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Holiday Model Railroad Return to Brandywine Museum of Art, Blending Art, Tradition and Family Magic

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The museum’s beloved Brandywine Holiday Model Railroad holiday train exhibit is drawing families, rail enthusiasts, and art lovers CHADDS FORD, Pa.— For more than half a century, the holiday season at the Brandywine River Museum of Art has been defined by the gentle hum of locomotives, the glow of miniature villages, and the sense of wonder that comes when art …

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Echoes Brings Pink Floyd’s Legendary Sound to The Queen Theatre This Weekend

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Formed in Delaware, Echoes has a strong following by faithfully recreating the sound, atmosphere, and immersive experience of a classic Pink Floyd concert. WILMINGTON, Del. — The Queen Theatre will turn back the clock this weekend as Echoes, Delaware’s own Pink Floyd tribute band known as “The American Pink Floyd,” takes the Main Hall stage on Friday, Dec. 19, at 8 p.m., …

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Kirily of Make & Mellow Named Downtown Wilmington’s December Customer Service Champion

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At Make & Mellow, Kirily does not simply sell candles. She helps customers craft moments By Jamie Kleman | Contributing Writer | Delaware Live  Downtown Wilmington’s December Customer Service Champion is Kirily of Make & Mellow Custom Candle Bar, where candle making is about more than fragrance. It is about creating a welcoming experience from the moment a guest walks …

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A Last-Minute Gift Shopper’s Dream: Brandywine Holiday Festival of the Arts Returns

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Featuring more than 150 local and regional artists and artisans, the Brandywine Holiday Festival of the Arts offers a wide variety of handcrafted items across many artistic disciplines. Jamie Kleman | Contributing Writer | Delaware Live | December 2025 The Wilmington Riverfront will welcome one of the season’s most anticipated holiday traditions when the Brandywine Holiday Festival of the Arts …

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A Quieter Holiday Moment Awaits at Rockwood Park & Museum

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Poetry at Rockwood: A Child’s Christmas in Wales and Other Holiday Poems takes place on Saturday, December 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. inside the museum. Jamie Kleman | Contributing Writer Delaware Live While many holiday events center on dazzling light displays, bustling crowds, and festive music, Rockwood Park & Museum is offering something quieter and more reflective this weekend. …

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New York Tenors bring Christmas concert to Wilmington, lifting support for Catholic Charities’ work with families in need

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Catholic Charities event at St. Mark’s High School pairs holiday music by the New York Tenors with a mission, raising funds for food, shelter, and counseling programs serving thousands across Delaware WILMINGTON — The New York Tenors will bring their “Magic of Christmas” concert to St. Mark’s High School on Saturday, offering Delaware families a festive afternoon of music while …

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Zoso’s Led Zeppelin tribute brings generations together at The Queen Theatre

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Sharing Zeppelin with your grown kids at the Queen is a tradition! WILMINGTON — For families looking to reconnect with their teens or returning college students this holiday season, Friday night’s performance by Zoso at The Queen Theatre offers a rare chance to share one of rock’s most enduring musical legacies across generations. Zoso, widely considered one of the most …

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All Aboard the Holiday Lights Express: A Hockessin Tradition with History

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The Holiday Lights Express is the most popular winter ride with the historic passenger coaches decorated inside and out with thousands of colorful lights. Jamie Kleman | Contributing Writer  Delaware Live There is something timeless about riding a train through the quiet winter woods on a December night. For many families in northern Delaware, the Holiday Lights Express on the …

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Pressing Strings, J.D. Webb bring roots-rock soul to The Queen on Dec. 6

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 Singer-songwriter, J.D. Webb is from Delaware and returns home! WILMINGTON, Del. — Fans of storytelling songs, warm harmonies, and rootsy rock have a reason to circle their calendars for next weekend, when Pressing Strings and Delaware’s own J.D. Webb share the stage at The Queen in downtown Wilmington. Pressing Strings x J.D. Webb, a live concert collaboration, is set for …

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Yuletide Magic Returns to Winterthur Museum

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This year, Winterthur’s Yuletide theme brings classic tales to life inside the historic home Jamie Kleman, Contributing Writer Delaware Live Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library is once again transforming its grand estate into a storybook setting for its annual holiday celebration. Yuletide at Winterthur will run from November 22, 202,5, through January 4, 2026, offering visitors a festive walk through …

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Blitzen Bar’s return signals start of Wilmington’s holiday season

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Downtown Christmas pop-up becomes a natural stop after the Wilmington Jaycees parade WILMINGTON — In downtown Wilmington, many people know the holidays have officially arrived when Blitzen opens its doors on West 9th Street. The Christmas-themed pop-up bar, styled as “The Den,” returns for the 2025 season on Thursday, Nov. 20, opening at 4 p.m. at 220 W. 9th St. …

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Grinches, Nutcrackers and Ogres, Amen: Christmas Musicals Takes Over New Castle County

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Eight Theatres pack the holiday calendar with Christmas musicals, cartoons, and carols for families who like their Christmas loud and live. WILMINGTON, Del. — From green ogres and grumpy Grinches to mermaids, miracles, and marching toy soldiers, New Castle County’s stages are turning into Christmas destinations for families who like their holiday cheer with a live orchestra pit. Eight theatres …