Downtown Visions Holiday Small Business Initiatives

Downtown Holiday Market at DE.CO

Downtown Visions is partnering with DE.CO to bring a Holiday Market to Downtown Wilmington. The Market will run Saturday, November 26, December 3, 10 & 17 from 11am-4pm.

Patrons can expect small business vendors, DE.CO food vendors, Holiday music and window displays, entertainment, appearances from Santa and kids’ characters, face painting and more!

Free Shipping

From 10/1/22 – 12/31/22, shop online with select Downtown Wilmington, DE retailers this Holiday season and receive free shipping anywhere in the U.S., courtesy of Downtown Visions. 

Participating Downtown Retailers:
Shoe Tech Shoe Repair

Spaceboy Clothing

Three Kings Kustoms

Town & Shore Handcrafted

Al’s Sporting Goods

LaFate Gallery

Morgan’s of Delaware

Poppycock Tattoo

12 Days of Christmas

Downtown Visions encourages residents, visitors, and workers to #ShopSmall this Holiday season. From 12/1/22 – 12/12/22, many Downtown small businesses will be offering discounts and specials on unique gifts.  For more information visit wilmingtonmade.com.

Downtown Wilmington App

Recently, Downtown Visions released the Downtown Wilmington App, a one-stop shop for almost everything about Downtown Wilmington, DE. The App was created for Downtown residents, workers, and visitors to highlight dining, entertainment, events, information, parking, shopping and more in Downtown Wilmington, DE.  

To download the App search Downtown Wilm DE in the App Store or Google Play.

Downtown Visions is the non-profit management company for Wilmington, DE’s Downtown Business Improvement District.  Its mission is to create, manage and promote a quality environment for people who live, work and visit Downtown Wilmington.  For more information visit downtownwilmingtonde.com.

12 Days of Christmas Makes Holiday Shopping Fun!

Enjoy holiday discounts and specials at your favorite Downtown small businesses during the 12 Days of Christmas from December 1-12, 2021! Downtown Visions has partnered with Wilmington Alliance and Wilmington Made to bring you unique offers and local gifts to spread holiday cheer with everyone on your shopping list. A variety of Downtown businesses are participating and look forward to helping you #ShopSmall this season while supporting local businesses!

Participating Businesses:

Cavanaugh’s Restaurant - 10% off the Entire Bill.

Circa 7 - Use the code “Holiday Cheer” & Receive a Free Coaster Set with Any Clothing Purchase.

De Slider Co. - ½ off Homemade Rosemary-Lemon Iced Tea with a Purchase of any Slider Meal from 11am to Close.

Eat Clean - Free Wellness Tea with a Purchase of $10 or More.

Jimmy John’s - Mention this Ad to Receive a free side with your Sandwich Purchase.

LaFate Gallery – 50% Discount on Mini Framed Prints and 50% OFF on Double Matted 16x20 Limited Edition Prints.

Morgan’s of Delaware - Save 20% on Clara Sunwoo Liquid Leather Jackets (Only) Until December 24th or Save $20 on Purchases of $100 or more (sale items not included.

Poppycock Tattoo – Free T-Shirt or Tank with Any Online Purchase of $20 or More.

Stitch House Brewery – 15% off with a Canned Good or Toy Donation for the Ronald McDonald House.

www.WilmingtonMade.com

*More deals are being added daily!

Dazzling Holiday Lights Display in Willingtown Square

Stroll through Willingtown Square for a merry & bright holiday lights display this season! Open to the public 7 days a week, Willingtown Square’s holiday lights are lit up for all to enjoy from dusk until dark, but gates to the square are locked at 9pm. Willingtown Square’s holiday lights are on display until February 2020!

Willingtown Square is located at 505 N Market Street directly across from the Delaware History Museum. The holiday lights display is proudly sponsored by Downtown Visions.

As a reminder, free parking options are available all holiday season long in Downtown Wilmington! Click here to learn more.

Market Made: 12 Days of Christmas Deals & Steals in Downtown Wilmington DE

Market Made: 12 Days of Christmas is bringing you locally made specials and exclusive offers from your favorite Downtown businesses on December 12th through December 23rd. Check off the rest of your holiday shopping in Downtown Wilmington DE with these special promotions that celebrate all things Wilmington and support our local small businesses!

The Market Made specials include:

• Academy for Peace: Stop the Violence Coalition Pop-up Every Saturday until December 21st

• Bardea Food & Drink: Special $5-$8 Happy Hour Menu

• Chelsea Tavern: 50% off the Delaware Destroyer Burger

• Delaware History Museum: BOGO Admission

• Ernest & Scott Taproom: 50% off the Taproom Burger

• I.M. Coffee: $1 off Chai Charged Macchiato

• La Fia Bistro: Free $20 Gift Card with Purchase of $100 in Gift Cards

• Lafate Gallery: 25% Off Original Cultural Holiday Paintings

• LOMA Coffee: $5 Avocado Turkey BLT

• Makers Alley: Free $10 Gift Card With $50 Purchase

• MKT: Apply & Become Eligible for Rent Credit

• Morgan's of Delaware: $20 Off Purchase of $100 or $40 Off Purchase of $200

• NextFab: 25% Off Your First 3 Months of Membership

• Poppycock Tattoo: $15 Added For Every $100 Spent in Gift Cards

• Spaceboy Clothing: Delaware Pride Bundle for $55 ($80 Value)

• The Lofts at 2nd & LOMA: Free Application Fee

• The Residences at Rodney Square: Apply & Become Eligible for Rent Credit

• UDairy Creamery: Christmas Cookie Flight for $5.50 and Unveiling 4 New Flavors on the 12th, available through the 23rd:

  • Sugar Cookie Crunch – Sugar Cookie Ice Cream with Fresh Baked Sugar Cookie Chunks, Vanilla Icing Swirl and Sweet Sugar Crystals

  • Gingersnap Egg Nog– Eggnog Ice Cream with a Gingersnap Cookie

  • Mint & Cookies– Mint Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

  • Grandma's Fruit Cake– Orange Zest Ice Cream with Classic Fruit Cake Chunks

For more details on redeeming these promotions, click here! As a reminder, free parking options are available all holiday season long in Downtown Wilmington! Click here to learn more.

The Market Made campaign is proudly brought to you by Downtown Visions and Wilmington Alliance.

Festive Fun For The Whole Family

Get in the spirit with these family-friendly events in Downtown Wilmington DE this holiday season!

As a reminder, free parking options are available all holiday season long in Downtown Wilmington! Click here to learn more.

Caroling on the Square | December 3 | HB Dupont Plaza

It's Time Wilmington for the annual Caroling on the Square & Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony! This event is FREE and fun for the whole family, with a special appearance from Santa & his elves. The festivities kick off at 6pm. In keeping with the holiday spirit, attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, new or gently used children’s coats, new toys for the Mayor’s Holiday Toy Drive, and/or blankets and adult socks for the homeless.  All items will be donated to local charities.

Storytime & Fun with Perry the Superplum Fairy | December 5 & 14 | Wilmington Public Library

Head to the library for a sugary sweet time as Perry leads storytime, a festive craft, and more fun activities to get your little ones moving! There will also be a meet and greet with Perry and plenty opportunities for pictures. Costumes are encouraged!

The Nutcracker | December 7 - 8 | The Playhouse on Rodney Square

Join Wilmington Ballet for their 53rd Annual performance of The Nutcracker at The Playhouse on Rodney Square! The production will run for four magical performances Dec 7 & 8, in which Victorians party, mice and soldiers battle, snowflakes swirl, and sugarplums delight.

Gingerbread DECO-rating Party | December 8 | DECO Food Hall

You provide the imagination and Spark’d will take care of the rest! Spark’d Creative Pastry will provide the fully assembled gingerbread house, tons of frosting, and all the candy you will need to create the sweet house of your dreams.

The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays | December 13-15 | The Playhouse on Rodney Square

The mind-blowing spectacular of THE ILLUSIONISTS – MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible Illusionists on earth, alongside special guests Light Balance. THE ILLUSIONISTS has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

Willingtown Square Lights Display | 505 N Market St

Stroll through Willingtown Square for a merry & bright holiday lights display this season! Open to the public 7 days a week, Willingtown Square’s holiday lights are lit up for all to enjoy from dusk until dark, but gates to the square are locked at 9pm. Willingtown Square’s holiday lights are on display until February 2020!

Riverfront Rink Ice Skating | Constitution Yards

The Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware is pleased to reopen The Horizon Services Riverfront Rink for its 6th season. This family-oriented, outdoor ice skating rink provides fun for all ages! The 2019/2020 season will operate through March 1, 2020 with a number of special events throughout the season.