Things to do in Wilmington with kids
Wilmington has more for families than it gets credit for — most of it clustered along the Riverfront and the Brandywine. This is what we'd actually do with kids in the city, with the logistics that make or break a morning. Facts come from each place's own page.
1. Wilmington Riverfront
Wilmington
Mini golf, the Children's Museum, a riverwalk, Blue Rocks baseball, and ice cream — a whole day strung along the water, pay-as-you-go.
2. Delaware Children's Museum
Wilmington
The Riverfront's indoor anchor for little kids — easy to pair with a riverwalk stroll.
3. Brandywine Park
Wilmington
Creek, trails, playground, and the zoo in one free stretch — Wilmington's backyard.
4. Brandywine Zoo
Wilmington
Small, walkable, and finishable before naptime — right inside Brandywine Park.
5. DuPont Environmental Education Center
Wilmington
A free wetland boardwalk on the Riverwalk — the easy nature stop in the middle of the city.
6. Judy Johnson Field at Frawley Stadium
Wilmington
Blue Rocks minor-league baseball on the Riverfront — cheap tickets, free parking, low-stakes first ballgame.
7. Hagley Museum & Library
Wilmington
Mills, a machine shop, and a du Pont mansion on the edge of the city — good for kids who like how things work.
Questions parents ask
What's the best free thing to do in Wilmington with kids?
Brandywine Park — creek trails, a playground, and the Riverwalk's wetland boardwalk are all free. The Riverfront itself is free to stroll; you only pay for what you add.
Where should we go on the Wilmington Riverfront with kids?
The Children's Museum, mini golf, the riverwalk, and a Blue Rocks game are all clustered together — easy to mix into one pay-as-you-go day.
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Admission and hours come straight from each place’s guide. Last reviewed June 14, 2026. Confirm anything dated on the source before you go.