”Four Legged Friends” “Four Legged Friends” showcases imaginative renditions of our furry companions. On display May 31-June 29, 2025 Who let the dogs out? The Peninsula Gallery did! For its June 2025 exhibition, the Lewes-based gallery will be displaying 35 imaginative renditions of our furry companions. “Four Legged Friends” includes paintings of different breeds and […]
UPDATE: Due to forecast of storms and windy weather, the Mark Taylor performance of the Lewes Summer Concert Series on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, has been relocated to Cape Henlopen High School Auditorium , 1250 Kings Highway. Questions..? Please feel free to call City Hall at 302-645-7777.
ROCKING THE DOCKS TO HOST COASTAL DELAWARE’S FIRST HOLIDAY FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON JULY 2 Bruce in the USA to perform two full sets, with food trucks, vendors, and an epic post-show fireworks finale LEWES, DE – For the first time ever, the skies over the Lewes Canalfront will explode in color and celebration as Rocking the Docks hosts Coastal […]
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 […]
THE Rock’n’Soul Horn Band that puts the “fun” into the music…& the people on the dance floor! It’s why they’re still entertaining crowds at concerts and events after decades of performing together!!! Not only is this a collective of great musicians who share a pride in each other’s musical talents, but their spirit and camaraderie on stage […]
Lewes Celebrates 4th of July Old-Fashioned Games for Children on Second Street 9 am Followed by the Independence Day Lewes Boat Parade 2 pm Doo-Dah Parade at “approximately” 5 pm FIREWORKS at Dusk The City of Lewes continues its long tradition of hosting old-fashioned games for children on Second Street beginning at 9 am. Following […]
Fourth of July Lightship Overfalls (LV-118) and ship store openfrom 10:00 am – 4:00 pm http://overfalls.org
“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 […]
Historic Lewes Farmers Market George H.P. Smith Park Saturday, July 5, 2025 8 am – 12 pm HLFM 20th Birthday Celebration The Historic Lewes Farmers Market is officially turning 20 at the Market this Saturday! With the very first Market opening Fourth of July weekend back in 2006, this Saturday will mark twenty years of the […]
St. Peter's 59th Annual Art Show "Art that Gives" July 5, 2025 9AM-3PM St. Peter’s Lewes 59th annual art show is traditionally held on the first Saturday in July, and is an event which is free and open to the public. Over 100 selected artists will participate, and the event has had a large following […]
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
Red Caboose Tour View the interior of the recently restored 1917 Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) “cabin car” which is located at Lewes Junction between the Lewes Public Library and the Lewes History Museum at the Rollins Community Center. Cabin car is the designation PRR assigned to their cabooses which served as a home away from home […]
75TH ANNUAL COTTAGE TOUR July 8 & 9, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm The Rehoboth Art League’s iconic Cottage Tour — a two-day self-paced event focusing on interior design and architecture — is returning for its 75th year! This year’s tour features 8 stunning homes that ticket-holders can explore, viewing some of the best art and […]
75TH ANNUAL COTTAGE TOUR July 8 & 9, 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm The Rehoboth Art League’s iconic Cottage Tour — a two-day self-paced event focusing on interior design and architecture — is returning for its 75th year! This year’s tour features 8 stunning homes that ticket-holders can explore, viewing some of the best art and […]
The Lewes Public Library presents SummerScape 2025, featuring fifteen live events in the library’s new outdoor pavilion, celebrating performing arts, history, literature, and science! Wednesday, July 9 | 7:00 PM Delaware Shakespeare Previews a New Musical Adaptation of Twelfth Night A sneak peek at excerpts from Delaware Shakespeare’s summer festival premiere of a new musical adaptation of Twelfth […]
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
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
SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT Doing Time with Lavinia: The Musical & a live cabaret show - Saturday at The Stonewall at the Cinema Art Theater in Lewes Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will host Doing Time with Lavina: The Musical and a Live Cabaret Show on Saturday, July 12 at 3 pm & 6 […]
SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT Doing Time with Lavinia: The Musical & a live cabaret show - Saturday at The Stonewall at the Cinema Art Theater in Lewes Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will host Doing Time with Lavina: The Musical and a Live Cabaret Show on Saturday, July 12 at 3 pm & 6 […]
Overfalls Family Program – “Sail Away” Lightship Overfalls (LV118) at Lewes Canalfront Park 10:00a – 12:00p. Learn about sailing and the history of sailing in the Delaware Bay. Three beautiful yachts will be available to board. FREE! Overfalls.org
Wednesday, July 16 | 7:00 PM The Harriet Tubman Museum & Educational Center Presents The Power of Harriet Tubman Linda Harris and David Cole of Maryland’s Harriet Tubman Museum & Educational Center present an evening of songs, stories, and information about this remarkable woman.The Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center, located in Cambridge, Maryland, is dedicated to […]
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
Bring your blanket or lawn chair, a picnic dinner, and enjoy a Free Concert For All Ages. Mike Hines and The LOOK is a high energy, 5 member dance band that can bring any party to life. A very professional, hardworking, talented group of men who have been entertaining large crowds in the Delaware Valley for […]
Revolutionary Lewes Walking Tour Lewes Historical Society Event Location: LHS Historic Lewes Town Campus Event Date: Fri, 07/18/2025 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm Experience Revolutionary Lewes—on foot! Delawareans of all sorts were forced to come to terms with their changing world. Loyalties, ideals, and even family bonds were tested, lives and livelihoods were threatened, and independence was on the […]
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
Wednesday, July 23 | 7:00 PM The Lewes Historical Society Presents Tavern Talks Experience Lewes’ history first-hand as Individuals and luminaries from Lewes’ past come to life to share stories and engage you in conversation. The Lewes Historical Society‘s Tavern Talks bring history to life by re-creating the energy of early American tavern culture.The Lewes Historical […]
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
Wednesday, July 30 | 7:00 PM 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 […]
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 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!
