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Top Things To Do In Wilmington With Kids This Week

There is lots of fun happening in Wilmington, DE the week of 2/7 - 2/14

By Leslie Hudson, Wilmington-New Castle Macaroni KID Publisher January 31, 2024

Greetings from NYC! Tuesday was dubbed National Plan For a Vacation Day, and it just so happens we are going on our first Macaroni KID trip tomorrow. Want to know what kind of family-friendly fun we will be having? Follow our adventures on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok

Speaking of travel, our very own Wilmington Riverfront earned top marks. A-Z Animals recognized this vacation destination as one of the country's top ten river walks. There are a ton of events happening around the riverfront and Wilmington this weekend! What are your weekend plans? 



1. Community Camp Fair at Tower Hill

Tower Hill School, 2813 W 17th St, Wilmington, DE 19806

Meet a variety of representatives from local day and overnight camps, local camps, academic, arts, sports, nature, and more all under one roof. February 1, 3:30 - 7 pm.




2. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella

Newark Charter Senior High School, 200 McIntire Drive, Newark, DE 19711

Newark Charter High School proudly presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella.  February 2 and 3, 7 pm. February 4, 2 pm.




3. First Fridays with the Shops of Bellefonte

598 Bellefonte Ave, Wilmington DE 19809

ArtLoop will feature young artists from Mount Pleasant High at Bellefonte Arts, artist Meg Clouser at Finist and the Owl, and a Valentine's Day cookie class at Bellefonte Vintage. February 2, 5 pm.




4. Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

Woodside Farm Creamery, 1310 Little Baltimore Road, Hockessin, DE 19707

Join Woodside Farm Creamery for a Sundae Brunch featuring items from Drip Cafe, Sweet Lucy's Ice Cream and Treats, and Crossroads Restaurant. February 3, 10 am - 5 pm.




5. Black History Celebration

Walnut Street Y, 1000 North Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

This celebration will explore the deep impact of Delaware African trailblazers through performances, demonstrations, history displays, and more.  February 3,11 am - 2 pm.