Past newsletters

Every Thursday night we send one short email — the weekend's best family events in New Castle County, tailored to your kids' ages. Here's what's gone out. Read a couple, then get the next one.

Free petting zoo at Riverfront Wilmington

July 18–19, 2026

Plus a library game day and a fairy-house build at Ashland Nature Center.

July 11–12, 2026

Rockwood's servant tour + hands-on marsh netting

Below-stairs history Sunday, plus free nets and robotics Saturday.
July 4–5, 2026

July 4 fireworks in Newark + indoor escapes

UD fireworks Saturday night; a therapy dog and museum tour for the heat
June 27–28, 2026

Science Saturday: Turbine Time at Hagley

Plus a free school's-out party, library stories, and WWII tower tales
June 20–21, 2026

Juneteenth + Father's Day family picks

Free Juneteenth at Riverfront Wilmington Friday, plus Father's Day fun Sunday.
June 13–14, 2026

St. Anthony's Festival wraps Saturday

Plus free library make-and-takes, chess coaching, and a pond dip at Tyler.
June 6–7, 2026

Greek Festival's final day in Wilmington

Plus reading dogs, a Newsies screening, and free first-Sunday Rockwood.
May 30–31, 2026

Strawberry Festival at Bellevue Saturday

Plus a marsh walk, dip-netting at Lums Pond, and the Hockessin book sale.
May 23–24, 2026

Memorial Day weekend: rainy Saturday plans

Three days, a wet Saturday, and a hero that may move indoors.

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