Looking for weekend fun at the Delaware beaches? From festivals and events to live performances, here's what to do at the beach this weekend.
The Delaware beaches are the place to be during the warm months in Delaware. From summer festivals to specials and events at local eateries, there’s plenty to do at the Delaware beaches. With our weekly events roundup, it’s easier than ever to find new ways to have fun.
Bookmark this page and check back each week for entertaining things to do at the Delaware beaches during the weekends.
Friday, September 18
If you’re looking for an uplifting and high-energy pop experience to kick off your weekend, don’t miss this show at the Freeman Arts Pavilion. Fitz and The Tantrums are known for multiplatinum singles like “HandClap” and “Out of My League.” It’s hard to imagine a better way to close out the summer season at the Delaware beaches than with upbeat pop music at the newly-renovated venue. The show starts at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets online.
31806 Lake View Drive, Selbyville
Join Laura Armstrong Falvay—a certified guide of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy—for a walk through the gardens and 12-acre woodlands at Pepper Creek. This event invites participants to engage the senses and appreciate the benefits of being immersed in a natural environment. Enjoying mindful time in nature is proven to regulate blood pressure, increase immunity, and reduce production of stress hormones. Learn more about the art of Japanese forest bathing by registering online and joining in on a relaxing outdoor walk.
30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro
Join the Rehoboth Beach Bears, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of camaraderie and inclusiveness, for its 11th annual weekend bash. Funds from the weekend will support the organization’s Scholarship Fund for LGBTQIA+ youth in Sussex and Kent Counties, Delaware, and other philanthropy efforts. Check out the full list of events throughout the weekend, and purchase tickets for individual events or the full weekend online.
1 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
Saturday, September 19
This food fest is a great way to get a taste of the culinary coast during the Delaware beaches’ slower “second season.” Head to Schellville, located on Seaside Outlet Drive in Rehoboth, for a day full of seafood delights and family fun. Indulge in coastal favorites like steamed crabs, buttery lobster, crab cakes, oysters, shrimp, and much more while enjoying live entertainment, raffles and giveaways, beer tents, and artisan vendors. The festival benefits The Stevenson Foundation, a local nonprofit that gives back to local small businesses, students, and other causes in the area.
36470 Seaside Outlet Drive, Rehoboth Beach
Join National Broadway artists at Lewes Canalfront Park as they showcase the songs, stories, and moments that have defined Broadway through the years. This event is part of the Lewes 250 celebration, and is a free, family-friendly show. Bring a picnic blanket or chair and enjoy an afternoon filled with music and theatrical magic in the park. The show starts at 4 p.m. at the park.
Lewes Canalfront Park
Operated by the Developing Artist Collaboration (DAC), this seasonal pop-up market acts as a summertime hub for arts and good times. The regular season has come to a close, but Saturday markets throughout September keep the fun going into the off-season. This Saturday, the market teams up with Brandywine Valley SPCA for a dog adoption day. Stop by the market, meet adoptable dogs, and enjoy all the West Side Creative Market has to offer before it closes for the cold season.
19826 Central Street, Rehoboth Beach
Take a short drive inland to Dagsboro to join certified naturalist Elizabeth Rives at Delaware Botanic Garden for an introduction to identifying native trees and shrubs. The first half of the program will consist of a classroom learning session covering key identification characteristics like leaves, bark, and twigs. Then, take an outdoor walk to practice the new skills around the gardens. Non-member tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.
30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro
Join Cape Water Tours for a special wine and oyster paring cruise along the scenic Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious flavors as Cape Water Tours partners with White Haven Sauvignon Blanc and Nancy James Oysters for an onboard tasting experience. Tickets are $45 per guest, and the 90-minute cruise departs at 3 p.m.
217 Anglers Road, Lewes
Soak up the last of this year’s summer sun with morning yoga on the beach! Dimitra Yoga hosts outdoor beach yoga on Saturday mornings. These classes take place at 8 a.m. on Saturdays on the beach at Prospect Street in Rehoboth, or on Savannah Beach in Lewes. Register online in advance for the class. The cost per class is $30. If you don’t register in advance, exact change will be accepted in-person the day of the class. Beach sessions are weather-dependent, and cancelations will be posted on the schedule by 7:15 a.m.
Prospect Street, Rehoboth Beach | Savannah Road, Lewes
Shop a community-based, producer-only farmers market in Lewes every Saturday throughout the warm season. The Historic Lewes Farmers Market is more than a lineup of local farms. This market is also home to local chef workshops, master gardeners ready to offer advice, wellness providers, and sustainable agriculture experts. The Saturday Market takes place at George H.P. Smith Park in Lewes.
DuPont Avenue, Lewes
Sunday, September 20
Catch nine-time Grammy award-winning musician Ziggy Marley this Sunday at the Freeman Arts Pavilion. The eldest son of Bob and Rita Marley carries forward a legacy rooted in history while continually forging his own creative path. It’s an uplifting live show you won’t want to miss. The show starts at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets online.
31806 Lake View Drive, Selbyville
Nassau Valley Vineyards hosts a weekly farmers market on Sundays. Shop local produce, artisanal food products, and art vendors at this weekly winery market. Once the shopping is done, grab food from an on-site vendor, sip a glass of wine, and kick back while enjoying a lineup of live entertainment. The farmers market takes place from 12-3 p.m.
32165 Winery Way, Lewes
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