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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

Whitehall Pop-Up Market

Friday, August 11, 5-8 p.m.

801 Mapleton Ave., Middletown 

Annual Bee Fest at the

Bellevue Farmers Market

The Bellevue Farmers Market is made a bit sweeter with honey-themed treats, pollinator and bee information booths, and backpack giveaways all added to local farms and food vendors, food trucks, and more. All ages

Bee Fest

Friday, July 21, 4-7 p.m.

510 Duncan Road, North Wilmington

Behind the Bellevue Community Center

FREE Summer Concert at Glasgow Park: What The Funk

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

Summer Concert Series: What The Funk

Thursday, July 20, 6:30-8 p.m.

Glasgow Park Frazer House Lawn

2275 Pulaski Highway, Bear

More FREE summer concerts:

August 3: Pawnshop Roses

August 10: Gretchen Emery Band

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

Curry Chicken

Over rice with steamed cabbage.

$12.50

Rasta Pasta

With your choice of shrimp, jerk chicken, or jerk salmon.

$12.75

Caribbean Patty

Chicken, beef, or vegetarian

$3

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

Delaware Shakespeare Presents: Macbeth at Rockwood Park

The supernatural Weird Sisters lead the Macbeths down a bloody path of ambition and lies in pursuit of power. How will Scotland resist? Can the tide be turned before the country is destroyed? Join us under the stars for our 21st year of outdoor theatre at beautiful Rockwood Park. Shakespeare’s magical thriller will come to life in an innovative production vision. Directed by AZ Espinoza. All ages

Macbeth

July 21-August 6

Rockwood Park & Museum

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Mandala Painting Workshop

at Whitehall

Artist Kim Lucas will share why she loves mandalas and the benefits of creating them, or even looking at them! Mandalas are inspired by feeling, which means each mandala created during the workshop will be unique allowing YOU to decide your colors and design. This guided workshop is for beginners to experts and Kim will be there to help if you get stuck. Everyone's will come out as a beautiful expression of yourself. $30. Adults

Mandala Painting Workshop

Wednesday, July 26, 6-8 p.m.

Whitehall Recreation Center

735 Mapleton ave, Unit 202, Middletown

Half Day at Rockwood

Drop the kids off at Rockwood, or stay along for the experience, and explore this historic estate from the attics to the streams and most everything in between. Rockwood’s complex story of art, mansions, gardens, forests, and fields will open up for small groups of kids this summer. Kids who join will learn from guest experts about important subjects related to Rockwood: its farming past, the biology of its forests, the histories of the estate servants, the art collections the family amassed, and the design of its house and garden. These tours will take place outside and indoors and will be accompanied by hands-on activities. Dress for running around with good shoes and light clothes - bring a lunch! $25, $20 NCC residents. Ages 8-11

Half Day at Rockwood

Tuesday, July 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Rockwood Park & Museum

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Pony Rides at Carousel Park

Not quite ready for lessons? Pony rides at Carousel Park are perfect for future equestrians. Long pants or leggings under skirts are suggested as your child will be riding on a leather saddle. Waivers are provided and must be signed by a parent or guardian for each child. Children must use provided helmets to ride. Please park in the lot by the red tractors at the end of Carousel’s main driveway by the office. $5 per ride. Exact cash is greatly appreciated. Ages 2-8

Pony Rides at Carousel Park

Sundays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Weather permitting

Carousel Park and Equestrian Center

3700 Limestone Road, Pike Creek

Altered Book Workshop at Glasgow Recreation Center

Recycle a hardback book into an art reflection journal. Class fee includes all supplies & instructions. Sign up now at thecreativitylab2022@gmail.com. $30. Adults

Altered Book Workshop

Wednesday, August 2, 6-8 p.m.

Glasgow Park Frazer House Lawn

2275 Pulaski Highway, Bear

Field Hockey Camp

Half-Day Sports Camps offer a more focused curriculum for a specific sport than Full-Day Sports Camps. They are offered at convenient locations all across New Castle County. In case of questionable weather, activities may be delayed, postponed, or switched to an alternative indoor site. This program is indoors. Campers should bring personal sports equipment, as well as drinks, and a towel. $60 per camper per week. Ages 8-14

Field Hockey Camp

July 31- August 4, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Hockessin Recreation Center

7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin

Yoga and Meditation

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 for 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 for NCC residents. Ages 16 - Adults



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

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Full Moon Yoga at Rockwood Park - Sturgeon Moon

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



Friday, August 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Happy Hour Yoga at Rockwood Park

What could be better than a flow yoga practice followed by a glass of wine? Rockwood's happy-hour yoga pairs your favorite pastimes into the beginning of a terrific weekend. Let go of the work-week stress with this double layer of mindfulness and relaxation. Please bring a mat and/or towel, water and blocks if you use them. $20, $15 NCC residents. Ages 21+

Friday, July 14, 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 for 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.