Delaware things to do

Minquadale Fire Company Open House

Minquadale Fire Company, Station 22 129 E Hazeldell Ave, New Castle, DE, United States

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!

Free

Harvest Tea Party at Rockwood

Rockwood Park & Museum 610 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, DE, United States

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+

$30

Shannon Connor Winward: You Must Submit: How to Shop Your Writing

Kirkwood Public Library 6000 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE, United States

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 […]

Free

Netting in the Marsh

DuPont Environmental Education Center 1400 Delmarva Lane, wilmington, DE, United States

  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.  

Free
Event Series Macbeth Auditions

Macbeth Auditions

Wilmington Drama League 10 W Lea Blvd, Wilmington, DE, United States

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 parts are open to all genders. Those auditioning should be prepare a one-minute Shakespearean monologue, preferably from a tragedy (but nothing from Romeo and Juliet). […]

Free

HONK! at Delaware Children’s Theatre

Delaware Children's Theatre 1014 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE, United States

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's timeless tale, Honk! tells the story of Ugly, a bird who looks quite different from his duckling siblings. Follow Ugly on his heartwarming musical journey as he discovers the beauty of being special. With its message of acceptance and understanding, Honk! is a celebration of the uniqueness in everyone. Saturdays […]

$15

Musical: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Everett Theatre 47 W Main St, Middletown, DE, United States

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel. The musical begins as the bells of […]

Event Series Zootopia Movie Night at DMNH

Zootopia Movie Night at DMNH

Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE, United States

  In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Come watch one of the top animated movies of 2016, Disney's ZOOTOPIA, at the Museum! Wear your jammies or dress up as your favorite animal! Feel free to bring a blanket […]

$5

 

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