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SUMMARY:Cropsey\, Wyeth\, and the American Landscape Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Cropsey\, Wyeth\, and the American Landscape Tradition\n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\nOctober 4\, 2025 – May 31\, 2026\nBrandywine Museum of Art — Chadds Ford\, PA \nThe Brandywine Museum of Art presents Cropsey\, Wyeth\, and the American Landscape Tradition\, a landmark exhibition centered on the first-ever museum display of a monumental rediscovered masterwork by Hudson River School painter Jasper Francis Cropsey (1823–1900). \nAt the heart of the exhibition is Autumn in the Ramapo Valley\, Erie Railway (1873)\, an extraordinary canvas measuring nearly 7 feet long. Commissioned in 1873 by Irish-American railroad magnate James McHenry\, the painting celebrates both the grandeur of the American landscape and the rise of American industry. The train cutting through the valley references the Erie Railroad\, in which McHenry had recently secured a controlling stake — a subtle but powerful statement about progress\, expansion\, and national identity. \nShortly after its completion\, the painting was shipped to England and remained in private British collections for more than 150 years. In 2025\, it was acquired by The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Foundation for American Art\, marking its long-awaited return to public view. This exhibition offers the first opportunity for audiences to see the work since 1873. \nThe Hudson River School and Industry\nBeyond Cropsey’s masterwork\, the exhibition surveys the 19th-century explosion of American landscape painting and its relationship to industrial expansion. Featured artists include: \n\nAlfred Thompson Bricher\nAlbert Bierstadt\nWilliam Trost Richards\nJohn Frederick Kensett\nMary Blood Mellen\nMartin Johnson Heade\n\nThese painters helped define a distinctly American vision of nature — dramatic\, expansive\, and often infused with national optimism. Yet their works also reveal the tension between untouched wilderness and advancing railroads\, commerce\, and settlement. \nFrom Cropsey to the Wyeths\nThe exhibition continues beyond the Hudson River School\, tracing a line of artistic inheritance into the 20th century. Through key works in the Brandywine Museum and Wyeth Foundation collections\, the show explores how American landscape painting evolved through: \n\nWinslow Homer\nGeorge Bellows\nN.C. Wyeth\nand ultimately Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009)\n\nArchival material from the Wyeth family library reveals a deeper engagement with Hudson River School artists than previously recognized. Andrew Wyeth studied their composition\, allegorical themes\, and even their treatment of industry within landscape. Selected watercolors and tempera works — including some never before exhibited — demonstrate how that legacy carried forward in subtle but meaningful ways. \nThe result is not just a historical survey\, but a reconsideration of how American landscape painting evolved across generations. \nExhibition Dates\nOctober 4\, 2025 – May 31\, 2026 \nFor deeper context on the rediscovered Cropsey painting\, visitors can explore the exhibition microsite:\nhttps://brandywineathome.org/cropsey/
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/cropsey-wyeth-and-the-american-landscape-tradition/
LOCATION:Brandywine Museum of Art\, 1 Hoffmans Mill Rd\, Chadds Ford\, PA\, 19317\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:John Sloan’s Street Theater
DESCRIPTION:John Sloan’s Street Theater\n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\nJanuary 31\, 2026 – May 17\, 2026\nStrawbridge Family Gallery\nCurated by Amanda C. Burdan\, Ph.D. \nThe Brandywine Museum of Art presents John Sloan’s Street Theater\, an exhibition exploring the graphic work of John Sloan (1871–1951)\, a central figure of the Ashcan School. Emerging in the early twentieth century\, Sloan and his contemporaries rejected idealized subjects in favor of the realities of modern urban life\, particularly in New York City. \nBest known for his paintings and etchings of everyday city scenes\, Sloan captured sidewalks\, rooftops\, tenements\, shop windows\, and neighborhood theaters with both humor and social awareness. While his oil paintings employed loose\, modern brushwork\, his prints reveal a more intricate approach\, using etching to record fleeting gestures\, crowd interactions\, and private moments glimpsed through open windows. \nThis exhibition draws from a collection of more than 500 prints donated to the museum by the late Paul Preston Davis\, presenting over 50 works that highlight Sloan’s mastery of the medium. The selection underscores his deep interest in human behavior — from children playing in the streets to the rhythms of working-class neighborhoods. \nSloan’s art offers insight into a transformative period in American life. During his lifetime\, the city shifted from horse-drawn transportation to automobiles; women’s public roles expanded dramatically; and social norms were reshaped through movements such as suffrage and Prohibition. Through his prints\, urban life becomes both stage and subject — a “street theater” unfolding in real time.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/john-sloans-street-theater/
LOCATION:Brandywine Museum of Art\, 1 Hoffmans Mill Rd\, Chadds Ford\, PA\, 19317\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Living Indigenous
DESCRIPTION:Living Indigenous – Delaware Art Museum (Wilmington\, DE)\n\nThe Delaware Art Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday \n\nDates: February 28 – August 23\, 2026\nPrice: Free with museum admission\nLocation: Delaware Art Museum\, Gallery 9\, 2301 Kentmere Parkway\, Wilmington\, Delaware \nExplore contemporary Indigenous creativity at Living Indigenous\, an exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum that celebrates the work of Indigenous artists living in or connected to the Delaware community. Developed in partnership with the Nanticoke Indian Museum\, the exhibition highlights artistic voices that reflect cultural heritage\, identity\, and community connections. \nThe exhibition brings together intergenerational artists\, offering perspectives that link history\, cultural traditions\, and modern Indigenous experiences. By centering these voices during the United States’ 250th anniversary era\, the exhibition emphasizes broader stories of the inhabitants of Turtle Island\, connecting past knowledge with present-day artistic expression. \nVisitors will encounter a diverse range of artwork—from painting and mixed media to contemporary interpretations of Indigenous identity. Additional works and ephemera by Indigenous artists are installed throughout the museum’s permanent galleries\, expanding the narrative beyond a single exhibition space. \nExhibition Highlights \n\nArtwork by Indigenous artists connected to the Delaware region\nCollaboration with the Nanticoke Indian Museum\nIntergenerational perspectives linking tradition and contemporary life\nAdditional Indigenous works are displayed across the museum galleries\n\nVenue: The Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington connects visitors with American art\, illustration\, and contemporary exhibitions through rotating shows\, educational programs\, and cultural events.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/living-indigenous/
LOCATION:Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still Life
DESCRIPTION:Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still Life\nMarch 15\, 2026 – June 7\, 2026 \n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\nCurator: Kerry Bickford \nAbundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still Life brings together ten contemporary artists who engage with the long tradition of still life while reframing it for the twenty-first century. Historically a genre associated with technical skill and symbolic meaning\, still life has also served as a space for experimentation — a place where artists explore texture\, composition\, and coded messages about wealth\, mortality\, and desire. \nThe exhibition is organized into two thematic sections: \nAbundance\nThis section examines how still life imagery has historically symbolized prosperity and status. The featured contemporary works interrogate systems of wealth\, commerce\, and exchange — asking how objects signal value and how consumer culture shapes perception. Fruit\, fish\, flowers\, and meat become markers not only of bounty\, but of economic power. \nExcess\nThe second section focuses on the environmental and social consequences of overconsumption. Many works incorporate discarded or repurposed materials — bath towels\, reclaimed toys\, grocery flyers\, and other found objects — reflecting on industrial production and waste. These reinterpretations of still life question what remains after abundance tips into excess. \nThe Brandywine Museum of Art presents John Sloan’s Street Theater\, an exhibition exploring the graphic work of John Sloan (1871–1951)\, a central figure of the Ashcan School. Emerging in the early twentieth century\, Sloan and his contemporaries rejected idealized subjects in favor of the realities of modern urban life\, particularly in New York City. \nBest known for his paintings and etchings of everyday city scenes\, Sloan captured sidewalks\, rooftops\, tenements\, shop windows\, and neighborhood theaters with both humor and social awareness. While his oil paintings employed loose\, modern brushwork\, his prints reveal a more intricate approach\, using etching to record fleeting gestures\, crowd interactions\, and private moments glimpsed through open windows. \nThis exhibition draws from a collection of more than 500 prints donated to the museum by the late Paul Preston Davis\, presenting over 50 works that highlight Sloan’s mastery of the medium. The selection underscores his deep interest in human behavior — from children playing in the streets to the rhythms of working-class neighborhoods. \nSloan’s art offers insight into a transformative period in American life. During his lifetime\, the city shifted from horse-drawn transportation to automobiles; women’s public roles expanded dramatically; and social norms were reshaped through movements such as suffrage and Prohibition. Through his prints\, urban life becomes both stage and subject — a “street theater” unfolding in real time. \nTogether\, the exhibition expands still life beyond decorative tradition\, connecting it to urgent contemporary concerns about sustainability\, consumption\, and economic imbalance. The familiar language of fruit and flowers becomes a lens for examining extraction\, production\, and responsibility in modern society.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/abundane-excess-eye-still-life/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000
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SUMMARY:The City on Paper
DESCRIPTION:The City on Paper – Delaware Art Museum\n\nThe Delaware Art Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday \n\nDates: March 28 – August 16\, 2026\nPrice: Free with museum admission\nLocation: Galleries 11 & 12\, Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy\, Wilmington\, Delaware \nExplore urban life through the lens of printmaking in The City on Paper\, an exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum featuring 47 drawings and prints that capture city scenes from 1875 to 2007. The exhibition highlights how artists have documented the energy and architecture of cities such as New York\, Paris\, and Wilmington\, portraying grand boulevards\, quiet alleyways\, towering skyscrapers\, and the people who animate these spaces. \nPrintmaking plays a central role in the exhibition\, with works created through techniques including etching\, woodcut\, lithography\, monotype\, and screen printing. Drawn entirely from the museum’s own collection\, the exhibition includes new acquisitions alongside rarely displayed works\, offering visitors a chance to see pieces that are not often on view. \nThe exhibition features works by 45 artists\, including notable figures such as Peggy Bacon\, Stuart Davis\, John Marin\, Martin Lewis\, John Sloan\, Wayne Thiebaud\, and James McNeill Whistler. Together\, these artists present a rich visual narrative of city life across more than a century of artistic interpretation. \nExhibition Highlights \n\n\n47 works on paper exploring city life and architecture \n\n\nPrintmaking techniques including etching\, lithography\, and screen printing \n\n\nArtwork spanning more than 130 years of urban imagery \n\n\nWorks by 45 artists from the Delaware Art Museum collection \n\n\nVenue: The Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington presents American art\, illustration\, and contemporary exhibitions while offering educational programs and community events throughout the year.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/the-city-on-paper/
LOCATION:Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T163000
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SUMMARY:The American Landscape Tradition: Cropsey and Wyeth
DESCRIPTION:Cropsey\, Wyeth\, and the American Landscape Tradition\n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\nOctober 4\, 2025 – May 31\, 2026\nBrandywine Museum of Art — Chadds Ford\, PA \nThe Brandywine Museum of Art presents Cropsey\, Wyeth\, and the American Landscape Tradition\, a landmark exhibition centered on the first-ever museum display of a monumental rediscovered masterwork by Hudson River School painter Jasper Francis Cropsey (1823–1900). \nAt the heart of the exhibition is Autumn in the Ramapo Valley\, Erie Railway (1873)\, an extraordinary canvas measuring nearly seven feet in length. Commissioned in 1873 by Irish-American railroad magnate James McHenry\, the painting celebrates both the grandeur of the American landscape and the rise of American industry. The train cutting through the valley references the Erie Railroad\, in which McHenry had recently secured a controlling stake — a subtle but powerful statement about progress\, expansion\, and national identity. \nShortly after its completion\, the painting was shipped to England and remained in private British collections for more than 150 years. In 2025\, it was acquired by The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Foundation for American Art\, marking its long-awaited return to public view. This exhibition offers the first opportunity for audiences to see the work since 1873. \nThe Hudson River School and Industry\nBeyond Cropsey’s masterwork\, the exhibition surveys the 19th-century explosion of American landscape painting and its relationship to industrial expansion. Featured artists include: \n\nAlfred Thompson Bricher\nAlbert Bierstadt\nWilliam Trost Richards\nJohn Frederick Kensett\nMary Blood Mellen\nMartin Johnson Heade\n\nThese painters helped define a distinctly American vision of nature — dramatic\, expansive\, and often infused with national optimism. Yet their works also reveal the tension between untouched wilderness and advancing railroads\, commerce\, and settlement. \nFrom Cropsey to the Wyeths\nThe exhibition continues beyond the Hudson River School\, tracing a line of artistic inheritance into the 20th century. Through key works in the Brandywine Museum and Wyeth Foundation collections\, the show explores how American landscape painting evolved through: \n\nWinslow Homer\nGeorge Bellows\nN.C. Wyeth\nand ultimately Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009)\n\nArchival material from the Wyeth family library reveals a deeper engagement with Hudson River School artists than previously recognized. Andrew Wyeth studied their composition\, allegorical themes\, and even their treatment of industry within landscape. Selected watercolors and tempera works — including some never before exhibited — demonstrate how that legacy carried forward in subtle but meaningful ways. \nThe result is not just a historical survey\, but a reconsideration of how American landscape painting evolved across generations. \nExhibition Dates\nOctober 4\, 2025 – May 31\, 2026 \nFor deeper context on the rediscovered Cropsey painting\, visitors can explore the exhibition microsite:\nhttps://brandywineathome.org/cropsey/
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/the-american-landscape-tradition-cropsey-and-wyeth/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Citizen Artist
DESCRIPTION:Citizen Artist – Delaware Art Museum (Wilmington\, DE)\n\nThe Delaware Art Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday \n\nDates: April 11 – July 19\, 2026\nPrice: Free with museum admission\nLocation: Fusco Gallery\, Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy\, Wilmington\, Delaware \nExplore the role of artists as community builders in Citizen Artist\, an exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum that reflects on the relationship between art\, public service\, and civic identity. Timed with the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026\, the exhibition highlights artists who worked through major federal arts programs designed to support creative workers and strengthen communities. \nBeginning with the New Deal arts initiatives of the 1930s\, the exhibition examines programs such as the Public Works of Art Project\, the Works Progress Administration\, the Farm Security Administration\, and the Treasury Section on Fine Arts. These programs employed artists who created murals\, photographs\, performances\, and educational programs that connected art to everyday American life. \nThe exhibition also explores the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) of the 1970s\, which funded job programs that many communities adapted to employ professional artists. In Delaware\, these efforts helped expand community arts programs and contributed to the development of institutions such as the Delaware Art Museum and The Delaware Contemporary. \nThrough historical works and contemporary commissions\, Citizen Artist highlights how artists have served their communities while shaping cultural life across generations. The exhibition also connects with the statewide Citizen Photographer initiative\, inviting Delaware residents to contribute photographs that reflect identity\, place\, and civic life during the nation’s 250th anniversary. \nExhibition Highlights \n\n\nArtwork connected to New Deal and CETA artist employment programs \n\n\nContemporary commissions exploring the role of artists in civic life \n\n\nCommunity participation through the Citizen Photographer initiative \n\n\nPart of Delaware’s cultural programming for the U.S. Semiquincentennial in 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/citizen-artist/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T160000
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SUMMARY:Pacem in Terris: Youth Peace Exhibition at Alapocas Run
DESCRIPTION:Pacem in Terris is a grassroots\, non-partisan\, interfaith\, member-supported non-profit organization that brings together people of all ages\, ethnic backgrounds and professions for the purpose of positive peaceful change on the local\, national and global level. The Youth Peace Art Exhibition is where the art and words of young people can help us all see the world anew. “It is an opportunity for all of us to learn from our younger citizens what the world should be like.” Free\, with paid park admission.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/pacem-in-terris-youth-peace-exhibition-at-alapocas-run/
LOCATION:Alapocas Run State Park\, 1914 W. Park Drive\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hiking & Walking Trails,Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T180000
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SUMMARY:Arsenic and Old Lace
DESCRIPTION:ARSENIC and OLD LACE. This wildly popular comedic farce\, written by Joseph Kesselring\, revolves around two elderly sisters who are famous in their Brooklyn neighborhood for their numerous acts of charity but are as crazy as loons. Mix in a dollop of Teddy Roosevelt\, a dash of Albert Einstein\, and stir with an assortment of quirky characters\, and you get a lethal cocktail of murder\, mayhem\, and laughter. Come see what the New York Times called “a play so funny you will never forget.” \n\nTimes and dates vary. See website for the latest schedule \n\n Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 to Saturday\, June 20\, 2026
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/arsenic-and-old-lace/
LOCATION:Candlelight Theatre\, 2208 Millers Rd\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T100000
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk at Cape Henlopen
DESCRIPTION:Search the park for birds on their spring migration. Each walk will target current birding hot spots. For beginning and intermediate birders. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. For ages 10+ with an adult. Pre-register by calling (302) 645-6852.FREE with park entrance fee.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/spring-bird-walk-at-cape-henlopen-3/
LOCATION:Cape Henlopen State Park\, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping,Community,Fishing,Hiking & Walking Trails,Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T130000
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SUMMARY:Senior Scientists:Flora of Killens at Killens Pond
DESCRIPTION:Join Naturalists to learn all about the plants you can find at Killens Pond. You will learn about why plants are so important to human life\, how to ID a couple of common species and go on a hike to see what plants are out. This is part of the Senior Naturalist program. Ages 50+. Pre-registration required online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program; afterwards call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPnaturecenter@delaware.gov to register. Tickets are $6/person. Program meets at the Nature Center.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/senior-scientistsflora-of-killens-at-killens-pond/
LOCATION:Killens Pond State Park\, 5025 Killens Pond Rd\, Felton\, DE\, 19952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping,Community,Fishing,Hiking & Walking Trails,Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260421T015532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T015532Z
UID:10007933-1778605200-1778614200@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Lums Pond Spring Celebration at Lums Pond
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 75th and 250th Lums Pond is bringing back their Spring Celebration\, this event was originally hosted in 1979 to celebrate the opening of the facilities of the park. To honor that we will have crafts in the nature center and activities down by the pond for all ages. Join us anytime between 5-7:30p.m. Free with park admission.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/lums-pond-spring-celebration-at-lums-pond/
LOCATION:Lums Pond State Park\, 1065 Howell School Road\, Bear\, DE\, 19701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping,Community,Fishing,Hiking & Walking Trails,Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/LumsPond.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T100000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260421T025301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T025301Z
UID:10007981-1778663700-1778666400@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Little Nature Explorers (Wednesday Session) at Brandywine Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This multi-week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to make discoveries outdoors together. Each 45-minute class includes nature-based\, child-directed activities\, singing\, and a storybook. Each week will learn about a different animal at the Zoo. Sign up for Sunday or Wednesday classes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to limited space\, a maximum of 2 adults can attend class per family. Class is limited in size and will take place outdoors\, so dress for the weather. Ticket Fee: $15 per child for each class.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/little-nature-explorers-wednesday-session-at-brandywine-zoo-2/
LOCATION:Brandywine Zoo\, 1001 N Park Dr\, Wilmington\,\, DE\, 19802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hiking & Walking Trails,Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260420T225048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T225048Z
UID:10007896-1778666400-1778936400@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:A Capitol Experience at First State Heritage Park
DESCRIPTION:Tour Delaware’s current functioning capital building with a First State Heritage Park tour guide! Walk through the halls where Delaware laws are made and learn about the history of the First State.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/a-capitol-experience-at-first-state-heritage-park-8/
LOCATION:First State Heritage Park\, 43 The Green\, Dover\, DE\, 1902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking Trails,History,Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/First-State-Heritage-Park.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260421T020646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T020646Z
UID:10007942-1778670000-1778932800@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Stories of the Green Walking Tour at First State Heritage Park
DESCRIPTION:The Dover Green has been the heart of this capital since its 18th-century founding. Led by a historic interpreter\, experience the stories of the sites and people that have defined the First State experience.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/stories-of-the-green-walking-tour-at-first-state-heritage-park-10/
LOCATION:First State Heritage Park\, 43 The Green\, Dover\, DE\, 1902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hiking & Walking Trails,History,Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260421T013117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T013117Z
UID:10007932-1778695200-1778702400@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Nature Art Club at Alapocas Run
DESCRIPTION:All artists welcome! Join the Bellevue staff and other nature loving artists for a fun evening of creation and inspiration. This monthly club will meet on the last wednesday of the month from March to May. Each month we will explore different mediums and projects to connect us with nature. Art supplies provided\, but you are welcome to bring your own as well! Meet at the Arts Center. Free with paid park entrance fee\, pre-registration recommended please email us at bellevueprogramming@delaware.gov or give us a call at 302-793-3046.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/nature-art-club-at-alapocas-run-2/
LOCATION:Alapocas Run State Park\, 1914 W. Park Drive\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19802\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260421T022206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T022206Z
UID:10007955-1778695200-1778702400@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Art in Acton: Gold Leaf Botanical at Alapocas Run
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to add a touch of shine to your artwork. Participants will paint a beautiful botanical image incorporating silver\, gold\, or copper leaf. Participants will go home with the know-how to add any metal leaf to their artwork and a handsome conversation starter.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/art-in-acton-gold-leaf-botanical-at-alapocas-run/
LOCATION:Alapocas Run State Park\, 1914 W. Park Drive\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hiking & Walking Trails,Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260420T233036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T233036Z
UID:10007909-1778756400-1778760000@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Discover Battery 519 at Cape Henlopen
DESCRIPTION:Tour the underground Battery 519 to discover how Fort Miles planned to defend the east coast from the anticipated threats of WWII. Tours meet at the Fort Miles Museum in Battery 519. Recommended for ages 7+. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that\, please call 302-644-5007.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/discover-battery-519-at-cape-henlopen-17/
LOCATION:Cape Henlopen State Park\, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cape-Henlopen-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260421T000101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T000101Z
UID:10007915-1778770800-1778774400@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Mansion Tour at Auburn Valley
DESCRIPTION:Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour\, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). A discounted joint tour to the Marshall Steam Museum and Mansion is only available by paying day of for your tour. If you pre-book you will not get the dollar off each tour discount. $8 per adult\, $4 per child.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/mansion-tour-at-auburn-valley-12/
LOCATION:Auburn Valley State Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260420T214445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T214445Z
UID:10007882-1778842800-1778846400@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Discover Battery 519 at Cape Henlopen
DESCRIPTION:Tour the underground Battery 519 to discover how Fort Miles planned to defend the east coast from the anticipated threats of WWII. Tours meet at the Fort Miles Museum in Battery 519. Recommended for ages 7+. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that\, please call 302-644-5007.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/discover-battery-519-at-cape-henlopen-12/
LOCATION:Cape Henlopen State Park\, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping,Community,Fishing,Hiking & Walking Trails,Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cape-Henlopen-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260421T035934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T035934Z
UID:10007994-1778850000-1778853600@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Mansion Tour at Auburn Valley
DESCRIPTION:Come explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne-style Victorian mansion that Delaware has to offer with a one-hour tour\, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose history and legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings you will see there today. You will get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people). A discounted joint tour to the Marshall Steam Museum and Mansion is only available by paying day of for your tour. If you pre-book you will not get the dollar off each tour discount. $8 per adult\, $4 per child.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/mansion-tour-at-auburn-valley-16/
LOCATION:Auburn Valley State Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Auburn.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260421T024405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T024405Z
UID:10007973-1778853600-1778857200@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Morse Code Bracelet at Delaware Seashore
DESCRIPTION:This fashion makes a statement- literally! Morse code has been an important part of maritime communication since it was invented in 1844. Discover the history and value of Morse code while creating your own wearable message. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that\, please call 302-227-6991.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/morse-code-bracelet-at-delaware-seashore-2/
LOCATION:Delaware Seashore State Park\, 39415 Inlet Rd\, Rehoboth Beach\, DE\, 19971\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boating,Camping,Fishing,Hiking & Walking Trails,Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260420T213757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T213757Z
UID:10007876-1778862600-1778873400@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Gaming under the Great Dune at Cape Henlopen
DESCRIPTION:Join other model wargamers to play scenarios in an underground WWII artillery position! Amateur to expert gamers welcome. Some refreshments provided\, gamers are encouraged to bring their own models and terrain. Staff will be available to support new gamers. Games will be played for 3 hours and participants are encouraged to join for as long or as little as they like!
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/gaming-under-the-great-dune-at-cape-henlopen/
LOCATION:Cape Henlopen State Park\, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping,Community,Fishing,Hiking & Walking Trails,Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cape-Henlopen-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260421T021104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T021104Z
UID:10007946-1778922000-1778925600@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Pontoon Tour (Reserved Seat) at Alapocas Run
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the cypress swamp during this 1-hour guided tour aboard our 28-foot pontoon boat. These tickets are for individual seats on the pontoon boat. Online registration ends 48 hours prior to the pontoon tour. To make a reservation for your family/household group\, please call the Baldcypress Nature Center directly at 302-875-5163. Adults $8\, Children (Age 12 and under) $4.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/pontoon-tour-reserved-seat-at-alapocas-run-5/
LOCATION:Alapocas Run State Park\, 1914 W. Park Drive\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Hiking & Walking Trails,Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260420T224937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T224937Z
UID:10007895-1778922000-1778931000@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Beach Driving Clinic at Delaware Seashore
DESCRIPTION:Learn park rules\, licensing requirements\, and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. Then\, follow park staff out to the beach to practice driving on the sand. Participants must have a valid surf tag and the required equipment to do so. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that\, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/beach-driving-clinic-at-delaware-seashore-6/
LOCATION:Delaware Seashore State Park\, 39415 Inlet Rd\, Rehoboth Beach\, DE\, 19971\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boating,Camping,Fishing,Hiking & Walking Trails,Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260421T000211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T000211Z
UID:10007917-1778923800-1778931000@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to Rock Climbing at Alapocas Run
DESCRIPTION:After a brief introduction to equipment\, climbing and safety\, get harnessed up and climb on our natural rock wall. Park staff will instruct\, guide and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please note that it is a 10-minute walk from the parking lot with hills. Ages 8+. Online pre-registration and payment required by noon on the Friday prior to the program date. $30 per person.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/introduction-to-rock-climbing-at-alapocas-run-2/
LOCATION:Alapocas Run State Park\, 1914 W. Park Drive\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19802\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260421T022355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T022355Z
UID:10007957-1778925600-1778929200@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Cape Nature 250 to Today Hike at Cape Henlopen
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk through space and time as we explore how the flora\, fauna and landscape of Cape has changed from 1776 to 2026. For ages 7+ with an adult. Pre-register required by calling (302) 645-6852.FREE with park entrance fee.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/cape-nature-250-to-today-hike-at-cape-henlopen/
LOCATION:Cape Henlopen State Park\, 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr\, Lewes\, DE\, 19958\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camping,Community,Fishing,Hiking & Walking Trails,Park
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://delawareads.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cape-Henlopen-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T163000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260420T213702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T213702Z
UID:10007875-1778925600-1778949000@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Fort Delaware Open to the Public at Fort Delaware
DESCRIPTION:Come out and visit the greatest Civil War site in Delaware! We have several programs going on daily\, including artillery demonstrations\, tours\, and interactive activities. You can also explore the fort\, and interact with the various activities in each room. Fort Delaware is a great experience for visitors of all ages!
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/fort-delaware-open-to-the-public-at-fort-delaware-2/
LOCATION:Fort Delaware State Park (Pea Patch Island)
CATEGORIES:History,Museum,Park
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T180150
CREATED:20260312T213624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T220454Z
UID:10007872-1778925600-1779033600@delawareads.com
SUMMARY:Brandywine Spring Festival of the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Brandywine Spring Festival of the Arts\nDates: May 16 (10am-6pm) and 17 (10am-4pm) \, 2026\nLocation: Siegel JCC Outdoor Campus\, 101 Garden of Eden Rd\, Wilmington\, Delaware\nAdmission: Details available on the festival website\nWebsite: www.brandywinespring.com \nA New Spring Arts Festival Comes to Wilmington\nThe Brandywine Spring Festival of the Arts debuts May 16–17\, 2026\, at the Siegel JCC (the J) in Wilmington\, Delaware. Set across the JCC’s spacious Outdoor Campus\, this new event brings together artists\, families\, and community members for a vibrant weekend celebrating creativity\, culture\, and the arrival of spring. \nInspired by the long-running Brandywine Festival of the Arts\, originally founded in 1961\, this spring edition introduces a fresh seasonal take on one of Wilmington’s most recognized arts traditions. \nFestival producer Barry Schlecker of Barry’s Events and his team are launching the new festival as part of an expanding arts series that connects artists and audiences across the region. \n\n“We are so passionate about creating opportunities for artists to share their works. This new Spring Edition of our Festival of the Arts Series is the perfect way to kick off the season\, bringing artists and patrons together at a new\, fresh\, and exciting location.”\n— Barry Schlecker\, Festival Producer \n\nLocal and Regional Artists\nVisitors can explore original works from a wide variety of artists showcasing pieces in: \n\nPainting\nCeramics\nPhotography\nJewelry\nMixed media\nSculpture and handcrafted art\n\nThe festival highlights both local and regional artists\, offering guests the opportunity to meet creators and discover unique works available for purchase. \nInteractive Art Experiences\nThe Brandywine Spring Festival of the Arts is a family-friendly celebration featuring creative activities for all ages. \nGuests can enjoy: \n\nInteractive art projects\nFamily craft activities\nHands-on creative experiences\nLive demonstrations from participating artists\n\nThese activities encourage visitors to engage directly with the artistic process while exploring the festival grounds. \nFood\, Entertainment\, and Community\nThe festival will also feature a selection of curated local restaurants and food trucks\, offering a variety of dining options to enjoy while strolling through the Outdoor Campus. \nThe relaxed\, welcoming environment makes the event ideal for: \n\nFamilies and children\nArt collectors\nLocal residents\nVisitors exploring Wilmington’s arts scene\n\nThe festival grounds will also be pet-friendly\, allowing guests to bring well-behaved dogs while enjoying the outdoor setting. \n\n“We’re thrilled to bring the Brandywine Spring Festival of the Arts to the J\,” said Ivy Harlev\, CEO of the Siegel JCC. “This event reflects our commitment to nurturing community connections through the arts and offering a joyful\, inclusive experience where creativity can flourish.” \n\nCelebrate Spring Through Art\nWith a mix of fine art\, hands-on activities\, food vendors\, and live entertainment\, the Brandywine Spring Festival of the Arts offers a lively way to celebrate the season while supporting artists and local culture. \nAdditional information about festival hours\, admission\, and artist participation is available at: \nwww.brandywinespring.com
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/brandywine-spring-festival-of-the-arts/
LOCATION:Siegel JCC (The Wilmington JCC)\, 101 Garden of Eden Rd\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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