Things to do with kids in Dover
60 upcoming family events in Dover, Delaware. Every listing shows ages, cost, and venue — tap through for dates, times, and registration links.
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Build It!
Sun, Sep 20, 1:00 PM · Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 PM · Sun, Oct 4, 1:00 PM · +2 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 5–12 games
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Tween Improv Workshop
Sun, Sep 20, 2:00 PM · Sun, Sep 27, 2:00 PM · Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 8–12 arts
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Byler's Country Store (Harrington)
Tue, Sep 22, 9:30 AM · Tue, Sep 29, 9:30 AM · Tue, Oct 6, 9:30 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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Songs & Stories
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30 AM · Fri, Sep 25, 10:30 AM · Tue, Sep 29, 10:30 AM · +7 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free All ages storytime
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Kandi Keychains
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 13–17 arts
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Toddler Time
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 PM · Tue, Sep 29, 5:00 PM · Tue, Oct 6, 5:00 PM · +2 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Babies & Toddlers other
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Kent County Recreation Center
Wed, Sep 23, 9:00 AM · Wed, Sep 30, 9:00 AM · Wed, Oct 7, 9:00 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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A Capitol Experience
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00 AM
First State Heritage Park, Dover
Free other
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Holy Cross High School
Wed, Sep 23, 10:15 AM · Wed, Sep 30, 10:15 AM · Wed, Oct 7, 10:15 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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Feelings Rock with Ms. Taylor
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30 AM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Babies & Toddlers music
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Stories of the Green Walking Tour
Wed, Sep 23, 11:00 AM · Wed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM · Sat, Oct 3, 11:00 AM · +1 more date
First State Heritage Park, Dover
$6.5 event fee — venue admission is free nature
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Kent County Administrative Complex
Wed, Sep 23, 12:45 PM · Wed, Sep 30, 12:45 PM · Wed, Oct 7, 10:30 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Group B
Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 13–17 games
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LEGO Build It!
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00 PM · Wed, Sep 30, 6:00 PM · Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 PM · +2 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Children games
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Baby & Me
Thu, Sep 24, 9:30 AM · Thu, Oct 1, 9:30 AM · Thu, Oct 8, 9:30 AM · +2 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 2 and under storytime
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Harmony at Kent
Thu, Sep 24, 11:30 AM · Thu, Oct 1, 11:30 AM · Thu, Oct 8, 11:30 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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Auburn Heights Mansion Tour
Thu, Sep 24, 1:00 PM
First State Heritage Park, Dover
$8 event fee — venue admission is free museum
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Byler's Country Store (Dover)
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00 PM · Thu, Oct 1, 2:00 PM · Thu, Oct 8, 2:00 PM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Tre Sorelle Dolce Ice Cream Shop (Wyoming)
Thu, Sep 24, 3:30 PM · Thu, Oct 1, 3:30 PM · Thu, Oct 8, 3:30 PM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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Jane Goodall's Youth Roots & Shoots Startup Meeting
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 8+ other
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Mix It Up: Seasoned Rice Mix
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free All ages nature
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Spring Meadow
Fri, Sep 25, 9:30 AM · Fri, Oct 2, 9:30 AM · Fri, Oct 9, 9:30 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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Preschool Story Time
Fri, Sep 25, 10:00 AM · Fri, Oct 2, 10:00 AM · Fri, Oct 9, 10:00 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 6 and under storytime
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KCPL Mobile Library -- Westminster Village
Fri, Sep 25, 11:00 AM · Fri, Oct 2, 11:00 AM · Fri, Oct 9, 11:00 AM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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KCPL Mobile Library -- DAFB playground
Fri, Sep 25, 1:30 PM · Fri, Oct 2, 1:30 PM · Fri, Oct 9, 1:30 PM · +2 more dates
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages other
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Engineer Early Grab & Go STEM Kits
Sat, Sep 26, 10:00 AM · Sat, Oct 24, 10:00 AM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Children Families science
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Super Saturday!
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00 PM · Sat, Oct 3, 2:00 PM · Sat, Oct 10, 2:00 PM · +2 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 5+ arts
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Dear Reader Book Club
Sat, Sep 26, 5:30 PM · Wed, Oct 21, 5:30 PM
First State Heritage Park, Dover
Free other
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Teen Sewing Series: Altering Clothes Part 3
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 13–17 arts
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DPL Chess Club
Thu, Oct 1, 4:00 PM · Thu, Oct 8, 4:00 PM · Thu, Oct 15, 4:00 PM · +2 more dates
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free All ages games
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Tween Thursday: Beanie Baby Taxidermy
Thu, Oct 1, 5:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 8–12 arts
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Tween Thursday: Picasso Frankenstein Collage
Thu, Oct 1, 5:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 8–12 arts
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PAWS for Reading
Thu, Oct 1, 6:30 PM · Thu, Oct 15, 6:30 PM
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free other
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Live music -- Mid-Del Sax Quartet
Fri, Oct 2, 6:30 PM
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages music
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Woodburn: The Governor's Mansion Tour
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM
First State Heritage Park, Dover
Free museum
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Victorian Paleontology
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM
First State Heritage Park, Dover
Free science
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In Harmony Concert Series: Matt Richards Trio
Sun, Oct 4, 2:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free All ages music
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Teen craft -- Bedazzled Books
Mon, Oct 5, 6:30 PM
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free Teens arts
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Homeschool Connections: Show Me the Money!
Tue, Oct 6, 1:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 6+ science
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Owls in Delaware
Tue, Oct 6, 3:00 PM
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 9–14 science
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Crafting for a Cause: Delawarm
Tue, Oct 6, 5:30 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free All ages arts
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Teen Sewing Series: Ghost Stuffie
Wed, Oct 7, 4:00 PM · Wed, Oct 21, 4:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 13–17 arts
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Tween Thursday: Vegan Taxidermy
Thu, Oct 8, 5:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 8–12 arts
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Teen Crochet Day: Ribbed Beanie
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 13–17 arts
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Delaware Anime Society
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 13–17 games
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Teen "Hocus Pocus" Spellbook
Sun, Oct 11, 2:00 PM
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 13–17 arts
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Teen Dungeons and Dragons Group A
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 13–17 games
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Family Night: Winnie the Pooh 100th / Centennial
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Children, Tweens arts
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Live music -- First State Brass Quartet
Fri, Oct 16, 6:30 PM
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free All ages music
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Read & Celebrate Storytime
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00 AM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 3–12 storytime
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Peace Week Party
Sat, Oct 17, 11:00 AM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Tweens, Teens arts
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Kids Costume Giveaway
Sat, Oct 17, 1:30 PM
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free arts
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Teen craft -- Cemeteriums
Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 PM
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 9–17 arts
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"Addams Family" Bingo
Sun, Oct 18, 2:00 PM
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free arts
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Feelings Rock: Music & Movement
Tue, Oct 20, 10:30 AM
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 5 and under arts
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Homeschool Connections: Blessing Bags for Peace Week
Tue, Oct 20, 1:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 6+ other
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Faux Gilded Insect Pinning
Tue, Oct 20, 5:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 13–17 arts
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Feelings Rock with Miss Taylor
Wed, Oct 21, 10:30 AM
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 5 and under storytime
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DPL Youth Roots & Shoots
Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 PM
Dover Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 8+ other
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Teen craft -- Ghost-in-a-Jar
Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 PM
Kent County Public Library, Dover
Free Ages 10–17 arts
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