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SUMMARY:Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Festival of Fountains\nIlluminated Fountain Performances\n\n \n\n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\n“Our Illuminated Fountain Performances offer a spectacle unlike any other” isn’t marketing fluff. It’s a pretty accurate description of what happens when water\, fire\, music\, and light all agree to show off at the same time. \n\n\n\n\nMay 8–August 20\, 2026\nGardens Open\n10:00 am–6:00 pm Monday\, Wednesday\, Thursday \n10:00 am–10:00 pm Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday \nClosed Tuesdays \n\n\nAugust 21–September 27\, 2026\nGardens Open\n10:00 am–6:00 pm Monday\, Wednesday\, Thursday \n10:00 am–9:00 pm Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday \nClosed Tuesdays \n\n\n\n\nA Little History Behind the Splash\nLongwood Gardens traces its roots to 1906\, when industrialist Pierre S. du Pont purchased the farm in Kennett Square\, Pennsylvania\, to preserve a historic collection of trees. Du Pont wasn’t content with a quiet botanical garden. He wanted drama. He wanted scale. He wanted fountains that could rival European estates. \nThe original fountains debuted in 1931\, inspired by du Pont’s travels to Italy and France. Think Versailles\, but with American engineering muscle. The Main Fountain Garden became the crown jewel—spanning five acres and featuring hundreds of jets choreographed to music. \nFast forward to 2017\, and the Main Fountain Garden underwent a $90+ million revitalization. The result: \n\n1\,719 fountain jets\nWater columns reaching up to 175 feet\nAdvanced LED lighting systems\nFire effects that turn the night sky into a stage\n\nThis wasn’t just a renovation. It was a glow-up worthy of the Gilded Age. \nWhat Makes the Illuminated Performances So Unique?\nDuring the Festival of Fountains (typically May through September)\, daytime shows are impressive. But when the sun sets\, the real magic begins. \nThe Illuminated Fountain Performances combine: \n\n🎵 Choreographed music ranging from classical to contemporary\n💡 Precision lighting that shifts in color and intensity\n💦 High-powered water jets moving in sync\n🔥 Fire bursts integrated into select shows\n\nEach performance feels theatrical. The fountains don’t just spray water—they “dance.” And yes\, the water hits its mark with timing that would make a Broadway director proud. \nEuropean Inspiration\, American Scale\nDu Pont’s inspiration came from places like the fountains of Italy’s Villa d’Este and France’s Palace of Versailles. The difference? Longwood’s system was engineered using 20th-century innovations\, enabling greater height\, pressure\, and precision. \nThe modern restoration introduced: \n\nAdvanced computer-controlled choreography\nUnderground infrastructure upgrades\nExpanded viewing terraces\nADA-accessible improvements\n\nIt’s old-world elegance powered by modern tech. \nThe Festival of Fountains Tradition\nThe Festival of Fountains began as a seasonal highlight and evolved into one of the region’s most anticipated summer attractions. Families plan trips around it. Photographers stalk the golden hour. Couples claim benches early. \nMany evenings conclude with fireworks—because if you’re going to do fountains\, you might as well go all in. \nPlanning Your Visit\n\n📍 Location: Kennett Square\, Pennsylvania\n📅 Season: Late spring through early fall\n🌙 Illuminated Performances: Select evenings\n🎟️ Timed tickets required\n\nLongwood’s fountain system circulates over 10\,000 gallons of water per minute during peak shows. That’s not just a splash—it’s hydraulic choreography. \nPierre du Pont reportedly tested early fountain systems himself\, sometimes getting soaked in the process. Industrialist by day\, accidental water feature by night. \nIf you’re building out a “Things to Do” list\, Longwood’s Illuminated Fountain Performances aren’t just an entry—they’re a headline act. Water\, fire\, music\, and a century of history working together in perfect rhythm.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/festival-of-fountains-at-longwood-gardens/
LOCATION:Longwood Gardens\, 1001 Longwood Rd\, Kennett Square\, PA\, 19348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens,Nature
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SUMMARY:Rockford Tower Afternoons at Rockford Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy views of the City of Wilmington and the surrounding countryside from the top of Rockford Tower. Note: Tower may close if there is inclement weather. Free!
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/rockford-tower-afternoons-at-rockford-park/
LOCATION:Rockford Park\, Lookout Drive\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19806\, United States
CATEGORIES:City View,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T163000
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SUMMARY:Treasures from the Family: The Gift of Betsy James Wyeth
DESCRIPTION:Treasures from the Family: The Gift of Betsy James Wyeth\n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\nMay 23\, 2026 – November 8\, 2026 \nTreasures from the Family: The Gift of Betsy James Wyeth explores the profound legacy of Betsy James Wyeth (1921–2020) as steward of the Wyeth family’s artistic and archival history. The exhibition draws from the major bequest she arranged for the Brandywine Museum of Art\, ensuring the long-term preservation of paintings and thousands of archival materials connected to the Wyeth family. \nAndrew and Betsy Wyeth were instrumental supporters of the museum from its founding in 1971. They ensured that works by N.C. Wyeth and Andrew Wyeth would be displayed in its galleries and played a central role in transferring the N.C. Wyeth House and Studio and later the Andrew Wyeth Studio into the museum’s care. Their long-term vision also helped establish the museum’s Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Study Center\, which stewards the collections of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \nA Transformational Bequest\nBetsy Wyeth’s final philanthropic act extended beyond Andrew Wyeth’s work. Her bequest includes paintings long held within the family\, many of which had been on extended loan to the museum for decades and are now permanently part of its collection. \nAmong the highlights: \n\nN.C. Wyeth’s Self-Portrait with Palette (ca. 1909–1912)\nCaptain Nemo (1918)\nEarly Western illustrations that launched N.C. Wyeth’s career\nA teenage self-portrait revealing his formative years\nExperiments with Impressionist brushwork\n\nWhile the bequest centers on N.C. Wyeth\, it also includes works by other family members\, including Henriette Wyeth\, Carolyn Wyeth\, and Jamie Wyeth. The exhibition reflects the interconnected creative lives of a multi-generational artistic family. \nAndrew and Betsy Wyeth also shared a deep admiration for illustrator Howard Pyle\, Andrew’s grandfather and N.C. Wyeth’s teacher. Several Pyle paintings included in the exhibition reflect the couple’s personal collecting interests and their commitment to preserving the lineage of American illustration. \nThe Archive: A Life’s Work\nPerhaps equally significant is the archive that Betsy Wyeth spent decades assembling and organizing. Known formally as the “N.C. Wyeth Correspondence Collection of Betsy James Wyeth\,” the archive contains thousands of letters\, photographs\, and personal documents spanning from N.C. Wyeth’s birth in 1882 through the aftermath of his untimely death in 1945. \nBetsy gathered these materials from dispersed private collections and institutional sources\, catalogued them\, and published selections in her book The Wyeths: The Letters of N.C. Wyeth\, 1901–1945. The archive is now housed within the museum’s Walter and Leonore Annenberg Research Center\, where it supports ongoing scholarship. \nSelected materials in the exhibition include: \n\nA 1904 valentine sent by N.C. Wyeth to Carolyn Bockius before their marriage\nFamily photographs taken by N.C. Wyeth\nLetters exchanged between N.C. and Andrew Wyeth\nN.C. Wyeth’s final known correspondence with Andrew\, written weeks before his death\n\nThese documents reveal the private dimension behind the public legacy\, illuminating the Wyeths not only as artists but as a closely connected family navigating creativity\, ambition\, and loss. \nA Unified Legacy\nTreasures from the Family underscores Betsy Wyeth’s understanding that paintings and archives must be preserved together. Artworks gain depth through letters\, photographs\, and personal artifacts; archival materials gain resonance when seen alongside finished works. Her gift ensures that both will remain publicly accessible for generations of visitors and researchers. \nThrough this bequest\, the Brandywine Museum of Art becomes not only a guardian of the Wyeth artistic tradition\, but also the primary steward of the family’s historical record. \nPhoto: Strawbridge Family Gallery\nCurated by Amanda C. Burdan\, Ph.D.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/treasures-from-the-family-the-gift-of-betsy-james-wyeth/
LOCATION:Brandywine Museum of Art\, 1 Hoffmans Mill Rd\, Chadds Ford\, PA\, 19317\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Come enjoy fresh\, local produce\, artisan crafts\, live music\, and community fun!
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/farmers-market/
LOCATION:Belmont Hall\, 217 Smyrna Leipsic Road\, Smyrna\, DE\, 19977\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T180000
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SUMMARY:Fiddler On The Roof
DESCRIPTION:FIDDLER on the ROOF is the award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia. This musical score\, beloved by theater-goers for generations\, includes songs such as “If I Were a Rich Man\,” “Matchmaker\,” and “Sunrise Sunset.”  Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964\, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince; with book by Joseph Stein and score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick \n\nTimes and dates vary. See the website for the latest schedule \n\nSeptember 18 – October 25\, 2026
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/fiddler-on-the-roof/
LOCATION:Candlelight Theatre\, 2208 Millers Rd\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T235959
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SUMMARY:Walls of Resistance: Art as Activism
DESCRIPTION:Walls of Resistance: Art as Activism brings together more than 17 artists who explore graffiti as both a vital artistic tradition and a powerful form of activism. Curated by mural artist Leon Rainbow\, the exhibition highlights graffiti’s ability to challenge conventions\, strengthen communities\, and transform overlooked spaces. This impact has affirmed its place as one of the world’s largest and most influential art movements. Among the featured artists is legendary Philadelphia graffiti artist Cornbread\, widely recognized as one of the pioneering figures in the history of graffiti. \nLeon Rainbow grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to New Jersey\, where he developed his aerosol art practice under the guidance of renowned graffiti artists. He painted his first mural in 1999 and has since expanded his practice to include large-scale public murals and major collaborative projects. His work includes a mural at MetLife Stadium\, where he represented the State of New Jersey\, as well as Jersey Fresh Jam\, New Jersey’s premier Hip Hop cultural festival. \nImage: Hands Up (detail)\, 2014. Leon Rainbow. Mixed medium\, 48 x 36 inches.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/walls-of-resistance-art-as-activism/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Straight Eights Car Club Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Straight Eights Car Club is hosting a dinner at our Convention Center.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/straight-eights-car-club-dinner/
LOCATION:Convention Center\, 229 Rehoboth Avenue\, Rehoboth Beach\, DE\, 19971\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convention Center Event
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SUMMARY:Discover Winterthur
DESCRIPTION:Discover the treasures in your own backyard on this admission-free day at Winterthur. Get outside and explore the garden or learn something new in our galleries. Enjoy activities around the estate such as crafting\, a curator-guided gallery walk\, and story time. Together with our community partners\, Winterthur offers fun for all\, inside and out! Free. Activities offered until 4:00 pm. Museum and galleries open until 5:00 pm.\nPlease be aware that parking is limited\, and we expect a large turnout early in the day. Please visit any time but consider arriving later. You will have plenty of time to enjoy all Winterthur has to offer. \nVisitor Center  \n\nStop by the New Castle County Libraries table to decorate your own bookmark and learn about the free services the library offers including 3D printing\, museum pass checkouts\, concerts and classes\, job search help\, and more.\nLearn about Read Aloud Delaware’s Volunteer Reading Program and LENA Start—a free program designed to guide parents of newborns to 3-year-olds as they prepare their child for kindergarten. Enjoy a giveaway of new and gently used books for children and a patriotic visit and story time with Pete the Cat.\nVisit the Kennett Underground Railroad Center table and learn about the mission\, special events\, and guided bus tours of this organization that tells the stories of the people helped by the Underground Railroad on their journey to freedom.\nLearn how Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research rescues and rehabilitates birds that are injured\, orphaned\, or affected by oil and other contaminants. Discover the role birds play in our ecosystem\, get tips on how you can support local wildlife\, and explore how conservation efforts help protect our feathered neighbors for future generations.\nVisit with two bunnies from The Barn at Spring Brook Farm\, which helps children with disabilities connect with animals and nature.\nEnjoy a performance by The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware\, a non-auditioned LGBTQ+ and allies community chorus. Performances at 10:15 am and 11:15 am.\n\nGreenhouse Area \n\nMeet Sarah Bourne Rafferty of Atwater Designs\, see her recent creations\, and watch her create works of art using cyanotype\, the oldest photographic process.\nVisit Mt. Cuba Center’s space to learn how the center serves as a botanical garden dedicated to the conservation of native plants and their habitats.\nLearn which vegetables can be seeded for the fall season and see demonstrations of seeding and transplanting vegetables into containers from the Food Bank of Delaware. Take free seeding supplies to try your new skills at home.\nStop by the Best Buddies Delaware table to learn more about their mission of inclusion and their current programs offered throughout Delaware. Make a friendship bracelet or participate in other fun kindness-themed crafts.\nSpinning a Yarn: Wool at Winterthur\nJoin Matthew Monk\, associate textile curator\, and friends as they spin\, dye\, and weave using wool from the Winterthur merino sheep. See and feel textile work in action\, ask questions\, and learn about our sheep\, wool\, and the historical processing\, dyeing\, and use of wool.\nWatch members of the Harmony Weavers Guild and FiberGuild demonstrate various techniques\, including spinning fiber into yarn using drop spindles\, traditional spinning wheels\, or electronic spinners; weaving yarn into textiles on portable looms; knitting with traditional needles or a knitting machine; and kumihimo\, a Japanese braiding technique.\nVisit The Wheelmen to explore the heritage of early American bicycles. Meet members who restore and ride vintage bicycles\, research cycling history\, share stories\, and keep skills from cycling’s golden era (through 1932) alive. Demonstrations at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.\nClimb aboard Winterthur’s firetruck and discover its fascinating history and role in protecting the estate.\nPot\, Plant\, and Grow! Decorate your own terra cotta pot with a garden-inspired design\, plant a seed\, and make a wooden garden marker for your soon-to-be sprout.\n\nWest Gallery Circle \n\nVisit Guiding Paws of Delaware\, who raise puppies that will become life-changing Seeing Eye dogs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The Seeing Eye\, founded in 1929\, works to enhance the independence\, dignity\, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs.\nEnjoy music by the Newark Ukesters\, 11:00am–1:00 pm\n\nGalleries Reception Area \n\nJoin Josh Lane\, furniture curator\, at 1:00 pm for a Gallery Walk through his new exhibition\, Challenging Masterpieces: Art and Identity in American Furniture\, which highlights more than 70 standout pieces from the collection\, each selected for its exceptional craftsmanship\, inventive design\, or use of rare and unexpected materials. Please meet in the Galleries by 12:50 pm. Space is limited.\nPop by the Delaware Division of the Arts for a hands-on art activity that kids and adults can create together and take home.\nStop at the People to People Delaware table to pick up a free peace sticker and play their global kids’ game to win a prize.\nVisit the Delaware Historical Society table to hear stories about the history of the first state.\nVisit the First State Mini Club’s table highlighting the 250th anniversary of the United States and experience their interactive miniatures display.\nStop by the Winterthur Library’s table to see items from 18th-century America and from the early days of the museum.\n\nRotunda \n\nJoin Duwenavue Santé Johnson\, Radical Americana artist and Winterthur Maker-Creator fellow\, at 11:00 am and learn how to hand-embroider a star on wool and embellish it with glass beads. For ages 15 and up.\n\nRegister now. \nPhoto by Becca Mathias
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/discover-winterthur/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Activity,Kids & Families,Museum,Program
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SUMMARY:DelArt Film Society: The Wild West presents A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
DESCRIPTION:Westerns once ruled Hollywood. The quintessential American film genre. A mythology rooted in our identity. Survival\, betrayal\, redemption\, revenge. A raw view of the untamed west\, romanticized\, yet rugged. A symbol of freedom and the American dream.  \nOver time\, the westerns started to fade. A cultural shift in the 60s/70s saw less black-and-white moral codes\, and moral ambiguity which kept them alive for a little bit longer\, before the Blockbuster era finished them off…but not forever.  \nA resurgence in the 90s/2000s followed by the genre-bending 2010s proved that Westerns can still thrive today. The DelArt Film Society dives into the Western\, peels back the myths\, and showcases four incredible films that span the history of the genre. \n🚫 Outside food and drinks are not allowed\, but feel free to bring a water bottle—there’s a refill station conveniently located near the auditorium. \nA Fistful of Dollars (1964)\nA wandering gunfighter plays two rival families against each other in a town torn apart by greed\, pride\, and revenge. \nThe first film in “The Man with No Name” trilogy. Director Sergio Leone popularized the “Spaghetti Western” and reinvented the genre with this classic film.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/delart-film-society-the-wild-west-presents-a-fistful-of-dollars-1964/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Author: Victoria Johnson\, Glorious Country
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special talk by Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist Victoria Johnson. Presented in partnership with the History Book Festival\, Johnson will discuss her newest work\, Glorious Country: How the Artist Frederic Church Brought the World to America and America to the World. This presentation is the perfect preview for the Transcendent: Landscapes from the Hudson River School exhibition opening October 10\, 2026.  \nA book signing will take place immediately following.  \nCopies of Glorious Country are available for purchase in advance for $35 at the Market at DelArt and at the event. Copies purchased with tickets will be available for pick up at the event.  \nThis event is presented in partnership with the Lewes History Book Festival.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/meet-the-author-victoria-johnson-glorious-country/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Talks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260925T194444Z
CREATED:20260919T145501Z
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SUMMARY:Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting – 28 Sep 2026
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URL:https://delawareads.com/event/parks-shade-tree-commission-meeting-28-sep-2026/
LOCATION:City Hall Commissioners Room\, 2nd Floor\, 229 Rehoboth Avenue\, Rehoboth Beach\, 19971\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260925T194507Z
CREATED:20260919T145539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T194507Z
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SUMMARY:Cancellation of Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting – 28 Sep 2026 – Press Release
DESCRIPTION:https://cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/270975?handle=6E0647AA82E74A8C83FC73FE4419391B
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/cancellation-of-parks-shade-tree-commission-meeting-28-sep-2026-press-release/
LOCATION:City Hall Commissioners Room\, 2nd Floor\, 229 Rehoboth Avenue\, Rehoboth Beach\, 19971\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T133000
DTSTAMP:20260925T194528Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Adjustment Meeting – 28 Sep 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/board-of-adjustment-meeting-28-sep-2026/
LOCATION:City Hall Commissioners Room\, 2nd Floor\, 229 Rehoboth Avenue\, Rehoboth Beach\, 19971\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T133000
DTSTAMP:20260925T194549Z
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SUMMARY:Board of Adjustment Variance Hearing for 219 Stockley Street – 28 Sep 2026 – Public Notice
DESCRIPTION:https://cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/270931?handle=BDD0A88364EE446E9E2AAC97D478E183
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/board-of-adjustment-variance-hearing-for-219-stockley-street-28-sep-2026-public-notice/
LOCATION:City Hall Commissioners Room\, 2nd Floor\, 229 Rehoboth Avenue\, Rehoboth Beach\, 19971\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T100000
DTSTAMP:20260919T115248Z
CREATED:20260919T115248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T115248Z
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SUMMARY:Wellness Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow\, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat\, small towel\, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. \nDrop-in classes; held in the garden\, weather permitting. In inclement weather\, location will move indoors. Locations will be posted by the main gate and outside Brown Horticulture Center. Members only. $15 per Member per class; cash only. For more information\, contact Beth Sheehy at emsheehy@yahoo.com. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/wellness-yoga-3/
LOCATION:Winterthur
CATEGORIES:Garden,Member,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T100000
DTSTAMP:20260925T194643Z
CREATED:20260919T145824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T194643Z
UID:10008247-1790676000-1790676000@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Rehoboth & Lewes Police Depts. and DE River & Bay Auth. Account. Committee – 29 Sep 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://cityofrehoboth.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/270968?handle=D35744377A434AD598A069A6C07E2FD5
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/rehoboth-lewes-police-depts-and-de-river-bay-auth-account-committee-29-sep-2026/
LOCATION:City Hall Commissioners Room\, 2nd Floor\, 229 Rehoboth Avenue\, Rehoboth Beach\, 19971\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260925T194611Z
CREATED:20260919T145740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T194611Z
UID:10008246-1790676000-1790690400@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday rain or shine\, the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market offers a variety of fresh food\, local produce\, flowers\, handmade goods\, and more from local sellers in our community. The Farmers Market will be back in Grove Park\, but please note: the Grove Park Parking Lot will be closed for public parking and through traffic\, as vendors will be using this space in addition to park space.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/rehoboth-beach-farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:Grove Park\, Shaw Circle\, Rehoboth Beach DE\, 19971\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Permitted Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260919T115327Z
CREATED:20260919T115327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T115327Z
UID:10008102-1790764200-1790769600@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Garden & Estate Insider: Oak Hill Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk with Jessica Tsakiris\, horticulturist\, to visit this garden area and learn about its history as well as current plants and projects. Included with admission. Members free. \nRegister now. \nJoin our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history\, horticulture\, or habitats. Activities may include a walk\, talk\, or demonstration and take place every Wednesday\, April–October.  \nPhoto by Moonloop Photography
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/garden-estate-insider-oak-hill-garden-walk/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Activity,Garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T083000
DTSTAMP:20260919T115412Z
CREATED:20260919T115412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T115412Z
UID:10008103-1790839800-1790843400@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to T’ai Chi Chih
DESCRIPTION:Exclusively for Members! This introductory level\, easy-to-learn set of twenty movements helps dissolve tension\, reduce chronic pain\, and improve balance. Based on the ancient Chinese principles of activation and circulation of energy (chi)\, T’ai Chi Chih is an easily adaptive and enjoyable program that can be done by anyone\, regardless of age or physical ability. Classes are led by Jessica Lewis\, accredited T’ai Chi Chih instructor. Classes meet outside the Picnic House in the rear of the Visitor Parking Lot and take place in the garden\, weather permitting. In inclement weather\, location will move indoors. Members only. $135. Registration is for all eight sessions. Capacity limited. Register by September 15. No class on October 22. \nRegister now.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/introduction-to-tai-chi-chih-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Activity,Class,Member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T100000
DTSTAMP:20260919T115450Z
CREATED:20260919T115450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T115450Z
UID:10008104-1790845200-1790848800@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Wellness Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow\, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat\, small towel\, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. \nDrop-in classes; held in the garden\, weather permitting. In inclement weather\, location will move indoors. Locations will be posted by the main gate and outside Brown Horticulture Center. Members only. $15 per Member per class; cash only. For more information\, contact Beth Sheehy at emsheehy@yahoo.com. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/wellness-yoga-4/
LOCATION:Winterthur
CATEGORIES:Garden,Member,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T113000
DTSTAMP:20260919T115527Z
CREATED:20260919T115527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T115527Z
UID:10008105-1790852400-1790854200@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Story Time in Enchanted Woods
DESCRIPTION:Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Plus\, enjoy a special activity on the first Thursday of every month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly at scheduled time and takes place weekly\, April–October. \nOctober 1—Don’t Rake the Garden in a Party Dress by Aimee Bissonetti \nOctober 8—Acorn Was a Little Wild by Jen Arena \nOctober 15—Run Wild by David Covell \nOctober 22—Daylight Starlight Wildlife by Wendell Minor \nOctober 29—Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft and Richard G. Van Gelder \nPhoto by Rob Cardillo
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/story-time-in-enchanted-woods-2/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Garden,Kids & Families,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260926T031001Z
CREATED:20260919T212507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T031001Z
UID:10008343-1790874000-1790884800@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Delaware Korean Festival
DESCRIPTION:Explore traditional and modern Korean culture with family-friendly activities and performances in the Delaware Art Museum’s Copeland Sculpture Garden. Experience Korean food\, dance\, music\, games\, and more! Korean food and beer/wine available for purchase. \nThis outdoor family-friendly event will leave you saying “Sarang-hae-yo Korea – I love Korea!”
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/delaware-korean-festival/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Cultural Heritage,Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260919T115604Z
CREATED:20260919T115604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T115604Z
UID:10008106-1790877600-1790881200@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Winterthur in the Time of Jackie Kennedy Virtual Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Exclusively for Members! In this virtual lecture\, walk in the footsteps of visitors to the museum and garden in the 1950s and ’60s\, which included everyone from schoolchildren to America’s First Lady. In celebration of our 75th anniversary\, Jeff Groff\, former estate historian\, will reveal Winterthur during its early years as a museum and explore how it was further transformed after H. F. du Pont’s death in 1969. Lecture followed by Q&A. Registration required. Free. \nRegister now.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/winterthur-in-the-time-of-jackie-kennedy-virtual-lecture/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Member,Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T123000
DTSTAMP:20260925T194723Z
CREATED:20260919T145907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T194723Z
UID:10008248-1790931600-1790944200@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Butterfly Bolt
DESCRIPTION:What is Your Voice – Voices Against Domestic Violence is hosting their 4th annual Butterfly Bolt.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/butterfly-bolt/
LOCATION:Boardwalk\, 8 Rehoboth Ave\, Rehoboth Beach\, DE\, 19971\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260925T194743Z
CREATED:20260919T145946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T194743Z
UID:10008249-1790935200-1791144000@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Fall Sidewalk Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Fall Sale offers a weekend of deals and fabulous finds.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/fall-sidewalk-sale/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:City Permitted Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260303T194845Z
CREATED:20260215T220326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T194845Z
UID:10004037-1790935200-1792962000@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Fall at Longwood & Chrysanthemum Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fall at Longwood & Chrysanthemum Festival 2026\n\n \n\n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\nThis fall\, nature picks up her brush and transforms Longwood Gardens into a living canvas of amber\, crimson\, and gold. Towering trees ignite in color\, ornamental grasses shimmer in the breeze\, and late-season blooms hold their own against the crisp blue sky. It’s the season when artistry and agriculture meet—when master gardeners\, designers\, and scientists showcase what careful planning and bold imagination can achieve. \nWander the Flower Garden Walk\, where autumn perennials and textured foliage create layered ribbons of color. Explore the Hillside Garden\, a quieter\, contemplative space where horticultural rarities and thoughtful plant pairings reveal subtle beauty. In the expansive Meadow Garden\, sweeping fields of goldenrod\, asters\, and native grasses glow in the afternoon light\, creating one of the most photogenic landscapes in the region. \nThe Ornamental Kitchen Garden offers another kind of bounty. Here\, edible crops mix with decorative plantings\, proving that productivity can be beautiful. Heirloom vegetables\, vibrant peppers\, and richly colored greens demonstrate that form and function aren’t rivals—they’re partners. \nChrysanthemum Festival 2026\nBeginning October 16\, 2026\, Longwood’s artists and scientists stretch horticultural limits during the celebrated Chrysanthemum Festival. This isn’t a simple flower show. It’s a feat of botanical engineering. \nExpect: \n\nCascading chrysanthemum towers\nIntricate trained forms\nSculptural displays cultivated over many months\nRare varieties grown exclusively for the exhibition\n\nLongwood has cultivated chrysanthemums for nearly a century\, building a reputation for precision growing techniques and dramatic presentation. Each plant is trained\, pruned\, and shaped to create architectural forms that seem almost impossible—proof that patience is powerful. \nTiny trivia: Some chrysanthemum specimens are trained for nearly a full year before they bloom on cue. Talk about sticking to a growth plan. \nOctober 2–25\, 2026\nGardens Open \n10:00 am–6:00 pm\nMonday\, Wednesday\, Thursday \n10:00 am–9:00 pm\nFriday\, Saturday\, Sunday \nOctober 26–November 15\, 2026\nGardens Open \n10:00 am–5:00 pm\nWednesday–Monday \nAutumn at Longwood blends sweeping landscapes with fine detail. From golden meadows to meticulously trained chrysanthemums\, the season offers both grand vistas and intimate discoveries. If summer dazzles with fountains\, fall answers with fire—this time in the leaves.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/fall-at-longwood-chrysanthemum-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Longwood Gardens\, 1001 Longwood Rd\, Kennett Square\, PA\, 19348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260926T031047Z
CREATED:20260919T212551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T031047Z
UID:10008344-1790938800-1790942400@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Art Is Tasty featuring Where summer ripens at all hours by Angela Fraleigh
DESCRIPTION:Art Is Tasty has a new start time! Beginning in October\, we will meet at 11am to leave plenty of time for lunch afterwards. Join us on the first Friday of each month for a guided group discussion of a work of art\, then keep the conversation going while enjoying a discounted lunch at Kaffeina Cafe. To enjoy lunch at the Cafe\, arrive by 10:45am to pre-order your lunch. Vouchers for 10% off lunch order can be picked up at the Front Desk upon arrival for the program. \nThis month’s featured artwork is Where summer ripens at all hours by Angela Fraleigh.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/art-is-tasty-featuring-where-summer-ripens-at-all-hours-by-angela-fraleigh/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Talks & Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260926T031115Z
CREATED:20260919T212644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T031115Z
UID:10008345-1790942400-1790946000@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk on Lisa Bradley: Beyond Luminosity – Mindful Looking with the Curator
DESCRIPTION:Join Head Curator and Curator of Contemporary Art\, Margaret Winslow\, as she gives a gallery talk on Lisa Bradley: Beyond Luminosity from a mindful looking lens–slowing down\, considering the small details\, asking questions\, and connecting. \nFirst Motion (detail)\, 2019. Lisa Bradley (born 1951). Oil on canvas\, 76 1/2 x 57 1/2 inches. Courtesy of the artist. © Lisa Bradley.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/gallery-talk-on-lisa-bradley-beyond-luminosity-mindful-looking-with-the-curator/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Related,Free for Members,Talks & Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260919T115643Z
CREATED:20260919T115643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T115643Z
UID:10008107-1790949600-1790953200@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Curator Talk: At Work at Winterthur
DESCRIPTION:Join Jennifer Vess\, Winterthur archivist and curator of At Work at Winterthur\, for a talk about the exhibition and to see a few items that didn’t make the final cut.  \nRegister now. \nPhoto from the Winterthur Archives
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/curator-talk-at-work-at-winterthur/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Library,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260919T115737Z
CREATED:20260919T115737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T115737Z
UID:10008108-1790960400-1790971200@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Harvest Hoedown: Line Dancing Party
DESCRIPTION:Step into fall with a night of line dancing\, seasonal beverages\, and tasty autumn treats. Learn new moves from our line dancing instructors\, enjoy games on the lawn\, and relax on hay bales under the crisp autumn sky. $50; $12 for children 12 and under. Includes welcome cocktail (nonalcoholic option available)\, line dancing instruction\, and access to the garden. Rain date October 3. \nRegister now.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/harvest-hoedown-line-dancing-party/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Activity,Entertainment,Garden
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