Check out our Most Happening weekend event picks for Friday, July 17th- Sunday, July 19th in North Delaware and slightly beyond. From The Taming of the Shrew to the Evil Dead and from The Shady Grove Music Festival to Family Fun Day, NorthDelaWHEREhappening.com has the most happening events for adults, families and kids to fill up your weekend. Don’t be left in the dark, this is just a taste of what’s happening, so don’t forget to take a look at the rest of this weekend’s happening events and weeks ahead on NorthDelaWHEREHappening’s sortable calendar of events.

Welcome to the Neighborhood!

Join Sunbelt Rentals as they celebrate the Grand Opening of their first Delaware location at 453 Pulaski Highway in New Castle. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations, giveaways, facility tours, complimentary lunch and more as our way of saying “Thanks”!  See more, here Sunbelt Rentals Delaware Celebrates Grand Opening

Cracker

Cofounders Lowery and Hickman have been at it for almost a quarter of a century – amassing ten studio albums, multiple gold records, thousands of live performances, hit songs that are still in current radio rotation around the globe and a worldwide fan base – that despite the major sea-changes within the music industry – continues to grow each year. See more, here Cracker

Pop Up Beer Garden at Winterthur

Come listen to live music at the Pop Up Beer Garden on the Visitors Center Patio. Enjoy local craft beers and Pennsylvania German inspired foods in a relaxed atmosphere. See more, here Pop Up Beer Garden at Winterthur

Junior Sevens Dancers Auditions

Join the Delaware 87ers first dance team! The Junior Sevens Dancers are open to dancers with some prior experience ages 7-18 who will perform at 6 Delaware 87ers events in the 2015-16 Season. The Dance Team comes with access to a Clinic with the Sixers Dancers and more! See more, here Junior Sevens Dancers Auditions

Canoeing the Riverfront

Learn how to canoe or improve your paddling skills while taking in the beautiful Riverfront view. Become an expert on how to prepare for a canoe trip, travel down the river, and basic paddling techniques as you canoe on the Christina River. See more, here Canoeing the Riverfront

Family Fun Day ~ Talleyville Center

Family Fun Day ~ Sidewalk sale with Live Music by Green Eggs and Jam and special guests; Rocky Bluewinkle & Dave the Minion. Make arts and crafts, enjoy a dance demonstration and much much more. See more, here Family Fun Day ~ Talleyville Center

Shady Grove Music Festival | Arden

9 bands. Performances by Tweed, Thin Lips, and Left & Right #ShadyGrove15. Enjoy the sounds live, original, home-grown music under the canopy of the Arden woods. This rain or shine festival is family friendly, so bring the kiddos. See more, here Shady Grove Music Festival | Arden

Delaware City Day

Music, Vendors, Crafters, and Fun Activities all day long. The best fireworks display in the State will begin shortly after dusk from Veterans Point. See more, visit Delaware City Day

Evil Dead: The Musical

Five college students spend the weekend in an abandoned cabin in the woods, accidentally unleashing an evil terror. In this comedic take on 1980s horror franchise, characters and demons sing and dance to songs written specifically for the musical. See more, here Evil Dead: The Musical

Delaware Shakespeare Festival ~ The Taming of the Shrew

Outdoor Shakespeare entertaining the whole family. The best place to watch theatre in the summer is outdoors. Delaware Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare under the stars on the lush grounds of Rockwood Park. See more, here Delaware Shakespeare Festival ~ The Taming of the Shrew

Nunsense

Nunsense tells the story of five Little Sisters of Hoboken who discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters with her tainted vichyssoise. With 4 of the deceased still to be buried, and no money, the Sisters are in dire need of funds and decide to put on a variety show to raise the needed money. See more, here Nunsense

Afternoon Tea Buffet at Winterthur

Come appreciate a buffet full of tea sandwiches, scones, desserts and other snacks at 3 pm in the Winterthur Visitor Center. See more, here Afternoon Tea Buffet at Winterthur

Summer Festivals 2015

Sink into steamy 2015 Summer fun! Celebrate, explore and relish in some of North Delaware’s most happening and infamous LOCAL summer festivals – rain or shine – in chronological order. * Peace. Music. Art. Food. Brews. Sweets. Cars. * #LoveLocal. Sounds like the ultimate summer mix. Mark your calendars. Circle back. The 2015 Summer Festival Guide is Presented by Brandywine Museum and Garden Alliance and the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport to 11 of the Brandywine Valley’s distinctive attractions. See all the summer festivals, here…