Enjoy our hyper-LOCAL coverage of everything OUTDOORS & FUN in North Delaware, New Castle County.

10+ Must See Gardens in North Delaware

by Suzy Casey Ashland Nature Center Jct. of Brackenville and Barley Mill Roads, Hockessin, DE. Ashland Nature Center serves as Delaware Nature Society's headquarters with 130 acres of woods, meadows, marsh, the Red Clay Creek, and many trails to explore. The site is open to the public year-round, features educational programs, a picnic area, Visitor [...]

Free Reign Hip Hop Festival

Free Reign Hip Hop Festival, the intimate 3-day mid-season festival, hits the city center of Wilmington, DE at Rodney Square in summer 2017. A dedicated music, dance and arts event, it's a festival with a difference. The thick air of excitement hits you the moment you arrive in the event arena. Free Reign hosts the first [...]

What happens inside a wildlife rehabilitation center?

You are invited to join us on Sunday, May 7, 2017 (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine), at 170 Possum Hollow Road, Newark, DE, for our annual Open House! This family-friendly event, presented by WSFS Bank, is an opportunity to take a peek behind the scenes at a wildlife rehabilitation center. Guests can [...]

16+ Spring Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss 2017

by Suzy Casey Scoot out and relish in some of North Delaware’s most favorite and infamous, world-class, all-star LOCAL spring festivals – most are rain or shine. This happening list is jammed packed and conveniently presented for you in chronological order.  Horses, flowers, cars, beer, running, cycling, food, wine, rides, racing, parades, history and music *whew*.  MAY you find something [...]

4 Winter Walks to Invigorate

Are you feeling sluggish after all the holiday shopping and party festivities of December? This month is a great time to enjoy the beautiful winter landscapes in North Delaware and get revitalized with an outdoor activity in the brisk winter air. Here’s where to go: Michael Castle Trail Delaware City, DE 19706 A scenic 9-mile route along [...]

Holiday Parades 2016

Get ready to break out your Ho, Ho, Ho and festive holiday spirits!  North Delaware is host to many community parades from Delaware City to Claymont throughout the 2016 Holiday season.  Check out our LOCAL listing and join the Holiday celebrations. Who doesn’t love a Parade? Spectators and participants alike!  After all, parades are one [...]

What’s Happening this Weekend – Nov. 4-6

Remember, remember!  The fifth of November, The Gunpowder treason and plot; I know of no reason Why the Gunpowder treason Should ever be forgot! On November 5, 1605, Guy Fawkes and his companions tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament in what's known as the "Gunpowder Plot."  Lucky for King James I (and those wigged [...]

40+ Summer Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss!

Step, no STRUT! — into the steamiest 2016 summertime fun!  Celebrate, explore and relish in some of the most happening local summer festivals in and around North Delaware — rain or shine, in chronological order.  Enjoy music, art, food, brews, sweets, cars, rides, balloons, theater, and it just doesn’t S-T-O-P there!  NorthDelaWHEREHappening.com delivers the ultimate summer festival mix.  Mark your [...]

2016 Happening List Winners – All Categories

Here are your People's Choice 2016 Happening List WINNERS of North Delaware - 13 Groups; 260 Categories. Click each category below to view the award page and to view all finalists and nominees. Be sure to purchase and reserve your tickets to the Happening List Blue Carpet Awards Bash on Thursday evening, June 23, 2016 [...]

What’s Happening this Mother’s Day Weekend: May 6 – May 8

May has arrived and Mother Nature doesn't realize we'd like to go outside and play.  But she IS our mother and this IS her weekend, so maybe we should just roll with it.  Check out our top HAPPENING picks for the weekend -- Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8 (Mother's Day!).  From Blue Rocks Baseball [...]