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