A Free Earth Day Celebration in Rodney Square

Complimentary plants, free giveaways, food trucks, live music and more. Kick off your Spring by celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day in Rodney Square during your lunch break on Friday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Never officially celebrated Earth Day and Arbor Day before? Well, this event is the perfect excuse to kick up your love for mother earth!

Come on out and enjoy the beautiful sunshine while listening to live music provided by Acoustic Turnpike and munch on some delicious food from various local food trucks. A variety of vendors will provide easy ways for you to help the planet and there will be free native plant giveaways, first come, first serve. 

As they say, "The early bird catches the worm!" We cannot wait to see you there and celebrate our beautiful planet with you. 

The Wilmington Earth & Arbor Day Celebration is sponsored by the City of Wilmington. Its chief collaborator is the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. For more information on the event, including tips on where to park, click here. 

To be an exhibitor at the event, please register here.

Join Us at Rock the Block! Celebrating Sam and Mariah Calagione of Dogfish Brewery and DCAD's 20th Anniversary

Image Credits: DCAD & Cape Gazette

When two outstanding events are happening in the same block, they team up for one mega celebration! Join us for Rock the Block on April 19th!

The DCAD@20 ArtParty will take place in DCAD’s Market Street galleries and on Sixth Street between those two indoor spaces. The event raises funds to support general operations and scholarships at the College, which was founded in 1997 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary through the graduation of its 20th class this May. The celebratory event includes adult beverages and catering by restaurants coming to the eagerly awaited DE.CO Food Hall coming to the DuPont Building. Music and art will be abundant the presenting sponsor of the event is M&T Bank. 

Individual tickets cost $50 each. Rock the Block combination tickets (which also provides admission to the Delaware Historical Society's Delaware History Maker Awards celebration just down Market Street) are available for $100 each, and a special Patron Package may be purchased for $500 includes two admissions. A number of sponsorship options are available as well.

The Maker Awards celebration will honor Sam and Mariah Calagione of Dogfish Brewery and feature food and beer pairings as well as live music to end the night at The Queen.

Tickets can be purchased here. 

For additional information, contact DCAD development director Renée T. Garnick at rgarnick@dcad.edu or (302) 622-8000, ext. 107.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Wilmington, DE!

From parades to a string band performance to out of this world Irish food and beverages, everything you could possibly desire to make St. Patrick's Day unforgettable is right here in Wilmington, DE! 

St. Patrick's Day Parade March 10th, 2018 12:00 PM

Rodney Square, Wilmington DE

The parade will start at noon at the intersection of 4th and King Street in Wilmington, DE.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Hooley will follow the parade. The hooley will take place at the parking lot at 14th & King Street (end of the parade route). A large tent will be at that location. There will be commemorative mugs, which allows 'Unlimited beer mug refills' throughout the afternoon. Proper ID for proof of age is required for beer.

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St. Patty's at The Nomad with Mtn Lion String Band

905 N Orange Street Wilmington, DE

Guinness on tap with Pat Kane’s acoustic group Mtn Lion String Band performing songs from
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Luck of the Irish Healthy Smoothie at CoreTen Fitness

1007 N Orange Street Wilmington, DE

Come enjoy their healthier spin on a mint chocolate chip milkshake with 20G of protein. Available all March long at CoreTen Fitness! You don't need to be a member to enjoy their smoothie bar, however free complimentary trials of this luxurious fitness facility are available at coretenfitness.com.

Shamrock Shuttle Pub Crawl

Various locations Wilmington, DE

The St. Patrick's Day Loop is the perfect way to experience 10 of Wilmington's best bars and pubs with a designated driver! Invite all of your friends to join in the fun! 

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Sponsor the Cinco De Mayo Festival & Save the Date!

Save the date! Friday, May 4th 2018 from 5:00-10:00 PM is the Cinco de Mayo Festival on Market Street, hosted by Ernest & Scott Taproom and Chelsea Tavern. Last year's event was a success with over 1,300 guests in attendance. 

Individuals from all over the city joined in the fun to celebrate the cultural experience complete with live music, delicious Hispanic food and signature drinks. This year the crowd is expected to be even larger! If you are a business near the Market Street corridor and would like exposure during the event, sponsorship information is located here. 

We look forward to seeing you at the event and celebrating with you!

Love is in the Air in Wilmington, DE! Here is Where to Celebrate Valentines Day!

Love is in the air and there is just two weeks left to make your Valentine's Day plans. Whether you are single or madly in love, there are plenty of activities in Wilmington, DE to celebrate! 

HOTEL DU PONT

Choose from several events at the recently renovated Green Room within the legendary Hotel Du Pont including a Valentine's Day 5 Course Dinner, Rose Petal Brunch, Lovebirds Two-Course Lunch and Chocolate Tea! More information can be found at http://www.hoteldupont.com/events-en.html

Chelsea Tavern & Ernest and Scott Taproom

Pick the perfect Valentine's Day dinner option from two excellent Downtown restaurants for only $75 per couple! More information and reservations can be made on http://www.ernestandscott.com/

Big Fish Grill

If your Valentine is a big fan of seafood this is the place for them and they will be providing special dinner entrees just for the occasion! Make your reservations quickly! https://www.facebook.com/events/1538772966232074/

Merchant Bar

Single and mingling? Join Merchant Bar for their first annual Valentine’s Day Cocktail Party. Enjoy a flight of four Champagne cocktails plus passed & stationed hors d’oeuvres. The cost is only $45pp plus gratuity. The cocktail party begins at 6:30pm.  Only 30 spaces available, book online by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2nvw6FM

The Delaware Contemporary

No Valentine? No problem! Get your hands messy and be creative at The Delaware Contemporary! Join Teaching Artist Tia Santana for a laid back, down and dirty Date Night with friends, someone special, or your inner artist. Create an object, glaze it, then come back to pick it up ready to use or give as a gift! A cash bar will be available and the cost is only $30 per person and $25 for museum friends. To register click here. 

Riverfront Pets

Sometimes the best companions in life are the furry friends of ours! Treat your pet or find a new furry family member at Riverfront Pets! Who knows, even if you are single, you may meet your soul mate who is also an animal adorer! More information can be found here.

Tonic Bar & Grille

If you haven't been to Tonic Bar & Grille in awhile you are in for a real treat! Their delectable dishes are always a hit and will absolutely impress your loved one this Valentine's Day! More details can be found on https://www.tonicbargrille.com/events/month/