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TRAIN DEPARTURES: 10:30am, 12:30 & 2:30pm. FOOD AND ACTIVITIES: Greenbank Station Parking Lot 10am to 3pm. Activities are still TBA. Previous SummerFest's have included antique fire equipment and automobiles, strolling magicians, BBQ food, an ice cream stand, bake sale, and more. Admission to Summerfest is free. Train rides are $14 for adults, $12 for […]
Career And Animal Science Workshop: Working with Carnivores Working with carnivores can be a risky business. In this program, learn how Brandywine Zoo keepers safely work with carnivores like the eagles, otters or tiger. $10/non-member; $8/DZS member. Geared toward teens and preteens interested in learning about and/or working with animals; participants under the age […]
Brandywine Creek State Park. Get your feet wet and search for critters that live in Brandywine Creek. Please wear water shoes that cover your toes. You will get a bit wet! We will have nets and water testing supplies to learn more about the macroinvertebrates in the water and the health of our water. […]
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). […]
Killens Pond. Is it safe to eat that berry? Explore forest paths and edges looking for summer edible plants. We will hike and collect for one hour, and then return to the nature center to prepare plants for eating. Bring leather work gloves.
Book bag giveaway, food, games, rides, arts and face painting. The city will be giving away more than 1,000 free backpacks and school supplies. Wilmington funk band The Souldaires will perform a Prince tribute at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park starting at 5:15. John "Sax" Williams, The Sudden Impact Band, Stacia LaChole and Rick Starr and […]
Fireworks A special night with postgame fireworks at Frawley Stadium. It's a night of great fun for the entire family, presented by Wawa Mike MOOSEtakas Bobblehead The first 1,250 fans through the gates will receive a very special Mike MOOSEtakas bobblehead doll, presented by Bank of America! Tickets start at $6.
Meet a Trap Pond Naturalist at the Cypress Point parking area to explore the park after dark. Wear comfortable shoes for this one-mile hike. Call the Nature Center (302) 875-5163 to register.
Meet at the Killens Pond Campground Amphitheater for an enjoyable walk in the woods. The forest is a different world after dark. Hikes last 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $2 per person.
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