Wilmington Public Library: Celebrating Black History Month

Wilmington Public Library is celebrating Black History Month with their "Voices of Power" speaker series.  They kicked off the month with poet, writer, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni which included special poetry readings by Delaware Poet Laureates: The Twin Poets and Derin Felder along with a performance by the Wilmington Children’s Chorus. 

Additionally, the Library hosted a special “lunch and learn” event with the son of political activist Marcus Garvey, Dr. Julius Garvey in partnership with the Center for Global Africa and Culture Restoration Project.  

On February 9th, they will hosted NBA player, Mahmoud Abdul Rauf as he shares his story of converting to Islam during his basketball career.  The Library’s February 15th event will feature actress, singer and director who is also the dean of the College of Fine Arts at Howard University, Phylicia Rashad.  Last but not least, February 23rd will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop with legendary rapper and record producer Slick Rick.

Follow them on Instagram @wilmingtonlibraryde and Facebook “Wilmington Public Library” or visit their website: www.wilmington.lib.de.us for more information and to support Downtown’s award winning library!

Dine Downtown Deal is Back!

Downtown Visions is excited to announce that the Dine Downtown Deal is back for 2023!

From now until March 31, get rewarded when you eat at Downtown Wilmington, DE restaurants. Dine-in or take out five times between 1/1/23 and 3/31/23 and receive a gift card in the amount of 20% of the total meals purchased (before tip) to the business of your choice in the Wilmington Downtown Business Improvement District!

Take a photo of your receipts and send to Downtown Visions via text message at 302-502-6003 with your name, dining locations, and dates.

Downtown Visions will mail you the gift card of your choice for any Downtown business!

Support Downtown Wilmington DE restaurants today and get rewarded!

All receipts must be submitted by April 30, 2023.

Only genuine receipts from eateries within the official boundaries of the Wilmington’s Downtown Business Improvement District (WDBID) are eligible for the Dine Downtown Deal (see map).  Please see the fine print for more details.

Downtown Holiday Markets

Downtown Wilmington wants to celebrate the holiday season with YOU!

Throughout the month of December check out the holiday markets and experiences around Downtown below!

DE.CO Downtown Holiday Market | 111 W 10th St

Saturdays from Nov. 26th to Dec. 17th, DE.CO will be transformed into a winter wonderland fit for Santa’s arrival. From 12-2PM meet Santa and a variety of holiday characters and get your face painted. From 11 AM-4 PM, DE.CO will be hosting a Downtown Holiday Market, sponsored by Downtown Visions, where you can find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. They will be serving up bloody marys and mimosas at the bar!

Spark*d will also offer a Hot Cocoa and Gingerbread House Creation Station!

LOMA Holiday Market | 2nd & Market

Every Saturday until December 24th, shop and find unique gifts with local shops and vendors! Enjoy holiday festivities such as holiday carollers, arts and crafts, holiday light displays, music, food & more!

CHALET DU PONT | Corner of 11th and Orange Street

An immersive winter pop-up inspired by the resorts of Aspen and Vail, CHALET DU PONT brings the luxe après-ski experience to the heart of Wilmington! Serving lunch and cocktails with light bites daily.

Holiday Market | 504 N Market St

Holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and the Delaware Historical Society is teaming up with YW Market to bring their pop-up vendors right to the museum! Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 3rd from 12PM-5PM at the Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage for a pop-up holiday market.

City Fest Holiday Market | Urban Artist Exchange

Come shop handmade and handcrafted gifts at City Fest's Holiday Market. You’ll be able to try your creativity at their Make and Take tables as well.

Market Street Swap | Spaceboy Clothing

Market Street Swap is back! Holiday edition, On Saturday Dec 10th from 12-5, come shop small for all your gifting needs with local artists, vendors, makers, crafters, vintage!

Giving Tuesday: Support Downtown Visions' Transformation Campaign

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.

Through our various initiatives ranging from Safety Ambassadors to our Façade Improvement Program, Downtown Visions is working to show the world what an amazing place Downtown Wilmington is.

This Giving Tuesday, November 29th, we kindly ask for your support for our Transformation Campaign: a commitment to make Wilmington a cleaner, safer and more vibrant place to live, work and play. Below are the three primary ways you can support our efforts.

Sponsor

Downtown Visions offers several Corporate Sponsorship packages to companies that have an important presence in Wilmington.  These packages allow your business to reach the local consumer while simultaneously advocating Corporate Social Responsibility.

In addition to the sponsorship packages, we also provide opportunities throughout the year for you and your colleagues to network, host events, and partner in the growth of the Downtown Wilmington community.

Donate

Your donation helps us to create, manage and promote a quality environment for people who live, work and visit Downtown Wilmington.

Every dollar you donate will produce a $18 dollar return to the local economy.

You can provide support in the restoration and improvement of downtown buildings and earn permanent sponsor recognition.

Downtown Visions is a 501 C (3) non-profit #51-0362299. All contributions are completely tax deductible and qualify for community reinvestment.

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.