Delaware Children's Theatre
Live theater made for kids — classic stories staged in a historic Wilmington playhouse.
1014 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806
Hours
Hours not posted
Last checked 2026-08-30
- Cost
- About $10 adult · About $10 child
- Best for
- Ages 3–10 sweet spot
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor
- Typical visit
- About 1.5–2 hours (a show)
A children's theatre - the show is the outing, so there is nothing to walk up to without a ticket.
The Quick Version
- • A long-running children's theater on Delaware Avenue in Wilmington, staging full productions of classic kids' stories — fairy tales and family musicals — for young audiences.
- • Performance season runs October–May, mostly weekend matinees; summer brings theater workshops and camps for kids (June–July).
- • Affordable (about $10 tickets); shows are timed for families — the building opens at 1 PM and the curtain is around 1:30 on performance days.
- • A reliable indoor, weather-proof outing for kids who love a story.
Best Ages
Ages 3–10 sweet spot
Plan For
About 1.5–2 hours (a show)
Adults
About $10
Kids
About $10
What to Expect
The Delaware Children's Theatre is a long-running, kid-focused playhouse on Delaware Avenue in Wilmington that stages full productions of classic children's stories — fairy tales and family musicals performed for young audiences.
The performance season runs October through May, mostly as weekend matinees (the building opens at 1 PM and the show starts around 1:30 on performance days), and in summer it shifts to theater workshops and camps for kids in June and July.
It's an affordable outing — tickets run about $10 — and it's a reliable indoor, weather-proof option. Set expectations: it's a sit-and-watch live show, so it lands best with preschool- and elementary-age kids who can settle in for a story; very wiggly toddlers may struggle. Check the show calendar and book ahead, since productions run on specific weekends. It's right by Trolley Square for a meal before or after.
Who It's Best For
It's a sit-and-watch live show, so it lands best with preschool- and elementary-age kids who can settle in for a story. Very wiggly toddlers may struggle. Older kids who like theater also enjoy the summer workshops.
Highlights
Live productions of classic kids' stories
Ages 3–10Fairy tales and family musicals staged specifically for young audiences.
Affordable matinees
All agesAbout $10 tickets, weekend afternoons October–May.
Summer theater workshops
Ages 5+Camps for kids in June–July — a chance to go from the audience to the stage.
Weather-proof indoor outing
All agesA naturally rainy-day-safe cultural pick.
What to Skip with Little Ones
- • A very wiggly toddler in a seated show — it's best for kids who can sit for a story.
- • Walking up without tickets — productions run specific weekends; book ahead.
- • Summer expecting a show — that's the workshop season; performances are October–May.
Logistics
Admission
Adults
About $10
Kids
About $10
Under
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Tickets run about $10; reserve for the show you want. The building opens at 1:00 PM and the theatre at 1:30 PM on performance days.
Getting There
Parking
Street parking and nearby lots along Delaware Avenue.
Arrive a little early (doors open at 1 PM) to park and get seats.
Entrance
1014 Delaware Avenue; doors open at 1 PM on performance days.
Parent Logistics
It's a seated live show — park the stroller in the lobby; it's best for kids who'll sit through a performance.
Restrooms at the theater.
Not confirmed — plan ahead.
Indoors.
Food & Snacks
No food on-site. No full food service; Trolley Square and downtown are close for a meal.
Snack strategy: Eat before the show — Trolley Square is right nearby.
Pro Tips
- ✓ Check the season calendar (October–May) and reserve for the show you want.
- ✓ Doors open at 1 PM for ~1:30 performances — arrive early for seats.
- ✓ Summer is workshop/camp season if your kid wants to be on stage.
- ✓ Pair it with a meal in Trolley Square nearby.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Performance weekends, October–May (check the show calendar). Summer (June–July) is theater-workshop/camp season. Shows are weekend matinees.
Seasonal Notes
Performance season runs October–May (weekend matinees); summer theater workshops and camps for kids run June–July. Showtimes vary — check the schedule and book tickets.
Rainy Day?
An indoor live-theater outing — naturally rainy-day-proof.
While You're in the Area
Trolley Square dining is next door; Rockford Park and the Brandywine Zoo are minutes away.
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