City of Milford announces 2026 Touch-A-Truck event The City of Milford will host its annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, Aug. 15, giving families an opportunity to explore a variety of vehicles and meet members of local departments and organizations. The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on South Walnut Street in Milford. Attendees will be …
Tanger Outlets Rehoboth announces Back-to-School Block Party Tanger Outlets Rehoboth will host a Back-to-School Block Party on Saturday, Aug. 15, bringing together family activities and shopping opportunities ahead of the 2026-27 school year. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. under the big tent at the Tanger Rehoboth Beach Seaside location, located between Lee Wrangler and …
Milford School District announces free Back-to-School Resource Day for families The Milford School District will host a free Back-to-School Resource Day on Wednesday, Aug. 12, to help families prepare for the start of the 2026-27 school year. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milford Central Academy bus platform, 1021 N. Walnut St., and …
The Frozen Farmer announces plans for new Dewey Beach location The Frozen Farmer is expanding to the Delaware beaches with a new location planned at 1601 Coastal Highway in Dewey Beach. The family-owned business, which began on a third-generation farm in Bridgeville, announced the upcoming opening on social media. The new shop will serve many of the treats customers have …
Freeman Arts Pavilion’s Arts & Jazz Festival Set for Aug. 18 Visual art and live jazz will come together at the Freeman Arts Pavilion on Aug. 18 as the venue hosts its annual Arts & Jazz Festival. The event is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Selbyville outdoor venue and will showcase artwork from Delmarva artists alongside performances …
Vanderwende Ice Cream to Open at Former North Pole Creamery Location Vanderwende Ice Cream will soon take over the former North Pole Creamery location in downtown Milford, according to an announcement shared Wednesday by State Rep. Bryan Shupe on his Facebook page. The Sussex County-based ice cream company is expected to officially take over the shop at 10 S. Walnut …
Down to Box program returns to Sussex County with new location, coaches A boxing-based fitness program for individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities is returning to Sussex County through a partnership between the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSADE) and Five Points Boxing Club. The organizations are relaunching Down to Box, a program for individuals ages …
Delaware Center for the Inland Bays Relaunches Oyster Gardening Program The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays is bringing back its Oyster Gardening Program, giving waterfront residents throughout the Inland Bays watershed an opportunity to help support the restoration of one of Delaware’s native species. The program, originally launched in 2003, was created to explore whether oysters could be successfully …
Sussex County Land Trust to mark conservation of Ard Na Gréine in Lewes The Sussex County Land Trust will celebrate the permanent preservation of an 88-acre Lewes family farm next month and begin the next phase of planning for the property’s future use. The organization will host a public event on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at …
Balloon Shows USA Hot Air Balloon Festival returns to Dover Motor Speedway in August Hot air balloons will take to the skies above Dover Motor Speedway in August as the Balloon Shows USA Hot Air Balloon Festival returns for a two-day event featuring balloon displays, live entertainment and family activities. The festival, originally scheduled for July 10-11, has been rescheduled …
