From arts and culture to adventures and exhibitions, there’s so much to do throughout Delaware this month.
April 1: Originators of the sea shanty trend on TikTok, The Wellermen perform at The Queen. Their innovative spin on an old favorite sound has earned the group billions of online views as well as appearances on “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Wilmington.
April 1-25: Ushering the arrival of spring, the Lewes Tulip Celebration blooms throughout the city for the 16th year. Visitors can engage in photo contests, guided tours, and more. The locations of the plantings are identified on a “Tiptoe to the Tulips” map available at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s Visitor Center in the Fisher-Martin House at Zwaanendael Park. Lewes.
April 8: The crack of the bat returns to Daniel S. Frawley Stadium as the Wilmington Blue Rocks take on the Hub City Spartanburgers in South Atlantic League baseball action. The Washington Nationals’ High-A affiliate aims to turn their fortunes around this season after a 57-75 record in 2024. Wilmington.
April 10-13: Queer pop composer Be Steadwell and stand-up comedian Gwen La Roka headline this year’s CAMP Rehoboth Women’s+ FEST. Held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, CAMP Rehoboth Community Center, and other venues, the weekend event is full of conferences, entertainment, sports, dining, and fellowship among women of all backgrounds. Rehoboth.
April 11-13: More than 25 of the area’s most popular food trucks fight for supremacy at the Harvest Ridge Winery Food Truck Competition. The three-day event includes wine, cider, live music, and a kid zone. Marydel.
April 19: Celebrate the music of the Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead, and The Band, as the Grateful Allman Band Experience takes the stage at the Milton Theatre—bringing back memories and featuring some of the finest musicians from the mid-Atlantic area. Milton.
Beginning April 25: Fairy tales are turned on their heads in Kent County Theatre Guild’s madcap production of “The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” at the Patchwork Playhouse. Two narrators and several actors attempt to combine all 209 Brothers Grimm stories, ranging from “Snow White” to “The Devil’s Grandmother.” Dover.
April 26: The Delaware Art Museum goes back to the 1980s with The Art of the Cocktail: Miami Vice. For its third annual cocktail party, the museum will transform into a Miami nightclub, inviting guests to wear their best Don Johnson outfits. A disc jockey spins the retro tunes as guests enjoy appetizers. Raffles and a silent auction benefit the museum’s youth and educational programs. Wilmington.
April 26: Milford’s Bug & Bud Festival celebrates the town’s two most cherished symbols: nature and the ladybug. Milford is designated as a Tree City USA, and the ladybug is the official state bug, thanks to a Milford second-grade class, which came up with the idea in 1973. Parades, entertainment, vendors, and more fill the day. Milford.
April 27: At the Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch, award-winning chefs from around the country and Canada serve exquisite food at the DuPont Country Club, while guests sip cocktails. The event benefits Meals on Wheels Delaware, with live entertainment adding to the festivities. Wilmington.
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