Past newsletters
Every Thursday night we send one short email — the weekend's best family events in New Castle County, tailored to your kids' ages. Here's what's gone out. Read a couple, then get the next one.
Latest editionTheorem painting at Hagley Museum, chess
July 25–26, 2026
Indoor picks for a hot Saturday, plus Sunday's free concert at Bellevue.
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July 18–19, 2026
Free petting zoo at Riverfront Wilmington
Plus a library game day and a fairy-house build at Ashland Nature Center.
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July 11–12, 2026
Rockwood's servant tour + hands-on marsh netting
Below-stairs history Sunday, plus free nets and robotics Saturday.
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July 4–5, 2026
July 4 fireworks in Newark + indoor escapes
UD fireworks Saturday night; a therapy dog and museum tour for the heat
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June 27–28, 2026
Science Saturday: Turbine Time at Hagley
Plus a free school's-out party, library stories, and WWII tower tales
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June 20–21, 2026
Juneteenth + Father's Day family picks
Free Juneteenth at Riverfront Wilmington Friday, plus Father's Day fun Sunday.
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June 13–14, 2026
St. Anthony's Festival wraps Saturday
Plus free library make-and-takes, chess coaching, and a pond dip at Tyler.
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June 6–7, 2026
Greek Festival's final day in Wilmington
Plus reading dogs, a Newsies screening, and free first-Sunday Rockwood.
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May 30–31, 2026
Strawberry Festival at Bellevue Saturday
Plus a marsh walk, dip-netting at Lums Pond, and the Hockessin book sale.
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May 23–24, 2026
Memorial Day weekend: rainy Saturday plans
Three days, a wet Saturday, and a hero that may move indoors.