Your Fabulous weekend guide for Fri, Nov. 22nd – Sun, Nov. 24th from NorthDelaWHEREHappening.com. NDH’s hottest picks of what’s happening and WHERE all over North Delaware, from A Festival of Trees to Trottin’ Turkeys and the Fat Daddy Has Been Farewell Show to Christmas on Main plus a bunch of stuff in between, the weekend guide offers fun for everyone, rain or shine! Don’t forget to get the most from your visit – This is just a tease, check out the rest of this weekend’s happening events and the fun in the weeks ahead on NorthDelaWHEREHappening’s sortable calendar of events.

Without further ado –

Here’s our hottest picks for WHAT’s Happening & WHERE this weekend

in North Delaware…

Madeline’s Christmas | Historic Odessa

For the past 30 years the Historic Odessa Foundation has celebrated children’s literature by recreating vignettes from the classics in one of our 18th-century houses. Our visiting public have been treated to the wonderful literary works of Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Francis Hodgson Burnett, and Lewis Carroll…and that is just to name a few. For more information visit: Madeline’s Christmas | Historic Odessa

Festival of Trees | Delaware Hospice

Delaware Hospice’s Festival of Trees ushers in the holiday season with its unique display of decorated trees and wreaths, special holiday events, and thousands of visitors. As Delaware Hospice’s premier fundraiser, the Festival of Trees is made possible through the support of the community.  Hundreds of volunteers help organize and run the events; businesses and individuals sponsor trees and wreaths, which are decorated by artisans who donate their time and talent. For more information visit; Festival of Trees | Delaware Hospice

4th Friday Drum Circle| Newark

The Newark Arts Alliance is sponsoring this free informal drum circle (usually) on the fourth Friday of every month. Response was great for the first month. The Newark Arts Alliance is in Market East Plaza on Main Street Newark, Delaware. For more information visit; 4th Friday Drum Circle

Golden Blues A Cappella| University of Delaware

UD’s oldest A Cappella group, Golden Blues, would love to show you the amazing work we’ve done this semester at our Fall concert!! Come out for a night of laughs, friends, and amazing entertainment!!

39th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/10K | Newark

5K and 10K Runs and 5K Walk at Handloff Park on Barksdale Rd in Newark. Both courses (5K and 10K) have been Certified. There will be 10 men’s and 10 women’s divisions in each run. The first 500 registrants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to overall winners, as well as winners in age group categories for each run.  For more information visit; 39th Annual Turkey Trot 5K/10K | Newark

The Food Bank Is Open Saturday| Newark

The Food Bank of Delaware will be open this Saturday from 9-1:30 to collect your Thanksgiving donations!  The address is 14 Garfield Way, Newark, De 19713.   Let’s feed Delaware one basket at a time.

Christmas on Main | Middletown

Make your way to Downtown Middletown for the annual Main Street Christmas. From the 7th Annual Christmas Parade and Pictures with Santa to Lamp Post Decorating and the Festival of Trees, you are bound to find jolly.  For more information visit; Christmas on Main | Middletown

Elsmere Community Garden Party & Fundraiser | Mulrooney’s Tavern

Come on out for a good time and help support the Elsmere Community Garden, a project of the Elsmere Garden Society. Appetizers (vegetarian options included), DJ Sleeve Tunes for your listening and dancing pleasure, Door Prizes, 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auction, and an overall Fun Night Out! For more information visit; Elsmere Community Garden Party & Fundraiser | Mulrooney’s Tavern

Fat Daddy Has Been Farewell Show| The Deer Park Tavern

Fat Daddy Has Been, a local award winning band,  will performing their last show Saturday night in Newark. The seven piece band will be welcoming back past members to perform with them to celebrate the end of a long ride.  As some members of Fat Daddy Has Been will performing their last show with the band.  This is a FREE show and bound to bring the U of D Alumna out of the woodwork.  For more information visit; Fat Daddy Has Been Farewell Show| The Deer Park Tavern

Christmas by Candlelight 2013| Arden

Christmas by Candlelight- A holiday variety show full of holiday cheer for the entire family. Celebrate the season with this heartwarming production featuring your favorite “Candlelighters” singing and dancing to your favorite holiday classics. For more information visit; Christmas By Candlelight 2013

WIZARD of OZ | Delaware Children’s Theatre

This holiday take a special trip over the rainbow with Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion as DCT brings you this timeline classical musical. The Delaware Children’s Theatre has been entertaining audiences of all ages for over forty seasons. In that time, it has grown to meet the needs of the community it serves. For more information visit; WIZARD of OZ | Delaware Childrens Theatre

Wizard of Oz Traveling Exhibit | Delaware Children’s Museum

We’re off to see The Wizard of Oz, as the Delaware Children’s Museum hosts the first-ever, licensed traveling educational exhibit based on the beloved movie classic. this interactive fantasy-adventure takes children and families over the rainbow to continue the celebration of the film’s 75th anniversary milestone. For more information visit; Wizard of Oz Traveling Exhibit | Delaware Childrens Museum

 Gin Blossoms | World Cafe Live @ The Queen

The Gin Blossoms will be taking the stage at the Queen to perform their biggest hits from the 90’s like; “Hey Jealousy” and “Found Out About You”.   They have some company with a few opening acts; John and Brittany, The Parsnip Revolt.  For more information visit; Gin Blossoms | World Cafe Live @ The Queen