New Castle County is full of spooky fun and harrowing haunts this fall. Search for ghosts in the Rockwood Mansion. Paint pumpkins, stuff scarecrows, and take a hayride during the day at Sleep Under the Stars. Catch a movie, stay warm by the bonfire, enjoy tent-to-tent trick-or-treating in the evening and then camp overnight. You can also catch ghostly or ghoulish programs at your New Castle County Library~ from Short Story Writing Workshops to Halloween Magic and Ghost Stories to learning how to make Halloween cupcakes.
Fall into fun with over 25 Halloween themed events for all ages~brought to you by New Castle County Special Events!
Brought to you by: New Castle County Special Events
October 18~ Ghost Tours at Rockwood 7 – 8:30 p.m
An introduction to paranormal investigation. Hear, see, and perhaps experience the evidence. Hands-on use of ghost-hunting equipment. Family program. $25 per person. Rockwood Museum & Park, 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809 Call (302) 761-4340 rockwood.org
October 18~ Ghost Tours at Rockwood 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Visit the attic and basement of the mansion. An exploration of paranormal activity and in-depth study using advanced equipment. Tour is often accompanied by a psychic or medium. Must be able to traverse many stairs. Adults 18+. Tickets are $25 per person. Rockwood Museum & Park, 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809 Call (302) 761-4340 rockwood.org
October 19~ Scary Short Story Writing Workshop 11 a.m.
Get tips on how to craft a spine-tingling spooky short story in this two-hour workshop. Then share the story with your best ghouls! One of the many Halloween events for Adults. FREE, Registration required (302) 731-7550 Newark Free Library, 750 Library Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 (302) 731-7550 Nccde.org/libraries
October 24~ Family Fun Night: Great Big Spooky Faces 7 p.m.
Try to guess the spooky Halloween characters that cartoonist Paul Merklein is drawing. Children are invited to come to the program in costume. All ages. FREE Newark Free Library, 750 Library Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 (302) 731-7550 Nccde.org/libraries
October 25~ Halloween Series: Halloween Cupcakes Like a Pro 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Create your own beautiful and frightening holiday themed cupcakes. Limited seating for a two hour, hands-on class with all the delicious materials provided. FREE, please visit the Information Desk to register, or call (302) 383-3300 Bear Library, 101 Governor’s Place, Bear, DE 19711 (302) 378-5588 Nccde.org/libraries
October 25~Mike Rose’s Halloween Magic 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Experience magic that is odd, strange and just a little spooky during this kid friendly interactive show. Ages 3+. FREE, please visit the Kids Desk to register, or call (302) 383-3300 Bear Library, 101 Governor’s Place, Bear, DE 19711 (302) 378-5588 Nccde.org/libraries
October 25~ Listen to Halloween Stories 2 p.m.
Just in time for Halloween, come and listen to stories that might thrill, chill, and keep you awake at night! The Fictioneers, performance readers from the Written Remains Writers Guild, will read selections from “Someone Wicked.” Adults. FREE, Registration required (302) 239-5160. Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 (302) 239-5160
October 25 ~Sleep Under the Stars
Enjoy a day (and night) of free, safe family fun. Paint a pumpkin, stuff a scarecrow, and go on a Hayride and visit the Kids Corral. Learn a new line dance, play games, watch a spooky movie, and dance to music. Top it off with dinner and s’mores around the bonfire, and camp overnight in the park. Bring your own goodies for tent-to-tent trick-or-treating. Be sure to decorate your tent and wear your best costume! Register online here. For more information visit, Sleep Under the Fall Stars | Carousel Park
October 25~ A History of Spiritualism in America 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
A lecture and panel discussion on the belief that the dead can communicate with the living, usually through a medium. Featuring an exploration of the mysteries and hauntings of the Rockwood Mansion. Adults 18+ Tickets are $40 per person. Rockwood Museum & Park, 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809 Call (302) 761-4340 rockwood.org
October 26~ Halloween Series: Ghosts and Spirits 2 p.m.
Gerry Medvec, author with Mark Sarro of Ghosts of Delaware, presents video, audio and photographic evidence for the existence of ghosts and spirits. An amusing and light-hearted afternoon. Teens/Adults. FREE, please visit the Information Desk to register, or call (302) 383-3300 Bear Library, 101 Governor’s Place, Bear, DE 19711 (302) 378-5588 Nccde.org/libraries
October 26~ Scary Short Story Writing Workshop 2 p.m.
Get tips on how to craft a spine-tingling spooky short story in this 2-hour workshop. Then share the story with your best ghouls! Teens. FREE, Registration required (302) 731-7550 Newark Free Library, 750 Library Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 (302) 731-7550 Nccde.org/libraries
October 27~ Day of the Dead Talk and Discussion 7 p.m.
Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos is a Mexican holiday to celebrate deceased relatives. Join us for a discussion of the artistic traditions of the holiday with Art Studio instructor, Jenny Davis-Reazor. Ages 12+. Free, Registration required (302) 239-5160. Hockessin Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin, DE 19707.
October 28~ Room on the Broom Craft and Story Time 10:30 a.m.
Cast your spells and ride your brooms over to this special Halloween party as we celebrate this new holiday classic by Julia Donaldson. All ages. FREE Brandywine Hundred Library, 1300 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 (302) 477-3150 Nccde.org/libraries
October 28~ Halloween Story Time 10:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.
Halloween stories and fun! Come in costume. Ages 2-6. FREE Newark Free Library, 750 Library Avenue, Newark, DE 19711 (302) 731-7550
October 28~ Monster Masks 10:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m.
You can’t scare me! Stories and songs about monsters. You’ll get to make a mask that just might scare somebody! Ages 3+. Kirkwood Library, 6000 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808 (302) 995-7663 Nccde.org/libraries
October 28~ Zombie Face Painting Workshop 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Halloween is right around the corner! Come learn how to maximize the gross factor. Ages 12-18. FREE, Registration requested, (302) 477-3150 Brandywine Hundred Library, 1300 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19810 (302) 477-3150 Nccde.org/libraries
October 29~ Skulls 10:30 a.m.
Explore a variety of skulls as the Delaware Nature Society shows us how nose, eye, and teeth structures help animals in their environments. All ages. Kirkwood Library, 6000 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808 (302) 995-7663 Nccde.org/libraries
October 29~ Skull Study 4 p.m.
Use your detective skills to identify and classify a variety of skulls from local mammals, birds, and reptiles. This program is brought to us from Delaware Nature Society and the Delaware Division of Libraries. Free. Register at the Reference Desk, call (302) 571-7425 Woodlawn Library, 2020 West Ninth Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 (302) 571-7425 Nccde.org/libraries
October 30~ Skulls 10:30 a.m.
Use your detective skills to identify and classify a variety of skulls from local mammals, birds, and reptiles. Examine teeth, eye, and nose structures. Delaware Nature Society. Ages 10+ FREE, Registration required (302) 761-4290 North Wilmington Library, 3400 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 (302) 761-4290 Nccde.org/libraries
October 30~ Skulls 4:00 P.M.
Use your detective skills to identify and classify a variety of skulls from local mammals, birds, and reptiles. Examine teeth, eye, and nose structures to determine their function and how the animals live in their environments. Ages 10+/teens. Registration required. Call (302) 892-2210. Elsmere Library, 30 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805 (302) 892-2210 Nccde.org/libraries
November 3~ Halloween Series: Tales Tombstones Tell with Ed Okonowicz 6:30 p.m.
Popular Delaware Humanities Forum storyteller and author presents chilling, thrilling stories of history, culture, major historical figures and a look into tombstone architecture and inscriptions. Teens/Adults. FREE, please visit the Information Desk to register, or call (302) 383-3300 Bear Library, 101 Governor’s Place, Bear, DE 19711 (302) 378-5588 Nccde.org/libraries
November 8~ Ghost Tours at Rockwood 7 – 8:30 p.m
An introduction to paranormal investigation. Hear, see, and perhaps experience the evidence. Hands-on use of ghost-hunting equipment. Family program. $25 per person. Rockwood Museum & Park, 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809 Call (302) 761-4340 rockwood.org
November 8~ Ghost Tours at Rockwood 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Visit the attic and basement of the mansion. An exploration of paranormal activity and in-depth study using advanced equipment. Tour is often accompanied by a psychic or medium. Must be able to traverse many stairs. Adults 18+. Tickets are $25 per person. Rockwood Museum & Park, 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809 Call (302) 761-4340 rockwood.org
November 22~ A History of Spiritualism in America 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
A lecture and panel discussion on the belief that the dead can communicate with the living, usually through a medium. Featuring an exploration of the mysteries and hauntings of the Rockwood Mansion. Adults 18+ Tickets are $40 per person. Rockwood Museum & Park, 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809 Call (302) 761-4340 rockwood.org
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