Eat, Drink, & Play Your Way Through Local Museums in Wilmington

Whether you call it the "witching hour" or happy hour, 4 - 6 pm is always an interesting time for parents. When in doubt - go outside. We've gathered a collection of after-hour, family-friendly happy hours around Wilmington, DE for your family to enjoy!

WEEKLY

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Delaware Art Museum's Sculpture Garden Happy Hours

Thursdays, 5 to 7:30 pm

Join the museum for another exciting season of the Delaware Art Museum's Sculpture Garden Happy Hours with live music, seasonal beverages, local food trucks, lawn games, and the vendors you love. Free.
- Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE 19806.

WEDNESDAYS

Summer Nights at Hagley

Weekly from 5 to 8 pm

Bring the whole family for summer fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring a picnic or sample local food trucks. Dogfish Head craft beer and Woodside Farm Creamery ice cream are also available for purchase.
Admission is $5 per person, free for Hagley Members and children under six.

$2 Nights at the Delaware Children's Museum: On the third Wednesday of the month, visitors can play for $2 per person from 5-8 pm!

THIRD THURSDAYS

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Sip & Stroll - Brandywine Zoo

June 20, June 21, July 19, August 16, 5 to 7:30 pm

Sip & Stroll through the zoo and enjoy a laid-back evening at their Thursday night happy hour series featuring local food and drink vendors, table vendors, animal encounters, live music, and fun for all ages! Adult $5, Children $3 | Non-members: Adults $10, Children $7
- Brandywine Zoo, 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802

Auburn Heights After Hours

Join Auburn Heights for scenic views, craft brews from Dew Point Brewing and games to amuse as we open up the picturesque grounds after hours with a different food truck, featured group and other fun activities. 5 to 8 pm.

General admission: $6 age 13 & up; $3 age 6–12, Members & children 5 & under free (no advance registration needed)
- Thursday, July 25
  - On the Roll
  - Woodside Farm ice cream available for purchase
- Thursday, August 22:
  - Dixie’s Down Home Cooking food truck
  - Performances by the Newark Ukesters, a ukelele group
  - Celebrate the “dog days of summer” with PAWS for People or bring out your own (well-behaved) furry friend

Third Thursday - Nemours Estate

June 20, July 18, August 15, 5 to 8 pm

Join Nemours for their Third Thursday in June with discounted admission, live music, food trucks, and local beer and wine! $5-$12
- Nemours Estate, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803

FRIDAYS

Twilight on the Terrace - Mt. Cuba Center

June 28, July 19, August 16, 5 to 8 pm

Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music on the terrace and evening access to the gardens. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. Adults: $15, Child (6-17): $8, Kids under 6:free
- Mt. Cuba Center, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin DE 19707

First Fridays at the Farm – Coverdale Farm Preserve

July 5, August 16, September 6

Wind down while you shop, sip, snack, and savor the beauty of the landscape. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, The Market at Coverdale shopping, lawn games, and visits with their animals.