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Downtown Events
See below for an exciting array of downtown events throughout Delaware, and Training to find out about wonderful training opportunities for those interested in downtown revitalization.
- Geocaching, any time, any day. Come to First State Heritage Park for a geocaching scavenger hunt, fun for the whole family, free of charge. To begin your hunt, visit www.geocaching.com
Music on Main, Friday, August 20th from 6-9pm come out and hear Music on Main.
Performing in August:
Cochran Square:
- Stones Throw Band
Emerging Artist Stage:
- Highlights from The Little Mermaid and Hairspray!
- RENT! School Edition- will perform selections from the popular show.
- Broadway Cabaret-features highlights from popular Broadway shows!
- Milford's Farmers' Market, Every Saturday from 9am-1pm. Located along the Misplillion Riverwalk & S. Walnut St, you will find everything from seasonal produce to flowers, organic eggs, meats, baked goods, and much more! Shop locally, eat healthier, meet your neighbor and experience our small town charm!
- Riverwalk Arts & Jazz Series, Every 4th Saturday along the Mispillion Riverwalk from 1-9pm will feature musicians, poets, fine artists and artisans, and more. Come out, Rain or Shine, to listen to music, find that perfect art treasure, browse specialty shops- enjoy the sweet sounds and breezes of summer and some small town charm!
- Co-Op Farmers' Market, Every Sunday from 10am-2pm at Newark Natural Foods, for fresh locally grown, natural and organic fruits and vegetables and herbs!
- 7th Annual Food and Brew Festival!, Enjoy unique beers, creative cuisine, live music, sidewalk performers and a sidewalk sale on Saturday, July 24th. The Hops & Shops Sidewalk Sale begins at noon with the festival running from 2-10pm. Fifteen of Newark's premier restaurants will create special menus to complement the specialty beers offered. Featuring 17 breweries and more than 40 varieties of beer. Free parking and complimentary shuttle service.
- Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk, Visit a DOZEN downtown art galleries from 2-5PM presented by Mosaic. Check out the galleries, the fabulous art, receptions and more, See www.mosaicrehoboth.com/ for details. Enjoy!
- Downtown Farmers' Market, Every Wednesday from 10a-2p starting May 12th thru October 13th at Rodney Square, rain or shine. This season offers many new vendors with an emphasis on arts & crafts, as well as several new and varied food options to enjoy outdoors.
- Wilmington After Work, tonight after work from 5-7pm. Come out after work and taste the wide variety of food and drink offered at downtown Wilmington Restaurants. For more information, visit www.wilmingtonafterwork.com.
Contact Diane.Laird@state.de.us for information about events and activities in downtowns throughout Delaware.
See also www.visitdelaware.com for events and activities statewide.