Philadelphia Freedom
LOW TICKET ALERT! The most youthful and energetic tribute band breathing new life into Elton John’s music!
Milton Theater | Milton
Feb 2nd, 7:30 p.m.
Love 2 Laugh
Pre-Valentines Comedy Show! Headliner Don Hines AKA "JREAM" was blessed with the gift of comedy. He entered the Tri-State talent show at Delaware State University in 2005. The competition was fierce and he was the only comedian to perform against a wide variety of incredible talent. He won first place, and he has not stopped.
Milton Theater | Milton
Feb 3rd, 8 p.m.
The Gin Game
The Gin Game, a 1978 Pulitzer Prize winning powerhouse written by D.L. Coburn, is a tragicomedy in two acts. Serving up equal portions of "laugh out loud" hilarity and gut-wrenching angst, the show centers around a man and a woman who meet on the porch of a run down nursing home that’s seen better days.
Riverfront Theater | Milford
Feb 3rd - 5th, times vary
Dewey Beer and Friends Festival
Kick Dry January to the curb with some of Dewey Beer's best brewery friends! A classic summer party with bay views and over 40+ breweries from all over country, located right in the Hyatt Place Dewey Beach, Delaware. Enjoy delicious brews, live music and a buffet all included with your ticket. BYOBB - Bring Your Own Boogie Board!
Hyatt Place | Dewey Beach
Feb 4th, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Black Opry
Black Opry is a home for Black artists and Black fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music!
Milton Theater | Milton
Feb 4th, 8 p.m.
Skull Detectives
Have you ever found a skull in the woods? Were you able to tell what kind of animal it belonged to? Join us for a crash course on ways you can identify animal skulls! Program will be held at the nature center. Pre-registration is mandatory. Ages 6+. $5 per person. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299.
Killens Pond State Park | Felton
Feb 5th, 1 p.m.
Full Moon Hike
As the full moon rises, we'll be searching for the perfect spot to enjoy its splendor. All ages are welcome. Leashed dogs allowed. Meet at the Front Office parking lot, right after the fee booth. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-793-3046.
Bellevue State Park | Wilmington
Feb 5th, 5:30 p.m.
Full Moon Hike
Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon, some of the folklore that it stars in, and discover where the moon's nicknames come from. $6 per person.
Brandywine Creek State Park | Wilmington
Feb 5th, 6 p.m.
lOWER cASE bLUES
Lower Case Blues is a jammin' trio that plays a new fusion of old blues, funk, and rock! Since 2003, lOWER cASE bLUES has been giving Delaware and the tri-state area some of the best blends of blues and rock music.
Milton Theater | Milton
Feb 5th, 7:30 p.m.
Interpretive Bike Ride
Warm up on a cold winter day via this one-hour bike ride and exploration of our park. Each month, join this free ride to learn about a different trail and bit of park history, flora and fauna. January: Yorklyn History Tour. Bike two miles with a park interpreter, from the historic Marshall paper mill down to the old historic post office and site of the old Yorklyn Hotel. Learn about a robbery, fires and other tales of Yorklyn's past. Meet in the Paper Mill Parking Lot on Benge Road. Book your spot by calling 302-729-4280. The rides may be canceled due to inclement weather. Free!
Auburn Valley State Park | Hockessin
Feb 6th, 2 p.m.
We’ve Got Magic to Do
Come support our homegrown talented kids for their Winter '23 talent showcase! Musical Theatre Ensemble presents: "We've Got Magic To Do!" Join us for a magical MTE session filled with your favorite magic-themed songs from the radio and Broadway! Featuring songs from Pippin, Aladdin, Cinderella, and more!
Milton Theater | Milton
Feb 9th - 11th, times vary
Discover Battery 519
Construction of Battery 519 began in 1941 under the threat of war. Tour the battery to discover what the threats were and how Fort Miles planned to defend the United States from them. For ages 7 and up with a paying adult. $5 per person!
Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes
Feb 10th, 11 a.m.
Love Birds and Bird Lovers Hike
Calling the love birds and bird lovers! Come take a relaxing hike through the park and learn about the romantic folkloric tie that birds have to Valentine’s Day. Free! Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740.
Brandywine Creek State Park | Wilmington
Feb 11th, 9 a.m.
Discover Battery 519 at Fort Miles
Construction of Battery 519 began in 1941 under the threat of war. Tour the battery to discover what the threats were and how Fort Miles planned to defend the United States from them. For ages 7 and up with a paying adult. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes
Feb 11th, 11 a.m.
Finding Your Way
Learn how to read and use a map and compass. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable hiking shoes. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions. Free!
Trap Pond State Park | Laurel
Feb 11th, 11 a.m.
Winter Hiking Series #3
Stay motivated to get outside and hike this winter! Join a naturalist twice a month on a group hike at Killens Pond State Park. Hikes will begin short and get progressively longer as the year goes on (0.5 - 3.1 miles). This week's hike will be 1.1 miles long and will begin at the nature center. Dogs on leash welcome. Pre-registration is required. Call 302-284-4299 to pre-register and for more information. Free!
Killens Pond State Park | Felton
Feb 11th, 1 p.m.
Smoking Out the Invasives
Fires aren’t always the worst thing to happen to a landscape, they can be incredibly rejuvenating. Take a hike through the meadows and learn about controlled burns. We’ll discuss why burning is good for our meadows and bad for invasive species! Free! Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740.
Brandywine Creek State Park | Wilmington
Feb 11th, 2 p.m.
Valentine Hike and Campfire
Grab a loved one and join us on a guided tour of the park at sunset. Afterwards, you can bundle up by a cozy campfire. Each registration receives a packet with supplies for two s'mores. $8 per person, register online. Call the park office at 302-368-6989 for more details.
Lums Pond State Park | Bear
Feb 11th, 4:30 p.m.
Fort Miles Lantern Tour
In 1943 World War II was in full swing, but it was much different than anticipated. Tour Battery 519 by lantern light as we reveal U-boats on the prowl, sailors in distress and what World War II turned out to be for soldiers stationed at Fort Miles. For ages 10 and up with a paying adult. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes
Feb 11th, 5:30 p.m.
Lantern Tour
Learn what the surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast over 100 years ago. Venture out to the beach with a lantern and hear tales of tragedy and mystery from the station's logs. Pre-registration required. Ages 8 and up. Call 302-227-6991 to register. $10 per person.
Delaware Seashore State Park | Rehoboth Beach
Feb 11th, 7 p.m.
“Double Trouble” Stand Up Comedy
As Seen on America's Got Talent, Openly Trans Comedian, Julia Scotti headlines "Double Trouble" Stand-Up Comedy Show... with Special Guest Anita Wise!
Milton Theater | Milton
Feb 11th, 8 p.m.
One Dame Funny Valentine
A very special Valentine's comedy show complete with drink and bar specials for that unforgettable night out on this day of hearts! EVERY SHOW WITH THE DAME IS A NEW NIGHT OF COMEDY! Experience Dame Edna like no other!
Milton Theater | Milton
Feb 12th, 7:30 p.m.
Naturalist Led Hike
Ready to find a new favorite trail? Join the park naturalist on this series to explore trails and discover nature in White Clay Creek State Park. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Call 302-368-6900 for registration and hike location information. Free!
White Clay Creek State Park | Newark
Feb 14th, 10 a.m.
Seaside History Hike at Fort Miles
Bring your walking shoes as a park historian leads you across the sandy trail towards the Delaware Bay. See World War II relics, uncover the Delaware Breakwater Quarantine Station and hear tales of pirates. Tours meet at the Seaside Nature Center. Dress for the weather. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Limit 15.Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-655-5007. $3 per person!
Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes
Feb 15th, 11 a.m.
Winter Tavern Tales: Medicinal Plants
Join Roger Mustalish and Chief Dennis Coker for a disussion on Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Healthcare: Health and Healing Traditions of the Lenape-Then and Now. The Lenape people of Delaware and the surrounding region developed complex, rich and sophisticated health and healing traditions with the use of native medicinal plants at their core. A major take away from this presentation will be that while the health and healing traditions of the Lenape people go back millennia, they also exist today, and the contributions of the Lenape people have been well integrated into our mainstream approach to holistic health and wellness.
Alapocas Run State Park | Wilmington
Feb 15th, 6:30 p.m.
Daily Walking Tours
The Dover Green has been the heart of this capital since its 18th-century founding. Led by a knowledgeable interpreter, experience the stories of the sites and people that have defined the First State experience. There's always something new to discover each time you visit First State Heritage Park! Walking tours are offered hourly from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We encourage guests to wear comfortable shoes and bring water for all walking tours. Be advised that they frequently cover uneven ground and historic cobblestones. Free!
First State Heritage Park | Dover
Feb 16th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Guppy Club: Footprints in the Park
Bring your 3 to 5 year-old and search for different tracks in the sand or snow and discover what these animals do during winter. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per child.
Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes
Feb 16th, 10:30 a.m.
Auburn Heights Mansion Tour
Explore one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion in Delaware with a one-hour tour, at 1 p.m. every Thursday and Friday. The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings there today. You'll get to explore two floors of Auburn Heights with a small group (maximum 10 people.) $8 per adult, $4 per child. To register in advance, call 302-729-4280.
Auburn Valley State Park | Hockessin
Feb 16th, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Discover Battery 519 at Fort Miles
Construction of Battery 519 began in 1941 under the threat of war. Tour the battery to discover what the threats were and how Fort Miles planned to defend the United States from them. For ages 7 and up with a paying adult. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen State Park | Lewes
Feb 17th, 11 a.m.
Delaware Symphony Orchestra 2023 Season
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra makes a joyous return with our first full season in three years as we celebrate Maestro David Amados 20th anniversary season. This seasons Chamber Series continues to honor Davids milestone year with a special performance from the Maestro himself, accompanied by talented friends from the DSO.