Labor Day may be the unofficial end of summer, but here at the beach, things are just getting interesting. The crowds begin to thin, local summer arrives and spooky season starts creeping onto the calendar.
Our feature story takes one last ride through Funland’s original Haunted Mansion before the beloved dark ride closes for a major renovation. We explore its unusual history, handmade scares and what will remain when the reimagined mansion opens in 2028.
Marissa Levy rounds up September’s live music and events, while Kadet Kelly looks ahead to Sea Witch, when Rehoboth Beach will once again surrender itself to costumed dogs, decorative pumpkins and witches.
Hari Cameron celebrates the gift of homemade pizza, from wood-fired crusts to whatever toppings happen to be growing in the garden. Zeke Ottemiller previews Brews & Roos, where beer, live music and kangaroos come together for a good cause.
Pam George introduces us to Shorebreak Lodge owners Ben and Diane Winiarczyk, the Delaware Restaurant Association’s 2026 Restaurateurs of the Year. Nancy Sakaduski shares some of the area’s best places to explore by stand-up paddleboard.
Finally, Lana Morelli catches up with Brock Rogers, the man behind Old Crow Manor, as he takes his community-built haunt from a Milton backyard to a new Georgetown home.
Summer may be winding down, but the fun is far from dead.
