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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.

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Dover

  • 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.
  • Home for the Holidays, Saturday, Dec. 5. Parade, entertainment, Santa, and more. Free and fun for families, sponsored by the Downtown Dover Partnership.

Middletown 

  • Victorian Stroll, Saturday, November 21st starting at 10am. Come enjoy the holiday festivities with the family, starting with a Christmas Parade, ice skating, pony rides, Santa pictures, and much more. 

Milford

  • Holiday Stroll, Friday, Dec 4th. Come enjoy the holiday festivities with the family.

Newark

  • 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!

Rehoboth

  • Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing-A-long, Friday, November 27th. Capping the "Black Friday" shopping day, gather at the bandstand for the holiday tree lighting and to sing holiday songs. Come to the bandstand for the sunset tree lighting.  Call 302-644-2288 for more info.
  • Hometown Christmas Parade, Monday, December 7th beginning at 6:30pm, along Rehobeth Ave. A local tradition, the parade will feature more music, more costumes and more fun than ever.
  • Holiday Farmers' Market, Sunday, December 13th from Noon to 3pm in Grove Park. Many of our favorite vendorswill be there selling Holiday decorations and Holiday Goodies.

Wilmington

  • 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.