“Constructions” When many pieces come together to create a work of art Showing July 5 - 27 Peninsula Gallery 520 East Savannah Road Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645-0551 peninsulagallery1@gmail.com
Clear Space Theatre Company presents HAIRSPRAY HAIRSPRAY Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman, Book by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan, Based on the John Waters film You can’t stop this beat! There’s a reason Hairspray remains one of the most popular musicals of the last two decades - winning the […]
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Singers and Songwriters Presents the Genius of Rodgers and Hammerstein They have been called the greatest musical theater writing team of all time. They transformed Broadway and in the process left a legacy of some of the most memorable musicals of the 20th century: Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music, are just some […]
OLLI Fall Registration opens July 31st ! Go to Olli.udel.edu to register
FREE concert in the park! The Williams Brothers Lewes Canalfront Park Bring your blanket, low back beach chair and picnic to enjoy this concert on the grass in the Park. *Weather cancellations are posted on Facebook and our phone line (302) 645-2795.
Join us for First Friday on August 1 from 4–7pm at the Lewestown Coffee-House, where we’re celebrating the official launch of Pilottown Press, Historic Lewes’ new publishing imprint! Grab a copy of the new editions of two signature titles: Jacob Jones: A Boy’s Life in Lewes During the American Revolution by William Manthorpe and Where […]
“City to the Sea” Artists depict both metropolitan and ocean landscapes Showing August 2 - 31 Peninsula Gallery 520 East Savannah Road Lewes, DE 19958 (302) 645-0551 peninsulagallery1@gmail.com
Historic Lewes Farmers Market Saturday, August 2, 2025 8 am – 12 pm Tomato Festival Celebrates National Farmers Market Week It’s the 19th year of Mater Madness this Saturday at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market. The Market is celebrating its favorite fruit to kick off National Farmers Market Week, August 3-9. At the festival: The Guess the Number of Tomatoes in […]
52nd ANNUAL OUTDOOR FINE ART & FINE CRAFT SHOW The Rehoboth Art League's signature summer event, the Outdoor Show, returns to our historic Henlopen Acres campus in 2025 to celebrate its 52nd year. More than 100 artists and artisans from around the country will display and sell their fine art and fine crafts amidst the Rehoboth […]
Historic House Tours The Col. David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Guided tours of the 1739 Thomas Maull House Saturdays, 10 am-3pm from July 5 through August 30, 2025 Honoring America's 250th Birthday Celebration Genealogists available; children's activities. The Maull House 536 Pilottown Road Lewes DE 19958
Learn about the changing seasons and historical traditions - a presentation will be followed by the opportunity to make a unique, nature-based craft. Contact the Zwaanendael Museum for more details. 11 am - 3 pm Call 302-645-1148 or email zmuseum@delaware.gov. www.history.delaware.gov
52nd ANNUAL OUTDOOR FINE ART & FINE CRAFT SHOW The Rehoboth Art League's signature summer event, the Outdoor Show, returns to our historic Henlopen Acres campus in 2025 to celebrate its 52nd year. More than 100 artists and artisans from around the country will display and sell their fine art and fine crafts amidst the Rehoboth […]
Take your learning to new heights! Children ages 8 to 13 years-old will build and test their own rockets as they learn about Fort Miles' top secret rocket programs. $6 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-644-5007. Programs will […]
National Night Out August 5, 2025 5 - 8 pm George H. P. Smith Park at Blockhouse Pond National Night Out is a community-building campaign started by the National Association of Town Watch that promotes law enforcement-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. National Night Out is a great opportunity to have fun and connect in new […]
Visit the Wednesday Market at Crooked Hammock this week to stock up on your favorite fresh products like tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelon, peaches, sweet corn, cucumbers, summer squash and zucchini, microgreens, onions, sweet peppers, hot peppers, potatoes, garlic, mushrooms, beets, lamb, beef, chicken, pork, fresh-baked breads and pastries, honey, jams & jellies, ice-cream treats, sunflowers, vegan […]
90 minutes | 1.5 miles This 90-minute walking tour will introduce you to stories of strange happenings in the town. Adults $15, Children & Students $5 | Ages 8+ | 1.5 Hours | History with a Touch of the Paranormal! Lewes is rich with historic happenings, legends, and tall-tales, many of them involving a touch […]
Walk to the DeBraak Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck! Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Individuals ages 10 and up are welcome. Space is limited to 18 participants. Prior registration is encouraged, but walk-ups are welcome if tours have […]
Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater presents the endearing romantic drama, UNICORNS, opening on Friday, August 8, Unable to deny the spark between them the pair are forced down the unexpected path of transformation, where they must question their identities and confront their individual truths. Co-directed by Sally El Hosaini and filmmaker-actor James Krishna Floyd, the […]
Historic Lewes Farmers Market George H.P. Smith Park Saturday, August 9, 2025 8 am – 12 pm Chef Ryan Cunningham Demos at 10 am At 10 am, Chef Ryan Cunningham from SoDel Concepts will demo Sussex County Tuna Poke with watermelon, corn, and tomatoes from Evans Farms, peaches from Bennett Orchards, and a Togarashi scrapple dust with spicy mayo. Ryan started […]
52nd ANNUAL OUTDOOR FINE ART & FINE CRAFT SHOW The Rehoboth Art League's signature summer event, the Outdoor Show, returns to our historic Henlopen Acres campus in 2025 to celebrate its 52nd year. More than 100 artists and artisans from around the country will display and sell their fine art and fine crafts amidst the Rehoboth […]
Historic House Tours The Col. David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Guided tours of the 1739 Thomas Maull House Saturdays, 10 am-3pm from July 5 through August 30, 2025 Honoring America's 250th Birthday Celebration Genealogists available; children's activities. The Maull House 536 Pilottown Road Lewes DE 19958
Make a Lighthouse Celebrating National Lighthouse Day! Learn about the history of lighthouses in Delaware and create your own paper cup lighthouse. Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Hwy. 11 am – 3 pm Call 302-645-1148 or email zmuseum@delaware.gov www.history.delaware.gov
Tour the HMS DeBraak Tours include an opportunity to see the remnants of this unique 18th century shipwreck. Contact the Zwaanendael Museum for more details. Space limited. Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Hwy. Call 302-645-1148 or email zmuseum@delaware.gov. www.history.delaware.gov
52nd ANNUAL OUTDOOR FINE ART & FINE CRAFT SHOW The Rehoboth Art League's signature summer event, the Outdoor Show, returns to our historic Henlopen Acres campus in 2025 to celebrate its 52nd year. More than 100 artists and artisans from around the country will display and sell their fine art and fine crafts amidst the Rehoboth […]
SODELO: The Southern Delaware Orchestra Date: Aug 12, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Tickets are $19, plus fees Children 12 and under are free to attend and do not need a ticket in the General Admission section This performance features General Admission seating BUY TICKETS SODELO is Sussex County’s own symphony orchestra, with a mission to provide […]
Wednesday, August 13 | 7:00 PM Philosophy and Artificial Intelligence | Dr. Michael Redmond An engaging and enlightening evening on Philosophy and its place in a world of Artificial Intelligence.Register
Night at the Museum: Historic Lewes Speaker Series – Kiliaen van Rensselaer & The Dutch West India Company’s Heroic Efforts to Colonize Delaware Kiliaen van Rensselaer, more than any person, had a vision of colonization for New Netherland (New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Delaware). Others focused on trade, especially on fur, and on making big […]
Opening Friday, August 15 at the Cinema Art Theater in Lewes Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater presents the fascinating documentaries, It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley, Souleyman's Story and We are Guardians opening on Friday, August 15. The Society also continues the Summer Cinema Series with classic films, Citizen Kane and Duck Soup. It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley Directed by Oscar-nominated […]
Shipcarpenter Street 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE, United States Shanty Night at the Sussex Tavern is a monthly event full of time travelling adventure! Join us every third Friday evening to experience epic singing, cheering, ranting and raving like true British sailors would. Shanty night takes place every third Friday of the month from 6-8 pm […]
Historic Lewes Farmers Market George H.P. Smith Park Saturday, August 16, 2025 8 am – 12 pm Kids Day at the Market – Free & Fun Activities for the Family This Saturday, the HLFM celebrates Kids Day at the Market with lots of fun and educational activities throughout the Market. Be sure to pick up a special […]
Historic House Tours The Col. David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Guided tours of the 1739 Thomas Maull House Saturdays, 10 am-3pm from July 5 through August 30, 2025 Honoring America's 250th Birthday Celebration Genealogists available; children's activities. The Maull House 536 Pilottown Road Lewes DE 19958
Visit the Wednesday Market at Crooked Hammock this week to stock up on your favorite fresh products like tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelon, peaches, sweet corn, cucumbers, summer squash and zucchini, microgreens, onions, sweet peppers, hot peppers, potatoes, garlic, mushrooms, beets, lamb, beef, chicken, pork, fresh-baked breads and pastries, honey, jams & jellies, ice-cream treats, sunflowers, vegan […]
Wednesday, August 20 | 7:00 PM Delaware Center for the Inland Bays Presents Wild Wonders of the Inland Bays: Learn, Connect, Protect “Get your feet wet” with Delaware’s Inland Bays! Join Lisa Swanger, Director of Outreach & Education at the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, for a fun and interactive presentation exploring the amazing habitats […]
Tour the HMS DeBraak Tours include an opportunity to see the remnants of this unique 18th century shipwreck. Contact the Zwaanendael Museum for more details. Space limited. Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Hwy. Call 302-645-1148 or email zmuseum@delaware.gov. www.history.delaware.gov
Canalside Happy Hour Lightship Overfalls (LV118) at Lewes Canalfront Park 5:00p – 7:00p with live music and Human Animal Partners will be on hand with some of their dogs available for adoption. You may discover “your pawsome match”! overfalls.org
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Historic House Tours The Col. David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Guided tours of the 1739 Thomas Maull House Saturdays, 10 am-3pm from July 5 through August 30, 2025 Honoring America's 250th Birthday Celebration Genealogists available; children's activities. The Maull House 536 Pilottown Road Lewes DE 19958
Step back into 1813 as Lewes defies the might of Great Britain’s Royal Navy. Commodore John P. Beresford and his squadron of warships fly the colors of the British Empire just offshore, and the town is threatened by enemy guns. This one-day event commemorates old Lewestown’s spirited resistance at the mouth of Delaware Bay during […]
Visit the Wednesday Market at Crooked Hammock this week to stock up on your favorite fresh products like tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelon, peaches, sweet corn, cucumbers, summer squash and zucchini, microgreens, onions, sweet peppers, hot peppers, potatoes, garlic, mushrooms, beets, lamb, beef, chicken, pork, fresh-baked breads and pastries, honey, jams & jellies, ice-cream treats, sunflowers, vegan […]
Wednesday, August 27 | 7:00 PM Jack Lewis, Lewes Artist of Renown | Alan Jensen, Lewes Historical Society Alan Jensen of the Lewes Historical Society brings the power of Jack Lewis’s work to life in a compelling talk on Lewes’ most renowned visual artist.The Lewes Historical Society promotes and advocates the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of […]
The 49th English Country Dance Thursday, August 28th, 2025 1-3 PM St. Peter’s Parish Hall Get ready for Lewes250 Celebrations--- Dance with US! After-Party following the dance at the UD OLLI Sponsored Rose & Crown for Happy Hour! Our Theme: Nautical, Naughty & Nice! Be prepared to frolic! Pirates All […]
Historic House Tours The Col. David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Guided tours of the 1739 Thomas Maull House Saturdays, 10 am-3pm from July 5 through August 30, 2025 Honoring America's 250th Birthday Celebration Genealogists available; children's activities. The Maull House 536 Pilottown Road Lewes DE 19958
Shipwrecks & Rescues Tour $25 per person | 60 minutes | 1.0 miles7:00pm, August 30, 2025 Going back to the 17th-century and beyond, the Delaware coast is a graveyard for over 2,000 ships who never made Lewes’ safe harbor. They were lost to storms, accidents, incompetence, and even acts of war. In this premier, one-hour program, walk the very […]
Walk to the DeBraak Join this special tour that explores the history, artifacts and surviving hull section of the HMS DeBraak, an 18th century shipwreck! Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Individuals ages 10 and up are welcome. Space is limited to 18 participants. Prior registration is encouraged, but walk-ups are welcome if tours have […]
Join Us for First Friday at Historic Lewes!Friday, September 5 • 4–7 PM • Historic Lewes Campus First Friday at the Lewes Historical Society! Enjoy an evening of community, conversation, and local flavor. Come sip, socialize, and celebrate the stories that make Lewes unique!
YOUTH FISHING TOURNAMENT at the Fishing Pier in Cape Henlopen State Park Ages 15 & under. At the CHSP Fishing Pier 8am until 11am. $10 entrance fee. Free T-shirts for the first 50 contestants. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, email FOCHSP@gmail.com or phone 302.858.6127
Lighthouse Sunset Cruise -- meet at Anglers Fishing Center and cruise by East End Lighthouse and Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse. Tickets and information at DelawareBayLights.org.
