Summer is right around the corner, which means kids will be home from school and many families will have extra time for fun bonding activities. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, time outdoors at a local farm, or fun and educational summer camps, these summer activities for kids and families in Delaware will get the little ones away from the screens and out in the sunshine.
1. Killens Pond Waterpark
Through September 1
The waterpark at Killens Pond is a summertime gem for families in the First State. There’s plenty of waterpark fun for all ages. A baby pool with small frog slides and ground fountains and a “Tot Lot” with spray fountains, a pipe waterfall, and tunnel slide are perfect entertainment for the little ones. Meanwhile, four large waterslides and the main pool offer thrills for older kids. Entry is $8 per person under 48″ and $10 per person 48″ and over.
5025 Killens Pond Road, Felton
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2. Blueberry, Flower, and Peach Picking at Fifer’s
Through late August
Produce picking is a great outdoor activity for kids to learn all about the food they eat and where it comes from. At Fifer’s, blueberry season starts in the spring and continues through the early summer. Peach season starts in July, along with sunflower and zinnia season. While at the farm, kids can also enjoy activity areas and sweet treats from the Farm Kitchen.
1919 Allabands Mill Road, Camden-Wyoming
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3. Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival
June 28
This quintessential summer festival is a great way to kick off the season in Delaware. Tickets are just $5, and all kids under 12 get in for free. This summer festival is packed with activities for kids and families, including carnival games, museum tours, family-friendly entertainment, a kids DJ, food trucks, and all the best local ice cream to sample. For the adults, enjoy a beer and wine garden with plenty of craft sips. The day concludes with a fireworks show at dusk.
Rockwood Park | 501 Carr Road, Wilmington
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4. Local Summer Camps
All Summer
Looking for ways to keep the kids mentally and physically active this summer? From indoor programs focusing on STEM fields and the arts to nature-focused state park programs, there are plenty of ways for kids to learn and grow this summer. Our guide to local summer camps is a great starting point to help you choose.
Locations throughout Delaware
5. Nick’s Mini Golf
All Summer
Mini golf is a fun summer activity for kids and the whole family. Nick’s Mini Golf has three locations in Delaware and one right on the border of Fenwick Island in Ocean City, MD. The Fenwick location is coming soon with exciting course updates. In Rehoboth Beach, Jurassic mini golf is an 18-hole indoor/outdoor course with an exciting dinosaur theme complete with animatronics and arcade games. In Dewey Beach, Nick’s is the only mini golf course in town. Bethany’s 18-hole course also features dinosaurs and a volcano.
19268 Old Landing Road, Rehoboth Beach
2200 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach
32967 Coastal Highway, Bethany Beach
146th Street & Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD
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6. Viking Golf & Thunder Lagoon Water Park
Through September
This family park in Fenwick Island is a hotspot for summer activities for kids of all ages. From outdoor go-karting to 19-hole miniature golf to the thrilling Thunder Lagoon Waterpark, there’s something for everyone.
38960 Island Street, Fenwick Island
7. Brandywine Zoo
All Summer
The Brandywine Zoo offers plenty of fun programming for kids throughout the summer season. The Little Nature Explorers series allows children ages two through five and their guardians to make discoveries outdoors together. On Thursday mornings throughout the summer, Storytime at the Zoo is perfect for preschool children and includes a fun activity. Daily admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children under 18, and infants and toddlers get in free. Enjoy animal encounters and more programming for all ages throughout the season.
1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington
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8. Funland & The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk
Through September
The Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk is packed full of fun summer activities for kids. Funland is a must-stop destination for weekend fun with the little ones. Enjoy rides, games, and old-fashioned carnival fun right on the Rehoboth Boardwalk. Then, grab a snack and head down to the beach to make sandcastles or lay in the sun and soak up the rays of summer sunshine.
6 Delaware Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
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9. Jungle Jim’s River Safari Waterpark
Through September 1
If you’re looking for a variety of summer activities for the kids to enjoy all in one place, Jungle Jim’s Waterpark in Rehoboth Beach is a great option. Enjoy waterpark thrills, mini golf, and batting cages at this massive park. All-day passes for adults are $50 and $35 for children under 42″ tall. Children under the age of two are free.
36944 Country Club Road, Rehoboth Beach
10. Have a Beach Day!
All Summer
A day at the beach is free fun for the whole family. The Lewes beach is great for families with young children, with smaller crowds and calmer waters than the beaches further South. Rehoboth offers classic boardwalk fun, and the southernmost beaches like Fenwick Island and South Bethany offer a slightly lighter crowd than Rehoboth and Dewey. Regardless of which beach you choose, pack a picnic, grab the sunscreen, and enjoy a day by the ocean.
Delaware Beaches
