Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Wilmington Fire Department

Downtown Visions and the Downtown Wilmington DE community are proud to support the Wilmington Fire Department as they celebrate their 100th Anniversary.

There are several events happening throughout the City to honor these brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our communities everyday. This weekend you can visit all City Firehouses between 10am-4pm for an open house experience. On Thursday, October 14th from 5-9pm in the 800 block of Market Street come Downtown for some family friendly fun during Curbside Wilmington WFD Happy Hour. There will be 2 bands, Bickel Brothers and Calle Bere and The Attitude performing live, photo booth, free treats and crafts for the kids, Rocky Bluewinkle mascot, commemorative WFD pint glasses for the first 250 attendees and amazing food & drink specials.

Downtown Food & Drink Specials: *Offers valid on both dates, 10/14 & 10/23 unless specified.

• Chelsea Tavern – First Responders get 20% off your entire bill with valid work ID

• Stitch House Brewery - All First Responders receive 15% off of food with valid ID 

• Jimmy John’s – 20% off for first responders on orders in-store at the Market Street location. Must show valid work ID. 

• Cavanaugh’s – 25% off sandwiches, salads or entrees for WFD with valid ID (valid 10/14 only *during regular business hours 11am-3pm)

• Makers Alley – 20% off the entire bill for first responders with a valid ID. (valid 10/14 from 6pm-9pm and 10/23 from 3pm to close)

• DECO Food Hall – 20% off at the bar for first responders with valid ID. Plus enjoy specialty cocktails.

• Spaceboy Clothing – 10% off with valid WFD ID 

• LaFate Gallery – 50% off double matted limited edition prints for WFD with valid ID

On Saturday, October 23rd there will be a parade on King Street starting at 10am and afterwards you can head over to the Wilmington Riverfront for an antique apparatus display & firematic flea market and water fire/rescue boat display from noon to 4:00 PM. Then on Sunday join the Fire Department at Saint Elizabeth’s Church on Broom Street for a fire fighter memorial service at 3:00 PM. It’s going to be a great month of celebrations as we honor the Wilmington Fire Department. It all comes to a fabulous end on November 30th for the centennial banquet at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. This is a private, ticketed event but we bet it’s going to be one heck of a party!

Curbside Wilmington Happy Hour Returns to Market Street June 10th!

Join us on Thursday, June 10th, as we kick off Curbside Wilmington Happy Hour this summer!

At 5:00PM, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki will kick off the evening's festivities on the 800 block of N. Market Street. Immediately following will be a live performance by Aziza Nailah and her band!

Afterwards, from 6:00 - 9:00PM the 400 block of N. Market Street will be closed to traffic for the summer's first weekly Curbside Wilmington Happy Hour by Downtown Visions with live music by Too Tall Slim & The Guilty Pleasures, followed by DJ Chad spinning Nu Jazz& Soul on vinyl at The Knights Bar!

The best part? It’s completely FREE! Only Good Times (and Good Vibes) required!

This kickoff event is in collaboration with It's Time Wilmington, Gable Music Ventures, Downtown Visions and InWilmington. Thanks to support from JPMorgan Chase, we’ll work together to be bring the BEST outdoor dining and entertainment to Wilmington through the citywide campaign "It's Time To G.O.A.T. (Get Out Around Town)".

Following the event on June 10th, you’ll be able to enjoy live music every Thursday night this summer from 6-9 PM at various locations in Downtown Wilmington through Curbside Wilmington! Be sure to follow us on Facebook the most-to-date event information, including which bands are playing where.

It's Time to Live A Little - so come on down to Downtown Wilmington and join us as we dine al fresco and enjoy live music this Thursday!

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!