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Get free general admission to more than 150 museums nationwide the first full weekend (Sat and Sun) of the month with the Museums on Us® program. You can find the list of participating museums here. Photo ID and any valid Bank of America/Merrill Lynch credit or debit card must be presented. Free general admission […]
This paranormal investigation is geared for investigative work by individuals with prior experience. Participants may bring their own hand-held equipment and cameras. time/weather permitting we go outside and visit other structures on the estate. Ages 13+. $100R/$110NR Registration required. Closes Oct. 13
Meet at Trek Bicycle for a 10-15 mile no drop group ride through Brandywine Valley. Coffee provided afterward.
Admission is free all day Sunday, and Thursdays from 4 – 8pm.
Find your next car, or dream a little about the possibilities, at the 2017 Delaware Auto Show. This family-fun event is a great day out, and allows you to see the latest 2018 model automobiles all in one place. Find out more and get tickets ($7) at delawareautoshow.com
Schedule is liable to change due to weather or how many apples are still on the trees, so make sure to doublecheck before you go. Updates are posted on their website or you can call: (410) 398-1349 -or- (800) 684-3000. All apples are $1.89 per pound. September 2nd, 3rd & 4th Honeycrisp, Royal Gala, Orange […]
Join us for Club Gymboree in the play space and pumpkin painting in the studio. We will have songs and activities in the play space including parachute and bubbles. In the studio, you can pick and paint your very own pumpkin! You are welcome to play during Club Gymboree from 10 - 1 on your […]
This event is to celebrate fire prevention month. It is open to the public, please come out to learn some safety tips and meet your local firefighters and EMTs.
Each month, adults and children can create art together and experiment with new materials, techniques, and themes in the Bank of America Education Wing Studios—no reservations required! This series is sponsored by AT&T. Recommended for ages 6+ and adults. October 8 Pumpkin Lanterns November 12 Weaving December 10 Clay Ornaments January 14 Travel the USA […]
Join Zach Elfers, Pure Land Permaculture and guests for a Wild Plant & Mushroom Walk on Sunday, October 8th from 1-4pm along the Alapocas - Woodlawn Wildlife Refuge corridor (stay tuned to the event page for exact meeting location announcement). We will explore the local woods, meeting plant and mushroom friends along the way, discussing […]
Browse thousands of volumes (plus movies and music!) at low-low prices! Proceeds benefit the Friends of Kent County Public Library, a nonprofit organization.
"Adopt" a rubber duck as 10,000 individually numbered ducks "race" across the water at the Brandywine Town Center Fountain for a chance to win $25,000 and other great prizes. The first 4 ducks to reach the catch-tube will be plucked from the tube in succession and holders of the corresponding numbers will be awarded prizes. […]
Start your Sunday visit at the First State Heritage Park here. Features chanding exhibitions and informatino on statewide attractions, events and activities. All-day free parking. Our friendly staff can help to direct you to the Biggs Museum of American Art and the Old State House (Dover, Delaware)
Tuesdays through Sundays at the DuPont Environmental Education Center, 2pm to 2:45 pm Explore the marsh using nets to see how many critters and insects you can catch and identify. Free, no pre-registration required.
Scary Sundays, a seasonal series of horror movie masterpieces, proudly presents: THE SHINING (1980, dir. Stanley Kubrick) A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where an evil and spiritual presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from the past and of the future. Though it deviates […]
Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's timeless tale, Honk! tells the story of Ugly, a bird who looks quite different from his duckling siblings. Follow Ugly on his heartwarming musical journey as he discovers the beauty of being special. With its message of acceptance and understanding, Honk! is a celebration of the uniqueness in everyone. Saturdays […]
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). […]
The 2017 Dover Halloween Parade will be held on Sunday October 8th at 3 PM. There is no Rain Date. Parade participants will meet at the Dover Intermediate School at 12pm until 2:15pm to register and begin lining up for the parade. There will be a $5.00 registration fee for all entries to help offset […]
THE NEWARK SYMPHONY FREE FAMILY CONCERT Simeone Tartaglione, Music Director Sunday, October 8, 2017, 3:00 p.m. The Independence School 1300 Paper Mill Road, Newark , DE 19711 Admission is FREE TO ALL. Donations appreciated NSO Performs Prokofiev’s "Peter and the Wolf", a favorite for kids of all ages! Narrated by Allan Carlsen Performance to be […]
The City of Newark Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its first ever Mayor’s Harvest Festival this year at Olan Thomas Park October 8 from 3 - 8:30 p.m. Grab your friends and family for a night full of fall fun with country line dancing, hay rides, games, crafts, local food vendors, and more! […]
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Come watch one of the top animated movies of 2016, Disney's ZOOTOPIA, at the Museum! Wear your jammies or dress up as your favorite animal! Feel free to bring a blanket […]
Come out for free family-friendly fall fun! Games, Bobbing for Apples, Pumpkin painting, Bonfire with S'mores, Kids Free play area, Bouncy House, Crafts, Face painting and more! ALL FREE! Hot meals will be available for purchase for $2.50-$5.00 each (Proceeds benefit Operation Christmas Child)
Firefighters, police officers, paramedics / EMT's and their first responding brothers and sisters are invited to come to Frightland and present their membership card to receive $10 off of their Frightpass ticket and a free group photo. Named one of America's Scariest Haunts by Travel Channel, Forbes & Huffington Post, Frightland is looking forward to […]
Wilmington Drama League will be holding auditions for their January production of "Disaster: The Musical". Auditions will be Sunday October 8th and Monday October 9th at the Wilmington Drama League. Call backs, if needed will be Thursday, October 12th. Auditions for Ben/Lisa ONLY will begin at 6:30. Adults will begin at 7:00 pm. Director Nick […]
Dec 2nd & 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th at 8pm Dec 4th at 2pm Adult: $18 Senior: $12 Student: $5 Buy tickets here. Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons […]
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). […]
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Come watch one of the top animated movies of 2016, Disney's ZOOTOPIA, at the Museum! Wear your jammies or dress up as your favorite animal! Feel free to bring a blanket […]
Wilmington Drama League will be holding auditions for their January production of "Disaster: The Musical". Auditions will be Sunday October 8th and Monday October 9th at the Wilmington Drama League. Call backs, if needed will be Thursday, October 12th. Auditions for Ben/Lisa ONLY will begin at 6:30. Adults will begin at 7:00 pm. Director Nick […]
Dec 2nd & 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th at 8pm Dec 4th at 2pm Adult: $18 Senior: $12 Student: $5 Buy tickets here. Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons […]
Tuesdays are Discount Days at Cinemark Christiana and Movies 10, $5.25 all day for normal movies and $8.25 for 3D.
All movies, all times are $6.10 on Tuesdays at Regal Brandywine. Holidays and opening days for new movies excluded. Additional 3D, RPX or IMAX up-charges may apply.
What changes happen to plants in animals in the marsh as the fall season begins? Come explore leaves, petals and look for signs of animals preparing for colder weather. Led by Shweta Arya Ages 2-5 Members: $6, Others: $10 Meets at DuPont Environmental Education Center, 1400 Delmarva Lane Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 656-1490 *Part of […]
For sewing and quilting practitioners. Bring your own sewing machine, projects, and supplies. Stay as long as your schedule allows.
Wee Ones is now offered weekly! Learn about numbers, colors, letters, and sequencing through stories, games, songs, and crafts related to museum objects. Members and children under 2 free. $5 per child and $5 per adult; additional adults $15.
Tuesdays through Sundays at the DuPont Environmental Education Center, 2pm to 2:45 pm Explore the marsh using nets to see how many critters and insects you can catch and identify. Free, no pre-registration required.
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). […]
Bring your imagination and makes some LEGO creations. We supply everything so please leave your LEGOSs at home. Ages 3 and up.
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Come watch one of the top animated movies of 2016, Disney's ZOOTOPIA, at the Museum! Wear your jammies or dress up as your favorite animal! Feel free to bring a blanket […]
Who says that only kids get to build with Legos? Create works of art alongside other adults that never lost their love for Legos! Grown-up builders of all skill levels are welcome. Materials will be provided! John Dickinson Meeting Room – 2nd Floor
Dec 2nd & 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th at 8pm Dec 4th at 2pm Adult: $18 Senior: $12 Student: $5 Buy tickets here. Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons […]
Add a different challenge to your workout routine and move it outdoors in the park. This class will surely get you feeling like an athlete as you hang from monkey bars, jump on benches, move through ladders, play with medicine balls, run, jump fitness hurdles, and squat your way to a fitter you! Lots of […]
Join Abbott's Staff for our weekly preschool program for parents and children ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, crafts, snacks, and outdoor explorations centered around weekly themes. Wednesdays, Sept 6 - Nov 15 DelNature members: $4/child; Non-members: $7/child
Tuesdays through Sundays at the DuPont Environmental Education Center, 2pm to 2:45 pm Explore the marsh using nets to see how many critters and insects you can catch and identify. Free, no pre-registration required.
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). […]
Clinic offers Rabies-20.00, DA2PP-15.00, Bordetella-15.00, Lyme-30.00, FRVCP-15.00, Leukemia-25.00, Heartworm Test-25.00, Lyme Test-25.00, Leukemia/FIV Test-40.00, Microchips-25.00, Exams-25.00 and much more. We also offer heartworm preventative and Bravecto a new flea and tck preventative that last for 12 weeks. No appointment needed. Cash only please.
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Come watch one of the top animated movies of 2016, Disney's ZOOTOPIA, at the Museum! Wear your jammies or dress up as your favorite animal! Feel free to bring a blanket […]
Access at any price (even a penny!) every Wednesday from 5:00–8:45pm.
Join DFLI~The Money School and discover what it takes to reinvent yourself professionally, personally and financially. ~Networking ~Guest Speakers: Delaware State Treasurer Ken Simpler, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, and Entrepreneur & Public Relations Guru Rakia Reynolds! ~Food & Drinks ~Resources from Local Agencies and Businesses including: The DFLI Center for Busines Growth, Delaware […]
Free flu shots will be available for members and eligible adult dependents at this meeting. Flu shots are available for 2 hours prior to the meeting (6-8pm)
During this class students will learn how to make colorful glass beads using traditional lampworking techniques. The class will empower you to create your own beads which can be used for jewelry, pendants, glass pens, letter openers and much more. Students will have the opportunity to make several beads to take home. Come and experience […]
Wednesday Evenings at 7pm (set up 6:30) This Event is FREE and open to the Public. We maintain a simple, traditional meditation setup with a small altar with candle and incense (won't light it if there are people with sensitivities); with cushions and mats; with the sounding of traditional percussion instruments calling the participants to […]
Dec 2nd & 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th at 8pm Dec 4th at 2pm Adult: $18 Senior: $12 Student: $5 Buy tickets here. Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons […]
With student ID. Unlimited bowling for $11, shoe rental included, 9-11pm Wednesdays. $2 PBR beers and $10 pizzas all night long.
Enjoy the fall season on a guided walk in search of resident and migratory birds. Learn basic bird identification skills while exploring the stream, forest, and field habitats of Abbott's and our Milford Millponds Nature Preserve. All levels of experiences welcome, binoculars available for use. Free for everyone! Every Thursday, Sept-Oct.
Enjoy something fun and different as your workout moves outdoors in the beautiful state park. This class will surely get you feeling like an athlete as you flip tires, drag hoses, move through ladders, play with medicine balls, run, jump fitness hurdles, and squat your way to a fitter you! Lots of different equipment will […]
Admission is free all day Sunday, and Thursdays from 4 – 8pm.
Eyeball It!™ is an art program for children that’s free online at eyeballitart4kids.org. Attend this free workshop with Eyeball It!™ creator, Ellen Priest, to learn how to use this resource with children at home or in groups at public libraries, summer and after-school programs, youth groups. Any adult can guide children through the program, no […]
Are you a local contractor, attorney, salesperson, or business owner? Would you like to meet new people who want to do business with you? Come network and have lunch with the BNI Pike Creek chapter! Bring a stack of business cards as you'll be meeting plenty of local entrepreneurs who may need your products or […]
This academic blood drive takes place at the Del.Tech campus located in the state capital, Dover, in Kent County, the heart of Delaware. We've got the whole Delmarva Peninsula covered.
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). […]
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Come watch one of the top animated movies of 2016, Disney's ZOOTOPIA, at the Museum! Wear your jammies or dress up as your favorite animal! Feel free to bring a blanket […]
Loosen up after a long day with happy hours featuring food and drinks by Toscana. Mingle with friends outside on the terrace or go indoors to tour the galleries. Dogs are welcome outside in the Copeland Sculpture Garden on a leash. Happy Hours will take place in the Thronson Café during inclement weather. Museum galleries […]
Celebrate the end of day with a truly organic experience. Every level welcomed for this Gentle Vinyasa. Bring a mat, water bottle, comfortable clothing. It’s advised to avoid heavy meals 30 minutes prior. Led by Tracy Lea-Dorsey Adults only Members: $10, Others: $15 per session Meets at Coverdale Farm Preserve (Way Rd Entrance): 543 Way […]
Interested in Volunteering? Join us for our second annual Volunteer Information Reception on Thursday, October 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to learn more. Meet our staff, tour our galleries, enjoy light refreshments, and find out how you can get involved. Volunteers assist with special events, help facilitate family activities, and provide support with […]
Bring a thrift store painting or photo and create your own fun painting! Our instructor will guide you through the process of adding to an existing picture for a one of a kind painting. Paint monsters, fictional characters, and let your imagination go wild! Just in time for Halloween! Thursday Evening October 12th 6:30 - […]
Dec 2nd & 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th at 8pm Dec 4th at 2pm Adult: $18 Senior: $12 Student: $5 Buy tickets here. Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons […]
Dynamic comedians bringing laughter to the city of Wilmington, Delaware's Riverfront by way of the Imax Theater. Timmy Hall a former Baltimore police officer will be headlining the show, he has appeared on BET’S Coming to the Stage, One Mic Stand and Comic View, as well as HBO’S DEF COMEDY JAM.. In addition to Timmy, […]
Join in for a story reading, interactive tour, and a studio art project. Ages 2 and up. Free for Members, $5 per child and one adult free for Non-Members. June 30 Swirl by swirl by Joyce Sidman and Beth Krommes July 7 Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni July 14 Flyaway Katie by […]
Tuesdays through Sundays at the DuPont Environmental Education Center, 2pm to 2:45 pm Explore the marsh using nets to see how many critters and insects you can catch and identify. Free, no pre-registration required.
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). […]
Festivities begin at 4:00 pm on Friday evening with the carnival, food court and street dance. Things start up again on Saturday morning with an “all you can eat” scrapple breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 am. The rest of the day is filled with carnival rides, kids’ games, scrapple chunkin’, scrapple carving, live entertainment, car […]
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Come watch one of the top animated movies of 2016, Disney's ZOOTOPIA, at the Museum! Wear your jammies or dress up as your favorite animal! Feel free to bring a blanket […]
We are looking forward to the Family Zombie Crawl on Friday the 13th next month (see tinyurl.com/KCPLevents ). We’re also starting something new this year: Trunk or Treat. Wait–Trunk or Treat? You heard right: Trunk or Treat is a great way to gather lots of seasonal fun into a small, easily walkable area. We’ll reserve […]
New Castle County Farmers' Market Program & Rolling Rev Food Truck Event Co. bring you a special kid-friendly Halloween event! Event benefits Delaware Shakespeare. TRUCK OR TREAT Friday, October 13, 5-9pm Glasgow Park Bank Barn, DE 896 & US 40, Bear Shop at the Farmers Market Trick-or-Treat at the food trucks and farmers market vendors […]
Do dragonflies bite? Do bats fly into your hair? Bust these and other nature myths as mom and dad are free to have dinner along Wilmington’s Riverfront while you stay at DEEC having lots of fun. Dinner provided. Parents receive a coupon for Timothy’s Riverfront Grill. Led by DEEC Staff Ages 5-12 Members: $15, Others: […]
What secrets would the spirits share if they could be conjured back to life from the other side? Explore the supernatural side of this question on a special tour entitled, Lives of the Necromancers, a literary look at George Read II, scheduled on Friday, October 13th of course. Necromancers are sorcerers, wizards, or magicians. Two […]
Two wagons leave every half-hour from 7 to 9pm. Join us on a creepy hayride around the park, full of spooks and screams. Finish the night with a 30 minute campfire. You may bring food and (non-alcoholic) beverages. Wear your Halloween costume and add to the fun! Pre-registration and pre-payment are REQUIRED. Call (302) 655-5740 […]
Spaceboy Clothing & Southbound Comedy have teamed up once again to bring you an awesome evening full of live local stand up comedy. Featured comics Brandon Jackson Megan Goetz Sidney Gantt Erik Terrell & more! Music provided by Dj Skinny White Taking place at Newly reborn HUMBLE PARK, located at 4th & Shipley Downtown. Seating […]
Celebrate Halloween on Friday the 13th! 19th century zombies, '90s fashion fiends, and everyone in between! Dress to impress and come out for some fly fun with smashing '90s hits by DJ Zip. Halloween enthusiasts can participate in our costume contest while body art and face painting will be available for the spontaneous spirits. Refreshments […]
If you are brave enough to explore the darker side of New Castle's history, then join the New Castle Historical Society this October for the only ghost tour that brings you inside one of the most haunted mansions of Old New Castle! You'll begin your journey into New Castle's supernatural side with a tour of […]
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel. The musical begins as the bells of […]
Dec 2nd & 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th at 8pm Dec 4th at 2pm Adult: $18 Senior: $12 Student: $5 Buy tickets here. Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons […]
Join us for an all-new tour of the Old Methodist Cemetery. Hear macabre and moving stories of Victorian funeral practices and the culture of mourning. $10 per person. Space is limited. Call 302-739-9194 for reservations. Lantern tour meets at the Johnson Victrola Museum.
Unlimited bowling every Friday night for $10.89 after 10pm (shoes not included).
The first annual 2017 Chillaware Surf Fishing Tournament will be held in Delaware Seashore State Park on southside beach and 3Rs beach. We will have an awards ceremony and food at Big Chill Beach Club after the tournament ends at 3 PM. Kids under 16 are free! http://www.delaware-surf-fishing.com/chillaware-surf-fishing-tournament-october-14th
Nearly 250,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. That could be your mother, sister, daughter, your wife, or even you. We hold Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events so anyone touched by breast cancer won't have to face their diagnosis alone. We do it to raise awareness and money to fund research, […]
Arden Concerts in conjunction with Jupiter Records is hosting the Delaware Punk Rock Flea Market at the Gild Hall on Saturday October 14th. Early bird admission at 9am. Reg admission 10 am. New & used vinyl, vintage clothing, thrift store odds and ends, art, books, crafts. Food trucks, beer, and live DJs. This is one […]
"Girls Can Do Anything!” is a youth-led movement to redefine womanhood and what it means to be a girl! This initiative strives to educate, empower and uplift girls by connecting them to mentors, resources and opportunities that foster healthy lifestyles. We are on a mission toward girl powered social justice and innovation! International Day of […]
Saturday, October 14, 8:30 am - 4 pm Dig into Delaware's past in the Visitor Center at Ashland Nature Center with FREE fun for the whole family. Led by Heather Siple Sunday, October 15, 10 am - 3 pm Search for and gather Cretaceous era fossils - over 72 million years old found along the […]
Festivities begin at 4:00 pm on Friday evening with the carnival, food court and street dance. Things start up again on Saturday morning with an “all you can eat” scrapple breakfast from 7:00 to 11:00 am. The rest of the day is filled with carnival rides, kids’ games, scrapple chunkin’, scrapple carving, live entertainment, car […]
Help keep Newark beautiful! Individuals and volunteer groups are welcome and gloves and trash bags will be provided. For additional information or to volunteer for the clean-up, please call the Recreation office at (302) 366-7000 or email parksrec@newark.de.us, providing the following information for those interested in participating for the clean-up: name, age, phone number, emergency […]
Special program from 9-10am. Be sure to come early & stay as long as you can! - FREE books to the first 300 NEW library sign ups - STEM, teen & reading program activities all day - Computer program demos - Black Box Reading Show at 1:30pm & 3pm - Several Farmers Market vendors on […]
We will be accepting any METAL items, here are some items (feel free to email with any questions on specfic items): * Lawnmowers (empty out gas/oil first) * Washers/Dryers * Weights and Weight Benches * Filing Cabinets * Metal Desks * Folding Metal Chairs * Metal Lawn Furniture & Tables without Glass * Aluminum Siding […]
Join the Friends of Cape Henlopen as they work to maintain the park’s trails or take on some other light maintenance project. For further details please call the Volunteer Coordinator at (302) 644-5005.
Fall Festival & William Penn Homecoming • Parade • Penn Farm Petting Zoo & Hay Ride • Pick a Pumpkin* • Performing Arts Showcase • Chili Cook-off* • Kids Carnival with Moonbounces, Games, Prizes, Popcorn* * $5 to participate in these events
Join The Nature Conservancy and First State National Historical Park for our Stream Stewards Fall Watershed Clean-up. Volunteers will help us protect natural resources by clearing trash and debris along the Brandywine Creek and its tributaries in the park. There will also be hands-on educational activities to learn about the watershed and stream habitat. This […]
Don't miss your last chance to sail down the Christina River. 3 Fall Sails remaining on October 7th and 14th, including one final Pirate Sail on October 7th at 1 PM. Enjoy the perfect fall weather and the Tall Ship of Delaware one last time in 2017! $35 adults $20 ages 17 and under
Schedule is liable to change due to weather or how many apples are still on the trees, so make sure to doublecheck before you go. Updates are posted on their website or you can call: (410) 398-1349 -or- (800) 684-3000. All apples are $1.89 per pound. September 2nd, 3rd & 4th Honeycrisp, Royal Gala, Orange […]
Our vaccine clinics offer vaccines, microchips and some basic products such as flea treatment and de-wormer. These clinics are first come, first serve. We normally have a long line, so please expect to have a wait. We recommend arriving no later than a half an hour before the announced closing time. For everyone’s safety all […]
Ages 13 and up. Inclusive sensory-friendly program for teens with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, developmental disabilities, learning differences, or other special needs; however, all are welcome. Preregistration required.
Information sessions are available on Saturday mornings several times a year. Led by an admissions representative, these casual sessions provide an overview of the College and conclude with a campus tour. Discussion begins at 10:00 am, with the campus tour starting at 11:00 am. Registration is recommended, although walk-ins are always welcome. Click here or call […]
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Games and activities for the kids while you shop. Need a snack? Stop by the bake sale. Chicken BBQ from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Call to purchase tickets in advance: 302-653-4556 ADULTS: $8.50 CHILDREN 3-12: $4.00 Under 3 eats free! Includes BBQ chicken, bag of chips, green beans or baked beans, coleslaw, roll, drink […]
Come out to Parsons Farms for our annual fall festival on October 14th & 15th from 10-4. Some of this years events will include a pie eating contest, bobbing for apples contest, hayrides, a petting zoo, corn pit, dress a goat competition, bounce houses, and much more. Admission to the festival is $7, two and […]
This artisans’ marketplace brings talented artisans from the Mid-Atlantic area to display and sell fine arts, crafts, and gourmet items. This premier show will feature works in wood, pottery, jewelry, fibers, metal, and other media. The fair will include a specialty food market. Use Hagley's Buck Road East entrance off Route 100 in Wilmington, Delaware. […]
Themed storytime + a craft, every Saturday morning at 11am at Barnes & Noble Concord Mall. Best for preschool/early elementary aged kids.
Explore 18th century trades on October 14th at the John Dickinson Plantation. Preserve food in the smokehouse. Make a brick out of clay. Check out the blacksmith. Weave a rug on an 18th century loom.
Meet your Paw Patrol friends at the Dover Skating Center! They will be visiting during the 11-4 Open Skate Session on Saturday, October 14. Admission is $6.50, Skate rental is $4.
Fall Festival for kids and families. Wear your costume for some fall fun! Free pumpkins to decorate, hay ride in park and hot dogs to celebrate Fall. Bring a dish to share and join with friends for fall fun. Free with admission to park.
Take a hayride along the Brandywine to experience the beautiful fall foliage in the Powder Yard. Guests can also create fall-themed crafts, see a gunpowder explosion, a roll mill in action, and more! Upon arrival, reserve your hayride at the Visitor Center. Come early to make sure you get a spot! Rides fill on a […]
Trick or Treat for wine at Chaddsford's wildly popular, adults-only Halloween program! You'll visit 5 Wine and Treat Pairing Stations as you weave and wind your way throughout the spooky Winery grounds. We've hand selected the best locally-made goodies to pair with a variety of seasonal wines for an experience like no other. Get full […]
MurderTownUSA Clothing Co. & DTS (Down To Shred Crew) present - The 7th Street Meet - Skate Jam • Bike Show • Swap Meet • Food Truck(s) • Door Prizes (bike & skate related) •Live Pinstriping by Scott Moran - Free admission - Limited event T-shirts (art by Donny Conrad @conrad_sr ) - Family friendly […]
Lots of fun activities planned for this event, including: Bicycle Safety Course Pie Eating Contest Music Free food/drinks/giveaways (While Supplies Last) Chase from Paw Patrol and much more......
Qdoba will be hosting a booth at the University of Delaware’s home game on Saturday, October 14th; the tailgate will be open from 1 pm until game start. They'll be handing out free samples of Qdoba Smoked Brisket topped nachos as well as Qdoba swag. More details here.
FREE, fun Fall Festival event: bouncy house, maze challenge, carnival games, snacks, and more!
The Delaware Anime Society is a place for those with an interest in Japanese anime (animation), manga (graphic novels), music, and pop culture to meet in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Ages 13 and up.
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel. The musical begins as the bells of […]
Tuesdays through Sundays at the DuPont Environmental Education Center, 2pm to 2:45 pm Explore the marsh using nets to see how many critters and insects you can catch and identify. Free, no pre-registration required.
Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's timeless tale, Honk! tells the story of Ugly, a bird who looks quite different from his duckling siblings. Follow Ugly on his heartwarming musical journey as he discovers the beauty of being special. With its message of acceptance and understanding, Honk! is a celebration of the uniqueness in everyone. Saturdays […]
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 a walk through an amazing forest with huge trees, a bubbling creek, and lots of wildlife. Complete a scavenger hunt along the way, and at the end, enjoy a home-cooked picnic and campfire. Led by Tracy Lea Dorsey Members: $12, Others: $18 Meets at Ashland Nature Center 3511 Barley Mill Road Hockessin DE 19707
HAPPY 13th ANNIVERSARY PARTY FREE KOREAN FOOD Come join us on OCT 14 at 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Newark Farmers Market
Join the Southern Delaware Rollergirls for their last sanctioned home game of the season against the Diamond State Roller Derby All Stars! When? October 14, 2017 Doors open at 4:30 p.m. First whistle is at 5:00 p.m. Where? Dover Skating Center How much? Contact your favorite SoDel skater to get your pre-sale ticket for $10. […]
In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy. Come watch one of the top animated movies of 2016, Disney's ZOOTOPIA, at the Museum! Wear your jammies or dress up as your favorite animal! Feel free to bring a blanket […]
Hayrides aren't just for kids! As a part of our October Saturday Hayrides, we are hosting two nights of special hayride tours just for adults (no matter how child-like at heart). Join us at 5pm on Oct. 7th or 14th for a special sunset tour of the Natural Lands, including the remnants of the historical […]
What’s all this talk about a “keelson?” What is a keelson, anyway? Why did Kalmar Nyckel need a new one for her 20th Anniversary? Come hear the inside story behind the extraordinary 10-month maintenance project that got our Tall Ship of Delaware sailing again. Get the “down and dirty” from Port Captain Sharon Dounce herself […]
The fields and the forest of the park await you on this relaxing ride, and you never know what animals you might see! Cost: $4 per person + cost of park entry Park entry is charged per vehicle. The fees are $4 for vehicles with Delaware tags and $8 for out of state vehicles. Location: […]
Two wagons leave every half-hour from 7 to 9pm. Join us on a creepy hayride around the park, full of spooks and screams. Finish the night with a 30 minute campfire. You may bring food and (non-alcoholic) beverages. Wear your Halloween costume and add to the fun! Pre-registration and pre-payment are REQUIRED. Call (302) 655-5740 […]
Ms. Jan Crumpley, artist and owner/operator of Parke Green Galleries in downtown Dover, will host a series of ghost tours on the Green this coming October, just in time for the Halloween season. Ms. Crumpley conceived of this tour in response to the huge curiosity she has encountered among visitors and locals alike regarding Dover’s […]
If you are brave enough to explore the darker side of New Castle's history, then join the New Castle Historical Society this October for the only ghost tour that brings you inside one of the most haunted mansions of Old New Castle! You'll begin your journey into New Castle's supernatural side with a tour of […]
Dec 2nd & 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th at 8pm Dec 4th at 2pm Adult: $18 Senior: $12 Student: $5 Buy tickets here. Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons […]
Come. See. Hear. Vote. YOU can help decide who wins the coveted title of Musikarmageddon XI Champion! Saturday, October 14, 2017 8:00 PM, live @ the baby grand Buy tickets online here PLEASE NOTE: BOX OFFICE WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 9 PM. No tickets will be available after 9 pm and you must have a […]
The forest is a completely different place after the sun goes down; you never know what you may see! Cost: FREE!! + the cost of park entry **Park entry is charged per vehicle. The fees are $4 for vehicles with Delaware tags and $8 for out of state vehicles. Location: Killens Pond Campground amphitheater 3015 […]
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. Ages 14+. $50R / $55NR Registration required. Closes oct. 14
Dress to the nines Ghouls and Goblins! It's a dead man's party and you all know what to do. There will be the usual crowning of the zombie Queen & King and of course Tel-Star Karaoke from 9 to 1. Drink specials and more!
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