Wilmington Weekend Events: Music, Hoops, Antiques And Robots Light Up The City

Our Wilmington Weekend features something for everyone, from the Delaware Antique Show to Professional Basketball and the Amish Outlaws.

Our Wilmington Weekend: Amish Outlaws at The Queen, the Delaware Antiques Show, Blue Coats opener, Robot Demo, and more. Families have plenty of ways to eat, explore, and be entertained.

WILMINGTON, Del. — From high-energy cover bands and antiques to pro basketball, theater and family day trips, the Wilmington area is packed with options this weekend, Nov. 7–9.

Amish Outlaws turn The Queen into a high-energy party

The Amish Outlaws headline The Queen in downtown Wilmington on Friday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m. (21+). The band, known for its members’ Amish roots and rapid-fire mashups of classic rock, pop, hip-hop, and country, promises a crowd-participation-heavy show in the historic Market Street venue. Doors open at 7 p.m. Ticket information is available at the website: More info

Delaware Antiques Show anchors the Riverfront

Winterthur’s 62nd Annual Delaware Antiques Show runs Friday–Sunday at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, featuring top dealers in American furniture, folk art, silver, ceramics, textiles and jewelry. General admission tickets are valid for all three days and include access to the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library on show dates. Details and tickets: more info

Blue Coats open G League season at Chase Fieldhouse

The Delaware Blue Coats, NBA G League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, open their 2025–26 season Saturday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. against the Westchester Knicks at Chase Fieldhouse on the Wilmington Riverfront. The home opener launches the league’s Tip-Off Tournament and offers an affordable, family-focused game experience. Ticket and schedule information: More info

The Hagley Museum will Demos Robotics on Saturday, November 8th

Hagley will formally introduce the partnership during a “Robotics Roundup” Science Saturday on Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can meet six local robotics teams, watch live demonstrations, and tour the FIRST Spark Lab open house inside the Power Plant, where team members will showcase robot promotion, coding, construction, and driving, including both autonomous and remote-controlled tasks. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. in front of the Power Plant.

Music School of Delaware celebrates 100 years on Sunday

The Music School of Delaware marks its centennial with a celebration Sunday, Nov. 9, from 4–7 p.m. at its Wilmington campus, 4101 N. Washington St. The event includes decade-themed music rooms, live performances, an instrument “petting zoo,” photo booths, raffles, and a story-collection station. Admission is free with RSVP; walk-ups are $5. A concurrent open house at the Milford branch features mini-concerts and meet-the-teacher sessions. Event details and RSVP: more info

Final weekend for ‘The Girls of Summer’ at Delaware Theatre Company

Delaware Theatre Company concludes its run of “The Girls of Summer” this weekend on the Riverfront, with performances Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Written and directed by Layon Gray, the NAACP Award-winning drama follows an all-Black women’s baseball team in 1946 whose title chase is shaken by secrets and betrayal. Ticket information: More info

Day-trip pick: Longwood Gardens’ Chrysanthemum Festival

Just over the line in Kennett Square, Pa., Longwood Gardens continues its Chrysanthemum Festival through Nov. 16, with elaborate indoor and outdoor mum displays included with regular admission. Timed tickets and details: More info

Sip and listen in the Brandywine Valley

Chaddsford Winery offers fall tastings and weekend entertainment on its historic grounds, giving adults a relaxed add-on to a Wilmington-area getaway. Visitors can confirm hours and events at the website: more info

Enjoy!