July 2016 Events

Fort Christina Open for Summer

First State National Monument
1110 E. 7th St.
Wilmington, DE
  • Saturday, May 28 thru Monday, Sept. 5, 2016
  • Recurring daily
  • Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Price: Free

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With its re-opening for the summer of 2016, one of the cornerstones of Delaware history will again be accessible to visitors traveling to the First State, to residents looking to learn more about Delaware’s rich cultural heritage and to all those who simply seek a green space in an urban environment. Fort Christina National Historic Landmark marks the approximate location where a group of Swedish and Finnish colonists from the ships Kalmar Nyckel and Fogel Grip landed on a natural wharf of rocks in 1638.

 

Bellevue State Park Summer Concerts

Bellevue State Park
800 Carr Road
Wilmington, DE
  • Sunday, June 5 thru Sunday, August 28, 2016
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday
  • Time: 6:30 PM
  • Price: Free
  • Phone: (302) 761-6963

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Bring a picnic and a blanket and join us at the band shell to enjoy our free Summer Concert Series every Sunday and Thursday evening. For more information, visit the website for a list of performers. Park entrance fees are in effect.

Chicago

Clear Space Theatre Company
20 Baltimore Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE
  • Saturday, June 25, 2016 thru Tuesday, August 30, 2016
  • Time: 7:30 PM
  • Price: $15-35
  • Phone: (302) 227-2270

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In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband Amos to take the rap… until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune and acquittal.

 

4th of July Fireworks and Liberty Day

University of Delaware, Athletic Complex
Rts. 4 & 896
Newark, DE
  • Monday, July 4, 2016
  • Time: 6:00PM to 10:00PM
  • Price: Free

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Join the City of Newark Parks & Recreation Department at the University of Delaware’s Athletic Complex for an amazing evening of entertainment and fun leading up to one of Delaware’s best fireworks displays. Fine arts and crafts booths are available to browse and games abound for the kids. Live musical entertainment begins at 6 p.m. and continue until the fireworks display. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the festivities all evening. The rain date (for the fireworks only) is July 5. Please call the Leisure Time Hotline if weather is questionable. (302) 366-7147.

Lewe’s Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebratation

120 Kings Hwy
Lewes, DE
  • Monday, July 4th, 2016
  • Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Price: Free

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The City of Lewes continues its long tradition of hosting old-fashioned games for children and the Lewes Fourth of July Boat Parade, which will wind down the Lewes – Rehoboth canal to Fisherman’s Wharf. As part of the holiday festivities, there will also be the Doo-Dah Parade. The day is full of fun and exciting things to do for the whole family! (Please note there are no fireworks at this celebration).

Independence Day at Hagley Museum

Hagley Museum
200 Hagley Creek Rd.
Wilmington, DE
  • Monday, July 4th, 2016
  • Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Price: $0-14

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Free admission for active military and their families and for military veterans.

 

Monday Night Movies on Dewey Beach

On the Beach at Dagsworthy St. in Dewey Beach, DE
1 Dagsworthy St.
Dewey Beach, DE
  • Mondays in July- 5th (held on Tuesday due to Monday being the 4th of July), 11th, 18th and 25th
  • Time: 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Price: No admission fee. Donations are welcome.

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Bring your family and a beach chair to Dewey Beach on Monday for family movie night! Movies will start at approximately 8:30 P.M on the beach at Dagsworthy St. in Dewey. These events are weather dependent and cancellations will be determined no later than 7:00 PM on day of event.  Descendants 7/5/2016 (Tuesday) – The Spongebob Movie: Sponge out of Water 7/11/2016 – Pan 7/18/2016 – The Good Dinosaur 7/25/2016 – Goosebumps 8/1/2016.

Mooncat Comedy Open Mic Night

Milton Theatre
110 Union St
Milton, DE
  • Recurring each Tuesday in July
  • Time: 8:30 PM
  • Phone: (302) 684-3038

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The Milton Theatre and MoonCat Comedy present Comedy Open Mic. Uncensored and out there. Join us for a great night of comedy fun. Cash bar. This is a pay what you can event. Doors 8pm.

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