Visit Central Delaware

02/28/2025

📣📣📣 Calling all Delawareans! Join Delaware 250 in Two Lights for Tomorrow, a nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride. Overnight on Friday, April 18, two lights will shine forth from statehouses across the United States, including Legislative Hall in Dover. We encourage all Delawareans to participate by shining two lights from their windows and joining in a national day of service on Saturday, April 19.

To learn more about how you, your family, your community, or your business can be part of Two Lights for Tomorrow, visit delaware250.org/delaware-250-events/two-lights-for-tomorrow/ or email [email protected].

02/28/2025

02/28/2025

Coming up this Saturday, March 1: First Saturday Dover Museum ⭐ Join the Friends of Old Dover to see the Dover Museum exhibits and learn something new! (Photo: Delaware Public Archives)

02/26/2025

Friday, February 28th can’t come soon enough! What are you ordering first next weekend?! 🍊🦀 Our spring hours to follow! 🌷

02/26/2025

If you find yourself in Downtown Milford, make sure to make a stop at WTF What To Ferment Meadery! All the mead is handcrafted, and they now offer charcuterie board options from their neighbor restaurant, The Cured Plate! 🍻

02/24/2025

This Week at Rail Haus! 🚂🍻

🌟 Saturday at 12:15 PM – Mister Boom Boom Live!
Mister Boom Boom has spent over 20 years inspiring kids through music education, with his YouTube channel reaching over a million viewers monthly! 🎶🥁 Don’t miss his interactive drum & storytelling show at our Black History Month Celebration—a must-see for families!

🔥 Weekly Lineup:
🏃‍♂️ Tuesday – Run Club at 5:45 PM (just show up!)
🎧 Thursday – DJ Bridge at 6 PM for ‘YKTV night’
✊🏾 Saturday – Black History Month Celebration (12–5 PM) - this event is for EVERYONE🫶🏽
🧘🏽‍♀️ Sunday – Yoga w/Jenn at 10 AM, plus Brunch & Mingo🎶

Bring the family, bring your crew, and let’s have a great week at Rail Haus! 🍻💃

02/24/2025

Have you had a chance to try La Baguette French Bakery in Dover? If not – you’re missing out! Items like savory quiches, specialty sandwiches, fresh bread, pastries (like this chocolate-covered strawberry cruffin pictured), and coffee are available Monday – Friday until 4pm, and Saturday until 1pm. And don’t forget about their catering menu for your next event 😋

02/21/2025

Do you have a surplus of Delaware-related history and nature knowledge you would love to show off? Do you like engaging in friendly competition and want the chance to win a cool prize? Then you should join DNERR and the John Dickinson Plantation’s education team for a Delaware-themed science and history trivia night at the St. Jones Reserve, tonight, from 6-8pm! Light refreshments provided, and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

02/19/2025

The Delaware Ornithological Society sponsors a monthly bird walk at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, and the next one is coming up this Saturday, February 22! The walk starts at 8am from the Visitor Center and will last around 2 hours, rain or shine! Bring sturdy shoes, a water bottle, insect repellent, and binoculars (loaners will be available) to see all the amazing wildlife that Bombay Hook has to offer.

02/17/2025

Painted Stave Distilling is hosting another class, a Cheese & Cocktail Pairing on February 22nd. Get your tickets ASAP because they sell out quickly! https://checkout.square.site/merchant/793F6E6FT1CDR/checkout/UTRTPMQXFPU6FG745ZQ6RHOP

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day! Looking for a romantic date night spot in Central Delaware? Look no further, we’re here to help 😉 Here are some of our suggestions…
❤️ The Cured Plate Libations & Lounge in Milford
❤️ Fondue in Milford
❤️ Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis in Dover
❤️ Roma Italian Restaurant in Dover
❤️ Jack’s on Main in Clayton

02/11/2025

Loblolly Acres presents Valentine’s Day by Candlelight ✨ This Friday, February 14! Enjoy an intimate concert inside the Magnolia Barn by Candlelight featuring performances by First State Ballet Theatre, OperaDelaware, and the Tim Laushey Trio with Bruce Klauber singing in the romantic Sinatra-style. Get your tickets ASAP: https://www.loblollyacres.com/2025events/concert-by-candlelight

02/10/2025

Love is in the air in Central Delaware 🥰

02/10/2025

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and whatever message you’re trying to send this holiday, we’ve got you covered with some homemade cards! Feel free to save, print, and/or send them to your friends, family, and loved ones, or even tag them below. And bonus, they’re all Delaware-themed! You’re welcome 😉❤️

02/07/2025

Matilda the Musical is coming to Smyrna Opera House today, Feb. 7 through Sunday, Feb. 8! Get your tickets & see show times: https://smyrnaoperahouse.org/content/roald-dahls-matilda-musical

02/05/2025

In honor of Black History Month, First State Heritage Park is offering free walking tours every Thursday-Saturday this month, starting at 11am and 2pm! Join costumed interpreters to discover the stories, struggles, and legacies of those that history ignored on the special “Hidden Lives: Slavery, Freedom and The Green” walking tours.

02/03/2025

Come out to 9 East Taphouse every Thursday night from 7-11pm for line dancing 🕺 Just a $7 cover and welcome to all skill levels!

01/31/2025

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