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Weekly Farmers Markets:

Bringing you fresh local foods and produce, plant starts and flowers, food trucks, and artisans selling handmade goods.

Route 9 Farm Fresh Stand

Monday-Wednesday, and Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

3022 New Castle Avenue, New Castle

Glasgow Park Farmers Market

Thursdays, 3-7 p.m.

2275 Pulaski Highway, Bear 19702

Carousel Park Farmers Market

Fridays, 2-6 p.m.

3700 Limestone Road, Pike Creek

Bellevue Community Center

Fridays, 4-7 p.m.

510 Duncan Road, North Wilmington

Behind the Bellevue Community Center

This Week’s Specials at the Reader’s Café at the Route 9 Library

Curry Tilapia with Rice and Cabbage - $11.50

Nashville Hot Catfish Po Boy With Fries and Slaw - $12.00

Don’t worry if you can’t get away from your desk – we’re now taking deliveries on DoorDash! Or call 302-395-8407 to pick up your order or take a break and eat in our comfy dining area. We are open M-W & F, 10a-4p and the café stays open until 5 pm.

For our full menu, visit www.newcastlede.gov/readerscafe

The Reader's Café at the Route 9 Library

3022 New Castle Avenue, New Castle

The Dame Returns to Rockwood to be a Star in the Garden

Catch the 2023 New York Bistro Award winner for Comedic Characterization, Scott F. Mason, as he performs his Dame Edna tribute show outside in the Rockwood Museum garden!  Tickets are $25

The Dame of Rockwood: A Star in the Garden

Saturday, September 9, 8 p.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Poetry in the Mansion at Rockwood Park

Animals have long inspired poetry of all sorts – from the profound to the downright nonsensical. Poet in Residence David P. Kozinski will read and discuss poems by William Butler Yeats, Elizabeth Bishop, Ogden Nash, and Anna Seward, among others, as well as some of his own. Q & A and an “open mic” will follow his presentation. Refreshments to be served. $10, $8 NCC residents, $2 Art-Reach Member, Free for RPPS Members. Adults 21+

Poetry in the Mansion: Menagerie

Saturday, September 9, 1 p.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Use the "Art-Reach2023" and "RPPS2023" coupon codes at checkout to unlock the membership discount - you must provide proof of membership at the beginning of the program.

Hike & Brunch Explores Foraging at Rockwood Park

Guest lecturers take brunch crowds on a 60-90 minute walk/hike through Rockwood and its adjoining parks to dig into a variety of natural topics. The themed brunches are provided by Prime Hospitality and always feature our signature blood marys. From mushrooms to minerals, this schedule will delight every palette and interest. $40 per person

Hike & Brunch: Wild Edibles Part 2

Sunday, September 10, 10 a.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Ice and Indigo Dyeing Class at The Art Studio

First learn how to ice dye. Create a one-of-a-kind pattern, creating unique works of beauty that you can wear or display around your home. In the second class learn how to indigo dye. The fabric first comes out of the dye bath bright green and turns to deep blue right before your eyes. Dye and choice of 1 item per day to dye is provided. Bring your own additional cotton/linen items to dye (no larger than a t-shirt). $49, $42 NCC residents plush an additional $40 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16 - adults



Ice and Indigo Dyeing Class at The Art Studio

Tuesday, September 12 and 19, 1 - 3 p.m.

Tuesday, September 12 and 19, 6 - 8 p.m.

The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Drive, Newport

Furniture Painting 101 at The Art Studio

This is the perfect workshop if you're new to painting furniture or want to learn more about Fusion Mineral Paint. We'll cover all the steps, from prep to finish, as well as review the many ways to refresh and restyle your home with a pot of paint, a few basic tools, and some imagination! Each participant will paint a small wood project. Techniques covered: preparing the surface, painting without brush strokes, two-color distressing, topcoats, and finishing touches. $32.50, $27.50 NCC residents with an additional $20 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16 - adults

Furniture Painting 101

Wednesday, September 13, 6 - 8 :30 p.m.

The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Drive, Newport

FREE Summer Concert at Glasgow Park: September 14, Edgewater Avenue - Final Show of the Season

A series of live local music is presented on summer evenings. Bring a chair and a picnic, or pick up something great from the Glasgow Park Farmers Market which features fresh and prepared foods and food trucks. All ages. FREE

Summer Concert Series: Edgewater Avenue

Thursday, September 14, 6:30-8 p.m.

Glasgow Park Frazer House Lawn

2275 Pulaski Highway, Bear

Painting with Friends - Color Fields

Spend an afternoon painting and chatting with friends. We will explore creating color fields together. All skill levels are welcome! Additional $30, $25 NCC residents plus an additional $5 material fee due to the instructor. Ages 16 - adults

Painting with Friends: Color Fields

Saturday, September 16, 1 - 3 p.m.

The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Drive, Newport

Learn About Pony Club at Carousel Park and Equestrian Center

Love horses? Come learn about Pony Club! Pony Club is for both kids and adults and no horse is needed! Presented by Delaware Pony Club. No registration required. FREE

Learn About Pony Club

Saturday, September 16, 3 p.m.

Carousel Park and Equestrian Center

3700 Limestone Road, Pike Creek

Fairy Fest: A Celebration of Imagination

The Fairy Festival at Rockwood is a magical day celebrating childhood imagination! Children and adults enjoy live performances by the area's premier dance and theatre companies, with outdoor games, Tinkertown, a variety of fairy crafts, storytimes, costume parades, and more. Also, vendors sell fairy wares and delicious food. FREE



Fairy Festival

Sunday, September 17, 12-4 p.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Create a Stained Glass Bat at Whitehall Rec Center

Join MK Glass Designs as they guide you through the process of making your very own bat. Arrive and choose your bat color, then arrange flowers in the bat body. All materials included. $60 all materials included.



Make a Stained Glass Bat with MK Glass Designs

Wednesday, September 20, 6:30 p.m.

Whitehall Recreation Center

735 Mapleton Ave., Suite 202, Middletown

Aikido at Garfield Park Rec Center

A powerful martial art form grounded in a nonviolent philosophy that increases body awareness, energy flow, and ease of movement. Call 302-368-7081 for pricing. Ages 16-Adults.

Aikido

Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.

Garfield Park Recreaction Center

26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle

Yoga and Meditation

*NEW* Yoga Flow at Carousel Park

Join us for a relaxing yoga flow taught by Amy Kendall (200-hour RYT)! Amy will lead you through a 60-minute yoga session consisting of a series of movements to stretch and strengthen the body. This session will leave you feeling a sense of relaxation and calm. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Class is weather permitting and will be canceled if there is inclement weather. Registration required. $6 per person.

Saturday, September 16, 8 a.m.

Carousel Park Equestrian Center

3700 Limestone Road, Pike Creek

Please park in the Farmer's Market lot off Route 7, near the playground and storage cottage. Enter the gravel lot off Rt. 7 between Old Linden Hill Road and the Park's main entrance.

All-Levels Yoga at Hockessin Rec Center

A class for the newcomer and the seasoned yogi. Poses are adapted to suit individual needs. We will focus on moving the body in various planes of movement to promote healing and restoration. Each class will conclude with a relaxation/meditation which can be done seated or lying down. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your mat and water bottle. $6 drop-in fee. Free for 55+ Lifestyle Members. Adults



Mondays, 6-7 p.m.

Fridays, 9 - 10 a.m.

Hockessin Recreation Center

7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin

Flow Yoga at Rockwood Park

Come for an hour of fun and relaxation and learn the art of Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn. Bring a mat, blocks, towel, and water. $10, $6 NCC residents. Ages 16-Adults



Tuesdays, 9 - 10 a.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Yoga at Garfield Park Rec Center

Learn the basics of breathing and pose. Bring your mind and spirit into harmony. Relax your body and ease your tension. Bring a padded mat, empty stomach, towel, and water. $6 per week payable by month. Adults



Beginner/Intermediate Yoga

Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Drop-in fee $11, $6 NCC Residents, payable by month

Garfield Park Recreation Center

26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle

PM Yoga and Meditation at Rockwood Park

Rockwood is now offering a weekday evening yoga practice that emphasizes conscious breathing techniques and gentle movement. As the weather warms, Yoga Meditation will move back outdoors into the gardens. Find space in your day for a healthy presence of mind. Please bring a mat, towel, water, and blocks if you use them. $10, $6 NCC residents. Ages 16 - Adults



Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Vinyasa Yoga at Rockwood Park

Rockwood is proud to start offering a weekend yoga practice! This Vinyasa Flow will challenge you to advance your practice through skill-building specifically tailored to your body’s needs and abilities. Please bring a mat, towel, water and blocks if you use them. Difficulty level: 2-3 of 4. $10, $6 NCC residents, $2 for ArtReach Members*. Ages 14-Adults



Saturdays, 9 - 10 a.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Please use the "Art-Reach2023" coupon code at checkout to unlock the membership discount - must provide proof of membership at the beginning of the program.

Goth Ball at Rockwood

An Evening at Rockwood will celebrate the preservation of this 1800s Gothic Revival treasure house and garden with live music, spooky estate tours, paranormal presentations, and an open bar!

Highlights of this fundraiser include:

• Live performance by the 80s Alternative Cover Band “Melt with You” inside the Carriage House event space
• Open bar, light fare, and Silent Auction
• Teaser performance from “The Revisionists: A Haunted Gothic Walk”
• Medium Kelly Kearney
• Emcee Greg S
• Opening of Rockwood’s Haunted Trails and Oddities Tour of the garden and museum

Goth apparel is recommended but not necessary. This event is sponsored by the Rockwood Park Preservation Society and Prime Hospitality. $100 per person. Adults 21+



Goth Ball

Friday, September 29, 7-11 p.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Fall Craft Festival at Carousel Park

A beautiful autumn day with over 90 local craftspeople to browse and shop and food trucks too! FREE admission and on-site parking. All ages.

Fall Craft Festival

Saturday, September 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Rain date October 7

Carousel Park Equestrian Center

3700 Limestone Road, Pike Creek

Fall Sleep Under the Stars

The Fall Sleep Under the Stars is New Castle County's premier fall family event. Families are welcome to come just for the day's activities even if they don't want to camp overnight. Families enjoy a day of fun fall activities and then can camp overnight in beautiful Carousel Park. Enjoy bonfires, a movie under the stars, a DJ, a Monster Mash dance party, spooky tent decorating, tent-to-tent trick-or-treating, fall crafts, food trucks, and more. Don't forget your s'mores fix'ns! $25 per car. Space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tent only camping. All ages.

Fall Sleep Under the Stars

Saturday, October 21

Gates open at 12 p.m.

Activities begin at 2 p.m.

Sunday, October 22

Load-out ends at 10 a.m.

Rain date October 28

Carusel Park Equestrian Center

3700 Limestone Road, Pike Creek

Call For Vendors: Art Fest 2024!

We are now accepting vendor applications for the 4th Annual Art Fest Outdoor Art Fair in The Town of Whitehall from artists, crafters, and homemade vendors. Art Fest at Whitehall will take place Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 am-2 pm (Rain Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 10 am-2 pm) in the Town of Whitehall, 801 Mapleton Ave, Middletown, Delaware 19709. This free, outdoor, public event celebrates local and regional artists and makers who display and sell their artwork and goods. 

Teaching Artist Opportunities at The Art Studio

We are looking for creative, experienced, and motivated teaching artists to help us expand our offerings! Current areas of interest are accessible art classes for people of all abilities, hosting creative youth birthday parties, outdoor art programming, and expanding art programming in Middletown/Townsend.