Events & Happenings
Battery Park is Open to the Public
Special Events
The City of New Castle hosts many events throughout the year. Due to the Covid situation some events my be cancelled or modified.
Explore the links below for more information
2020
The City of New Castle
presents
Opera Delaware
“Opera by the River”
Sunday, November 8th, 2 p.m. Battery Park
(Rain date Saturday, November 14th, 2 pm)
Free Event, but Donations Gratefully Accepted
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Holidays at the George Read House, and the Amstel and Dutch Houses
December 1st through December 30th. (This event has been cancelled)
The George Read House will be open for the Holidays. Once the largest house in Delaware this beautiful home has been carefully restored and is now a museum. The Read House will be decorated as it would have been in the early 1800’s. For hours and information please call (302) 322-8411.
The Amstel House will be decorated for a traditional holiday celebration in colonial times, showing off a “dessert board” of the period, and featuring traditional 18th century customs during the period of Governor Nicholas Van Dyke’s residency. At the Dutch House, experience a celebration of St. Nichols’ Eve, a tribute to the legend of Saint Nicholas, Dutch patron saint. Included with regular admission to the museums. For hours and information please call (302) 322-2794 or go to www.newcastlehistory.org/
Spirit of Christmas (Citywide Event)*
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Presented by New Castle Presbyterian Church & the Visitor’s Bureau
Free to the public. For more information go to www.facebook.com/spiritofchristmasDE
This town-wide celebration, sponsored by the New Castle Presbyterian Church, presents private homes and churches decorated for the season, and musical events throughout the day. Programs for the day are available at the NC Presbyterian Church, 25 E. 2nd Street.
For more information, call the church at 302-328-3279.
The Arsenal in New Castle – 30 Market Street (on the Cobblestones)
Friday Night
The New Castle Arsenal transforms into the Fezziwig house from A Christmas Carol for one night. This Victorian Ball will have period music from Susquehanna Travelers , a Dance Master and assistants from the Victorian Dance Ensemble calling the dances and giving instructions, and refreshments. Period clothing is encouraged, but not required.
Tickets available by clicking here. A free dance rehearsal will be held prior to the ball. For tickets or more information please call (302) 322-2794 or go to www.newcastlehistory.org/
Guest Bartender Night at Jessop’s Tavern*
Jessop’s Tavern
114 Delaware Street
New Castle Senior Center
Guest Bartender Night
Mid January
Proceeds benefit the New Castle Senior Center.
May Market* (First Friday & Saturday in May)
Market Square – Behind New Castle Town Hall
201 Delaware Street, New Castle DE
Are you looking for the perfect plant for a special corner of your garden? Are you looking for a special herb plant for your kitchen, or something unique for your home? How about a bargain, or the perfect Mother’s Day gift? You’ll find all this and more at May Market, a New Castle tradition held on the first Friday and Saturday of May. Make this the start of a lovely day in historic New Castle. Come early for the best selection! Free expert gardening advice is available and credit cards are accepted. Proceeds benefit the gardens of New Castle’s historic Amstel and Dutch Houses.
Annual A Day in Old New Castle* (Third Saturday in May)
Experience Life on the River: Pirates, Colonial Craftsmen, Open Homes & Gardens, and so much more.
- Historical Reenactments
- Plundering Pirates
- Colonial Craftsmen
- Music, Performers
- Open Museums
- Tours of Rarely Open Homes and Gardens
- Beer Garden on the Wharf
- Deck tours of Tall Ships, as available (included with ticket)
- and much more!
Separation Day & Colonial BBQ Competition* (Second Friday & Saturday in June)
Friday Knight – Separation Day Kickoff Party
Saturday 11:30 Parade on Delaware Street
Saturday Noon Colonial BBQ Competition Starts
Saturday Noon in Battery Park, Music, Crafters, Rides, Food ending with a concert at 8:00 p.m. and Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
This unique event celebrates Delaware’s Birthday, when we “separated” from Great Britain and Pennsylvania on June 15th 1776.
Summer Solstice
“Dining in the Street”*
“Dining in the Street” Join your friends and enjoy Dining in the Street. Good food, good friends and music in the heart of Historic New Castle. Tickets can be purchased on www.eventbrite.com, just click on “Dining in the Street”, tickets will also be available at Jessop’s Tavern and the New Castle Senior Center. Hurry, seating is limited.
 Wednesday Night Summer Concerts in Battery Park*
Free to the public, this is always the summer’s hottest ticket! Each week features a different music group.
Last Sunday in August
Art on the Green is an annual Art & Craft Show in Historic New Castle Delaware
First Saturday in October The annual River Towns Ride & Festival was converted into a recreational ride-only event for 2020 due to Covid-19. Riders will visit the historic riverfronts of New Castle, Delaware City and Wilmington, earning medals based on distance completed. Go to www.rivertownsfestival.com for more information.
Oak Knoll Book Fest is the first Saturday and Sunday in October (in even numbered years.) For details call (302) 328-7232. www.oakknoll.com/fest |
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