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17Events this week
2Free things to do
93New spots
92New stories

Checked Friday, September 18, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Wilmington

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 17 events, day by day →

New Castle Saturday Market

Saturday 9am · New Castle Court House Museum

Welcome Back My Friends

Saturday 8pm · The Grand Opera House

Wilmington Riverfront Mimosa Brunch Cruise

Sunday 11:30am · Delaware Cruises & Events

New in Wilmington

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Can-Do Playground

Entertainment

Inclusive play, for real: With wide ramps, an accessible play surface, and sensory stations, Can-Do Playground in Alapocas Run State Park is Delaware’s first Boundless Playground, featuring sand play for diggers, a dedicated toddler area, shaded play areas, slides and swings, plus a Little Free Lib…

destateparks.com

Delaware Children's Museum

Arts & Culture

Riverfront brain fuel: If your crew has wiggles to spare, Delaware Children's Museum delivers with a climbable Tree Pavilion, the giant DCM Earth Balloon, DCM Speedway, and hands-on studios that blend STEM with art.

delawarechildrensmuseum.org

Piccolina Toscana

Restaurants

Weeknight Italian Upgrade: Piccolina Toscana keeps Trolley Square fed and happy with casual contemporary Italian, artisanal small plates, and a lounge pouring creative cocktails, hand-picked wines, and interesting beers.

piccolinatoscana.com

Wilmington’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Wilmington

The five stories Wilmington readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Iconic 57-year-old mall anchored by Macy's set for demolition

    Iconic 57-year-old Concord Mall, once anchored by Macy's, is set to be demolished due to a major decision by its owners, Abrams Realty & Development.

    Full story at the-sun.com

  2. DE.CO Food Hall brings award-winning cuisine to Wilmington

    DE.CO Food Hall in Wilmington, Del., houses six dining concepts under one historic roof inside the DuPont Building.

    Full story at 6abc.com

  3. Brandywine Festival of the Arts to turn Wilmington park into a 200-artist gallery

    The Brandywine Festival of the Arts is set to take place on Sept.

    Full story at phillyvoice.com

  4. Step Back In Time This Fall In Delaware’s Most Haunted Historic Town

    New Castle, Delaware, has been described as Delaware's most haunted historic town, with a historic district so complete that it received National Historic Landmark status.

    Full story at onlyinyourstate.com

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