At the Canalfront Park in downtown Lewes; food, games, activities for kids. Begins at 9am, a shuttle will run from Shields Elementary and Market Street from 7am to 7pm. The Lewes Dragon Boat Festival (LDBF) was created to support the capital campaign for the Sussex Academy, a public charter school that currently serves students […]

  Join Faithful Friends Animal Society for our 6th Annual Faithful Friends 5K Run/Walk & Mutt Mile! Bring your whole family (pups included!) and run or walk Bellevue State Park's beautiful and scenic cross country course. Not ready for the 5K? Sign up for our 1 mile Mutt Mile. Cheer on the racers as they […]

  Experience the wonders of automotive innovation. Browse through more than 500 antique and restored cars that date from the 1980s all the way back to the early twentieth century. The show features vehicle parades, motoring music, video and pedal car racing, and a festival food court. Activities are on Hagley’s upper property. Tickets to […]

On the University of Delaware Green, from Memorial Hall to Main Street musicians demonstrations food court fine art and homemade craft vendors children's area with scarecrow making and more community information booths and activities supplied by local businesses and organizations. Rain date September 25th  

  Sunday, September 18, 11 am - 3 pm Join Delmarva Board Sport Adventures (DSBA), the area's leading paddle board adventure company, at Abbott's for a great day out on the water. Whether you're experienced or a first timer, we've got you covered! Enjoy 5+ miles of leashed-pet friendly trails, explore Abbott's Visitor Center exhibits, […]

  Free with admission. Rain date September 25th. Celebrate the transition from summer into fall at Rockwood's Faerie Fest! Put on your wings and enjoy games, stories, enchanted crafts, faerie and gnome parades, children's museum tours, and a faerie house and gnome home contest. The day will also include food vendors, vendors selling faerie wares, […]

  Explore the Christina River and its marshes. Watch for herons, ducks, beavers and more in the freshwater tidal wetlands. Bring a bagged snack to enjoy on the water. Led by Scott heck and John Harrod Members: $15, Others: $20 Meets at DuPont Environmental Education Center: 1400 Delmarva Lane Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 656-1490 Register […]

  Science in the Field: Connecting Scientists, Research and our Community September 18 1 - 3 p.m. Grace Savoy-Burke University of Delaware, Department of Entomology With honey bee declines and threats to food security now of national concern, the need is greater than ever to study and monitor the thousands of native bee species pollinating […]

  There are 3 roles and can be of any sex, race or age. The play is a fast-paced romp of all of the Christmas Classics jammed into one evening. Performers take on many roles throughout the performance such as Rudolph, Tiny Tim, Frosty, Santa, etc. Just to name a few. There are points in […]

  Sail aboard the Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware. Up to 49 souls can experience this three or one and a half-hour sail aboard this 17th Century Dutch pinnace that brought the first permanent European settlers to the Delaware Valley. Her design, construction and operation are authentic, and her soaring rig, operational cannon […]

  Blue Earl is keeping the Blues Alive! Blue Earl Brewing Company is proud to announce the ever so popular Sunday Open #BluesJam on September, 18 at 2 - 5 pm. featuring Roger Girke & Friends at #TheJuke at Blue Earl Brewing where everybody gets a chance to play! This is an invitation for Blues […]

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). […]

  Unlock the secret codes and constant scheming of Dr. Strangelove with exclusive commentary from Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz that helps decipher the many layers of satire in Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece. Playing at Regal Brandywine, Movies 10 and Cinemark Christiana at 2 and 7pm. More info + buy tickets here.  

  The Wilmington Drama League is proud to announce auditions for Cabaret! Directed and choreographed by Dominic Santos (Smokey Joe’s Café, Memphis) with music direction by Caty Butler (The Civil War, Memphis, Shrek, John and Jen). Go to http://www.wilmingtondramaleague.org/auditions/ for synopsis, roles and more information. Second audition on September 21.  

  Doors 7pm Show 8pm Tickets $10 + fees Danielle Miraglia comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson, an infectious stomp-box rhythm and harmonica. Her tunes range from heart-felt to socially conscious and will move both your heart and hips. Danielle’s latest release “Box of Troubles” a bare-bones expression of all […]

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). […]

  60th Anniversary of St. Hedwig's Polish Festival: music, dancing, rides, games, food and drink, vendors and crafters, and so much more. Fun for the whole family! Free admission and parking. On Delmarva Lane in Wilmington (Riverfront). Monday through Friday 5 to 10pm Saturday 3 to 10  

Held every third Thursday at the Center for the Creative Arts in Yorklyn. Free admission, $5 performance fee. Cash bar + pizza. Donations are also very much appreciated. Come to perform or to support your local musicians, poets and comedians! If you want time on the mic, sign ups begin at 6:30pm and all performances start at […]

  Join Education Coordinator Alice Mohrman for a morning of fresh air, comradery, and natural history exploring new trails just a short drive from Abbott's Mill. Walkabout Itinerary: 9/20: Milford's Goat Island 9/27: The Nature Conservancy's McCabe Preserve 10/4: Redden State Forest Note: site schedule subject to change, call (302) 422-0847 to confirm. Members: $8, […]

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). […]

  We are pleased to inform you that you have been invited to attend The Franklin Institute of Witchcraft and Wizardry. For one night only, The Franklin Institute will transform into a wonderland of some of the world's most magical science. Hop aboard our historic Baldwin 60000 Locomotive at Platform 3.14 and travel to one […]

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). […]

  Come to the Brandywine River Museum of Art to unwind, mingle and make art! Designed for adults who want to awaken their inner artists, this program features a hands-on watercolor activity inspired by the exhibition Get the Picture! Contemporary Children's Book Illustration. $15 members; $20 non-members Participants will follow an instructor's lead to practice […]

  Led by volunteer birding guides, beginner and experienced bird watchers will enjoy observing and learning about the bird species frequenting the refuge at this time of year. Come prepared for the weather and expect to walk up to a mile. Bring your binoculars, a field guide, and spotting scope (the leader will have spotting […]

  Delaware Designer Showhouse September 22 – October 16 Open to the Public Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 10am to 4pm Sunday - 12pm to 5pm An extraordinary contemporary home in Centreville is expected to draw thousands of visitors this autumn as the setting for the Delaware Designer Showhouse. The inspirational Showhouse will feature the creativity […]

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). […]

  At the Delaware Art Museum. Written and directed by Spike Lee, Bamboozled is a satirical film about a modern televised minstrel show featuring actors donning blackface makeup and the violent fallout from the show's success. Exhibiting artist and University of Delaware Art and Design professor Peter Williams will facilitate a discussion around themes represented […]

  The Wiggles are celebrating their 25th birthday in the best way possible! Emma, Simon, Anthony and Lachy will be returning to Wilmington! Wiggle Town is the name of their new tour as well as the new Wiggles CD, DVD, and TV series which will debut soon. The Wiggle Town tour follows the runaway success […]

  Hagley Museum and Library will be hosting an author talk titled, “Kosher USA: How Coke Became Kosher and other Tales of Modern Food”. The talk is free and open to the public. The talk will be given by Dr. Roger Horowitz, director of The Hagley Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society […]

  $22 ADV - $25 DOS + Fees “...a one-man band who turns a guitar into an orchestra and his voice into a chorus.” — The New York Times Singer-songwriter and guitarist Raul Midón has earned renown as one of music's most distinctive and searching voices. He is "a one-man band who turns a guitar […]

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). […]

  Celebrate fantasy and science fiction with this after-hours outdoor event! The night will include fantasy-inspired live sketching with Dr. Sketchy’s models clad in costumes, music, over 12 Rolling Revolution food trucks, and activities for kids. Cash bar. Kids 6 and under are free. Cosplay is encouraged for guests (weapons are not permitted). $5 for […]

  $5 cover. 100% of the ticket sales goes to Urban Bike Project. The Loop is a citywide party in which club patrons pay a one-time cover charge to visit nightspots throughout Wilmington. This year's participants: 8th & Union Kitchen Añejo Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar Catherine Rooney's Chelsea Tavern Dead Presidents Pub & Restaurant […]

  You have all heard about the beauty of it, now here is your opportunity to run/walk on this AMAZING property and raise money for a great organization. Bring your friends and family and run/walk on the Grounds of Nemours Mansion and Gardens. This 5K benefits Kids with Confidence. http://www.kidswithconfidence.org What is Kids with Confidence? […]

  Free shredding service from Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Unit helps consumers guard against identify theft Attorney General Matt Denn's Consumer Protection Unit is hosting two free consumer shredding events this fall to help consumers guard against identity theft. Each event will feature free on-site document shredding and staff will be on-hand to provide information […]

  $40 for 4 lessons Saturdays 10-12 pm from September 24 to October 15 at Newark Natural Foods— includes 1 sewing project, 1 sewing handbook, equipment identification, sewing basics To register contact: Andrea Johnson sewbasics@outlook.com (302) 685-5381  

  At Townsend Municipal Park Parade begins from the Townsend Fire Station on Main Street at 10am. Fair runs from 11am to 3pm. bounce houses, carnival games, contests, face painting lots of good food and about 100 vendors set up in the park pet trick and costume contests  

  Kranz Hill Farm in Newark. Come, enjoy our farm, and a variety of demonstrations, historical crafts, raffle and silent auction, and activities for children: shows, games, face painting, swingset, and animals! Local folk music group, "Nice Like Dat" will be performing! Admission is free.

  Come kick off Fire Safety month with Lowe's! Register for a Clinic to build a wooden project and get a free apron, goggles, and patch.  

  Nature has a powerful effect on plants. Join us as we go on a hike through Tulip Tree Preserve and learn plant folklore, ID skills for fall trees, and how plants change over time. Free program with paid admission to Brandywine Creek State Park.  

  Family Fun! Open: September 24th to October 29th Monday-Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm Corn Maze Fun Park, U-pick apples, U-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, barrel train, pony rides, local food vendors, live music, apple cider doughnuts, fall family fun! http://www.fiferorchards.com/fall-fest/ Admission to the Corn Maze Fun Park is $5 for adults, $10 for kids (includes a pumpkin), free […]

  Join a Park Naturalist and explore a lesser-known part of Delaware Seashore State Park, the Fresh Pond Tract. This 3.4-mile loop meanders through hardwood forest, meadow and marsh habitats. Pre-registration required. Call (302) 227-6991 to register. $5 per person  

  See the unreal, experience the impossible! Famous fantasy and science fiction artists are coming to the Museum in September for the IX Arts / IX Preview Weekend. A pop-up exhibition and the weekend of events will feature over 16 contemporary artists internationally recognized for their contributions to Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings […]

  $10/non-member; $8/DZS member. Geared toward teens and preteens interested in learning about and/or working with animals; participants under the age of 16 must complete and return an Emergency Contact and Release form. Get the form and more info here. Classes begin at the Education Building. Saturday, September 24 Working with Exotic Birds Birds can […]

  Wine & Beer Festival at Trap Pond State Park on Saturday, September 24th from 12-4pm. Early Bird Tickets are $20 in advance, and are available at http://www.TrapPondPartners.com! 25% off weekend camping promo code given with purchase of tickets at Trap Pond!  

  The 10th Annual Jam On The Brandywine.... a bunch of great bands in a relaxed and commodious environment.... raising coin for a great cause! Please post this link on your page and invite all your friends! We have an awesome line up this year, headlining is our friend Scott Pemberton who is coming all […]

  Celebrate one of nature's wonders…the great Monarch butterfly migration! See live butterflies; borrow a butterfly net to catch butterflies and other insects; help us tag and release Monarchs; make a craft; and meet other animals that share the marsh. No pre-registration required - just stop in during the event. DuPont Environmental Education Center DuPontEEC.org

  Join us for this annual celebration of “All Things Trolley” as we showcase one of Wilmington’s most vibrant communities. There is no admission charge. Enjoy a roaming craft beer, wine & spirits tasting, small plates from some of Trolley Square’s most popular eateries, and a Retail Scavenger Hunt for prizes. Free street entertainment, kids […]

  Participants will light up a sculpture with LED lights and a basic electrical circuit and learn just how electricity powers our everyday lives! Activities are included in admission and free to members. Use Hagley’s main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.  

  Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Join Terry Willis for a program on tagging monarchs. Tagging monarchs help scientists learn about the health of the monarchs as they migrate through the area.  

  Brandywine Creek State Park Enjoy the festival feeling as we say "adios" to our monarch butterflies for the winter. Join us for a fun-filled program, learn about monarchs, milkweed, and get a chance to help tag and release any monarchs ready for their journey! No pre-registration required. $3 per person plus parking.  

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). […]

  Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer Tasting - Mispillion River Brewing at World Cafe Live - Wilmington Upstairs We have taken two of the best things on earth and paired them together – Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer – and paired them together in unexpected and delicious ways. That's right, there's no American Cheese and […]

  Interactive Storytellers at the White Clay Creek State Park Nature Center Amphitheater Pre-registration is required by the preceding Friday at 12 noon. Walk-ins welcome if space available. September 11 1:00-2:30pm Singer and Historian Roy Justice A self-described, time-traveling-minstrel, Roy engages his audience with Patriotic Songs and Their Stories to show the impact of music […]

  Proceeds benefit Delaware Humane Association ! What is the Great Pumpkin Debate? The Great Pumpkin Debate comes from a humble beginning. It started as an enthusiastic conversation among the staff at Peco’s Liquors. They were debating the simple question: “which pumpkin beer is best?!” The question became more and more complex the further along […]

  Picnic in the Copeland Sculpture Garden and enjoy a special outdoor screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015, 136 minutes, rated PG-13) for IX Preview Weekend! Drinks and dinner available in the Thronson Café. Cash bar. ABOUT IX PREVIEW WEEKEND September 23 – 25 See the unreal and experience the impossible of Imaginative […]

  Doors 7pm Show 8pm $20 + fees Delaware's premier tribute band, IN THE LIGHT, returns to World Cafe Live in Wilmington with their 5th show, An Evening Of THE EAGLES. Coming off the heels of their recent Pink Floyd production, IN THE LIGHT returns with a showcase of one of America's most original and […]