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Holiday Break Guide: Top Places for Families to Explore Between Christmas and New Year’s

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Holiday Break Guide:  From dinosaurs and discovery at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science to trains, trails, pickleball, zoos, and indoor play, families across the region have plenty of ways to stay active and connected. WILMINGTON — The week between Christmas and New Year’s often leaves parents and grandparents searching for ways to keep children engaged, active and off …

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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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Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel Continues Fall River Cruises in Wilmington

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Family-friendly sails offered every Saturday in October WILMINGTON – After a successful opening weekend, the Tall Ship of Delaware, Kalmar Nyckel, continues to welcome passengers for a series of fall river cruises along Wilmington’s Riverfront every Saturday through October 25. These 1.5-hour cruises offer a rare chance to sail aboard a full-scale, seagoing replica of the ship that brought the …

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The Science of Galileo, Copernicus and Renaissance Comes Alive this Weekend

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The Science of Galileo, Copernicus and Renaissance opens at the Delaware Museum on Nature and Science WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is inviting families, history buffs and science lovers to step back in time for a Renaissance-inspired weekend of hands-on exploration, discovery and fun. The event runs Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 14, at …

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Battle of the Brandywine Weekend Returns With Expanded Lineup in Chadds Ford

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CHADDS FORD, Pa. (Sept. 8, 2025) — The sounds of cannon fire, fifes and drums will once again echo along the Brandywine this weekend as the Chadds Ford Historical Society hosts its annual Battle at Chadds Ford ~ Historic Chadds Ford Days. The two-day festival, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13–14, offers an immersive look into Revolutionary War life …

Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver with members of The Lincoln Club of Delaware after receiving their recognition. (Photo by Yesenia Taveras.)

Wilmington City Council honors 96-Year legacy of the Lincoln Club of Delaware

Claudia EstradaCulture, Government, Headlines, History

WILMINGTON — During its April 17 meeting, Wilmington City Council recognized the Lincoln Club of Delaware for nearly a century of dedication to preserving the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and promoting historical education in the state. Third District Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver led the tribute, presenting a resolution that celebrated the club’s 96 years of service. Established in 1929, the …