Delaware things to do

Mini Canine Meet and Greet

PetSmart Brandywine Town Center 3010 Brandywine Pkwy, Wilmington, DE, United States

  DHA will be have a few adoptable dogs hanging out at PetSmart in Brandywine Town Center, Wilmington, DE! Stop by to meet and greet with some of our adorable, adoptable pets... who knows, you might just make a friend for life! All DHA animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, given age-appropriate vaccinations, and examined by a […]

Jeff Walker Youth One-Act Festival

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

  This annual festival is presented by Chrysalis, Youth Theater at the Wilmington Drama League and is held on the first Saturday in August. JWY1AF gives youth the chance to show off their directing, acting and writing skills in a wonderfully entertaining, day-long festival with prizes, food, and more! Questions should be emailed to: kathy@wdleague.org […]

Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta

Nanticoke River Public Marine Park 26 N. Market Street, Blades, DE, United States

  Built your own boat— any shape, any size— out of recycled cardboard and race it in the Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta August 6th at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park. Onsite registration/sign-in begins at noon Judging begins at 1:00 and the races go off starting at 2:00 awards are given in several categories based on […]

All American Day: Diamond State Base Ball Club at Hagley

Hagley Museum 298 Buck Rd, Wilmington, DE, United States

  Enjoy a historically accurate nineteenth-century “Base Ball” game featuring Diamond State Base Ball Club vs. Mohican Base Ball Club of Kennett Square. Come early for batting practice and try out some other traditional nineteenth-century games, such as hoop-and-stick and tug of war. Ballpark food will be available for purchase. Be sure to bring your […]

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

Canoeing The Riverfront

DuPont Environmental Education Center of Delaware Nature Society, 1400 Delmarva Ln, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States

  Learn how to canoe or improve your paddling skills while taking in the beautiful Riverfront view. Become an expert on preparing for a paddle and travel down the river learning paddling techniques as you go. Watch for herons, beavers, bald eagles and more. Adult participation required. At the DuPont Environmental Education Center. Members: $15, […]

$20

Firefly Festival For Families

Ashland Nature Center 3511 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

  Bring your glow sticks, instruments and picnic blanket! A music festival for families! Enjoy listening to local musicians, frog choruses, guitar sing-a-longs and more. Catch fireflies & find glowing treasures along the trails at twilight. Relax with your family around the campfire as the kids take part in special music making and drum circle! […]

Duffy’s Hope 14th Annual Celebrity Basketball Game

Bob Carpenter Center 631 S College Ave, Newark, DE, United States

  Delaware's Premier Fundraising Event, Duffy's Hope, is back at the Bob Carpenter Center for the 14th Annual Celebrity Basketball Game! Come see various celebrities show off their basketball skills on the court. You can purchase a floor seat and enjoy a meet and greet prior to the game or a general admission seat and […]

$20

Friends of Bellevue Party on the Patio: Beer Tasting

  Rain date is August 13th. Join the Friends of Bellevue for a fun night of craft beer tasting on the patio behind the Bellevue Arts Center. There will be live music, raffle items and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP by July 28 by calling 302-761-6963. $20 in advance, tickets available at the door, $25 each.  

$20

 

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