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homemaDE: Delaware Gifts for the Entire Family

By Leslie Hudson, Wilmington-New Castle Macaroni KID Publisher November 17, 2025

Whether you're looking for an experience gift your kids will never forget, a unique treasure from a local artist for a friend, or a gift card that tells a co-worker, "I thought of you," this guide has you covered!

For the Littlest Family Member (under 5)

  • Parent & Me Classes & Playdates: Natural Nest Play Café, Peekaboo Playground, Raising Primaries, Learning With Ms. Karen, We Kids Rock, and  Evolution Cubs
  • Feed their curiosity at Delaware Children’s Museum, the state's only children's museum, from infants to pre-teens.

⚡ For the Kid (or Kid at Heart) With Endless Energy

  • Run, climb, and soar at Fun City Adventure Park, Kids Empire, Skyzone, or Urban Air Adventure Park.
  • Go skating at Christiana Skating Center, Roll Club DE, Patriot Ice Center, or Skating Club of Wilmington.
  • Go bowling at Bowlero, Main Event, Mid-County Lanes, Pleasant Hill Lanes, or Wilma’s.

For The New Mom


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Oceeto is a Delaware‑based company creating smart, practical solutions for caregivers. The Care’digan™ — a patented, washable, easy-to-use protective garment — is built for real‑life messes from spit‑up to makeup and everything in between. It's smart design keeps you covered. The Care’digan™ saves time, saves your clothes, and simplifies your day! Learn more. 


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🎨 For The Creative


Coloring Book
 Discover — a unique coloring book that turns real stories of courage into beautiful, meaningful art. The Colonial Chapter of PVA is committed to improving the quality of life for veterans and others with spinal cord injuries or diseases, such as MS and ALS.


 For the One Who Needs Some R & R


  • At Cabernet Candles and Make & Mellow, you can always fill your cup... with a relaxing, custom candle. 
  • Who wouldn't want a good night's sleep? We recommend an overnight at the Whispering Oak Mansion, a beautiful and relaxing oasis in Bear.
  • No one has ever received a massage, facial, or pampering session and gotten mad about it.


💪 For the Athlete


  • Test their strength at Delaware Rock Gym, Dick’s House of Sport, or Vince’s Sports Center.
  • Get in some practice strokes at Ed Oliver Golf Club, Delcastle Golf, or The Back Nine Golf.
  • Blue Rocks or Blue Coats, or UD Basketball tickets
  • Take a Swing at Pickle Ball: Ace Pickleball Club, Bounce Pickleball, Dill Dinkers

For the Foodie


For the Explorer

  • Crave thrills? Xtreme Zone - Virtual Reality, Go-Karts, or Axe Throwing for adults & kids (8+)
  • Travel through time with a sail on a tall ship, Kalmar Nyckel, check the largest steam-powered car collection at Marshall Steam Museum, or travel by train thanks to the Wilmington & Western Railroad.


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