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  • Art On My Palate Wine Tasting

    Art On My Palate Wine Tasting

    Join wine expert Michael Horak for a memorable afternoon of tasting, storytelling, and discovery inspired by the Delaware Art Museum’s renowned permanent collection. Inspired by images of artworks that celebrate beauty, craftsmanship, and creative expression, guests will enjoy a curated selection of six wines thoughtfully chosen to complement artworks selected.

    Drawing connections between art, culture, history, and the traditions of winemaking, Michael will guide participants through the character, flavors, and origins of each wine while sharing insights into the people, places, and influences that shaped these selections. Whether you are an experienced wine enthusiast or simply enjoy discovering new favorites, this intimate gathering offers a unique opportunity to experience the Museum’s collection through a different lens. Artwork reproductions will be shared with participants to demonstrate the connection between the selected wines and the works of art.

    Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated tasting, light bites, engaging conversation, and practical tips for selecting, serving, and enjoying wine for entertaining and special occasions.

    This event is hosted by Barbara Goetz on behalf of the Delaware Art Museum. Space is limited to 30 guests, and advance registration is required. All registrants must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

    When All the World Was Young, 1908 for Harper’s Monthly Magazine, August 1909. Howard Pyle (1853–1911). Oil on canvas, 36 5/8 x 24 5/8 inches. Delaware Art Museum, Museum Purchase, 1912.

  • Author Talk with Jacalyn Beam

    Author Talk with Jacalyn Beam

    Join local artist Jacalyn Beam and curator Margaret Winslow for a discussion of the painter’s new publication of plein air landscapes of the Brandywine Valley and the California coast. The artist talk begins at 5:45 pm. Stay for more conversation with the artist and a book signing after.

  • Rooted in Wellness: Nourish through Nature

    Rooted in Wellness: Nourish through Nature

    Join us for hands-on activities that blend nature, mindfulness, and self-care in a relaxing setting, with Delaware Master Naturalists and professionals from the wellness industry. Each session explores a new wellness theme. Registration required; capacity limited. $35; $25 for Members.

    Register now.

    Join us for an additional Rooted in Wellness programs on November 12.

  • Sea Witch Festival

    Join Hilda and friends, along with the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, as Rehoboth Beach celebrates the Halloween season with a parade down Rehoboth Avenue as well as a dog parade, musical performances, games, and much more.

    *Please note: The Sea Witch Festival is not an event that is planned and organized by the City of Rehoboth Beach. Please direct all questions to the Chamber of Commerce. And, have fun! 

  • Grove Park – Sea Witch Festival

    The Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce will be using Grove Park all weekend for the Sea Witch Festival. No other events can take place there.

    *Please note: The Sea Witch Festival is not an event that is planned and organized by the City of Rehoboth Beach. Please direct all questions to the Chamber of Commerce. And, have fun! 

  • Pyle and the Pre-Raphaelites Curator’s Cut: Behind-the-Scenes Library Talk

    Pyle and the Pre-Raphaelites Curator’s Cut: Behind-the-Scenes Library Talk

    Join Katherine Feldkamp, Curatorial Associate and Curator of Pyle and the Pre-Raphaelites, and Rachael DiEleuterio, Librarian and Archivist, to see and discuss the books, photographs, and archival materials that almost made it into the exhibition.

  • Special Gallery Pop-Up: Artist Sam Kissajukian at DelArt

    Special Gallery Pop-Up: Artist Sam Kissajukian at DelArt

    Join acclaimed performer and artist Sam Kissajukian in the Delaware Art Museum galleries for an exclusive, live pop-up experience. Known for his celebrated one-man show Sam Kissajukian: 300 Paintings, Kissajukian brings his distinctive perspective directly to our collection, reimagining classic works with bold, unexpected commentary.

    This interactive afternoon presentation offers a rare glimpse into Kissajukian’s artistic process, blending sharp humor and creative experimentation with a deeply personal narrative on how we engage with visual art.

    After exploring the Museum galleries, catch the complete performance of 300 Paintings at the nearby Delaware Theatre Company, running through November 8. Together, these events create an extraordinary fusion of live performance, visual art, and gallery discovery.

    DelArt Members: Watch your email for a special code to purchase discounted tickets to 300 Paintings at DTC!

  • Planning Commission Regular Meeting – 23 Oct 2026

  • Eco Explorers: Wonderful World of Water

    Eco Explorers: Wonderful World of Water

    Children and their adults will enjoy hands-on activities and walks with a Delaware Master Naturalist. Learn about the natural lands at Winterthur, the plants and animals living here, and how naturalists and citizen scientists work to care for them. Children will receive a special pin for each Eco Explorer program they attend. Registration required; capacity limited. $30 per adult/child pair. $5 per additional child. $25 per additional adult (one adult chaperone required per family group). $10 per adult/child pair for Members. Free for additional adult Member. Supplies included.

    Register now.

    Join us for additional Eco Explorer program on November 14.

  • Sea Witch Parade

    This spook-tacular fall event features floats, bands, balloons, costumed characters, special vehicles, and more – all making their way along Rehoboth Avenue as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s three-day annual Sea Witch festival.

    *Please note: The Sea Witch Festival and Parade are not events that is planned and organized by the City of Rehoboth Beach. Please direct all questions to the Chamber of Commerce. And, have fun! 

  • DelArt Halloween Parade

    DelArt Halloween Parade

    Put on your spookiest, silliest, and most creative costume and join us for a festive Halloween Parade at the Delaware Art Museum! Enjoy a family-friendly celebration filled with costumes, creativity, candy, and Halloween fun as we parade through the Museum grounds. Come dressed to impress and ready to show off your spooky season spirit! A DJ dance party will follow to cap off the event. All are welcome.

    Event is rain or shine. If event is cancelled due to extreme weather, registration fees will be refunded.

  • DelArt Film Society presents The Shining

    DelArt Film Society presents The Shining

    Join us October 24 at 1:30 p.m. as the DelArt Film Society presents a film screening of The Shining in the auditorium at the Delaware Art Museum.

    A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future.

    🚫 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.

  • Sea Witch Fall Classic 5K

    Sea Witch festivities include this Seashore Striders 5K, which begins at Grove Park and loops around the north side of town.

    *Please note: The Sea Witch 5K is not an event that is planned and organized by the City of Rehoboth Beach. Please direct all questions about the race to the Chamber of Commerce or the Seashore Striders. And, have fun! 

  • Early November At Longwood Gardens

    Early November At Longwood Gardens

    Fall at Longwood & Chrysanthemum Festival 2026

     

    Open Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events.

    This 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.

    Wander 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.

    The 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.

    Chrysanthemum Festival 2026

    Beginning 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.

    Expect:

    • Cascading chrysanthemum towers
    • Intricate trained forms
    • Sculptural displays cultivated over many months
    • Rare varieties grown exclusively for the exhibition

    Longwood 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.

    Tiny trivia: Some chrysanthemum specimens are trained for nearly a full year before they bloom on cue. Talk about sticking to a growth plan.

    October 2–25, 2026

    Gardens Open

    10:00 am–6:00 pm

    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

    10:00 am–9:00 pm

    Friday, Saturday, Sunday

    October 26–November 15, 2026

    Gardens Open

    10:00 am–5:00 pm

    Wednesday–Monday

    Autumn 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.

  • Parks & Shade Tree Commission Meeting – 26 Oct 2026

  • Board of Adjustment Meeting – 26 Oct 2026