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Spring Fun in Wilmington: Best Events & Activities for Families

Farms, Festivals, Fairs, and More to Explore This Spring!

April 1, 2025

Spring is here, and Wilmington, DE is blooming with family-friendly fun! From egg hunts and outdoor festivals to farmers' markets and playground adventures, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season. 


Whether you’re searching for the best places to see spring flowers, a weekend festival, or kid-friendly hikes, Macaroni KID Wilmington, DE has your go-to guide for making the most of spring in the area!


We are trying to make it easier to search for events. Just look for these spring emojis in the calendar listings!

🐇📷 = Easter Bunny Pictures
🥚 = Easter Egg Hunts
🌸 = Spring Events
🌎 = Earth Day Events

Grab your passport to Wilmington, DE Family FUN here.

🌳 Family-Friendly Wilmington, DE Bucket List 🌳

Enjoy the sunshine by checking out these family-friendly activities in Wilmington:


Animals Encounters
  • Ashland Nature Center
  • Coverdale Preserve
  • Sheep Shearing at Greenbank Mills
  • Highland Orchards
  • Meet Marsh Critters at Delaware Environmental Environmental Center
  • $5 Pony Ride at Carousel Park
  • Say Happy Birthday to the Brandywine Zoo! (Looks good for 125)!

Soak Up Spring Sunshine

Perfect spots for a picnic or peaceful walk with a stroller. 

  • Battery Park
  • Brandywine Park
  • Fox Point Park
  • Goodstay Gardens
  • JAM Trail
  • Rockwood Park
  • Valley Green Park


  • Brandywine Creek State Park’s 60th Anniversary - April 5 
  • Attend an Earth Day Event
  • Brandywine Park Picnic Under The Cherry Blossoms
  • Get a State Park Trading Card
  • DNREC Photo Contest: 4/15
  • Post About Your Favorite Local Park, Business, or Service
  • Fort Delaware Opens 4/27
  • Celebrate Delaware 250

National Library Week

Libraries are at the heart of our communities and schools, providing a public space where all community members connect and learn.  
April 6-12



  • Visit a New library in honor of National Library Week (4 - 11)
  • 4/28 Pay It Forward Day
  • Submit Art to NCC heARTed by 4/28
  • New Adventure 
  • Take a class
  • MK Craft
  • Host a Food Drive
  • Do a Story walk or Learning Trail
  • Take Books to a Little Free Library 



Spring Events in Wilmington

New events are being announced throughout the season! Check back often for updates.

From community festivals to outdoor concerts, here are a few of the family-friendly events happening in Wilmington this spring:


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Know of a family-friendly spring event in Wilmington that we're missing? Submit your event here! 

Earth Month + Spring Event Guide - Wilmington, DE

Easter Egg Hunts in Wilmington, Hockessin, and New Castle

Are you looking for Easter egg hunts, bunny visits, and spring celebrations in the Greater Wilmington area? Look for 🐇📷 or 🥚 on our calendar. 





North Wilmington Farmer's Markets



Spring means fresh produce, local vendors, and fun community markets! Here’s where to find farmers' markets around Wilmington and New Castle. The market season runs from May to October unless noted below. 

  • Route 9 Fresh Farm Stand: Route 9 Library. Monday - Wednesday from 10 am - 5 pm. Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm.
  • Brandywine Village: Brandywine Mills Plaza, opens mid-July. Tuesdays from 5 - 7:30 pm.
  • Newark Farmers Market: Open daily from 8 am - 9 pm, year-round. 
  • Downtown Farmer's Market: Rodney Square. Wednesdays from 10 am - 2 pm.
  • West Side Farmers Market: Cool Spring Park. Wednesdays from 3:30 - 6:30 pm. Starts June 25.
  • Delaware Avenue: Thursdays from 3 - 7 pm.
  • Glasgow Park: Thursdays from 3 - 7 pm.
  • New Castle Farmers Market: Dupont Highway. Thursday - Sunday. 
  • Carousel Park: Fridays, 2 - 6 pm.
  • Bellevue Farmers Market: Bellevue Community Center. Fridays, 3 - 7 pm
  • Market at Coverdale Farm Preserve: Hockessin, Weekends. April - November.
  • Middletown Farmers Market: Main Street. Saturdays, 9 am - noon.
  • Historic New Castle Saturday Market: Historic Green. Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. 
  • Northside Food & Culture Market: Every other Saturday from mid-June to August, from 10 am to noon.
  • Brandywine Farmers Market: Brandywine Park. Nine am to noon. Spread Good Karma Foundations' Womens Only Walk Club will start and finish at the market.cf


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