Family events in Millsboro, DE

Sensory Play offers a gentle and engaging experience crafted for young children. The atmosphere stays soothing with low lighting and no background music, encouraging exploration at a comfortable pace across hands-on stations. Children can get creative at a coloring table, shape and squish at a Play-Doh table, and dig into sensory bins filled with a variety of textures for tactile discovery. It is a welcoming mid-morning outing for toddlers and other young kids who benefit from fewer distractions while still having plenty of fun. Ice cream is available at 50 percent off during Sensory Play hours, adding a sweet bonus to the visit.

Miss Maria leads a live class at the Seaford Library where children and their caregivers can enjoy music and movement together. The session offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with opportunities to participate and connect through rhythm and motion.

A Halloween-themed experience features activities and surprises scattered throughout the campsite. Classic spooky characters can roam and discover the campsite's creepier side, with festive fun waiting around every corner.

The Seaford Library hosts a weekly Fantastic Friday Crafts session led by Miss Carla. Children can look forward to a new hands-on project each Friday, with the activity changing from week to week. For details on the craft planned for a given week, check the library’s calendar.

First Friday in Downtown Milford offers a lively evening with music, food, and shops open late featuring specials from artisans. Free face painting will be available to add a bit of color and fun for families and friends enjoying the night.

Enjoy a spirited celebration with a pumpkin patch, a lively costume contest, creative site decorating, and trick-or-treating. More fun awaits beyond these highlights.

This glow-themed party invites guests to show off their own glow-in-the-dark accessories, or pick up glow necklaces for purchase during check-in. Admission can be completed via a Funfull check-in or by paying regular entry. Food and drink specials will be available.

This free-to-participate gathering welcomes anyone interested in learning Pokemon TCG, Pokemon VCG, or Pokemon GO. Start with instruction and casual play, then take on other players at your own pace. The atmosphere is family friendly and offers an easy way to meet others who enjoy Pokemon. Activities are held at The Lair, the new shop located behind Red Bandana. Convenient parking is available in the public lot between The Lair and Park Place. Calling ahead to reserve a seat is appreciated and helps with headcount. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, and snacks and beverages can be purchased at The Lair’s snack bar.

Keep pet care simple with an Express Pet Health clinic in Georgetown. This walk-up event at the Georgetown Animal Health Center provides affordable preventive services delivered by trusted veterinary and wellness teams, and no appointment is required. The program runs monthly and is also available at Animal Health Centers in Malvern, Pennsylvania, as well as Dover and New Castle, Delaware.

This annual craft fair is a favorite stop for finding holiday presents, birthday and wedding surprises, home accents, or a unique treat for yourself. Vendor spots are filled as of July 2026. For questions, contact Robin Greene at 302-515-0001 x1162.

A friendly community chess gathering welcomes players of every age and skill level for relaxed, over-the-board play. Newcomers and experienced players can practice, learn, and connect with fellow enthusiasts, from children discovering the game to seniors who have been at it for years. Attend regularly or drop in when it works for you. No registration is needed, and all boards and pieces are supplied.

Recognized by Southern Delaware Tourism as the best event of 2025, this family friendly festival brings World War II era and other military aircraft, a car show, and Air Force assets to Delaware Coastal Airport. Visitors can explore food, craft, and information vendors, listen to music, and take part in activities for children.

At the Zwaanendael Museum, meet a costumed historian portraying an officer of the Loyal American Regiment and explore what a Loyalist from Lewes wore, carried, and experienced during the Revolutionary War. The program includes rotating activities and additional offerings suitable for all ages, and there is no fee to participate. On select occasions, guest interpreters lead special sessions, including a visitor from the John Dickinson Plantation and HCA’s volunteer coordinator with demonstrations related to historic pigments and materials. For questions, call (302) 645-1148 or email zmuseum@delaware.gov.

Humane Animal Partners will be at Petco in Rehoboth Beach with adoptable dogs and cats as part of its first Saturday adoption series. Attendees can meet the animals and get information about HAP's affordable wellness services, vaccination clinics, and spay and neuter options for cats. It is a welcoming setting to connect with potential companions and explore resources for caring for a new pet.

Turn up the heat at the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off, where chefs and home cooks compete for top honors. Enter a pot for $10 and aim for Hottest Chili, Most Original Recipe, or the People’s Choice award that comes with a cash prize. Not cooking? Taste your way through the entries and help choose the crowd favorite for $5. Bring friends, an appetite, and plenty of team spirit for a lively, flavor-packed showdown.

Spend time reading to dogs at the library. Bring your own book or pick one from the library's collection.

Mighty Milers is an eight week running program at Milton Elementary School that meets twice each week for students in grades two through eight. Runners of all experience levels build skills at their own pace and learn what they need to become successful. Sessions start with fundamentals such as drills and stretching, then move into more advanced speed work and strength training. Goals include boosting fitness, developing running ability, making friends, and finding the fun in running. Activities may take place on a track, on a trail, or through games, offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience for kids.