Next top Must-Attend Events in Delaware

Located on the Atlantic coast, the state of Delaware packs a huge number of experiences into its tiny size. In its coastal regions, beach fans will find an endless supply of pristine sand and crashing waves. In Delaware's urban centers, tourists and residents can take advantage of cultural events, museums, special festivals and more.

The October celebration commemorates the coastal community with a variety of land and water based activities. Take free boat tours of the area and explore the local Fire Department's vessel or an authentic historic ship. Venture to sea-food tasting areas and compete in the bass fishing contest. A family fun tent offers entertainment for the whole family with everything from clowns and magicians to animals and pirates. The evening culminates as onlookers watch a spectacular lighted boat parade that makes its way down the local waterways.

In an effort to gain recognition for the community, local leaders developed this November weekend event, which centers around locally grown apples and a locally homemade food known as scrapple. The event begins with a carnival, a food court offering a variety of popular treats and a street dance. Beginning the next morning, guests have the chance to indulge in an authentic scrapple breakfast. There are games for visitors of all ages that include scrapple carving and scrapple chunking. Other activities include car shows and tractor pulls along with craft and trade shows. The event also features an array of live entertainment.

For four days during the middle of October, Rehoboth Beach says good-bye to summer and welcomes the fall season with the gala jazz festival offering daily concerts at five venues located throughout the community. Local bars and restaurants join in on the celebration by providing unique dining choices. Diners also enjoy live entertainment with their meals. Locals and visiting jazz fans alike come to hear renditions performed by everyone from new talent to celebrity guests.

For a weekend toward the end of October, locals offer a number of activities geared toward celebrating Halloween. The fun begins with a family movie presented in Grove Park. Guests are also welcome to take a hayride, participate in beach games, compete in the broom tossing contest and go trick-or-treating by the light of lanterns. The event also features a number of events that include a costume parade and a costumed dog parade. Enjoy a historical tour of the community by trolley car and hear the music provided by live bands.

Movie fans and film industry professionals alike gather every November for this amazing five-day event that showcases around 100 American and International films deemed to be the best in their genre. The entries consist of everything from full-length features to shorts and documentaries and contain a variety of subject matter. In addition to the chance to see the movies, guests may attend seminars, visit with celebrity guests and attend other special events. A special Children's Cinema Corner provides entertainment for younger film fans.

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A local women's organization sponsors the event every December, which is designed to raise funds for local college scholarships. The event gives participants the chance to tour a series of private homes and public buildings decorated for the holiday season. Many of the homes date back to Victorian times. The self-guided walking tour also provides regularly scheduled activities for all participants.

Main cities in Delaware

Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, DE
286 events
Newark, DE
Newark, DE
88 events
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Rehoboth Beach, DE
64 events
Dover, DE
Dover, DE
58 events
Lewes, DE
Lewes, DE
53 events
Milford, DE
Milford, DE
32 events
Milton, DE
Milton, DE
27 events
Middletown, DE
Middletown, DE
20 events
New Castle, DE
New Castle, DE
19 events
Georgetown, DE
Georgetown, DE
18 events
Ocean View, DE
Ocean View, DE
18 events
Fenwick Island, DE
Fenwick Island, DE
16 events
Bethany Beach, DE
Bethany Beach, DE
15 events
Smyrna, DE
Smyrna, DE
12 events
Bear, DE
Bear, DE
11 events
Millsboro, DE
Millsboro, DE
8 events
Yorklyn, DE
Yorklyn, DE
7 events
Frankford, DE
Frankford, DE
6 events
Wyoming, DE
Wyoming, DE
6 events
Bridgeville, DE
Bridgeville, DE
5 events
Harrington, DE
Harrington, DE
5 events
Hockessin, DE
Hockessin, DE
5 events
Seaford, DE
Seaford, DE
5 events
Selbyville, DE
Selbyville, DE
5 events


Counties in Delaware

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KENT
16 cities
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New Castle
18 cities
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Sussex
23 cities
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