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A family-friendly day of experimentation and creative play. Explore art and science activities hosted by area museums, local scientists, and artists. Meet live animals, become an art detective, watch science demonstrations, and more! The Art+Science Festival will also include a special presentation of “Travelling Science Show: Hot and Cold” by the Franklin Institute. Admission to […]
Saturday, October 14, 8:30 am - 4 pm Dig into Delaware's past in the Visitor Center at Ashland Nature Center with FREE fun for the whole family. Led by Heather Siple Sunday, October 15, 10 am - 3 pm Search for and gather Cretaceous era fossils - over 72 million years old found along the […]
Admission is free all day Sunday, and Thursdays from 4 – 8pm.
This artisans’ marketplace brings talented artisans from the Mid-Atlantic area to display and sell fine arts, crafts, and gourmet items. This premier show will feature works in wood, pottery, jewelry, fibers, metal, and other media. The fair will include a specialty food market. Use Hagley's Buck Road East entrance off Route 100 in Wilmington, Delaware. […]
Take a hayride along the Brandywine to experience the beautiful fall foliage in the Powder Yard. Guests can also create fall-themed crafts, see a gunpowder explosion, a roll mill in action, and more! Upon arrival, reserve your hayride at the Visitor Center. Come early to make sure you get a spot! Rides fill on a […]
Join us for our annual Fire Prevention Month Open House on Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 12-4PM at the fire house, 129 East Hazeldell Ave. New Castle, DE 19720. Fire Trucks, Equipment, & Displays, Vehicle Rescue Demonstration, Fire Extinguisher Training, Concessions, Giveaways & More!
Start the fall with friends at a tea party in our fine parlor. Staff serves finger sandwiches and delicate desserts to accompany your tea. Includes a tour of the Mansion and a Victorian fashion show. Registration required, online registration closes Oct. 8. $30 per person. Ages 12+
So you’ve written an article, poem, essay or story. You’ve tightened and revised it, polished ’til it shines. Now what? In this workshop, we will explore the submission process, from targeting markets to hitting “send” and everything in between. Learn how to format your manuscript, craft a cover letter, navigate submission platforms and improve your […]
Tuesdays through Sundays at the DuPont Environmental Education Center, 2pm to 2:45 pm Explore the marsh using nets to see how many critters and insects you can catch and identify. Free, no pre-registration required.
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