move it outdoors in the park. This class will surely get you feeling like an athlete as you hang from monkey bars, jump on benches, move through ladders, play with medicine balls, run, jump fitness hurdles, and squat your way to a fitter you! Lots of […]
Learn how to create unique jewelry with local artist Catherine Coyle using upcycled materials - reduce, reuse, and recycle! This popular first Wednesdays series is a great way to unwind mid-week with a variety of new projects each month. Enjoy a drink and tap into your creative side! $25/$20 FRIENDS | Cash bar To register […]
In his talk, author Clayton J. Ruminski ("Iron Valley: The Transformation of the Iron Industry in Ohio's Mahoning Valley, 1802-1913") will tell the story of the Mahoning Valley’s unorthodox rise from mid-scale iron producer to twentieth-century “Steel Valley” is a tale of innovation, stagnation, and, above all, extreme change. RSVPs encouraged, walk-ins welcome. Please RSVP […]
Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons are set to bring the Evolve Tour to Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, November 2. The band is touring in support of their latest album Evolve, which is set to be released on Friday, June 23. Imagine Dragons last performed at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, June 27, 2015.
Visit the 10th annual Ashland Hawk Watch to scan the skies for migratory hawks, eagles, falcons, and many other birds. Better yet, join our volunteer team to help record data and look for birds on the move! Led by our Hawk Watch Coordinator and Hawk Watch Volunteers Members; FREE, Others: $5 Adult, $3 Child (trail […]
Meet AFTERSHOCK COMICS' Joe Pruett! Stop out and meet one of the architects of the blossoming universe that is AFTERSHOCK!
Leave the 21st century behind at the First State Heritage Park 18th Century Market Fair which recreates the sights and sounds of the autumn market fairs held on The Green in Dover in the mid-1700s. Watch the comical interactive performance of Dr. Balthazar. Enjoy 18th-century style entertainment like Signora Bella who brings to life the […]
The Hockessin Art & Book Fair (HABF) showcases the work of local independent and self-published authors and artists. The family-friendly event also includes readings, cosplay opportunities, and more. The 2017 Honorary Chairs are author Sharon Huss Roat, author of the Young Adult novels Between the Notes and How to Disappear, and Lee Zimmerman The Puppet […]
Go for a hike on the Thompson Island trail with a park interpreter. Learn about the island’s Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home. Space is very limited so pre-registration is required by calling (302) 227-6991. Cost: $5 per person
Create pirate-themed crafts, hunt for art treasures in the museum, meet the Pirates of Fortune’s Folly, and experience “Storytime Peter Pan” presented by Hedgerow Theatre. Events 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. and free admission all day! Schedule 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Pirate crafts and treasure hunt 11 a.m. & noon “Storytime Peter Pan” presented by Hedgerow […]
Diabetes & You Tina Trout, Certified Diabetes Educator at Beebe Healthcare, will discuss tips for living your best life with diabetes. Tina will cover symptoms and ways to ease them, as well as exercise and nutrition. For more information on Diabetes Management at Beebe, go to https://www.beebehealthcare.org/diabetes-management. This event is open to the public - […]
It's the season for turkey tales! Let's learn about turkeys in the wild, make a craft, and check out fall in it's awesome colors! Activities, crafts, short hikes and informal lessons are part of the fun. Please dress for outdoor activities, weather permitting. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available, pre-registration is encouraged. Call (302) […]
Stages of Discovery presents: Two Beans Productions The students in Room 207 were the worst-behaved class in the whole school – even though they had the sweetest teacher of all, Miss Nelson. But one day, she seems to vanish, and the class gets the strictest substitute they have ever met. The search is on for […]
Ages 5-13 9 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Morning drop off 8:30-9am; pickup 3:30-4pm, Enrichment Engineers When you’re off school, join us for a fun day in zoo camp as we spend the day designing and building enrichment for our zoo animals! Enrichment is our zoo keepers’ way to challenge our animals mentally and physically while […]
Blue Hen Veterans will be observing the 4th annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the University of Delaware on Friday, November 10th this year. The flag display of nearly 7,000 U.S. Flags is a stunning, yet humble reminder of the sacrifices made by recent generations of our nation's Veterans. If you are in the area, please […]
The museum opens at 9:00 a.m. and seating begins inside at 9:50. The ceremony begins at 10:50, rain or shine, with a film and opening remarks followed by posting of the colors. In addition to the Dover AFB Honor Guard and special guest speaker Colonel Bob Leicht, USA, (Ret.), we will have music by the […]
Join us as we hike the trails through Flint Woods looking for signs of fall and winter! We will use our senses to explore the Preserve and see what we can observe! Flint Woods Nature Preserve is a satellite area of Brandywine Creek State park. Limited to 12. Meet at the Nature Center for transportation […]
Come to the Judge Morris Estate to honor veterans at an Apple Pie Social featuring: veteran presentations, patriotic trumpet solos,and Veteran displays,conversation and Perkin's apple pie! Hear firsthand what being a veteran means and how we can honor ours for their service. We will be serving coffee and apple pie, courtesy of Perkins Restaurant. Please […]
The Chrysalis Players proudly present their November Pillow Play, "It's a Wonderful Neverland" by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzarello with permission of Playscripts It’s a Wonderful Neverland by Patrick Greene and Jason Pizzarello with permission of Playscripts WDL on 11/4 at 10AM and 2PM Newark Free Library on 11/12 at 2PM Directed by Brendan Smith […]
Join us on November 13th at 6 PM for Cultural Movie night. This month we will be showing "Wadjda." A rebellious Saudi girl enters a Koran recitation competition at her school and hopes to win enough money to buy her own bicycle. Registration is required. Call 302-328-1995 to register today!
Join us for the largest Business Women's Expo in Delaware featuring morning educational presenters, networking & exhibitor showcase, inspirational keynote luncheon, dessert & ice cream tastings, networking & much more!
William Faulkner, the Nobel prize-winning novelist, once wrote that “the past is never dead; it isn’t even past”. Those words seem especially true about the cataclysmic event that occurred in the United States a century and a half ago, the Civil War. Although the war brought about the end of chattel slavery, and freed four […]
Everyone's favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage adaptation of the award-winning DreamWorks film. Unlikely hero Shrek and his sassy sidekick Donkey set off to rescue the feisty Fiona, but there is more to this Princess than meets the eye. Shrek the Musical (TYA) is part fairy tale, part adventure and all fun! Enjoy […]
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