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Enjoy a day (and night) of free, safe family fun! Bring your tent and your gear and make yourself at home in our family campground. Families are welcome to come just for the day if you don't want to camp out. Event schedule to come, but here's a sampling of some of the fun we're […]
Costume parade, music on the bandstand, kids' games on the beach, crafters, and more! Visit https://www.beach-fun.com/sea-witch-halloween-fiddlers-festival.html for more information.
Be among the lucky few to spend a Night at the Museum! We’ll begin the evening with a quick round of trick-or-treating – so you’ll definitely want to come in costume! Then we’ll head off for a flashlight tour of Collections & Research (a fun and educational behind the scenes tour) followed by a spooky […]
For the first time ever the AFSP Out of the Darkness Community Walk is coming to Wilmington Delaware! Join us for lots of pre-walk and post-walk activites in addition to our 3 mile scenic walk along the Riverwalk! Vendors and Sponsors are welcome and will be announced once confirmed. Please Share the event and make […]
Meet at Trek Bicycle for a 10-15 mile no drop group ride through Brandywine Valley. Coffee provided afterward.
Add a differnt 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 […]
Admission is free all day Sunday, and Thursdays from 4 – 8pm.
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 […]
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 […]
Bring your friends and join the crew for good old-fashioned fun on a hayride around the park followed by a cozy 45 minute campfire. Bring a blanket, food and beverages (non-alcoholic) and settle in for a 45-minute trip; rides leave on time. Reserve a wagon for your family, school, work, church group or birthday party! […]
No registration required | All ages welcome! Local artist and DDOA fellow, Terrance Vann will lead a family friendly art activity inspired by our current exhibition, "Spiral, Recoil." The Delaware Contemporary's monthly Free Family Sundays are a great way to explore new concepts in art and experience the artistic process in a fun and inviting […]
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 […]
Enjoy the autumn scenes at Killens Pond on a relaxing hike. A park naturalist will explain how and why the trees change color. 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 […]
Transform raw veggies into fermented delights using the bounty of the farm's gardens. Harness the bio-processing power of bacteria to bring out tangy flavors or a sharp crunch! Materials and veggies included. Adult 21+. Led by David Lorom Member: $20, Others: $26 Meets at Coverdale Farm Preserve, 543 Way Road Greenville, DE 19807
Visit our forest and search for beechnuts, hickory, walnuts, and acorns. Check out an apple tree. Create a nutty treat to share using apples, nuts, and mystery ingredients. Bring a teammate! Families age 5+ Led by Judy Montgomery Members: $9, Others: $14 Meets at Ashland Nature Center Lodge, 3511 Barley Mill Road Hockessin, DE 19707 […]
Vote for your favorite food item from Rolling Revolution food trucks. Celebrity judges, live music, beer & cider vendors and more! Free admission and parking. All food items available for purchase. JUDGES: Flyers Alumni Keith Jones, Brian Propp & Todd Fedoruk; WIP's Joe DeCamera & Jon Ritchie; WJBR's Chris Duff and James Seltzer and John […]
Looking for Something Amazing To Do? Come spend your Saturday with The Amazing Kreskin. Remember even now, the Amazing Kreskin knows what you're thinking! For one show only, let him dazzle your imagination. The Friday show will begin at 1:00 p.m. Tickets to this exclusive event begin at $20. The Milton Theater is located at […]
With so many people wanting to come join our Paw Patrol skate, we have added an extra day! Admission is $7.50 Skate rental is $3
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)
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.
You have probably NEVER done a Trunk R Treat event as awesome as this one!! Captain Blue Hen Comics and Superdojo Martial Arts are TEAMING UP for an afternoon of fun as we Trunk or treat and show off our costumes! Why are we doing something this crazy?? Because getting cool people together that care […]
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 […]
The 22 Pushup Challenge activity involves pressing out twenty-two pushups to promote awareness for veteran suicide prevention along with honoring military service members and veterans. All push-ups modifications are embraced; this is all about creating awareness and showing support! We will be doing the push-ups in the club while John Webb leadsthe 4 State, 48 […]
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Join Erin next week for an exploration of karma chakra, as well as an introduction to the Sutras as a way to understand our thoughts and patterns. We will have a practice for dissolving old memory and increasing light, power, and love. **Yoga clothes optional ~ if you are on your lunch break, join us […]
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 […]
Children of all ages and skill levels are invited to read to our friendly dogs. Registration required.
Planned Parenthood will discuss sexuality and adolescents. Workshop will cover topics like parent-child communication, sexuality through the lifespan and how to answer sexuality questions. This workshop is designed for parents and caregivers In-person at the Newark Office RSVP to Annalisa Ekbladh at 302-224-6020 or annalisa.ekbladh@delautism.org
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.
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.
Stories and related crafts for children. Story time for all ages. Crafts for children 2 years old and up. Parents and caregivers are welcome.
Closed to the public for 45+ years, Hoopes Reservoir remains a beautiful, mysterious natural gem. Take this opportunity to hike the eastern side. Enjoy learning about its history while looking for waterfowl, eagles, and interesting plants. Strenuous, 3-mile hike with some bushwhacking. Led by Joe Sebastiani and Sally O'Byrne Members: $20, Others: $30 Meets at […]
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.
Sally is back next Tuesday for Tween Meditation! Ages 10-14 $10 drop in 4:30-5:15pm Tuesday weekly drop in class with the supremely gifted Meditation for Tweens guru, Sally Young. ✨ This meditation class will positively affect your childs' life. Research in neuroscience and attention provides evidence that meditation strengthens the neural systems of the brain […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stages of Discovery presents: Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia 9:30am and noon Little Nutbrown Hare loves Big Nutbrown Hare as far as he can reach and as high as he can hop. But Big Nutbrown Hare loves him as far as his long arms can reach and as high as his strong legs can hop. […]
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
Roll down into a pumpkin pose and walk into downward facing dog! Join yoga instructor Courtney Loughney on an exhilarating farm yoga adventure. Children must be accompanied by an adult, free of cost. Led by Courtney Loughney Members: $10, Others: $15 Meets at Coverdale Farm Preserve (Way Rd Entrance): 543 Way Road Greenville, DE 19807 […]
Stages of Discovery presents: Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia 9:30am and noon Little Nutbrown Hare loves Big Nutbrown Hare as far as he can reach and as high as he can hop. But Big Nutbrown Hare loves him as far as his long arms can reach and as high as his strong legs can hop. […]
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). […]
Join us for STREAM! A different activity each week focusing on Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math. For Tweens and Teens.
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 us for a showing of the "Hocus Pocus" on October 25th @ 5:30 PM. For all ages. Pizza will be served. Call 302-328-1995 to register today!
Laugh out loud with the MST3K cast as they roast the 1964 B movie, Creeping Terror. An alien escapes from a crashed spacecraft and terrorizes an American town. Join in the fun, and feel free to ridicule one of the worst movies ever made. 1:15. Not rated.
The Night Sky is open once again! Delaware Astronomical Society will reveal the wonders of space, from stars, to constellations, to satellites, and even planets. And, of course, our moon! If you have never done this before, have no fear, for this program is for beginners, so equipment (including some powerful telescopes) and guidance will […]
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.
Cross private and public lands with meadows and woods during the fall foliage season. Learn about nature and local history along the way. The 6-mile hike is hilly and strenuous with some bushwhacking in places. Limited road walking. Led by Joe Sebastian Members: $20, Others: $30 Meets at Ashland Nature Center 3511 Barley Mill Road […]
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). […]
Walk-in assistance for job seekers and adults wanting to improve their computer skills.
Boo! It’s time for our annual Halloween Costume Party at the George Wilson Center for ages 3 - 12. Join us for special Halloween activities, sweet refreshments, spooky storytelling, a mysterious costume contest and even a spooky room to enter if you dare. Come on out for a ghostly great time and a lot of […]
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 […]
The Christina School District will host its 8th Annual College Fair on Thursday, October 26 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Glasgow High School. Students and parents will have opportunities to speak with dozens of admissions counselors from colleges, universities, and career and trade schools from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Information will also be available on financial […]
Mike Dixon teaches Internet tools that can help yield fruitful research. Registration Required. Call us at 302-328-1995 to register.
In his talk, private pilot and professor Alan Meyer will chart the dramatic growth of private aviation following World War II, as military flight schools and postwar GI-Bill flight training swelled the ranks of private pilots with hundreds of thousands of young, mostly middle-class men. We'll hear an engaging account of private aviation, taking us […]
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 […]
Get all-day access to Kuerner Farm, a National Historic Landmark, where Andrew Wyeth found intriguing subjects for hundreds of tempera paintings, watercolors and drawings for more than 70 years. Artists working in all media are invited to explore the property where they can sketch, paint or photograph and may gain insight into Wyeth’s creative process […]
Blood Bank of Delmarva seeks to mix business with pleasure by partnering up with Sussex Family YMCA to host a #blood drive during the popular Sea Witch Festival in Rehoboth Beach, Del. This popular, annual event run by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center draws nearly a quarter of a million […]
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). […]
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 […]
Please join the Town of Elsmere for our annual Halloween Spooktacular held at the Elsmere Fire Hall (1107 Kirkwood Highway, Elsmere, DE 19805). The kids will participate in a Halloween Costume Parade from Elsmere Town Hall (11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere, DE 19805) to the Elsmere Fire Hall (1107 Kirkwood Highway) in costume and upon arrival […]
Hike to the top of the Indian River Inlet Bridge and imagine what life was like here over 100 years ago. A Park Interpreter will guide the hike, telling local shipwreck tales, ancient maritime superstitions, and tales of tragedy and mystery that occurred along the Delaware coast. Pre-registration required by calling (302) 227-6991. Cost: $6 […]
Join us for the 2nd Annual Trick-or-Treat event presented by the Dover Police Department. The event will take place on October 27th from 5:30pm-7:30pm on Legislative Mall in Dover. Come Trick-or-Treat at a variety of police and fire vehicles and local businesses and organizations who will set up displays around the block. The roads will […]
Kick off the Halloween weekend with dinner and an outdoor showing of Hocus Pocus at the George Wilson Center! Food vendors will be on site starting at 5:30 p.m. to grab a bite to eat. There will be crafts for the kids before the show and popcorn for the movie starting at 6:30 p.m. Bring […]
Start your harvest weekend with a hayride through the meadows and forest of the park! 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: Killens Pond State Park Campground 3015 Paradise Alley […]
First enjoy a 45 minute hayride, then take a 45 minute Hallo-weenie break at the campfire. We will supply a hotdog, bun and cider for each participant. You are welcome to bring additional food and drinks if you wish. (Alcohol not permitted) Maximum registration 20 $8 per person. Must pre-register for a timeslot by Noon […]
FRIDAY OCTOBER 27th, Dusk to 8pm Come stroll through Gateway's Haunted Woods! See pumpkins carved by local artists and businesses, and Gateway staff. Roast marshmallows and sip warm, fresh apple cider with friends and family. **Please park next door at the PAL Center (Police Athletic League)
Join us for a nocturnal adventure. Listen for and learn about nighttime wildlife. Walk through the garden and boardwalk and test your courage. Meet in the parking lot. Led by DNS Staff. Ages 6+ Member: $8, Others: $14 Meets at DuPont Environmental Education Center: 1400 Delmarva Lane Wilmington, DE 19801 (302) 656-1490
SPECIAL Sea Witch Weekend experience: Lanterns tours will be offered all evening, departing every 20 minutes from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore the daily lives of the surfmen and what they went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware Coast. A guided museum tour is followed by local tales and a venture out […]
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 […]
Who doesn't like a good story around the fire? We will tell some fun stories while you enjoy a good sticky snack. Cost: $2 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: Killens […]
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 […]
Unlimited bowling every Friday night for $10.89 after 10pm (shoes not included).
Bring your eyes, ears and a comfortable pair of hiking boots. Our expert volunteer birder from the Museum of Natural History will lead the group, and provide tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. this program is free with paid admission to the park, no pre-registration required. Call (302) 655-5740 with questions.
Multiple vendors of antiques, vintage goods, handcrafted items, repurposed and recycled treasures and much more! Food trucks will be available for some serious snacking.
Join the fun on our special all day Science Saturday: “Maker Day.” Kids will be tasked with “making” a solution to a science problem and have the opportunity to see local makers exhibit their own innovative projects. On Maker Day, we want to see your kids’ best homemade Halloween costumes! We’ll be choosing three of […]
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.
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 […]
Make A Difference Day is an annual, nationwide event that encourages people to make a positive contribution to their communities. Join the New Castle County Government Make A Difference Volunteer Team today! Great for corporate teams, AmeriCorps members, teens needing service hours and individuals. Get the garden lights ready for the holidays. Put on your […]
National Drug Take-Back Day will be held on October 28th at local drop-off sites The next National Drug Take-Back Day is set for Saturday, October 28th throughout Delaware. You can drop off your old prescription medicines between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the following local sites: - Christiana Care Surgicenter (4755 […]
In celebration of Archives Month 2017, the Library will be hosting a film screening and open house. Watch rarely seen commercials and films from Hagley’s audiovisual collections while enjoying light refreshments, then peruse specially selected materials from our library and archival collections. Curators and staff will be present to discuss materials and answer questions about […]
Join us on the final Farm Fun Day of the season for a SPOOKTACULAR time! Wear your costume and go trick-or-treating around the farm. Get a treat, then give a treat to your favorite farm animal! There will be fun crafts and spooky giveaways too! Members: FREE Non-members: Adult $5, Child (age 2+) $3
Explore job basics, from husbandry to vet care to animal training, plus we’ll as discuss what programs to study in school. We’ll answer questions about colleges and courses, volunteering, interning and other ways to get into the field. Fee: $10/non-member student, $8/DZS member student.
Themed storytime + a craft, every Saturday morning at 11am at Barnes & Noble Concord Mall. Best for preschool/early elementary aged kids.
Family fun in Hockessin: Saturday 10/28, 11am-3pm, Trick or Treating along the Candy Corn Trail at over 30 local businesses!
It is recommended to ARRIVE EARLY...9AM or earlier! Rehoboth Avenue will be closed Saturday from 10AM-3PM for the Costume Parade. The walkers will lead the parade from 4th Street and enter Rehoboth Avenue headed west to State Street then turn left on Rehoboth Avenue headed east, turn at the Bandstand to return to 4th Street. […]
Free Car Show open to all ages and ticketed Beer Tasting event for 21+. Music, food trucks and more!
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 […]
Make your own scarecrow to decorate your yard or campsite! This event is hosted by the Friends of Killens Pond. Bring any accessories to "doll" up your scarecrow. Cost: $5 per scarecrow + cost of park entry Park entry is charged per vehicle. The fees are $4 for vehicles with Delaware tags and $8 for […]
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 […]
“Disney Junior at the Movies – HalloVeen Party!” comes to movie theaters nationwide for a special, interactive Halloween party this fall. Playing three days only on October 21, 26 and 28, kids and parents are invited to come in costume, get up and sing, dance, play and celebrate the most spooktacular time of the year […]
Try out your spooky or friendly pumpkin carving skills. Directions, tools, and carving templates will be provided. Cost: $5 per pumpkin + 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 State Park Campground 3015 […]
Bring your friends and join the crew for good old-fashioned fun on a hayride around the park followed by a cozy 45 minute campfire. Bring a blanket, food and beverages (non-alcoholic) and settle in for a 45-minute trip; rides leave on time. Reserve a wagon for your family, school, work, church group or birthday party! […]
Discover the bounty of the wild woods and fields of Ashland. Learn to identify edible wild plants and how to harvest them safely. Bring some back to the kitchen to make a tasty treat. Family ages 7+. Led by Heather Siple Members: $15, Others: $20 Meets at Ashland Nature Center 3511 Barley Mill Road Hockessin […]
Join us for our Fall Family Festival: There will be games, prizes, moon bounces, a photo booth, snacks and more!! Come in costume for a special prize!! This event is free and open to the community!!
Alcohol Inks—Trees in Ink Saturday, October 28 1pm–3:30pm Ages: Teen/Adult Price: $50M/$55NM Instructor: Catherine Houghton Learn to use a variety of techniques with alcohol inks to create your choice of spooky trees, fall trees, psychedelic trees, or an ethereal forest. You’ll create three 4.5”x6” pieces on Yupo and receive one mat and 5”x7” frame for […]
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.
Join us at the Rock Lot for a spooky afternoon! This family event will have arts and crafts, treats, games, music and more! Everyone is invited! Come dressed up in your Halloween costume! Don't have one? Don't worry, we'll have some to help you get in the spirit! Joining us will be Wilmington police and […]
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). […]
Gather up your family and friends and join us for some fun-for-all games and activities. We will have a hay wagon shuttle to our harvest gathering location. Once there, we will have harvest-and-fall themed games, a take home craft, and apple cider. Cost: $6 per person + cost of park entry Park entry is charged […]
Fuddruckers is hosting our first ever Trunk or Treat! A trunk or treat is a fun and safe way to go trick or treating. Bring your children in their Halloween costumes and go from trunk to trunk in our parking lot collecting treats from each decorated car. Each car will be decked out with a […]
Join us as we celebrate the SeaWitch Festival. As the Itinerant Dance Theatre and Sparsile Dance Company lead us on a Intereactive adventure. As the pirates from the Hungry Bookworm terrorize SeaCoast Libraries everywhere, but what happens when the Librarians decide to fight back.
Learn to identify common owl species found in our area. A park naturalist will explain their adaptations and guide participants through a dissection of an owl pellet to determine its latest meal! Cost: $4 per person
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 […]
The Delaware Agricultural Museum will hold its annual “Goodies & Goblins” event at the Delaware Ag Museum (866 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover) on Saturday, October 28th, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Children in costumes will enjoy “Trick or Treating” in our authentic 1890s Village and competing in a costume contest. Costume contest judging will be […]
Hike to the top of the Indian River Inlet Bridge and imagine what life was like here over 100 years ago. A Park Interpreter will guide the hike, telling local shipwreck tales, ancient maritime superstitions, and tales of tragedy and mystery that occurred along the Delaware coast. Pre-registration required by calling (302) 227-6991. Cost: $6 […]
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 […]
SPECIAL Sea Witch Weekend experience: Lanterns tours will be offered all evening, departing every 20 minutes from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Explore the daily lives of the surfmen and what they went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware Coast. A guided museum tour is followed by local tales and a venture out […]
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 […]
Our park animals do more than just hoot and howl!! Join us on the trails for a night hike and find out whos making all that noise in the forest after dark. Cost: FREE!! + the cost of park entry **Park entry is charged per vehicle. The fees are $4 for vehicles with Delaware tags […]
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 […]
This is an 21+ event. Doors open at 9PM. So Far Gone aka #DrakeNightSFG is a musical celebration dedicated to the one and only 6 God, Aubrey "Drake" Graham. The party started from the bottom as a monthly soiree in Philadelphia in 2015, and immediately became the hottest ticket in town. From there it moved […]
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