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Open Streets Wilmington

Saturday April 20, 2024 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
N. Walnut Streetbetween 10th Street and 16th StreetWilmington DE 19801
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N. Walnut Street

With Walnut Street YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Open Streets is a shared front yard, a mobile Central Park, a place for neighbors to connect. Open Streets Wilmington takes place once a month, closing busy streets to motor vehicles and transforming them into safe spaces for people of all ages and abilities to get outside and play. 

Activities:

  • FREE hot dogs and burgers off the grill
  • Top Hits w/ DJ Timdogg
  • Free Bike Repairs w/ Urban Bike Project - Visit the repair stand for help from friendly mechanics with repairs and tune-ups, free of charge!
  • Free Bike Rentals w/ Urban Bike Project: Enjoy a free ride! Rentals are for 30 minutes.
  • Fitness Challenge w/ CoreTen Fitness: Fitness demos and outdoor workouts for all ages
  • Tennis in the Streets w/ Rodney Street Tennis & Tutoring: Plus information and program enrollment.
  • Ms. April’s Paint Party: Kids paint their own canvas for free! All supplies provided
  • Photobooth w/ B4 Your Eyes: Selfie photobooth with fun props! Free digital photos.
  • Voter Registration w/ League of Women Voters
  • Opioid Safety w/ Project Totem, Aquila of DE: Educational materials and Naxolone giveaways
  • Housing Market Info w/ Lynn Faulkner Real Estate, LLC: Creatives Only Info Table
  • Beauty for Ashes Ministries & Jaden Earl Foundation Info Table: Brochures and bracelet giveaway
  • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc, Epsilon Rho Zeta Chapter Info Table: Youth programs and scholarship info
  • Peace Week Delaware Info Table: Free books for kids!
  • Something About Her Bling Boutique: Paparazzi jewelry for sale


Healthy Kids Day Activities


In The Building

  • Open Swim - Swimming pool and locker rooms will be open and free to all. Bring your towel and bathing suit!


In The Street

  • Moon Bounce and Inflatable Obstacle Course
  • Legacy Performing Arts performances
  • Face Painting
  • Touch a Truck – Fire Truck! Plus get a free firefighter’s hat and badge
  • Pot-your-own Plant
  • Food Giveaways: Blend your own smoothie, trail mix, salad in a jar
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Sidewalk Chalk
  • Seatbelt Safety Demo


Food Vendors:

  • Sweet T’s – chips, snacks, and drinks
  • Sisters Lemonade – lemonade, cookies, chips

Cost

Free

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