We’ve Got Magic to Do
Come support our homegrown talented kids for their Winter '23 talent showcase! Musical Theatre Ensemble presents: "We've Got Magic To Do!" Join us for a magical MTE session filled with your favorite magic-themed songs from the radio and Broadway! Featuring songs from Pippin, Aladdin, Cinderella, and more!
Milton Theater | Milton
Feb 9th - 11th, times vary
Discover Battery 519
Construction of Battery 519 began in 1941 under the threat of war. Tour the battery to discover what the threats were and how Fort Miles planned to defend the United States from them. For ages 7 and up with a paying adult. $5 per person!
Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes
Feb 10th, 11 a.m.
Love Birds and Bird Lovers Hike
Calling the love birds and bird lovers! Come take a relaxing hike through the park and learn about the romantic folkloric tie that birds have to Valentine’s Day. Free! Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740.
Brandywine Creek State Park | Wilmington
Feb 11th, 9 a.m.
Discover Battery 519 at Fort Miles
Construction of Battery 519 began in 1941 under the threat of war. Tour the battery to discover what the threats were and how Fort Miles planned to defend the United States from them. For ages 7 and up with a paying adult. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes
Feb 11th, 11 a.m.
Finding Your Way
Learn how to read and use a map and compass. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions. Free!
Trap Pond State Park | Laurel
Feb 11th, 11 a.m.
Winter Hiking Series #3
Stay motivated to get outside and hike this winter! Join a naturalist twice a month on a group hike at Killens Pond State Park. Hikes will begin short and get progressively longer as the year goes on (0.5 - 3.1 miles). This week's hike will be 1.1 miles long and will begin at the nature center. Dogs on leash welcome. Pre-registration is required. Call 302-284-4299 to pre-register and for more information. Free!
Killens Pond State Park | Felton
Feb 11th, 1 p.m.
Smoking Out the Invasives
Fires aren’t always the worst thing to happen to a landscape, they can be incredibly rejuvenating. Take a hike through the meadows and learn about controlled burns. We’ll discuss why burning is good for our meadows and bad for invasive species! Free! Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740.
Brandywine Creek State Park | Wilmington
Feb 11th, 2 p.m.
Valentine Hike and Campfire
Grab a loved one and join us on a guided tour of the park at sunset. Afterwards, you can bundle up by a cozy campfire. Each registration receives a packet with supplies for two s'mores. $8 per person, register online. Call the park office at 302-368-6989 for more details.
Lums Pond State Park | Bear
Feb 11th, 4:30 p.m.
Fort Miles Lantern Tour
In 1943 World War II was in full swing, but it was much different than anticipated. Tour Battery 519 by lantern light as we reveal U-boats on the prowl, sailors in distress and what World War II turned out to be for soldiers stationed at Fort Miles. For ages 10 and up with a paying adult. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes
Feb 11th, 5:30 p.m.
Lantern Tour
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast over 100 years ago. Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station's logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $10 per person.
Delaware Seashore State Park | Rehoboth Beach
Feb 11th, 7 p.m.
“Double Trouble” Stand Up Comedy
As Seen on America's Got Talent, Openly Trans Comedian, Julia Scotti headlines "Double Trouble" Stand-Up Comedy Show... with Special Guest Anita Wise!
Milton Theater | Milton
Feb 11th, 8 p.m.
One Dame Funny Valentine
A very special Valentine's comedy show complete with drink and bar specials for that unforgettable night out on this day of hearts! EVERY SHOW WITH THE DAME IS A NEW NIGHT OF COMEDY! Experience Dame Edna like no other!
Milton Theater | Milton
Feb 12th, 7:30 p.m.
Naturalist Led Hike
Ready to find a new favorite trail? Join the park naturalist on this series to explore trails and discover nature in White Clay Creek State Park. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Call 302-368-6900 for registration and hike location information. Free!
White Clay Creek State Park | Newark
Feb 14th, 10 a.m.
Seaside History Hike at Fort Miles
Bring your walking shoes as a park historian leads you across the sandy trail towards the Delaware Bay. See World War II relics, uncover the Delaware Breakwater Quarantine Station and hear tales of pirates. Tours meet at the Seaside Nature Center. Dress for the weather. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Limit 15.Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-655-5007. $3 per person!
Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes
Feb 15th, 11 a.m.
Winter Tavern Tales: Medicinal Plants
Join Roger Mustalish and Chief Dennis Coker for a disussion on Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Healthcare: Health and Healing Traditions of the Lenape-Then and Now. The Lenape people of Delaware and the surrounding region developed complex, rich and sophisticated health and healing traditions with the use of native medicinal plants at their core. A major take away from this presentation will be that while the health and healing traditions of the Lenape people go back millennia, they also exist today, and the contributions of the Lenape people have been well integrated into our mainstream approach to holistic health and wellness.
Alapocas Run State Park | Wilmington
Feb 15th, 6:30 p.m.
Daily Walking Tours
The Dover Green has been the heart of this capital since its 18th-century founding. Led by a knowledgeable interpreter, experience the stories of the sites and people that have defined the First State experience. There's always something new to discover each time you visit First State Heritage Park! Walking tours are offered hourly from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We encourage guests to wear comfortable shoes and bring water for all walking tours. Be advised that they frequently cover uneven ground and historic cobblestones. Free!
First State Heritage Park | Dover
Feb 16th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Guppy Club: Footprints in the Park
Bring your 3 to 5 year-old and search for different tracks in the sand or snow and discover what these animals do during winter. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per child.
Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes
Feb 16th, 10:30 a.m.
Auburn Heights Mansion Tour
Explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion in Delaware with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings there today. You'll get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people.) $8 per adult, $4 per child. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Auburn Valley State Park | Hockessin
Feb 16th, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Discover Battery 519 at Fort Miles
Construction of Battery 519 began in 1941 under the threat of war. Tour the battery to discover what the threats were and how Fort Miles planned to defend the United States from them. For ages 7 and up with a paying adult. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes
Feb 17th, 11 a.m.
Merchants' Attic
Plan to shop at the State's Largest Indoor Garage Sale! The Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will hold one Supersized Merchants' Attic. Up to 100 vendors will be selling their wares including excess business inventory, handmade items, antiques, collectibles, and second-hand household items. Refreshments will also be sold!
Cape Henlopen High School | Lewes
Feb 18th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wilmo Rock Circus
Gable Music Ventures, in partnership with The Queen, are bringing back Delaware's own small wonder: A venue-takeover-music-circus-fest! Now, if you're wondering what a Wilmo Rock Circus is: In a nutshell, it's a fully curated music experience complete with rock bands hailing from near and far, multiple stages, specialty entertainers, ring masters, themed drinks, specialty circus foods and more!
The Queen | Wilmington
Feb 18th, 6 p.m.
Delaware Symphony Orchestra 2023 Season
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra makes a joyous return with our first full season in three years as we celebrate Maestro David Amados 20th anniversary season. This seasons Chamber Series continues to honor Davids milestone year with a special performance from the Maestro himself, accompanied by talented friends from the DSO.