When it comes to things to do each week, there’s no place quite like Delaware. The First State is a hub for activities of all sorts, from art exhibits and theater to craft fairs, food festivals, and inventive workshops. Yet with all the happenings across the state, it can be a challenge to figure out exactly what to do. To get started, here are our top picks for the weekend.
*Please call ahead or check online to confirm event cancelations or changes.
Friday, April 18
Go to a Kickoff Gala to Introduce Movies at Old Town Hall in New Castle
Attend this grand kickoff gala introducing a new program offering film screenings at Old Town Hall in New Castle. Learn all about the 201-year-old building in which the screenings will take place from Juliette Wurm of the New Castle Court House Museum. The gala will be held on the third floor, offering sweeping views of the colonial town. Plus, get a preview of the downstairs screening room and learn which titles will be screening every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Gala admission costs $15 and includes light refreshments, soft drinks, and a cash bar. All proceeds support the film screening program.
201 Delaware Street, Historic New Castle
Saturday, April 19
Enjoy the First Open Cockpit Day of 2025 at the Air Mobility Command Museum
During Open Cockpit Day, experts at the Air Mobility Command Museum share insights about the history and missions of aircraft, and visitors have the chance to step inside. On the third Saturday of every month through October, enjoy full access to many of the museum’s aircraft from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1301 Heritage Road, Dover Air Force Base
Head to Huxley & Hiro for an Immersive Art Exhibit
Join Huxley & Hiro for a one-day-only immersive Easter art experience during which creativity meets adventure. Explore an immersive art installation by Todd Purse, founder of Create Magic Studios. Unleash your own inner artist via hands-on programming and take part in a fun scavenger hunt to find all 10 “Easter eggs” hidden within the artwork. A suggested $20 donation will be collected at the door, which will help fund the opening of the new Dueling Rabbits Cafe and Huxley & Hiro location. Reserve your spot online.
601 North Market Street, Wilmington
Take Advantage of Free Admission for Earth Day at the Delaware Botanic Gardens
Celebrate Earth Day, Easter, and the start of the warm season with free admission to the Delaware Botanic Gardens. Stroll through meadows filled with wildflowers, forested wetlands, a freshwater pond and surrounding gardens, and much more this weekend.
30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro
Sunday, April 20
Enjoy Easter Brunch at Restaurants Around Delaware
Celebrate Easter with a delightful brunch! From sprawling buffet spreads to sophisticated prix-fixe menus, restaurants around Delaware offer top-notch Easter brunches this Sunday. Not sure where to go? Check out our guide to Easter brunch around Delaware.
Looking for more things to do this weekend? Check out our Delaware event calendar guide, where you can also submit events of your own happening in the region.
