St. Anthony's Italian Festival - June 6th through 13th

Every year, thousands of Delawareans take a visit to Italy...via St. Anthony's Italian Festival held by St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Wilmington.  The event is laid out over several blocks in Wilmington's Little Italy neighborhood.  

There's lots of food ranging from traditional Italian (including homemade spaghetti and cheese ravioli as well as salads, sandwiches and seafood) to midway food such as hot dogs, french fries and cotton candy.  You can also get some yummy Italian desserts and coffee.

There will be music set up throughout the festival as well.  It will include more traditional music, as well as local bands who play covers and original music.  Each night at 7 pm, there will be an evening concert held inside the church; tours of the church are also available.  You can also enjoy carnival rides and games or watch a few rounds of bocce, which is a type of lawn bowling.

The festival begins on Sunday, June 6th at 2 pm with a traditional procession of costumed parishioners through the festival grounds and it will remain open until 10:30.  The event runs the entire week Monday through Friday from 5:30 to 10:30 and the following Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 10:30.

There is an admission fee of $5 for ages 14 - 61.  There is free parking available at Salesianum School, where you can then hop on a shuttle bus to the festival grounds.  Salesianum is located at 1801 N. Broom Street and is easy to get to from I-95.  

Get out and enjoy the start of the summer season and some great food, music and fun, too!

Greek Festival in Wilmington June 1st through June 4th

The annual Greek Festival will take place in Wilmington from Tuesday, June 1st through Friday, June 4th from 11 am to 11 pm.  It is sponsored by and held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, located at 9th and Broom Streets in Wilmington.

The festival features Greek food, music and dance.  Tours of the church will also be available from 4 to 6:30 each day.

Race Weekend Coming Up at Dover Speedway

May 14th through 16th will be a busy weekend in Dover.  Fans from all over will descend on the state capital for Race Weekend.  Dover International Speedway is located in the northern part of Dover, near Dover Downs Casino and the Dover Mall.  Twice a year, NASCAR races take place here.  People make a weekend of it, camping out in the parking lots surrounding the racetrack or staying over in nearby hotels.  It is quite an event for NASCAR fans.

There are races and activities happening all weekend and traffic in the area could be heavy, but if you'd like to experience a NASCAR race event, this would be a great chance to do so!

Click here for a schedule of events for the weekend.

Click here for information about NASCAR.

Dover Days Festival - April 30, May 1 - 2

If you haven't visited the state capital of Dover, this weekend is a great time to do it!  The 77th annual Dover Days festival takes place this weekend.

There will be a lot going on -- a parade, carnival rides, exhibits, tours of historic homes, food, craft vendors and great children's activities.  There is no admission fee for the Festival itself, but there are fees charged for some things, like the carnival rides and tours.  To get a complete listing of all the events going on this weekend, click here.  

The events will take place on the Green and Legislative Mall and there are shuttles that will be running to different spots throughout the festival.  These two areas are surrounded by many of the state's government buildings and is a very historic area.  

Point-to-Point Steeplechase Race at Winterthur - May 2nd

If you enjoy horse racing, then be sure to check out the 32nd annual Point-to-Point Steeplechase race this Sunday, May 2nd.  It takes on the grounds of the Winterthur Estate and Museum in Wilmington.  The gates open at 11 am and the festivities run through 4 pm.  The event is held rain or shine.

For more information about the race, additional events and ticket information, click here.

Wilmington Flower Market - May 6th through 8th

A Delaware tradition is coming up very soon--the Wilmington Flower Market! The Flower Market has taken place every Mother's Day weekend since the 1920s. There is always a large variety of plants and flowers available to buy, as well as crafts, food and live music, sponsored by local radio station, WSTW. There are also rides for the kids. Proceeds from the Flower Market go to various charities that help children throughout Delaware.

It's the perfect place to pick up a last-minute Mother's Day gift!

The Flower Market runs from Thursday through Saturday, May 6th through May 8th. It's open from 10 am to 7 pm each day. The Market takes place at Rockford Park in Wilmington.

Ag Day at UD today!

Looking for something to do today? Check out Ag Day at the University of Delaware today from 10 am to 4 pm. All the festivities take place on South Campus, near the Field House and stadium.

There are educational exhibits, games and activities for the kids, some of UD's farm animals on display, hayrides, plant sales, live bands and food.

It's usually a pretty good time, and kids love it! Plus, admission and parking are FREE.