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Back by popular demand, the magical world of Mermaids returns from Saturday, November 5 through Sunday, November 13 for a limited-time engagement at Adventure Aquarium. Aquarium guests will have the unique opportunity to see mesmerizing Wands and Wishes Mermaids dive in the 760,000-gallon Ocean Realm exhibit and appear in the “panoramic” window as sharks, […]
60 of the country’s most distinguished dealers present the finest offerings of American antiques and decorative arts, including furniture, paintings, rugs, ceramics, silver, jewelry, and more.
Getting away with murder can be so much fun… and there’s no better proof than the knock-‘em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award® for BEST MUSICAL—A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER! Coming direct from New York, where a most gentlemanly NPR critic said he’d “NEVER LAUGHED SO […]
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 […]
A Charlie Brown's Christmas! This is a LIVE STAGE SHOW (not the movie) Free Event! NEW THIS YEAR! FOR A $2 DONATION YOU CAN RESERVE YOUR SEATS IN ADVANCE AND GUARNTEE THAT YOU GET IN TO THE SHOW YOU WANT UNTIL THEY ARE SOLD OUT! Show: Friday November 18 - at 7:30 Saturday November 19 […]
It's the time of year to be thankful and the First State Flea is thankful to be hosting our first indoor flea market of the season. Come and get warm and cozy with us at the Corpus Christi Social Hall, conveniently accessed from Kirkwood Highway or New Road in Elsmere. It's the perfect venue […]
Join us for a fun interactive learning experience all about colors! This program is geared towards children between 18 months and 3 years old, focusing on animals and the many different colors they can be. The program is interactive with an animal presentation and simple craft. This week’s color: Black! Fee: $4 per child/1 […]
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
Come to the park each month to enjoy a nature story perfect for the whole family! Nice Weather we will be outside, Picnics encouraged!
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of classical piano music in a beautiful setting. University of Delaware piano students will showcase their musical talents in Part 2 of our Fall Classical Piano Series. The following pianists will be performing: Christin Cooper Tristan Leung Juneessa Pressley They will perform works by Bach, Schumann Bartok and Prokofiev. Concert begins […]
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). […]
Sunday, November 13th at 2 and 6pm Wednesday, November 16th at 7pm Cinemark Christiana and Regal Brandywine. More info + buy tickets here. Special Fathom Feature: Enjoy a hilarious Looney Tunes short, “I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat” prior to the screening of the movie. Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, […]
All ages. All screenings show in The Olympia Room - 4th Floor. On Screen/In Person is designed to bring some of the best new independent American films and their respective filmmakers to communities across the nation. This six-film annual series of socially relevant, engaging and provocative films, presented in partnership with the Mid Atlantic […]
Tickets start at $49.50 If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with […]
8-Bit is back! Announcing our Fabulous Fall Concert! The 8-Bit Orchestra is the university's largest student-run ensemble, and focuses on playing music from everyone’s favorite video games! At this year's show you will reach the depths of darkness with music from DARK SOULS and METROID PRIME, and bask in the light of FIRE EMBLEM and […]
Auditions for James and the Giant Peach will be held on Sunday November 13th from 7:30-9:00. Auditions are on a first cone first served basis. You must be signed in by 9:00 to be seen. All roles are PAID for this production! Shows are: (Weekday shows are based off of booking) Saturday March 11 at […]
$18 ADV - $20 DOS + FEES James Brown once said the definition of Soul is “being proud of where you came from." Without question, Tinsley Ellis is proud to be from Georgia, a state blessed with a rich Rhythm and Blues heritage, having spawned James Brown, Otis Redding, The Allman Brothers Band and […]
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). […]
Take an hour long nighttime hike through the park with a Naturalist under the light of the full moon! Look and listen for nocturnal animals as you enjoy the park in a whole new way. Wear comfortable shoes as we will venture into the woods. $4 per person. Pre-registration is required no later than […]
Playing at Regal Brandywine, Cinemark Christiana and Movies 10 in Newport. More info + buy tickets here. This exclusive cinema event will be the first time Doctor Who: The Power of the Daleks has ever been shown in North America. Lost since its premiere on the BBC 50 years ago, the full six-part […]
Bombay Hook will be free for toddlers and their families on the 3rd Tuesday of October. Children from 1 to 5 years old are developing cognitive skills and being in nature can expose them to sights and sounds that might go unnoticed in their everyday setting. Take your child on the wildlife drive, walk […]
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). […]
Channel your inner Stabler, Sherlock or Sciuto and explore the real science behind your favorite crime dramas. See how evidence is really collected and analyzed with real life gumshoes and forensic specialists. Tickets are $15 for Non-Members and $10 for Members. Details here. About Science After Hours Hosted by The Franklin Institute, Science After […]
Playing at Regal Brandywine and Cinemark Christiana. More info + buy tickets here. Fathom Events, BY Experience and National Theatre Live invite you to the special encore of Hamlet, featuring Academy-Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch in an extraordinary one-night cinema event on Tuesday, November 15. Originally captured at the Barbican theatre in London in 2015, […]
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). […]
Sunday, November 13th at 2 and 6pm Wednesday, November 16th at 7pm Cinemark Christiana and Regal Brandywine. More info + buy tickets here. Special Fathom Feature: Enjoy a hilarious Looney Tunes short, “I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat” prior to the screening of the movie. Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, […]
Join us at Bellevue Hall to learn candy making! We’ll make peanut butter cups, mound bars and several other chocolate delights. This program is intended for adults; however, children are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Pre-register by Monday, November 14, space is limited. $20 per person. Meet at Bellevue Hall.
Join us for a day of networking with over 600 annual attendees! Please contact Heather Fisher for Vendor Opportunities at fisherh@ncccc.com and Pamela Mayse for Sponsorship Questions at maysep@ncccc.com. You can attend for between $15.00 and $75.00 and may register online. For more information, please: Click Here
Join us for a unique nature and history hike around the private and picturesque Hoopes Reservoir. This area has been closed to the public since 1971, and this hike will take you approximately 4-miles through wooded coves and small hills. Waterfowl and Bald Eagles should be using the reservoir at this time. Wear hiking […]
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). […]
Join us at Bellevue Hall to learn chocolate candy making and enjoy some wine pairings courtesy of The Friends of Bellevue and PECO’s liquors. We’ll make chocolate delights to eat while tasting wine that complements. Ages 21 and up only. Pre-register by Monday, November 14, space is limited. $25 per person. Meet at Bellevue […]
with Dana Louise and the Glorious Birds $17 ADV - $20 DOS + FEES: buy tickets here all ages concert Since the beginning, Keith and Ezra have played shows for kids as well as adults. Sharing knowledge and encouraging art has become another musical mission of TFIA. In the past few years, they have […]
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). […]
Tickets are $10 + fees, buy here. T.J. SMITH AND THE WILD NORTH TJ Smith and the Wild North play a blend of folk, Americana, soul, and blues. TJ Smith has played/toured with various rock bands in the past but has settled in to this solo project with with an eagerness to get back […]
Delaware's second oldest, consecutively-run race will celebrate its 44th year when participants arrive at the starting point for Newark's annual Turkey Trot 5K and 10K run/walk on Saturday, November 19th at Handloff Park. The race, which benefits the James F. Hall Scholarship Fund, helps raise money to provide tuition assistance to youth who would otherwise […]
New and returning children from 7-11 years old are welcome to attend the Jr. Ranger program. Did you know that a wild turkey can run up to 25 miles per hour? Learn many interesting facts about wild turkeys, their behaviors, and how and where they live in Delaware. Call or email to register: tina_watson@fws.gov […]
Saturday, November 19, 2016 is the first running of the Bishop’s 5K Run/Walk for the benefit of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Wilmington. Did you know that one out of every 10 residents of the Diocese receive at least one service from Catholic Charities each year? The Bishop’s 5K will bring the community […]
Join us from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. for the Riverwalk Farmers Market, Fall Market. Just in time for your holiday shopping, the market will be open with farm, art and value added product vendors. Mark your calendars now!
Interested in what the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is and how you can become part of the crew? Join us for an over view of all the different ways YOU can join our crew and a behind the scenes tour of the shipyard. This is a two hour event with crew on hand to answer any […]
Come one...Come all...to Pedals, Pipes, & Pizza. "A Discover the Organ" event for all ages. We will learn about our fantastic Casavant pipe organ @ NUMC and the Dobson pipe organ at the University of Delaware. Free pizza for all who attend!
Museum open the third Saturday each month 11:00 am - 3:00 pm for self tours. Admission is free to the museum.
Thomas and Rachel Garrett's home in Wilmington was a GATEWAY TO FREEDOM for over 2,700 people on the Underground Railroad, including Harriet Tubman, with a network of blacks and whites working together. Come an learn from Thomas Garrett’s ancestor in this very special presentation
Welcome the season of Christmastide with an afternoon of winter crafts, inspired gifts, warming treats, festive décor, and the annual terrain tree lighting. This ongoing event is free and open to the public. Additional costs may apply for some workshops. Build a Gingerbread House, 11A-1P Christmas Markeplace, 1-6P Garden Cafe Pie Tasting & Pre-Orders, 1-6P […]
Join us as we hike the trails through Flint Woods looking for signs of fall. We will use our senses to explore the Preserve and see what we can observe! ($5 per person)
Saturdays & Sundays at 2 pm November 19th through December 18th. Roald Dahl's classic story of a magic candy man's exciting quest to find an heir to run his chocolate factory is this year's delightful holiday confection! Audience Golden Ticket prize winner at every show Take your picture with an Oompa Loompa Buy Willy […]
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). […]
University of Delaware Blue Hens Football vs. Villanova Wildcats College Football (Battle of the Blue) Tickets start at $15.
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 […]
More in-depth than the Ghosts of Rockwood Mansion program, we will explore the attic and basement of the mansion. A Psychic or Medium may accompany the group. You must be in good physical condition, wear comfortable shoes and bring a flashlight. Tickets are $55, discounted to $50 for New Castle County residents with ID. Ages […]
In addition, many venues do not project an end time for their events. In those cases, we selected our best guess, but the duration of your event may vary.