The Downtown Farmer's Market in Rodney Square is Back This Summer!

It’s official! One of Downtown Wilmington’s most beloved traditions will return to Rodney Square this summer!

The 2021 season of the Downtown Wilmington Farmer’s Market at Rodney Square will kick off on June 2nd and operate every Wednesday, rain or shine, through October 27th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

Centrally located on Market Street between 10th and 11th Streets, the recently renovated Rodney Square is the perfect place for a hump-day pick-me-up!

Choose from a variety of food trucks for lunch, purchase one-of-a-kind handmade items from local artisans, and relax at one of the many shaded café tables. The Farmer’s Market also offers an array of the freshest local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers to brighten your day!

Be sure to follow our Facebook Page for the most up to date information on participating vendors, live music, and more!

Seasonal Specials for Easter & Passover

Sugar Cookies from Spark’d

Celebrate Passover & Easter with help from these Downtown Wilmington DE businesses! Hop to it & make your reservations now!

• Rosenfeld’s Jewish Deli | 1202 Washington Street | (302) 427-7477

  • Offered March 27 through April 4, enjoy a 4-course pre-fixed Passover menu available for carryout or dine-in. For $38/person, you get Passover items such as matzo, Gefilte fish, and plenty of Passover desserts for your home. Any item shown can also be ordered a la carte.

  • Click Here to Order

• Spark’d Creative Pastry | 111 W 10th Street | (302) 300-4962

  • Take advantage of Spark’d’s Easter Bake Sale for the makings of your hoppiest Easter yet! They have Toasted Coconut Easter Bunny and Vanilla Creme Easter Lamb cakes on deck, alongside signature items from Hot Cross Buns to Chocolate Easter Bunnies. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance of pick up. 

  • Click Here to Order Easter Sweets

• Le Cavalier at the Green Room | 42 W 11th Street | (302) 594-3154

  • Celebrate Easter with Le Cav for brunch or supper on April 4. Seasonal brunch highlights are sure to satisfy the whole family with Crab Cakes, Steak and Eggs and a decadent French Toast on deck. An over-the-top pastry basket and petit fours complete the celebratory meal. For supper, make impossible choices between crowd-pleasing Lobster Tails, Foie Gras Mousse, Steak Frites, Duck à l'Orange and Lamb Chops.

  • Make A Reservation

• Chelsea Tavern | 821 N Market Street | 302-482-3333

  • Enjoy Easter Brunch all weekend at Chelsea Tavern and bask in the sun on their spacious outdoor patio! Beverage specials include $5 mimosas, bloody marys, and Irish coffee or $25 bottle service mimosas served with orange juice or cranberry juice.

  • Make a Reservation

• Tonic Seafood & Steak | 111 W 11th Street | (302) 777-2040

  • Tonic is hosting Easter Sunday Brunch from 11:00am to 4:00pm on April 4th! If you want savory try the Flat Iron steak and eggs served with home fries and fresh fruit. For sweet, we’d recommend the classic French toast made with Texas toast and drizzled with warm maple syrup.

  • Make A Reservation

Music is Back on Market Street

The Crown Room at The Queen

Live music has returned to Downtown Wilmington! Check out the upcoming shows at your favorite venues!

• Theater N | 1007 N Orange Street | (302) 571 4075

  • Delaware's award-winning premier classic rock band, Club Phred, is coming to Theatre N on Saturday, April 3rd, at 7 pm.

  • Click here to purchase tickets!

• The Queen | 500 N Market Street | 302-400-7020

  • The Knight's Bar has reopened with FREE live shows Wednesday to Saturday from 5-11pm. They will also be introducing ticketed performances in The Crown Room beginning April 3rd.

  • Click here to purchase Crown tickets!

• Tonic Seafood & Steak | 111 W 11th Street | (302) 777-2040

  • Tonic is offering FREE live music every Friday & Saturday night from 8:00-11:00pm and special ticketed performances at Juniper, their private event space.

  • Click here to view upcoming events!

• Stitch House Brewery | 829 N Market Street | (302) 250-4280

  • Stitch House is hosting more local music in April! All shows begin at 7:00pm.

    • April 9 - Skinner & Spadola

    • April 10 - Lower Case Blues

    • April 30 - Richie D. & Kris V

• The Grand Opera House | 818 N Market Street | 302.652.5577

  • The venue is currently closed, but they are still hosting virtual performances!

  • Click here to view the schedule!

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Downtown Wilmington DE

Break out your green and head downtown on Saturday, March 14th, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Wilmington, DE! Whether you’re of Irish descent or simply Irish for the day, there are plenty of events to get in the spirit.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Hooley | ‼️Please note: Parade and Hooley have been cancelled for Saturday‼️

Beginning at noon, the Irish Culture Club of Delaware’s 45th St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Hooley will kick off in Downtown Wilmington. The parade, which lasts about one hour, begins at Fourth and King streets and proceeds up King to 15th Street. Immediately following the parade, the ICCD’s traditional Hooley after party will take place at the corner of King & 12th streets, which features refillable mugs for $20.

Cavanaugh’s Irish Specials | 11:00AM, 703 N Market St

Head to Cavanaugh’s to indulge in tradition Irish fare on Saturday during their special holiday hours from 11:00AM to 8:00PM. Dishes include corn beef cabbage, Guinness beef stew and fish & chips to be paired nicely with Irish drink specials!

St. Paddy’s Loop | 4:00PM, Various Locations

The unofficial start to spring returns with Delaware's biggest St. Paddy's celebration! One $10 cover gains you admittance into all 11 venues and entitles you to a discount on Lyft rideshare services. Downtown venues include Chelsea Tavern, Cavanaugh’s, and Makers Alley! Look for Guinness beer and Tullamore Dew whiskey specials at all Loop venues.

Chelsea Tavern’s 10th Birthday | 8:00PM, 821 N Market St

Celebrate Chelsea Tavern's 10th anniversary on Market Street! Enjoy live entertainment, $10 food specials, $5 drink specials, and so much more. Past employees are even invited to take advantage of their employee discount for a final time!

Spokey Speaky At Stitch House Brewery | 9:00PM, 829 N Market St

If you’re not in the mood for classic Celtic tunes, head to Stitch House! Spokey Speaky will play top notch Reggae for all to enjoy.

Don't Miss An Evening of Mardi Gras in Wilmington!

Saturday, March 7th | 7:00-11:00pm | 300 North Orange St

An Evening of Mardi Gras is Delaware Technical Community College’s largest fundraiser to support student scholarships for the Stanton and Wilmington campuses. Guests will be treated to exceptional New Orleans-style music, entertainment, and food, as well as glass painting, craft beer tasting, tarot card reading, a comedy show, and dancing. Over the past 15 years, the event has raised more than $1.5 million, which is used to help students in need pay for tuition, books, and other essentials while attending Delaware Tech.

Purchase your tickets now and set Del Tech’s students up for success all year long!