Indoor & rainy-day activities for kids
108 indoor family events in New Castle County over the next month — museums, library programs, play spaces, and classes that hold up when the forecast doesn't. For evergreen rainy-day standbys, see the venue guides below.
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Sea Shanty Singalong and Campfire
Sat, Jul 25, 6:30 PM · Sat, Aug 15, 6:30 PM
Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach
Free music
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Mothers Highway Junction
Sat, Jul 25, 6:30 PM
Abbott's Mill Nature Center, Milford
Free music
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Wild Eats
Mon, Jul 27, 9:30 AM · Mon, Aug 3, 9:30 AM · Mon, Aug 10, 9:30 AM
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
$6/person Ages 10+ nature
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Garden Story Time in the Children's Learning Garden with Lewes in Bloom
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30 AM · Mon, Aug 3, 10:30 AM · Mon, Aug 10, 10:30 AM · +1 more date
Lewes Public Library, Lewes
Free Children Families storytime
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Unearth A Story Book Club
Mon, Jul 27, 10:30 AM · Mon, Aug 3, 10:30 AM
Milton Public Library, Milton
Free preschool to 2nd grade arts
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Kid's Crafternoon!
Mon, Jul 27, 11:00 AM · Mon, Jul 27, 4:00 PM · Mon, Aug 3, 11:00 AM · +7 more dates
Selbyville Public Library, Selbyville
Free Children arts
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Teen Program: Get Smart About Banking
Mon, Jul 27, 3:00 PM
Milton Public Library, Milton
Free Ages 11–17 other
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L.E.A.P. - Read to the Dogs!
Mon, Jul 27, 5:30 PM · Mon, Aug 3, 5:30 PM · Mon, Aug 10, 5:30 PM · +2 more dates
Lewes Public Library, Lewes
Free Children storytime
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Dolphin Watch
Tue, Jul 28, 9:00 AM · Tue, Aug 4, 9:00 AM · Tue, Aug 11, 9:00 AM · +1 more date
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
$6/person Ages 7+ nature
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Hike Thompson Island
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00 AM · Tue, Aug 4, 10:00 AM · Tue, Aug 11, 10:00 AM · +1 more date
Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach
$6/person nature
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Babies & Toddlers Story Time
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00 AM · Tue, Aug 4, 10:00 AM · Tue, Aug 11, 10:00 AM · +1 more date
Selbyville Public Library, Selbyville
Free Babies & Toddlers storytime
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Cape Cadets: Codebreakers
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00 AM
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
$6/child Ages 8–13 games
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Story Time @ Farmer's Market
Tue, Jul 28, 10:00 AM · Tue, Aug 4, 10:00 AM · Tue, Aug 11, 10:00 AM · +1 more date
Rehoboth Beach Public Library, Rehoboth Beach
Free Children storytime
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Babies & Toddlers Craft Time
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30 AM · Tue, Aug 4, 10:30 AM · Tue, Aug 11, 10:30 AM · +1 more date
Selbyville Public Library, Selbyville
Free Babies & Toddlers arts
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Kids Program - What's In A Habitat?
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30 AM
Millsboro Public Library, Millsboro
Free Babies & Toddlers Children storytime
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Reptile Wonders
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30 AM
Milton Public Library, Milton
Free All ages arts
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Preschool Story Time
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30 AM · Tue, Aug 4, 10:30 AM · Tue, Aug 11, 10:30 AM · +1 more date
Lewes Public Library, Lewes
Free preschoolers storytime
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Discover Battery 519
Tue, Jul 28, 11:00 AM · Tue, Jul 28, 2:00 PM · Wed, Jul 29, 11:00 AM · +37 more dates
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
$6/person Ages 7+ museum
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Yoga for Kids!
Tue, Jul 28, 11:30 AM · Tue, Aug 4, 11:30 AM · Thu, Aug 13, 4:00 PM · +1 more date
Selbyville Public Library, Selbyville
Free Ages 2–10 sports
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Tween Tuesday: Nerf Challenge
Tue, Jul 28, 1:00 PM
Lewes Public Library, Lewes
Free Tweens science
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Teen Program: Marvel Merch Party
Tue, Jul 28, 1:30 PM
Milton Public Library, Milton
Free Ages 11–17 arts
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Squid Dissection: From Pen to Ink!
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00 PM · Tue, Aug 4, 2:00 PM · Tue, Aug 11, 2:00 PM · +1 more date
Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach
$9/person Ages 6+ science
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PAWS for Reading
Tue, Jul 28, 4:00 PM
South Coastal Public Library, Bethany Beach
Free Ages 5+ storytime
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Lyle Gun Firing and Museum Tour
Tue, Jul 28, 4:00 PM · Tue, Aug 11, 4:00 PM · Tue, Aug 18, 4:00 PM
Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach
$6/person museum
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Youth Chess Club
Tue, Jul 28, 4:00 PM · Tue, Aug 4, 4:00 PM · Tue, Aug 11, 4:00 PM · +1 more date
Rehoboth Beach Public Library, Rehoboth Beach
Free Children Teens Tweens games
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Seining the Bay
Wed, Jul 29, 9:00 AM · Thu, Jul 30, 9:00 AM · Wed, Aug 5, 9:00 AM · +4 more dates
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
$7/person Ages 5+ nature
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Preschool Story Time
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00 AM · Wed, Aug 12, 10:00 AM · Wed, Aug 19, 10:00 AM
Selbyville Public Library, Selbyville
Free Ages 3+ storytime
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A Capitol Experience
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00 AM · Sat, Aug 1, 10:00 AM · Wed, Aug 5, 10:00 AM · +1 more date
First State Heritage Park, Dover
other
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Crabbing 101
Wed, Jul 29, 10:00 AM · Wed, Aug 5, 10:00 AM · Wed, Aug 12, 10:00 AM
Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach
$6/person nature
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Worm Wednesdays
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30 AM · Wed, Aug 5, 10:30 AM
Milton Public Library, Milton
Free Ages 5+ arts
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Babies & Toddlers Story Time
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30 AM · Wed, Aug 5, 10:30 AM · Wed, Aug 12, 10:30 AM · +1 more date
Lewes Public Library, Lewes
Free Babies & Toddlers storytime
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Preschool Craft Time
Wed, Jul 29, 10:30 AM · Wed, Aug 12, 10:30 AM · Wed, Aug 19, 10:30 AM
Selbyville Public Library, Selbyville
Free Children arts
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Stories of the Green Walking Tour
Wed, Jul 29, 11:00 AM · Wed, Jul 29, 2:00 PM · Sat, Aug 1, 11:00 AM · +7 more dates
First State Heritage Park, Dover
$6.50/person nature
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Morse Code Bracelet
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00 PM · Wed, Aug 12, 2:00 PM
Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach
$10/person arts
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Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Wed, Jul 29, 2:30 PM · Wed, Aug 5, 2:30 PM · Wed, Aug 12, 2:30 PM · +1 more date
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
$6/person Ages 5+ nature
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Teen Game Night
Wed, Jul 29, 4:00 PM
Milton Public Library, Milton
Free Ages 11–17 games
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Reptile Wonders
Wed, Jul 29, 6:00 PM
Millsboro Public Library, Millsboro
Free Children science
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Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge
Wed, Jul 29, 6:30 PM · Wed, Aug 5, 6:30 PM · Wed, Aug 12, 6:30 PM · +1 more date
Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach
$6/person nature
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SummerScape 2026 | African Drum Circle with Mister Boom Boom
Wed, Jul 29, 7:00 PM
Lewes Public Library, Lewes
Free All ages music
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Lantern Tour
Wed, Jul 29, 8:00 PM · Wed, Aug 5, 8:00 PM · Wed, Aug 12, 8:00 PM · +1 more date
Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach
$10/person Ages 8+ nature
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Ghost Crab Hike
Wed, Jul 29, 8:30 PM · Thu, Jul 30, 8:30 PM · Wed, Aug 5, 8:00 PM · +4 more dates
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
$8/person Ages 7+ nature
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Fort Miles Lantern Tour
Wed, Jul 29, 8:30 PM · Wed, Aug 5, 8:00 PM · Wed, Aug 12, 8:00 PM · +1 more date
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
$8/person Ages 10+ museum
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Kayak Cedar Island
Thu, Jul 30, 9:30 AM · Thu, Aug 13, 9:30 AM
Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach
$40/person Ages 16+ nature
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Wreck Ashore!
Thu, Jul 30, 10:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6, 10:00 AM · Thu, Aug 13, 10:00 AM · +1 more date
Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach
$6/person Ages 8+ nature
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Roots/ The Web of Connection
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30 AM
Millsboro Public Library, Millsboro
Free Families science
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Unearth A Story Art Programs
Thu, Jul 30, 10:30 AM
Milton Public Library, Milton
Free Ages 5+ arts
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Artillery Demonstration
Thu, Jul 30, 12:30 PM · Thu, Aug 6, 12:30 PM · Thu, Aug 13, 12:30 PM
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
Free other
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KIDS//Handmade Pasta Workshop
Thu, Jul 30, 1:00 PM
Selbyville Public Library, Selbyville
Free Ages 8–12 nature
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Weird & Wild Animals program
Thu, Jul 30, 2:30 PM
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
Free with park entrance fees Ages 5+ nature
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Teen Program: Chess Club
Thu, Jul 30, 4:00 PM · Thu, Aug 6, 4:00 PM
Milton Public Library, Milton
Free Ages 9–17 games
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Baby and Me
Fri, Jul 31, 10:30 AM · Fri, Aug 14, 10:30 AM
Rehoboth Beach Public Library, Rehoboth Beach
Free Ages 4 and under storytime
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Cascading Carlos
Fri, Jul 31, 11:00 AM
Selbyville Public Library, Selbyville
Free Children Families other
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Artillery Park Walk
Fri, Jul 31, 1:00 PM
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
$6/person Ages 7+ other
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Tales of Tower 3
Sat, Aug 1, 9:00 AM · Sat, Aug 8, 9:00 AM · Sat, Aug 15, 9:00 AM · +1 more date
Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach
$6/person Ages 7+ other
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Paddle Station Cove
Sat, Aug 1, 9:30 AM · Sat, Aug 15, 9:30 AM
Delaware Seashore State Park, Rehoboth Beach
$40/person Ages 16+ nature
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Saturday Chess Club
Sat, Aug 1, 10:00 AM · Sat, Aug 8, 10:00 AM · Sat, Aug 15, 10:00 AM · +1 more date
Lewes Public Library, Lewes
Free games
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Squid Dissection
Sat, Aug 1, 10:00 AM · Thu, Aug 6, 2:30 PM · Sat, Aug 15, 10:00 AM
Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes
$9/person Ages 7+ science
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Woodburn: The Governor's Mansion Tour
Sat, Aug 1, 10:00 AM
First State Heritage Park, Dover
Free museum
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PAWS for People: Read!
Sat, Aug 1, 10:30 AM · Sat, Aug 15, 10:30 AM
Milton Public Library, Milton
Free Ages 3+ other
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Anime Club
Sat, Aug 1, 12:00 PM · Sat, Aug 15, 12:00 PM
Rehoboth Beach Public Library, Rehoboth Beach
Free Children Teens Tweens arts
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