Milford
30th Annual Delaware Hospice Festival of Trees
What: This event, which also runs in New Castle County, features trees decorated by local businesses, groups and individuals. The Milford event will include games, Santa, a cocktail event on Saturday evening and a Sip & Shop on Sunday. Admission is free.
When: Friday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Delaware Hospice Center in Milford
Milton
Milton Arts Guild Winter Exhibition and Sale & Holly Days
What: Winter-themed artwork by guild members will be showcased during an open house that also features artisan crafts, holiday treats and seasonal libations.
When: Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 310 Walnut St., Milton
Lewes
What: The downtown merchants pull out all the stops during this annual event, which features food, music and artists such as calligrapher Katy Ackerman, who will demonstrate her work at the Lewes Historical Society Museum Store
When: Thursday, Nov. 30, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Lewes
Victorian Yuletide Celebration
What: As part of Hospitality Night, Sussex Gardeners have decorated the Zwaanendael Museum, which will have historical interpreters on hand.
When: Thursday, Nov. 30, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Zwaanendael Museum on Kings Highway
Children’s Beach House Winter White Benefit
What: Enjoy cocktails, music by Pamela Stanley and pre-sale access to the art show. Tickets are $100 per person.
When: Friday, Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Children’s Beach House on Bay Avenue in Lewes
Children’s Beach House Art Show and Sale
What: If you didn’t snatch up artwork during the Winter White event, stop by and peruse the selection.
When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Children’s Beach House
44th Annual Lewes Historical Society House Tour
What: This much-loved tradition is a self-guided tour of nine homes. The LHS also holds a sale of Christmas collectibles on its campus. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event at the LHS store at 302 Savannah Road.
When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Lewes
What: Lewes in Bloom’s annual event offers handmade centerpieces, long-lasting greens, wreaths and other items that will benefit the organization, which is responsible for all the tulips you see during the town’s annual Tulip Celebration. While you’re there, pop into St. Peter’s for the annual soup luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: The courtyard of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Lewes Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade and tree-lighting and candlelight caroling
What: This year’s procession is dedicated to Tom King, who recently passed away, and Dennis Forney, both of whom are longtime organizers.
When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m. for the parade; the tree lighting is immediately after the parade
Cape Artist Holiday Open House
What: Shop for fine art, holiday cards and ornaments while enjoying refreshments at the gallery.
When: Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Cape Artist Gallery, 110 W. Third St., Lewes
Rehoboth Beach
2017 Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade
What: The event is presented by the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, the City of Rehoboth Beach and the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce. The Parade will be followed by Santa’s Christmas Party at the Rehoboth Fire Station.
When: Tuesday, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Rehoboth
What: Downtown Rehoboth retailers pair with restaurants to offer cookies, cocktails and lots of holiday spirit.
When: Friday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Downtown Rehoboth
Dewey Beach
Second Annual Santa Cause 5K & Fun Run
What: Don your Santa suit or hat and your sneakers for this event, which benefits Children & Families First. There is a fun walk/run and a competitive run. Choose your track.
When: Sunday, Dec. 3 at noon
Where: The Starboard
Bethany Beach
Third Annual Tree Lighting and Caroling on the Bandstand
What: Head to the boardwalk to be the first to see the holiday light sensation by the sea, followed by caroling.
When: Saturday, Dec. 2 beginning at 5 p.m. (Caroling will continue at 5 p.m. on Dec. 9 and Dec. 16.)
Where: The Bethany Beach Bandstand
