Open for Business in Downtown Wilmington DE

Downtown Wilmington DE is home to hundreds of small businesses ready to serve you! Use this directory to search what businesses are currently open for business.

As Delaware continues to safely ease restrictions and establishments return to more normal operations, please be sure to follow all City, State, and CDC guidelines, and check with businesses for additional safety precautions during your visit.

For help traveling to Downtown Wilmington DE during the ongoing I-95 construction, please visit www.restorethecorridor.com for up-to-date traffic information, an interactive map, and alternate routes. For information on parking in Downtown Wilmington DE, please click here.

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We rely on our small business community to create thriving neighborhoods for our residents and visitors every day. During this time of uncertainty, we need to do all we can to support these businesses, and their staff, by: dining in, ordering takeout, purchasing gift cards, following them on social media, spreading the word about their offers, or posting a positive review.

Please consider helping our small business owners and #ShopSmall during this crisis and always!

If you are looking for additional ways to support these businesses and help them bounce back from COVID-19, please consider donating to the Wilmington Strong Fund, which offers grants to small businesses within the City of Wilmington to ensure they remain open for business for years to come.

Stick to your New Year's Resolutions with These Downtown Businesses

Sticking to your New Year's resolutions all year long can be difficult, but with help from these Downtown Wilmington DE businesses you'll be able to achieve your goals whether you want to feel your best, nourish your body, or even learn a new skill!

If you want to feel your best…

CoreTen Fitness | 1007 N. Orange Street, Suite GL-05

CoreTen Fitness is Wilmington, DE’s premier fitness facility offering a variety of membership options for any type of exerciser. In addition to their state-of-the-art cardio equipment, knowledgeable coaches and extensive weight room, CoreTen Fitness offers personal training programs, group exercise classes, small group training and more!

Central YMCA | 501 W 11th St

As a Y member, you will have access to personalized fitness plans, state-of-the-art fitness centers, hundreds of group exercise classes, babysitting while you work out, indoor and outdoor pools, tons of programming for youth and adults, personal training and so much more! Oh, and did you know that you can also visit most YMCAs across the country at no extra charge? What are you waiting for?

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If you want to nourish your body…

Eat Clean Juice Bar | 225 N Market St

Healthy never tasted this good! Eat Clean is a full-service juice bar serving health-conscious comfort food, including cold-pressed juices using local and organic produce. Build your own smoothies & acai bowls with an array of ingredients that meet your healthy tastebuds, and so much more.

Green Box Kitchen | 400 N Market St

Eating healthy should be simple and enjoyable. The goal of Green Box Kitchen is to make eating healthy uncomplicated and tasty by using nutrient-dense, plant-based ingredients that are not only good for you but, also taste absolutely amazing. Their mission is to nourish our community by serving a healthy, approachable, and tasteful plant-based menu, all while rooting our efforts in local philanthropy and social change. 

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If you want to learn something new…

LaFate Gallery | 227 N Market St

Painting the Folk Art Way class is designed for participants to "Discover the Artist in YOU". The presenter will discuss the basics of creating a work of art. Participants will tour the gallery for inspiration. Participants will be guided to create a work of art using LINES, SHAPES, & COLORS.

NextFab | 503 N Tatnall St

At NextFab, you’ll find all the tools and technology needed to support your entrepreneurial endeavors, as well as a tight-knit community to connect with. With department workshops, offices, communal space, and flexible space ready to be tailored to members’ needs, they offer the latest resources and a clean, comfortable environment to work in.

The Sold Firm | 800 N Tatnall St

The STORM exhibit opens Friday 2/19/21 in the Sold Firm art gallery. This is a solo exhibit by Sakana Walls. An incarcerated painter using his gift as freedom until the release date. Tickets are $10 and are now available for opening weekend 2/19, 2/20 and 2/21. Sakana will be live on video during opening weekend, from the correctional facility he is currently housed in.

Wilmington Public Library | 10 E 10th St

It's Lit Community Book Club is a partnership between the Wilmington Public Library and PowHER Book Club. This book club is an open virtual space for adults. Each month they read a book from a writer from the African diaspora. For more information and to register for the book club, click here.

Have you ever wanted to learn American Sign Language? Here's your chance! Learn the basics of American Sign Language ONLINE through the library! This class will meet every Wednesday at 7pm via Zoom for (4) weeks. All participants are expected to attend all four sessions. Each week participants will learn new skills to prepare them for future meetings. Learn more.

Zip Code Wilmington | 1007 N Orange St, 4th Floor

No matter your age, gender, educational background, or career, Zip Code Wilmington coaches every day, motivated people from diverse backgrounds into skilled, professional developers. The program will give you the know-how and network to build a career you're excited about all while doing meaningful work. Join a dynamic group of people hungry to be in control of their career paths and love what they do. Become a Zip Coder.

Working Out Just Became a Whole Lot More Fun on Market Street!

Join us in welcoming Fitbody Personal Training to the Market Street family of businesses! Offering a variety of services, including a 21 day transformation program, Fitbody has something for everyone!  On October 21st, they celebrated their grand re-opening, complete with a DJ, food and drinks as well as a sampling of the incredible work-outs and friendly coaches at your service! 

No matter where you are at in your fitness journey, head over to 727 N Market Street to not only get fit and have a great time while doing it, but to be the best version of YOU! Call 302.689.3882 for more details.

As a dedicated client, Ruth explained, "I consider myself an avid gym goer. I rarely missed a day, but I was not getting the kind of results I wanted. I decided to hire Fitbody trainer Osi and I have got to say he worked out muscles that I didn't know I had! Osi's program is just what I needed to get past that plateau."

Post by Julia Mason of Enthusiasm Lab