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Like you, we love pets and want them all to live healthy, happy lives. Join us Sunday August 28th to Walk or Run to support VCA Charities. This organization supports worthy 501(c)(3) organizations that directly help pets in our area in need, as well as educational programs promoting veterinary medicine for the treatment and […]
Transportation provided to and from the William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center (501 Madison st) every hour. 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm. For more information contact WHACC at (302) 571-4266
How our next Lieutenant Governor feels about environmental policy can shape so many aspects of our lives -- transportation, water quality, safety, social justice, and land use just to name a few. Join us on August 30, 2016 to meet the candidates running for Lieutenant Governor and ask questions about how they feel about […]
Join us for an evening at Hagley Museum and Library on August 31st! Bike, hike, walk, or jog Hagley's 3 mile loop with your four-legged furry friends...that's right: dogs are invited! We will even have some adoptable dogs ready to meet and greet you! Admission is $2 per person, free for members, military personnel […]
At the White Clay Creek State Park Carpenter Recreation area. Free with park admission. Starting the evening will be Oni Lasana as Mama Earth. Lasana is an advocate for storytelling, Arts-in-Education and community theater, and is dedicated to coaching and collaborating youth and adults. She will share stories and songs of nature for families. […]
The premise of the event is simple, pair local farmers with local chefs. While the event is a fundraiser for the March of Dimes, we are also helping to create sustainable relationships between local farmers and chefs, while reinforcing the movement of eating healthy which is something the March of Dimes believes in and […]
Meet our staff, tour our galleries, have some refreshments, and find out how you can get involved. Volunteers assist with special events, help facilitate family arts and crafts activities, and provide support with office needs and projects. Volunteers also receive special incentives. Ages 15 and older are welcome. RSVP before August 28th and receive […]
Mansion tours: 1 & 3 pm Museum tour: 2 pm Tour the Marshall Steam Museum or both floors of the Auburn Heights mansion -- or both! Please note that there are steps to enter and a flight of stairs during the mansion tour. Each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. $8 for either the mansion […]
The Budweiser Clydesdales are beautiful and back in Chester County. They will be parading down Gay and Matlack Streets, then going west to Darlington, south to Market, and east to Walnut Street. Ceremonial beer deliveries will be made to Root's Cafe; Avalon; DeStarr's Restaurant; Teca; The Social Lounge; Side Bar & Restaurant; Kildare's Irish […]
Since the 4th of July festivities were rained out, Dover is celebrating Independence Day this Labor Day weekend. The rescheduled fireworks show will be set to music from “Hamilton.” Biggs Kids: Make-A-Monster Digging for Old Delaware Native American Games and Amusements Integrating Your Ancestors into Desktop, Mobile and Cloud Technologies Flint Knapping Lessons Listen Up! Native American […]
September 3rd: Back to School Whiteboard Join our hands-on workshop and you and your child can get to work on a mini whiteboard with a pen tray they can use for school work or play time. Once the whiteboard is built, your child can paint it in their favorite color. October 1st: Fire Truck […]
Music, food, art, dance at Rodney Square Free and open to the public
Blue Hen Crossfit Club will be hosting a Student Day at Hardbat CrossFit. All students that attend University Of Delaware are welcomed to attend this FREE event. The coaching staff of Hardbat CrossFit will be going over instruction and taking everyone through a fun beginners workout. After the workout, everyone is invited to hang […]
Every Monday in September at participating McDonald's locations in Delaware, 50% of net hot and iced coffee sales will be donated to Delaware Humane Association! Please help us raise funds to support our resident animals, programs and services while enjoying a delicious, hot or cold caffeinated beverage (check with your local McDonald’s for participation). […]
Take a train ride through Amish Country at the Strasburg Railroad behind everyone's favorite Really Useful Engine— seriously, a must-do if you have tiny train fans. Check out tips from our trip here. A ticket for Day Out With Thomas includes the train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and a variety of Thomas […]
Free back-to-school event at Kingswood Community Center, open to the community. Giving away 200 backpacks filled with supplies free food free haircuts DJ and waterslide
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or on the lawn while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965. Bruce Anthony plays Jazz music. Free with park admission
Dress in your grooviest, funkiest disco threads and come celebrate our mascot SPLASH’s 3rd Birthday! Help kick off rubber duck adoptions to raise money for DHA’s 3rd Annual Rubber Duck Race with a scavenger hunt, puppy kissing booth, photos with SPLASH, Duck Pond Pluck, face painting, adoptable pets, food trucks, and music by DJ […]
Shop the Award-Winning JBF sale and save 50-90% on over 140,000 children's and maternity items! If you have children or grandchildren, are expecting a new baby, or work with children, JBF is for you! From clothes to strollers to games to toys…you name it, JBF has it! JBF of Glen Mills was named one […]
The University of Delaware holds my favorite plant sales. There's a huge variety of healthy plants, a good selection of sizes, and the starter size plants tend to be so reasonably priced. Held on the Ag campus, by the athletic complex. September 8th (Members only) 3 to 6pm September 9th, 3 to 6pm September 10th […]
Please join us on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Buckley's Tavern in Greenville to enjoy breakfast and hear from an esteemed, bipartisan panel of female leaders in New Castle County. Come to network, make connections and learn more about issues important to women in our community this election season. Come early to register at […]
Ahoy Mateys! Come Sail on Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware. Landlubbers — come walk the plank of this authentic seagoing re-creation of a 17th-Century Dutch Pinnace. Our crew don pirate and sailor garb, and guests are encouraged to dress up as well! The kids will enjoy a pirate story or help raise […]
With over 100,000 items from Newborns to teens we are Delaware's Leading Children's consignment event. JBF Middletown is located at Mtown Sports Complex in the back of the Bob Wagner Building Across from Money's Farm a few blocks down from the Middletown Walmart. (938 Middletown Warwick Road, Middletown DE 19709) We prefer cash, but […]
Join us Friday and Saturday, September 9–10, for two days of free general admission as we welcome the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest! Sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the art contest offers some of the best wildlife artists across the nation the chance to compete to have their work featured on […]
The official community opener leading up to Hispanic Heritage Month, now in its 40th year. The festival takes place at 3rd and Jackson Streets, under I-95 across from St. Paul's Catholic Church. Family Fun Night Friday 5-9pm, free entry International Latin Night Saturday 5-9pm Parade Sunday from 1-3pm, starts at 4th and Union and […]
At Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth. “Food Trucking” dinners are the latest craze. Why take the family out to one restaurant when you can take them to 5, 6, 8, or even 12 restaurants all in one place? Eat here or carry-out. We have picnic tables or – bring a beach chair or […]
The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce (RBDBCC) is pleased to host the 38th Annual Sandcastle Contest on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Over 100 teams are expected to express their artistic flair. Past creations have included Swamp Animals, Mermaids, Pyramids, Crabs, Dolphins, Sharks and of course traditional sandcastles. Beachgoers who would rather watch than […]
From 11am to 3pm admission is free at Bellanca Airfield and Delaware Aviation Hall of Fame Museum in New Castle. Donations are welcome. September 10th and 24th, and October 8th and 22nd. Friends of Bellanca Airfield volunteers are restoring the 1935 Bellanca Airfield service hangar, owned by the Trustees of The New Castle Common. […]
I Don't Give a Fork and Fork in the Road Cafe are hosting the first ever Mac & Cheesesteak 5k! The run/walk begins at 9am with registration beginning at 8am. After the race, all registered participants will receive a free Mac & Cheesesteak (or available sandwich of their choice)! Non- runners can purchase food […]
Ahoy Mateys! Come Sail on Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware. Landlubbers — come walk the plank of this authentic seagoing re-creation of a 17th-Century Dutch Pinnace. Our crew don pirate and sailor garb, and guests are encouraged to dress up as well! The kids will enjoy a pirate story or help raise […]
Experience some of the best of area upscale dining with prix-fixe menus. 3-Course Dinner: $35 2-Course Lunches: $15 Featuring: Brasserie Grille - Hilton Wilmington DE Brandywine Prime: Seafood and Chops @ Chadds Ford Inn Cocina Lolo Domaine Hudson Eclipse Bistro Harry's Savoy Grill Harry's Seafood Grill La Fia Bistro Piccolina Toscana The Gables at […]
8pm. $25 + fees Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter Marcia Ball is touring to support her new release, THE TATTOOED LADY AND THE ALLIGATOR MAN. Marcia Ball has earned worldwide fame for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls onto the stage. Her groove-laden New Orleans boogie, deeply […]
Enhance your photography skills and gain a better appreciation for how nature changes through the seasons in this program! Participants will select a location on the refuge and photograph plants, wildlife, and landscapes. Images will be printed and displayed in our auditorium to showcase nature’s seasonal transitions. Take this opportunity to learn new skills […]
Join Abbott's every Sept - Nov Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 am, as we celebrate 35 years of inviting families to explore the great outdoors! Each book-themed week highlights the unique beauty of our trails and historic gristmill. Parents and children will enjoy hands-on nature experiences through stories, activities, and games. Led by Nora […]
Join Alice Mohrman, our Education Coordinator, every Thursday Sept - Oct as we walk the trails in search of resident and migratory birds. Learn basic bird identification skills while exploring the stream, forest, and meadow habitats of Abbott's and our Milford Millponds Nature Preserve. Binoculars available for use, free for everyone.
Calling all two - to six-year-olds! Bring your adult to a fun-filled program designed especially for you. Activities, crafts, short hikes and informal lessons are part of the fun. Please dress for outdoor activities, weather permitting. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available, pre-registration is encouraged. This month, learn about the marvelous monarchs we […]
Delaware Seashore State Park. Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! We will cover everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques. Rods, reels and bait are all provided. Participants must have a fishing license and FIN number. Pre-registration […]
Let your creativity blossom while you draw, paint, or photograph the fall colors of Mt. Cuba Center's natural, beautiful, and ever-changing gardens. Meet other participating artists and enjoy a lovely day of art and inspiration. Although this is a free event for participating artists, registration is required. Call Mt. Cuba Center at 302.239.8891 or […]
First State Flea market at St. Anthony's, home of the famous Italian Festival. Antiques, Vintage, Repurposed and Hand Crafted Goods. Food Vendors will be at the flea, so come hungry. See you at the flea!
Join us for a Volunteer Open House to learn about how your talents could serve the Brandywine Zoo's education mission! Takes place in the Education Building across from the main entrance to the zoo.
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 […]
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
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
At Trap Pond State Park. Tickets are $65 You must be 21 years or older to attend this event. Please bring your ID with you for verification. All Venture Outdoors Fest tickets will include a ticket to the Trap Pond Partners' 2nd Annual Beer & Wine Festival. A camping discount will be available for […]
1/2 hour before Sunrise to 1/2 hour after Sunset. The $4.00 entrance fee will be waived to celebrate National Public Lands Day and to invite people to visit Bombay Hook. 12-mile wildlife drive 5 short walking trails It's also Bike Your Park Day, so bring your bike! If you see Monarchs on your visit […]
The Museum Day Live! ticket provides free admission for two people. Museum Day Live! is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket. More info + list of participating museums here.
Happy 100th birthday to our National State Parks! To celebrate America's Best Idea, admission is free this weekend to the 124 national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. Upcoming free admission days: September 24th (National Public Lands Day) and November 11th (Veterans Day). The fee waiver includes entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and […]
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? […]
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 […]
Talleyville Antique Car Show hosted by the Talleyville Fire Company to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware. First State Flea will join this event located at Concord Plaza Corporate Center (off Silverside Road, near Chuck E Cheese in North Wilmington). Rain date October 2nd
Taste of Newark is the ultimate foodie event in Newark! Guests enjoy the culinary delights of nearly 50 Newark restaurants accompanied by the finest area wine distributors on the picturesque Old College Lawn. Celebrity cooking demonstrations provide phenomenal entertainment as guests' palates are tempted by the ultimate variety of foods from around the world, […]
DNREC’s Division of Air Quality will hold three public workshops later this month to share information with Delawareans on climate change, the EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) and how Delaware plans to comply with it, as well as how to take advantage of grants and other programs offered by DNREC’s Division of Energy & […]
Come discover the new DCH, and join us for a tour of our garden and facilities and refreshments with a wine tasting provided by Moore Brothers. New members will learn about Delaware Center for Horticulture programs and how to make the most of your membership. An annual can't miss event! Free and open to […]
Premier Wine & Spirits is excited to host the 6th installment of the monthly interactive tasting series in partnership with Penn Cinema on the Wilmington Riverfront and Out & About Magazine. “Movies on Tap” will feature a meet-and-greet tasting opportunities with some of the area’s most beloved breweries and their brewers while providing a […]
Film makers will be in attendance for a Meet and Greet and informal discussion post-screening. At World Cafe Live at the Queen. Pay-What-You-Can at the door (No reservations needed). SWEET DREAMS A Documentary by Lisa Fruchtman of Berkeley, CA Film Synopsis: Ingoma Nshya is Rwanda’s first and only all women’s drum troupe. Made up […]
If like me you know nothing about how NASCAR races work, here's a handy series of videos for first timers. Buy tickets here.
At the Neighborhood House in Wilmington on the last Friday of the month 3 to 7pm June through August; 4 to 5pm in September and October. June 24th, July 29th, August 26th, September 30th, October 28th
Postponed to rain date October 15th due to the weather forecast. Enjoy a day (and night) of FREE, safe family fun. Make a super hero cape, play games, watch a movie, and dance to music. Top it off with dinner and s'mores around the bonfire, and camp overnight in the park. New this year: […]
A scenic and sporty hike on a section of the Appalachian Trail in the Dunnfield Creek Natural Area at the Delaware Water Gap. A steep strenuous and rocky hike, not for the faint-hearted! However, the exercise, views and wilderness will reward your mind and body. Van from the Ashland Nature Center. Hiking distance approximately […]
live music food vendors, including Fat Rick's BBQ and Blue Marlin Seafood beer and wine tent art and crafts vendors children's games. Mad Science will show kids how to make slime Habitat for Humanity will have a Do-It-Yourself workshop Tennis in the Streets Hole-in-One Golf Furniture and more handcrafted items from The Challenge School Music […]
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