Events in Wilmington today

Humane Animal Partners offers a convenient, affordable vaccine clinic that helps keep pets healthy without the cost of an exam fee. No appointment is required and services are discounted. Please bring your pet’s latest vaccination history, even if it has expired. Dogs should arrive on short, non-retractable leashes and wear a collar, and cats must be in securely closed hard plastic or cardboard carriers. If your dog needs a muzzle for vaccination, bring a properly fitting one and be prepared to place it on your dog. Payment is due at the time of service and cash, credit, and debit are accepted. To speed up paperwork, owners should bring identification with a current address, such as a driver’s license, state ID, or military ID. Vaccinations are available for dogs and cats only. Puppies and kittens can receive a distemper vaccine starting at six weeks of age, and rabies vaccines are given to animals sixteen weeks and older. To obtain a three year rabies vaccine, bring the most recent rabies certificate signed by a veterinarian. Available services include rabies vaccination for $30, DHPP for $25, DHLPP for $30, leptospirosis for $25, FVRCP for $25, Bordetella for $25, microchips for $25, a general dewormer (pyrantel pamoate) with two doses for $10 with one dose sent home to administer as instructed, and flea and tick prevention with pricing that varies. The clinic operates on a first come, first served basis and begins promptly at the scheduled start time.

Just Rice will be serving a full menu at Market on the Green in New Castle, featuring their signature veggie rice alongside beef kielbasa, chicken, ribeye steak, and shrimp. Bowls are limited, so arriving early gives the best chance to get a favorite pick.

Pure Yoga Pilates Studio presents an all levels yoga flow set within the Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar, surrounded by flowering bushes, shrubs, and trees across 80 acres on a DuPont estate. The gardens are open to the public and offer a quiet place to step away from the city and reflect in nature. Bring a yoga mat and water. This outdoor class is weather dependent, and any cancellations will be shared on social media.

SFCL Ministries Operation Back 2 School is a community outreach gathering in New Castle, Delaware that helps students and families get ready for a successful school year. Presented by SFCL Ministries’ Reach One Community Outreach, the event offers backpack and school supply giveaways, complimentary haircuts with styling and braiding, a barbecue, youth games and bounce houses, live worship and music, a prayer tent, health screenings, raffle prizes, vendor booths, and community resource tables. It is open to everyone and focuses on faith, encouragement, and practical support for children and their families.

A fellowship-focused gathering offers an opportunity to connect with others. Tickets are available with a $70 donation per person. All proceeds benefit the Building Fund $StMtNCCD. For details or to purchase tickets, call 302-276-0341.

Contribute to Delaware’s past by helping turn handwritten records into readable text at a community session hosted by Route 9 Library. Participants will work with materials from the Delaware Historical Society’s collections and create typed versions of 2 to 3 documents, improving accessibility for the society’s online records. This gathering is part of a four-session series taking place in 2026 at the Route 9 Library in New Castle County. Free to attend.

Second Saturdays feature history and hands-on activities. This installment takes place at Fort Christina State Park and explores the seafaring folklore that surrounded crews and sailing vessels, including the legends of sea monsters and other mythical beings. Afterward, participants can craft their own fast and fearsome sea serpent. Entry to the park is free. Museum admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3 to 12, with free entry for children under 3. Free parking is available in the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation lot across the road from the park.

Experience a Candlelight tribute concert featuring 90s hip-hop classics performed live with a string quartet and drums. The show runs about 60 minutes, with doors opening 45 minutes before the start. Seating is assigned within zones on a first-come, first-served basis, and late entry isn’t permitted after doors close 5 minutes prior to the show. This event is for ages 8 and up, and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Every Second Sunday, families of all kinds can spend a day immersed in art, creativity, and connection at the Delaware Art Museum. All activities are included with Museum admission. Member admission is free, and members must reserve Second Sunday admission to register for activities. Individual activity registration is first come, first served, and some programs have limited capacity. Kid friendly menu options are available at Kaffeina Café. Creation Station invites kids and their caregivers to experiment with a playful mix of materials in an open ended art making experience where imagination leads the way. It welcomes all ages. Studio Explorers offers hands on time in the Studio with a professional artist. Participants create a unique project inspired by works in the Museum’s collection while trying new materials and techniques in a welcoming setting. On site registration at the front desk is required, sessions are scheduled throughout the day, and space is limited. This month features a family friendly artwork. If a preferred session is full, other activities around the Museum are available until the next one. Giggles and Tales brings interactive story time to the Kids Corner with artist and musician Quinci Spady. Animated readings and playful activities nurture a love of reading and creative expression, and parent participation is required. The theme is Space Explorers, inspired by Updraft by Edna Wright Andrade, as families explore movement, color, and space through hands on art, imaginative play, and interactive experiences. Sessions are offered for ages 2 to 5, for ages 6 to 10, and for all ages. A new pop up, Pool Noodle Pirate Ships, invites families to design and decorate their own boats, then head to the Sculpture Garden to try them out. This activity is available while supplies last throughout the day. Weather appropriate clothing is recommended. The Museum’s Kids’ Corner is an interactive space for families and is open during regular hours. During Second Sunday, access is limited to Giggles and Tales participants for part of the day.

Break a sweat over 90 energetic minutes packed with dance, strength, and rhythm. The workout includes Pound Fitness with Noel, with RIPSTIX provided, plus Zumba with Talia and Strong Nation with Kelly. Outdoor classes take place on the tennis or basketball court at Talley Day Park. First-time participants are asked to arrive 10 minutes early to complete a waiver. Bring a mat and a water bottle. If weather is uncertain, check the event page for updates. The class may move to Zoom or be postponed until later in the day, and the Zoom link will appear in the discussion section. This independent class is not affiliated with any gym, and donations help cover licensing, music, equipment, and other expenses.

Enjoy panoramic views of Wilmington and the nearby countryside from the top of Rockford Tower. Access is weather dependent, and the tower may close during inclement conditions.

Once the dominant force in Hollywood, the Western helped forge a national myth built on survival, double-crosses, second chances, and vengeance. The DelArt Film Society explores that legacy, sifts legend from truth, and looks at how shifting values led to the genre’s decline, then to inventive comebacks that proved it still has life. This installment features Rebel Without a Cause (1955), following a defiant teenager with a troubled past as he enters a new town, forms fragile bonds, confronts rivals, and shapes the template for the modern teen drama while solidifying James Dean’s cultural status. Outside food and drinks are not permitted, but water bottles are welcome, and a refill station is located near the auditorium.

DSCB marks its 50th anniversary with a special concert at Chambers Memorial Hall, celebrating five decades of sharing music with the community. This milestone event honors the group’s long tradition of community music-making.

Burger night at the Whist welcomes the public on Mondays throughout June, July, and August. Build your own burger at a full toppings bar, with additional handhelds and small bites also available. Reservations are required by calling 302-658-5125. The dress code is smart casual or country club attire.

Enjoy an evening of live music in Rockford Park beside the historic Rockford Tower, which will be open during the show. The Gretchen Emery Band performs as part of the Summer Concert Series. Attendees can bring a picnic or pick up dinner from on-site food trucks, with options from Natalie's Fine Foods and Cajun Sno. Drinks are available from Friends of Wilmington Parks and Wilmington Brew Works. Concerts in this series are presented on Monday in this scenic park setting.

Partnering with Delawarm, this community crafting session focuses on knitting and crocheting items for neighbors in need. Yarn will be provided, and attendees should bring their own needles or hooks. The format is drop in, so you can arrive and leave at any time. Beginners are welcome, and light refreshments will be available. No registration is required.

At Delaware Theatre Company, a six-night concert series salutes the complete studio legacy of The Beatles. The Rock Orchestra performs all 217 songs with meticulous fidelity to the original recordings, covering every album and single from the early pop era through the psychedelic period and into the late classics. A seven-piece core band is expanded by an eight-piece string ensemble, a nine-piece horn section, and authentic Indian instrumentation to capture the sound in full detail. Across the run, the sets move through Please Please Me and With The Beatles, A Hard Day’s Night and Beatles For Sale, Help! and Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine and the White Album, and conclude with Abbey Road and Let It Be. General admission for a single night is $37. A six-night general admission festival pass is $185. VIP single-night tickets are $65, and the VIP festival pass is $325. VIP access includes priority seating plus surprise swag.

Nature on the Go is a weekly exploration of the natural world, with a take-home experience that encourages continued investigation of what is around you. This year’s theme is Exploring Space.

Toddler Tuesdays from the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation is a summertime learning series created for little explorers. Designed for children 18 months to 5 years, each one-hour session blends story time, songs, creative crafts, movement, playful discovery, and other interactive activities. The Copeland Maritime Center hosts the sessions indoors, and an educator with early childhood expertise leads the group in a warm, supportive setting. This session features the Animals theme. Participation is limited to 10 toddlers for a personalized experience, and siblings are welcome. Snacks and juice boxes are provided. Admission is $10 for ages 1 to 5, $6 for siblings age 6 and up, and there is no charge for children under 1 or for parents and caregivers. Use promo code AHOY for 50 percent off. Advance tickets are required due to limited capacity.

Zoo Tunes is a summertime concert series at Brandywine Zoo that spotlights local talent across a mix of musical styles. Access to the show is included with regular zoo admission. This edition features a performance by Vernon James Jr.

The Rock Lot hosts a weekly drum circle that welcomes all ages at no cost. A local instructor guides the session, and drums in a variety of sizes are available. Participants can bring their own drum or borrow one on site. This program receives partial support through a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.

Enjoy free live music along the Riverfront as Wilmington native Amari Imani performs at the Hare Pavilion on the Wilmington Riverwalk. A 23-year-old singer-songwriter from Wilmington, Delaware and a Howard University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Music focused on Jazz Studies, Amari has been singing since the age of four. Her soulful sound blends jazz, gospel, R&B, and pop, and her heartfelt performances center on positivity, encouragement, and hope that uplift and connect with audiences. Bring your lunch or grab takeout from a nearby Riverfront restaurant and relax with live music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Admission is free.

The West Side Farmers Market at Cool Spring Park returns with a community-centered marketplace featuring produce grown locally, small business vendors, and engaging programming for neighbors. Established in 2011, the market remains dedicated to ensuring access to fresh, healthy food for all. Payment options include cash, credit, SNAP/EBT, WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, along with West Side Farmers Market wooden tokens. Seniors 60 and older can receive a $5 credit, and SNAP/EBT purchases are matched up to $20 in tokens for fruits and vegetables, redeemable at the West Side Grows Together information table. Everyone is welcome.

Led by local artist Becca Roberts, this beginner-friendly botanical illustration workshop focuses on looking closely at the small wonders of nearby plants. Participants will learn the foundations of observational drawing, explore the history and tradition of botanical illustration, and create artwork from real botanical specimens. All materials are provided, and all experience levels are welcome. The cost is $15 per person. Register online.

Summer in the Parks brings a free evening of entertainment to Haynes Park with An Evening with Christina Cultural Arts Center, featuring a blend of R&B, soul, and jazz. A community art project by Redbird Art Lab adds a creative element, and complimentary Bernie's Water Ices will be offered.

A new community drum circle at J.K. Percussion & Arts offers a welcoming space to relieve stress and reconnect with your rhythm. Group drumming encourages connection, sparks creativity, lifts mood, and supports relaxation. Participation is free and open to everyone. Please bring your own drum if you have one. A limited number of drums are available to rent for a $5 fee per session. RSVP on the website.

Banana Ball comes to Wilmington for a three-night series at Judy Johnson Field at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium. Expect nonstop action, music, and a fun, party-style baseball experience, with player dances, fan challenges, and a game that runs fast with a two-hour time limit, no bunting, and foul balls caught by fans counting as outs.

This weekly series delves into different facets of nature and includes at-home activities that extend the learning beyond the session. This year’s theme, Exploring Space, invites curiosity about the skies while encouraging continued discovery of the world nearby.

Brandywine Zoo presents an outdoor storytime in the Wildlife Amphitheater focused on reading and learning about animals. Each week features a different book, encouraging return visits to catch every story. This program is included with zoo admission.

Enjoy a laid-back happy hour in a sculpture garden setting that brings together live music, creativity, and community. Each evening offers performances, a cash bar, bites from local food trucks, refreshments from Kaffeina Café, lawn games, and a marketplace of arts and crafts vendors. On select dates, special themes and cross-disciplinary art experiences add an extra layer to the music. If the weather does not cooperate, the gathering may move indoors or be canceled. For the most up-to-date information and the full season schedule, please register or check the event’s website.

Catch the Glenn Miller Orchestra for an evening of big band swing and classic adult standards at Elkton Music Hall. The show is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM local time.

Put your knowledge to the test with bar style trivia hosted by Carly.

Catch Dumpstaphunk at Ardmore Music Hall. The show is scheduled for the evening, featuring Dumpstaphunk along with Natalie Brooke as support.