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.
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Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge at Delaware Seashore
Enjoy a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet bridge. Learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and how the current bridge design came to be. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve at 302-227-6991. $6 per person
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Beach Driving Clinic at Delaware Seashore
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
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Living History at Dover Days at First State Heritage Park
During all the festivities of Dover Days, be sure to stop by the John Bell House throughout the day and experience daily life in the 18th century,
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Pontoon Tour (Reserved Seat) at Alapocas Run
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.
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Introduction to Rock Climbing at Alapocas Run
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.
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Fort Delaware Open to the Public at Fort Delaware
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!
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A Capitol Experience at First State Heritage Park
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.
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Cape 75 Nature Challenge: Tracks and Trails at Cape Henlopen
Celebrate 75 years of DE State Parks by collecting biological data at Cape using iNaturalist as we search for reptiles and other wildlife. Continue on your own using the app to try and find 75 or more species in the park each month as part of our Natural Heritage Survey. For ages 7+ with an adult. Pre-register by calling (302) 645-6852FREE with park entrance fee
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Dover Liberty Tree Designation at First State Heritage Park
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, First State Heritage Park will be officially designating our American Holly tree as our very own Liberty Tree with an official ceremony at 10 AM.
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Discover Battery 519 at Cape Henlopen
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.
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White Clay Creek Fest at White Clay Creek
Join Delaware State Parks, White Clay Wild and Scenic Program, the National Park Service, and other organizations to celebrate the White Clay Creek. We will have displays and exhibits related to healthy water, healthy people, energy, recycling, and our natural world. Also enjoy games, hikes, live music, a live bird show, kidÂs activities and more! For more info visit www.whiteclay.org. Free with paid park entrance.
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Little Nature Explorers (Sunday Session) at Brandywine Zoo
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.
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Fort Delaware Open to the Public at Fort Delaware
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!
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Leave it to Beavers at Killens Pond
Have you ever seen a tree chewed on by beavers and wanted to learn more about them? Join a naturalist to learn all about beavers! Program meets at the Nature Center. Pre-registration required. Call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov for more information or to pre-register. Free with paid park entry.
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Dip-Netting Discoveries at Lums Pond
Do you want to know what lives in Lums Pond? Come grab a net and find out! Weather permitting. Pre-Registration required by calling 302-368-6989. Free, with paid park entrance fee.
