Free things to do with kids in New Castle County
125 free family events on the calendar over the next few weeks — library storytimes, museum free days, nature programs, and festivals. Admission is free for every event listed here; some have optional extras like food trucks or book sales.
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Woven Wall Art
Tue, Sep 22, 3:00 PM
Milford Public Library, Milford
Free Ages 5–12 arts
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American Sign Language (ASL) Classes Level 1
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 PM · Tue, Sep 29, 5:00 PM · Tue, Oct 6, 5:00 PM · +2 more dates
Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna
Free other
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Game On: Video Games
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 PM
Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna
Free Ages 9+ games
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Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 PM · Tue, Sep 29, 5:00 PM · Tue, Oct 6, 5:00 PM · +2 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Babies & Toddlers other
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Kandi Keychains
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 13–17 arts
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Kent County Recreation Center
Wed, Sep 23, 9:00 AM · Wed, Sep 30, 9:00 AM · Wed, Oct 7, 9:00 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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A Capitol Experience
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00 AM
First State Heritage Park, Dover
Free other
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Shake, Rattle, & Read with Miss Jackie
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00 AM · Wed, Oct 14, 10:00 AM
Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna
Free Ages 5 and under storytime
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Holy Cross High School
Wed, Sep 23, 10:15 AM · Wed, Sep 30, 10:15 AM · Wed, Oct 7, 10:15 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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Feelings Rock with Ms. Taylor
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30 AM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Babies & Toddlers music
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Little Jays Story Time with Ms. Carla
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30 AM · Wed, Sep 30, 10:30 AM · Wed, Oct 7, 10:30 AM · +2 more dates
Seaford District Library, Seaford
Free storytime
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Story Time
Wed, Sep 23, 10:45 AM · Wed, Sep 30, 10:45 AM · Wed, Oct 7, 10:45 AM · +2 more dates
Harrington Public Library, Harrington
Free Ages 5 and under storytime
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Kent County Administrative Complex
Wed, Sep 23, 12:45 PM · Wed, Sep 30, 12:45 PM · Wed, Oct 7, 10:30 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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Teen Craft: Phantom Shadow Box
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30 PM
Harrington Public Library, Harrington
Free arts
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PAWS: Read to DOGS
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 PM
Laurel Public Library, Laurel
Free All ages other
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Group B
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 13–17 games
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Gaming Hour
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 PM · Wed, Sep 30, 4:00 PM · Wed, Oct 7, 4:00 PM · +2 more dates
Milford Public Library, Milford
Free Ages 13–17 games
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Line Dancing Class
Wed, Sep 23, 5:45 PM · Mon, Sep 28, 5:45 PM · Wed, Sep 30, 5:45 PM · +8 more dates
Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna
Free Adults Older Adults Teens Tweens other
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LEGO Build It!
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00 PM · Wed, Sep 30, 6:00 PM · Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 PM · +2 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Children games
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Baby & Me
Thu, Sep 24, 9:30 AM · Thu, Oct 1, 9:30 AM · Thu, Oct 8, 9:30 AM · +2 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 2 and under storytime
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Tiny Tots
Thu, Sep 24, 10:00 AM · Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 AM · Thu, Oct 8, 10:00 AM · +1 more date
Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna
Free storytime
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Feelings Rock!
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30 AM · Thu, Oct 22, 10:30 AM
Laurel Public Library, Laurel
Free Babies & Toddlers music
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Weekly Story Time AM
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30 AM · Thu, Oct 1, 10:30 AM · Thu, Oct 8, 10:30 AM · +2 more dates
Milford Public Library, Milford
Free storytime
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Harmony at Kent
Thu, Sep 24, 11:30 AM · Thu, Oct 1, 11:30 AM · Thu, Oct 8, 11:30 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Byler's Country Store (Dover)
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00 PM · Thu, Oct 1, 2:00 PM · Thu, Oct 8, 2:00 PM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Tre Sorelle Dolce Ice Cream Shop (Wyoming)
Thu, Sep 24, 3:30 PM · Thu, Oct 1, 3:30 PM · Thu, Oct 8, 3:30 PM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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Kickboxing for Kids!
Thu, Sep 24, 3:45 PM · Thu, Oct 1, 3:45 PM · Tue, Oct 6, 3:45 PM · +2 more dates
Laurel Public Library, Laurel
Free Ages 6+ sports
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IMAZINE Evening
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00 PM · Thu, Oct 1, 4:00 PM · Thu, Oct 8, 4:00 PM · +2 more dates
Milford Public Library, Milford
Free Ages 12+ arts
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Construction Crew
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00 PM
Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna
Free Ages 3+ science
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Teens Build: Lego Edition
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00 PM · Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 PM
Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna
Free Ages 9+ games
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Jane Goodall's Youth Roots & Shoots Startup Meeting
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 8+ other
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Lego Club
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00 PM
Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna
Free Ages 6+ games
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American Sign Language (ASL) Classes Level 3
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00 PM · Thu, Oct 8, 5:00 PM · Thu, Oct 15, 5:00 PM · +1 more date
Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna
Free Adults Older Adults Teens Tweens other
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Weekly Story Time PM
Thu, Sep 24, 5:30 PM · Thu, Oct 1, 5:30 PM · Thu, Oct 8, 5:30 PM · +1 more date
Milford Public Library, Milford
Free storytime
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Mix It Up: Seasoned Rice Mix
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free All ages nature
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Spring Meadow
Fri, Sep 25, 9:30 AM · Fri, Oct 2, 9:30 AM · Fri, Oct 9, 9:30 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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Preschool Story Time
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00 AM · Fri, Oct 2, 10:00 AM · Fri, Oct 9, 10:00 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 6 and under storytime
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Little Learners
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00 AM · Fri, Oct 2, 10:00 AM · Fri, Oct 9, 10:00 AM · +2 more dates
Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna
Free Ages 3–5 storytime
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Songs & Stories
Fri, Sep 25, 10:30 AM · Tue, Sep 29, 10:30 AM · Fri, Oct 2, 10:30 AM · +7 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free All ages storytime
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Westminster Village
Fri, Sep 25, 11:00 AM · Fri, Oct 2, 11:00 AM · Fri, Oct 9, 11:00 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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KCPL Mobile Library -- DAFB playground
Fri, Sep 25, 1:30 PM · Fri, Oct 2, 1:30 PM · Fri, Oct 9, 1:30 PM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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Stay & Play Make a Farm Animal Bookmark
Fri, Sep 25, 2:00 PM
Harrington Public Library, Harrington
Free Babies & Toddlers, Children arts
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Zine Making
Fri, Sep 25, 3:00 PM
Milford Public Library, Milford
Free Ages 12+ arts
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Riverwalk Farmers Market
Sat, Sep 26, 8:00 AM · Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 AM · Sat, Oct 10, 8:00 AM
Mispillion Riverwalk, Milford
Free market
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Friends of the Harrington Public Library Book Fest!
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00 AM
Harrington Public Library, Harrington
Free All ages other
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Engineer Early Grab & Go STEM Kits
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00 AM · Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 AM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Children Families science
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Super Saturday!
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00 PM · Sat, Oct 3, 2:00 PM · Sat, Oct 10, 2:00 PM · +2 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 5+ arts
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Dear Reader Book Club
Sat, Sep 26, 5:30 PM · Wed, Oct 21, 5:30 PM
First State Heritage Park, Dover
Free other
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Tidal Market Delaware Farmers Market
Sun, Sep 27, 9:00 AM
Tidal Market Delaware, Frederica
Free market
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Build It!
Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM · Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM · Sun, Oct 11, 1:00 PM · +2 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 5–12 games
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Tween Improv Workshop
Sun, Sep 27, 2:00 PM · Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 8–12 arts
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Take & Make Craft Kits
Mon, Sep 28, 12:00 AM · Mon, Oct 12, 12:00 AM · Mon, Oct 26, 12:00 AM
Harrington Public Library, Harrington
Free Babies & Toddlers Children Teens Tweens arts
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After School Hour Everyday
Mon, Sep 28, 2:30 PM · Mon, Oct 5, 2:30 PM · Mon, Oct 12, 2:30 PM · +2 more dates
Harrington Public Library, Harrington
Free Ages 10+ games
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Byler's Country Store (Harrington)
Tue, Sep 29, 9:30 AM · Tue, Oct 6, 9:30 AM · Tue, Oct 13, 9:30 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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DIY Homecoming Signs
Tue, Sep 29, 3:30 PM
Milford Public Library, Milford
Free Ages 12+ arts
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Lego Club
Tue, Sep 29, 5:30 PM
Milford Public Library, Milford
Free Ages 6+ games
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Baby Play Cafe
Wed, Sep 30, 10:00 AM · Wed, Oct 7, 10:00 AM · Wed, Oct 21, 10:00 AM
Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna
Free Ages 2 and under storytime
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Teen Sewing Series: Altering Clothes Part 3
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 13–17 arts
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Disability History & Awareness Month Resource Fair
Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 AM
Dover YMCA
Free festival
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Color & Calm | Adult Coloring Program
Thu, Oct 1, 10:30 AM · Thu, Oct 15, 10:30 AM
Duck Creek Regional Library, Smyrna
Free Ages 13–17 arts
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