Community Theater
Downstate, Readers: Milton Theatre
Milton
Upstate, Readers: Candlelight Theatre
Wilmington
Fitness Center/Gym
Downstate, Readers: RISE Fitness + Adventure
Rehoboth Beach
Upstate, Readers: Hockessin Athletic Club
Hockessin
Golf Course (Public)
Downstate, Readers: Baywood Greens
Long Neck
Upstate, Readers: Deerfield Golf Club
Newark
Holiday Extravaganza
Editors: Schellville
In 2017, Sussex County–based builder Schell Brothers started a magical Christmas village called Schellville, behind Tanger Seaside Outlets in Rehoboth. It was an immediate hit with families looking to celebrate the holiday season. In 2022, Schellville expanded to 5½ acres. It now includes train rides, snowfall for 15 minutes each hour, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a roller rink, a sled hill, more miniature houses, live entertainment, an artisan alley, and much more. There is free admission, and in the spring, Schellville celebrates Easter with a host of activities. Rehoboth
Hotel
Downstate, Readers: Hyatt Place Dewey Beach
Dewey Beach
Upstate, Readers: Hotel Du Pont
Wilmington
Live Music Venue
Downstate, Readers: Bottle & Cork
Dewey Beach
Upstate, Readers: The Queen
Wilmington
Mini Golf
Statewide, Readers: Nick’s Mini Golf
Bethany Beach, Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach
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Musical Happy Hours in the Garden
Editors: Delaware Art Museum
Each May through September, DelArt brings the community together for family-friendly Sculpture Garden Happy Hours. From 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, gather in the Copeland Sculpture Garden for live music, tasty food from local vendors, lawn games, and more. While you’re there, enjoy free admission to the museum galleries. Already a member? Score 10% off refreshing cocktails served by staff under the pergola. The upcoming season’s lineup includes performances by Benjamin Wagner, NadjNJea, Ty Mathis, and more. Wilmington
Performs at Delart’s Sculpture Garden happy hour this summer
Place for a Picnic
Downstate, Readers: Gordons Pond/Cape Henlopen State Park
Lewes
Upstate, Readers: Lums Pond State Park
Bear
Place to Find a Climbing Community
Editors: Delaware Rock Gym
Since 2007, Matt McCorquodale’s indoor-climbing concept has offered fellow enthusiasts a way to develop their skills—and build community—without having to cross state lines. (Delaware isn’t exactly known for epic rock formations, after all.) Whether you’re into bouldering, top rope, or lead climbing, you’ll find diverse terrain and routes for climbers of all levels. To help you rise to the challenge, Delaware Rock Gym introduces new routes every week, plus courses for beginners and intermediate climbers who are ready to transition to sport climbing and the outdoors. Bear
Place to Get High
Editors: Alapocas Run State Park Rock Climbing Wall
Get a new perspective of the park—plus an adrenaline rush—at Delaware’s only publicly accessible rock-climbing wall. Opposite Bancroft Mills on the Brandywine River, the 78-foot-high main wall is made of blue gneiss (Wilmington’s famous “blue rock”), formed from a quarry that operated from the late 1800s until 1938. To obtain a permit, you’ll need to be an experienced top-rope climber; novices can sign up for a course at the park. Start ’em young at Delaware State Park’s Nature Rock Climbing Camp, where kids 8 and older can learn the basics of climbing and explore the natural world during the summer months. Wilmington
Place to Play Pickleball
Downstate, Readers: Baywood Greens
Long Neck
Upstate, Readers: Wilmington State Parks Pickleball Courts
Wilmington
Skate Park
Editors: 7th Street DIY Skatepark
There’s something special about doing it yourself—an ethos that skateboarders wear like a badge of honor. The 7th Street DIY Skatepark is a collaborative grassroots effort between the city of Wilmington (which donated the space), Kinetic skate shop, and the local skateboarding community. Started with a few small obstacles brought by Kinetic founders Brannon John and Ben Jones, it has grown and continues to be built and modified by the skaters themselves. 7th Street is known across the entire country and has become a mandatory stop for professionals while they are passing through Delaware. There are no rules—just be respectful and have fun!
Wilmington
Sports Venue
Statewide, Readers: Frawley Stadium
Wilmington
Yoga Studio
Downstate, Readers: Dimitra Yoga
Lewes
Upstate, Readers: Free to Be Yoga & Movement
Middletown
