Local Events in Newark, DE

With so much to see and do in Newark, you should check out our Calendar of Events. Simply click through the months to the left to find something exciting to do during your stay with us in Newark, DE. 

April 2012 


"Isn't It Romantic"
Dates: April 27-May 5, 2012 (Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Times: 2 p.m. Sunday only; 8 p.m. other dates
Location: Chapel Street Players
Address: 27 N. Chapel St.
Newark, DE 19711

"Uncorked: Wine, Objects & Tradition"
Dates: April 28, 2012-January 6, 2013 (Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Times: Various
Location: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Dewey Beach ChickenFest
Dewey Beach, April 15

"My Fair Lady"
Dates: March 16-April 1, 2012
Clear Space Theatre
20 Baltimore Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE


May 2012
 

Dover Days Festival
Dates: May 4-6, 2012
Location: Dover
Including huge parade, live entertainment, traditional maypole dancing, 300+ artisans/crafts/food vendors, judged car show, 19th century baseball game, Kids Zone, carnival rides, animal show, historic interpreters, Colonial Artisans Village, steam car rides, antique tractor show; Civil War encampment, candlelight tours and more. Free admission.

The First State's Paranormal Expo
May 4-6, 2012
Historic Delaware City

Wilmington Grand Prix
May 18-20, 2012
Wilmington, DE

Cinderella
May 19-20, 2012
Thompson Theatre - Roselle Center for the Arts

University of Delaware Graduation Weekend
May 26


June 2012


Wilmington Greek Festival
June 5-9, 2012
Wilmington, DE

Midwest Kids Fest
Harrington, June 9

"The Rocky Horror Show"
Dates: June 8-23, 2012 (Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Times: 2 p.m. Sunday only; 8 p.m. other dates; special midnight show on June 22
Location: Chapel Street Players
Address: 27 N. Chapel St.
Newark, DE 19711

Magical Visions: Ten Contemporary African American Artists
Through June 29, 2012
Mechanical Hall Gallery, University of Delaware


July 2012


Firefly Music Festival
July 20–22, 2012
Location: Dover International Speedway
Address: 1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901


August 2012


Riverfront Blues Festival
August 3-5, 2012
Location: Tubman–Garrett Riverfront Park


September 2012


Amish Country Bike Tour
September 8, 2012
Dover, DE

Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest
September 21–23, 2012
Newark, DE


October 2012


Delaware Auto Show
October 5–7, 2012
Wilmington, DE