Festivals

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Clear Space Theatre – The Rocky Horror Show
OCTOBER 9 – 31 – REHOBOTH BEACH
Clear Space Theatre Company brings the cult classic back for Halloween, with special late-night interactive performances every Saturday.
clearspacetheatre.org
Sunfest
OCTOBER 22 – 25 – OCEAN CITY
Ocean City’s four-day fall festival fills the inlet with more than 200 artists and makers, food vendors and live entertainment on two stages. Admission is free.
ococean.com
Milton Theatre: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
OCTOBER 22 – NOVEMBER 1 – MILTON
Milton Theatre presents the Tony Award-winning rock musical about an East German singer navigating identity, love and self-discovery.
miltontheatre.com
Boos & Brews
OCTOBER 23 – LEWES
Historic Lewes celebrates Halloween with its annual Boos & Brews event from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring seasonal festivities on its historic campus.
historiclewes.org/events
Premier Home & Artisan Expo – Fall Edition
OCTOBER 23 – 25 – OCEAN CITY
Explore home improvement ideas, décor, handmade goods and demonstrations from professionals, artists and specialty vendors at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.
oceanpromotions.info
Wine on the Beach
OCTOBER 23 – 24 – OCEAN CITY
Sample wines from Maryland wineries while enjoying live music, artisans and waterfront views during this tasting event held in conjunction with Sunfest.
winefest.com
Sea Witch Festival®
OCTOBER 23 – 25 – REHOBOTH & DEWEY BEACH
The 36th annual Halloween celebration features costume parades, live entertainment, games, contests, vendors and family activities. Highlights include the costume parade and Sea Witch 5K.
beach-fun.com
Haunted Bonfire & Haunted Graveyard Spectacular
OCTOBER 23 – 24 – DEWEY BEACH
Dewey Beach gets into the Halloween spirit with a haunted bonfire and spooky graveyard festivities on Dickinson Avenue during Sea Witch weekend.
deweybeach.com/events
Ghostship Overfalls Haunted Tours
OCTOBER 23 – LEWES
Step aboard the historic Lightship Overfalls at Canalfront Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a Halloween evening filled with maritime history, mystery and spooky fun.
rehoboth.com
Coastal Concerts – Awadagin Pratt
OCTOBER 24 – LEWES
Acclaimed pianist Awadagin Pratt performs a 2 p.m. recital at Bethel United Methodist Church as part of Coastal Concerts’ 2026-27 season.
coastalconcerts.org
Pumpkin Festival on the Broadkill
OCTOBER 24 – MILTON
The Milton Fire Department hosts this family-friendly fall festival featuring more than 50 vendors, pumpkin treats, baked goods, pumpkin painting and a petting zoo.
saltwaterrootsboutique.co
Shore Craft Beer’s OCtoberfest
OCTOBER 24 – OCEAN CITY
The Cambria Hotel hosts a waterfront craft beverage festival with more than 15 breweries, 40 local craft beverages, live music, food trucks and vendors.
shorecraftbeerfest.com
Wags, Witches & Warlocks
OCTOBER 24 – BETHANY BEACH
Costumed dogs and their people parade through downtown Bethany Beach before a free noon performance of Puppy Pals Live at the bandstand.
wagswitchesandwarlocks.com
Monster Mash
OCTOBER 29 – REHOBOTH BEACH
Price Premier hosts a Halloween fundraiser for Children’s Beach House from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy live music by DECADE80, costume contests, food and a cash bar.
visitrehoboth.com
Rehoboth Art League Haunted History Talk
OCTOBER 29 & NOVEMBER 5 – REHOBOTH BEACH
Explore haunted history at the Rehoboth Art League’s Corkran Gallery in Henlopen Acres. The evening program runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
rehobothartleague.org
Save ‘Em by the Sea Casino Night
OCTOBER 30 – MILLSBORO
Enjoy casino games, auctions, food and live entertainment while supporting Humane Animal Partners and its animal welfare programs.
humaneanimalpartners.org/casino
All Hallow’s Eve
OCTOBER 31 – LEWES
Historic Lewes marks Halloween with an evening inspired by the traditions, history and folklore of the season.
historiclewes.org/events
Wicked Weekend
OCTOBER 31 – MILTON
Milton Memorial Park hosts an evening of family-friendly Halloween fun from 5 to 7 p.m.
miltonchamber.org
Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival
NOVEMBER 1 – 8 – REHOBOTH & LEWES
The 28th annual festival presents independent features, documentaries and short films from around the world, with screenings, filmmaker conversations and special programs.
rehobothfilm.com
Sussex County Return Day
NOVEMBER 5 – GEORGETOWN
This uniquely Delaware tradition brings election winners and opponents together to ceremonially bury the hatchet. Enjoy a carriage parade, election results, food, vendors and community activities downtown.
returnday.com
CHEER Veterans Day Dinner Dance
NOVEMBER 6 – GEORGETOWN
CHEER Community Center honors veterans with a dinner dance featuring music by Sky Brady. Veterans attend free, with reservations required.
cheerde.com
Analog-A-Go-Go
NOVEMBER 7 – MILTON
Dogfish Head’s annual celebration returns to Milton for a day centered around craft beer, music and the brewery’s off-centered culture.
dogfish.com
Delaware Heritage Festival
NOVEMBER 7 – DOVER
First State Heritage Park hosts a free celebration of Delaware history from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., highlighting the people and traditions that shaped the First State.
destateparks.com
Delaware Resorts 55+ Expo
NOVEMBER 7 – LEWES
The 10th annual free expo at Cape Henlopen High School connects adults 55 and older with exhibitors offering health, travel, finance, housing, leisure and community services. Enjoy information sessions, giveaways and free parking.
deexpos.com
Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra – Mary Howe Rediscovered
NOVEMBER 7 – REHOBOTH BEACH
The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra presents a 7:30 p.m. concert at Epworth United Methodist Church highlighting American composer Mary Howe.
midatlanticsymphony.org
OysterFest
NOVEMBER 7 – ST. MICHAELS
Celebrate the Chesapeake’s oyster heritage at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum with fresh oysters, an oyster stew competition, live music, boat rides, demonstrations and family activities.
cbmm.org
Rehoboth Art League Holiday Fair
NOVEMBER 7 – 8 – REHOBOTH BEACH
The Rehoboth Art League campus becomes a holiday marketplace featuring paintings, jewelry, ceramics, textiles and fine crafts by regional artists. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
rehobothartleague.org
Angola Beach Estates Holiday Craft Fair
NOVEMBER 7 – LEWES
Get an early start on holiday shopping at Angola Beach Estates, 22971 Suburban Blvd., with a community craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
rehoboth.com
Fires of the Revolution Bonfire Night
NOVEMBER 13 – LEWES
Historic Lewes commemorates Delaware’s Revolutionary-era history with an evening bonfire program as part of its America 250 celebrations.
historiclewes.org
Clear Space Theatre – 13: The Musical
NOVEMBER 13 – 15 – REHOBOTH BEACH
Clear Space Theatre’s youth company presents this upbeat musical about Evan Goldman navigating friendships, family and fitting in after moving to a small town just before his 13th birthday.
clearspacetheatre.org
Waterfowl Festival
NOVEMBER 13 – 15 – EASTON
Downtown Easton celebrates wildlife art, conservation and Eastern Shore traditions with exhibitions, retriever demonstrations, calling contests, live music and food.
waterfowlfestival.org
Candy Cane Lane Holiday Extravaganza
NOVEMBER 14 – LEWES
Cape Henlopen High School hosts a holiday shopping event with more than 100 local vendors, door prizes, baked goods, food trucks, a petting zoo and photos with the Grinch.
saltwaterrootsboutique.co
Cape Henlopen Senior Center Holiday Craft Fair
NOVEMBER 14 – REHOBOTH BEACH
Shop for seasonal gifts and crafts at Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St., during this holiday fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
rehoboth.com
Fifth Annual Holiday Market at Five Points
NOVEMBER 14 – LEWES
The Villages of Five Points hosts its fifth annual holiday market from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., giving visitors another opportunity to kick off the holiday shopping season.
rehoboth.com

The Cape's Guide to Pride

Sussex Pride Sea Witch Parade
OCT 24 – REHOBOTH BEACH
Sussex Pride and Free Mom Hugs invite community members and allies to march together in the annual Sea Witch Parade. Volunteers can arrive at 9 a.m. to help decorate the float, while walkers can arrive at 10 a.m.
sussexpride.org
Sussex Pride Youth Dungeons & Dragons
OCT 24 – SUSSEX COUNTY
Sussex Pride Youth hosts the fifth session of its Dungeons & Dragons series, bringing LGBTQIA+ young people together for imaginative storytelling, gaming and community.
sussexpride.org/calendar
Roots and Wings
OCT 27 – SUSSEX COUNTY
Sussex Pride’s intergenerational gathering offers LGBTQIA+ community members an opportunity to connect, share experiences and build friendships across generations.
sussexpride.org/calendar
Sussex Pride Aging Meeting
OCT 28 – ONLINE
This virtual working meeting from 4 to 5 p.m. focuses on supporting older LGBTQIA+ adults in Sussex County. Contact Sussex Pride for the Zoom invitation.
sussexpride.org
LGBTQ+ Seaford Breakfast Meetup
OCT 29 – SEAFORD
LGBTQIA+ community members gather in Seaford for breakfast, conversation and an opportunity to connect with others in western Sussex County.
sussexpride.org/calendar
TransFam Halloween Party
OCT 31 – SUSSEX COUNTY
TransFam celebrates Halloween with a community gathering for transgender and gender-diverse people, families and supporters. Check the organizer’s calendar for location and participation details.
sussexpride.org/calendar
Sussex Pride Volunteer Night
NOV 3 – SUSSEX COUNTY
Get involved with Sussex Pride’s community programming, outreach and upcoming events during this monthly volunteer gathering at 6 p.m.
sussexpride.org/calendar
LGBTQ+ Commission November Meeting
NOV 4 – DELAWARE
The Delaware LGBTQ+ Commission meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss issues, initiatives and advocacy affecting LGBTQIA+ residents statewide.
sussexpride.org
A Night with Roxy Cabaret
NOV 5, 12 & 19 – REHOBOTH BEACH
Roxy Overbrooke takes the stage at Blue Moon at 8 p.m. for an evening of cabaret entertainment. Reservations are encouraged.
bluemoonrehoboth.com/events
Pride Student EmPOWERment Summit
NOV 7 – DELAWARE
This student-focused Pride summit runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and brings together LGBTQIA+ youth and supporters for community engagement, education and empowerment.
sussexpride.org
Delaware Anti-Violence Project Meeting
NOV 10 – DELAWARE
The Delaware Anti-Violence Project hosts its monthly meeting from 2 to 3 p.m., focusing on safety, advocacy and resources for LGBTQIA+ communities.
sussexpride.org
Coffee Talk
NOV 11 – SUSSEX COUNTY
Sussex Pride hosts a casual morning gathering from 10 a.m. to noon, giving LGBTQIA+ older adults an opportunity to socialize and connect with community members.
sussexpride.org
Sussex Pride Game Night
NOV 12 – SUSSEX COUNTY
Enjoy board games, conversation and a relaxed evening with Sussex Pride’s LGBTQIA+ community. The monthly gathering begins at 6 p.m.
sussexpride.org
The White Chip
NOV 14 – GEORGETOWN
Sussex Pride lists a Georgetown presentation of The White Chip, a theatrical work exploring addiction, recovery and the path toward healing. The performance begins at 4 p.m.
sussexpride.org
The White Chip
NOV 15 – LEWES
The White Chip returns for a Lewes presentation at 5 p.m., sharing a story of addiction and recovery through theater.
sussexpride.org
Pride Speaker Series: The Crown Act & Hair Discrimination
NOV 17 – DELAWARE
Sussex Pride presents a discussion from 7 to 8:30 p.m. exploring the CROWN Act, hair discrimination and the importance of inclusive protections.
sussexpride.org
Transgender Health Equity Symposium
NOV 20 – DELAWARE
A midday symposium focused on transgender health equity and improving access to inclusive, affirming healthcare. Check Sussex Pride for program and venue details.
sussexpride.org
Transgender Day of Remembrance
NOV 20 – LEWES
Sussex Pride hosts a vigil at 6:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware to honor transgender and nonbinary people lost to violence. The gathering includes a reading of their names.
sussexpride.org
Freddie’s Tea Dance with DJ Viki Dee
NOV 27 – REHOBOTH BEACH
Dance off the Thanksgiving leftovers at Freddie’s Beach Bar from 5:30 to 9 p.m. as DJ Viki Dee spins music for an evening of cocktails, dancing and socializing.
freddiesrb.com/events
Freddie’s Follies Drag Show
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER – REHOBOTH BEACH
Freddie’s Beach Bar presents its weekly drag revue from 9 to 11 p.m. with rotating performers and late-night entertainment. Reservations are encouraged.
freddiesrb.com/events
Fabulous Drag Bingo
SUNDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER – REHOBOTH BEACH
Magnolia Applebottom hosts drag bingo at Freddie’s Beach Bar from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy prizes, cocktails, laughs and no cover.
freddiesrb.com/events
Blue Moon Spotlight Show
FRIDAYS IN NOVEMBER – REHOBOTH BEACH
Blue Moon’s resident drag cast performs its long-running Spotlight Show at 9 p.m. Reservations are strongly encouraged, with a food purchase required for table seating.
bluemoonrehoboth.com/events
Blue Moon Legends Show
SATURDAYS IN NOVEMBER – REHOBOTH BEACH
Blue Moon’s cast of celebrity impersonators performs an all-live singing show at 9 p.m. Dinner reservations and a food purchase are required for table seating.
bluemoonrehoboth.com/events
Blue Moon Bingo
TUESDAYS IN NOVEMBER – REHOBOTH BEACH
Sister Dot and her fellow church ladies host an evening of old-fashioned bingo and campy comedy at Blue Moon beginning at 8 p.m. Reservations and a food purchase are required.
bluemoonrehoboth.com/events

Farmers Markets

Bethany Beach Farmers Market
OPEN May 31 – Sep. 6
Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon.
Garfield Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenues, Bethany Beach
Farmers Market at Warren Station
OPEN June 6 – Aug. 29
Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon
1406 Coastal Hwy. (Rt. 1 Bayside), Fenwick Island
Fenwick Island Farmers Market
OPEN Jun. 5 – Sep. 4
Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon
The Station, Fenwick Island
Historic Lewes Farmers Market
OPEN May 2 – Sept. 26
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon.
George H.P. Smith Park, Lewes
Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Kings Highway
OPEN June 3 – Sept. 2
Wednesdays, 8 to 11:30 a.m.
37707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes
Milton Farmers and Artisans Market
OPEN May 15 – Sept. 4
Fridays, 3:30 to 6 p.m.
514 Union St., Milton
Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market
OPEN May 3 – Oct. 25
Sundays, noon to 3 p.m.
32165 Winery Way, Lewes
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
OPEN May 5 – Oct. 27
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grove Park, Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach
Sea Colony Farmers Market
OPEN May 27 – Sep. 2
Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to noon.
Marketplace at Sea Colony Shopping Center, 33546 Market Place, Bethany Beach
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