Delaware Winter Festivals and Events
Delaware’s historic towns and charming nooks come alive during the holiday season, thanks to Yuletide tours, dazzling light displays, stage classics, festive parades and other events that capture the joy and spirit celebrated each year in the First State. Winter festivals and events in Delaware take place from early November through the first week of January and include holiday-themed exhibits at museums like Hagley Museum and Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library; house tours in historic Lewes and Odessa; and parades in towns both large (Wilmington) and small (Milton). And while Delaware’s beaches are known as the capital of summer fun, the town of Rehoboth offers one of the state’s most iconic symbols of the season when it lights its 30-foot tree.
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Wednesday Dec 12, 2012
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December 12 – 30, 2012
- Location: Historic Houses of Odessa
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Address: Second and Main Sts,
Odessa, DE 19730
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Venue:
Historic Houses of Odessa
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Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Visit Website
Experience an Old English Christmas inspired by children's book illustrator Randolph Caldecott and his seasonal interpretations from Old Christmas.
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December 12, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Glimpse nineteenth- and early twentieth-century holiday entertaining in Eleutherian Mills, the du Pont family ancestral home. The morning room is ready for the New Year’s Day Calling, originally a tradition in which men visited ladies with whom they were acquainted, enjoyed some refreshment, dropped off a calling card, and wished them a happy New Year before moving on to the next house. Men competed to visit the most ladies; women vied to get the most calling cards. The du Pont family…
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December 12, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Yuletide at Winterthur: A Feast for the Eyes, November 17, 2012–January 6, 2013. Experience traditions of the past and dazzling entertaining displays in this special wintertime tour. Whether you are taking in the breathtakingly decorated trees, the colorful and exquisite room and food displays, or the winter wonderland of the garden, Yuletide at Winterthur is sure to be a feast for your eyes. In addition to the magical Yuletide tour, a full series of special events, performances, and…
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Thursday Dec 13, 2012
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December 13, 2012
Special Live Performance of A Christmas Carol This heartwarming one-man show is performed by Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, who depicts 26 characters of the classic tale. A book and gift signing will follow. The Visitor Center Restaurant will be open until 6:00 pm. For tickets, call 302-888-4600, ext. 7029.
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December 13 – 16, 2012
The world’s most well-known holiday story gets a completely new sound – along with a different title – this year at Clear Space! This musical incarnation of the Charles Dickens classic debuted off-Broadway in 1992 and has subsequently played in theatres across the country. Composer (and CSTC Artistic Director) Doug Yetter is at the forefront once more as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, journeying through London of past, present and future on a flight of transformation. Bring the…
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December 13 – 30, 2012
- Location: Historic Houses of Odessa
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Address: Second and Main Sts,
Odessa, DE 19730
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Venue:
Historic Houses of Odessa
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Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Visit Website
Experience an Old English Christmas inspired by children's book illustrator Randolph Caldecott and his seasonal interpretations from Old Christmas.
More
December 13, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Glimpse nineteenth- and early twentieth-century holiday entertaining in Eleutherian Mills, the du Pont family ancestral home. The morning room is ready for the New Year’s Day Calling, originally a tradition in which men visited ladies with whom they were acquainted, enjoyed some refreshment, dropped off a calling card, and wished them a happy New Year before moving on to the next house. Men competed to visit the most ladies; women vied to get the most calling cards. The du Pont family…
More
December 13, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Yuletide at Winterthur: A Feast for the Eyes, November 17, 2012–January 6, 2013. Experience traditions of the past and dazzling entertaining displays in this special wintertime tour. Whether you are taking in the breathtakingly decorated trees, the colorful and exquisite room and food displays, or the winter wonderland of the garden, Yuletide at Winterthur is sure to be a feast for your eyes. In addition to the magical Yuletide tour, a full series of special events, performances, and…
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Friday Dec 14, 2012
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December 14, 2012
ere are some records that manage to span multiple eras of time and various places, in essence creating a new sonic space. New Englanders Bronze Radio Return have done just that on their sophomore album, the gorgeous and varied SHAKE! SHAKE! SHAKE!. Contained within the space between notes and breaths are thousands of miles, and decades of history. The roots of this travelogue-time capsule -- and the band that made it -- can be traced back to lead singer and guitarist Chris Henderson's childhood.…
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December 14, 2012
Kick off the holiday season with Raul Malo as he brings his Acoustic Holiday Show to World Cafe Live at The Queen! Rooted in Malo's life-long connection to Latin music, but infused with his wide-ranging love of country, blues, jazz and vintage rock and roll, his songs melds sonic ingenuity with emotional sincerity. His lyrics continue to mature, and his vision continues to sharpen. Malo's musicianship, especially his ability to blend traditional Mexican instruments with his ferociously twanging…
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December 14 – 16, 2012
The world’s most well-known holiday story gets a completely new sound – along with a different title – this year at Clear Space! This musical incarnation of the Charles Dickens classic debuted off-Broadway in 1992 and has subsequently played in theatres across the country. Composer (and CSTC Artistic Director) Doug Yetter is at the forefront once more as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, journeying through London of past, present and future on a flight of transformation. Bring the…
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December 14 – 16, 2012
Friday, December 14th: Wine & Cheese and More 5 to 7 p.m. $10.00 per person payable at the door. No reservations required. Decorated house tour included in party. Open to the public Saturday, December 15th: Children’s Party 10 a.m.to 12 noon. Children free but must be accompanied by an adult. Visit with Santa, reading of “Night before Christmas”. Donuts and hot chocolate, guitar music by Ellie McNatt. Children make Christmas arrangement with live greens to take home.…
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December 14 – 30, 2012
- Location: Historic Houses of Odessa
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Address: Second and Main Sts,
Odessa, DE 19730
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Venue:
Historic Houses of Odessa
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Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Visit Website
Experience an Old English Christmas inspired by children's book illustrator Randolph Caldecott and his seasonal interpretations from Old Christmas.
More
December 14, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Glimpse nineteenth- and early twentieth-century holiday entertaining in Eleutherian Mills, the du Pont family ancestral home. The morning room is ready for the New Year’s Day Calling, originally a tradition in which men visited ladies with whom they were acquainted, enjoyed some refreshment, dropped off a calling card, and wished them a happy New Year before moving on to the next house. Men competed to visit the most ladies; women vied to get the most calling cards. The du Pont family…
More
December 14, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Yuletide at Winterthur: A Feast for the Eyes, November 17, 2012–January 6, 2013. Experience traditions of the past and dazzling entertaining displays in this special wintertime tour. Whether you are taking in the breathtakingly decorated trees, the colorful and exquisite room and food displays, or the winter wonderland of the garden, Yuletide at Winterthur is sure to be a feast for your eyes. In addition to the magical Yuletide tour, a full series of special events, performances, and…
More
Saturday Dec 15, 2012
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December 15, 2012
Dubbed the "it girl in kids/family music" by NY Magazine and the "Sheryl Crow for kids" by the NY Post, Bari’s songs are a huge hit with children and adults. Her catchy, pop friendly tunes, interactive live shows & top 10 songs on Sirius XM Kids Place Live have gained the band many thousands of young (and not so young!) fans. Their latest album Rock and Roll Garden won the Nappa Gold and Parents’ Choice Award and was picked as top 10 kids album of the year by…
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December 15 – 16, 2012
The world’s most well-known holiday story gets a completely new sound – along with a different title – this year at Clear Space! This musical incarnation of the Charles Dickens classic debuted off-Broadway in 1992 and has subsequently played in theatres across the country. Composer (and CSTC Artistic Director) Doug Yetter is at the forefront once more as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, journeying through London of past, present and future on a flight of transformation. Bring the…
More
December 15 – 16, 2012
Friday, December 14th: Wine & Cheese and More 5 to 7 p.m. $10.00 per person payable at the door. No reservations required. Decorated house tour included in party. Open to the public Saturday, December 15th: Children’s Party 10 a.m.to 12 noon. Children free but must be accompanied by an adult. Visit with Santa, reading of “Night before Christmas”. Donuts and hot chocolate, guitar music by Ellie McNatt. Children make Christmas arrangement with live greens to take home.…
More
December 15 – 30, 2012
- Location: Historic Houses of Odessa
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Address: Second and Main Sts,
Odessa, DE 19730
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Venue:
Historic Houses of Odessa
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Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Visit Website
Experience an Old English Christmas inspired by children's book illustrator Randolph Caldecott and his seasonal interpretations from Old Christmas.
More
December 15, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Glimpse nineteenth- and early twentieth-century holiday entertaining in Eleutherian Mills, the du Pont family ancestral home. The morning room is ready for the New Year’s Day Calling, originally a tradition in which men visited ladies with whom they were acquainted, enjoyed some refreshment, dropped off a calling card, and wished them a happy New Year before moving on to the next house. Men competed to visit the most ladies; women vied to get the most calling cards. The du Pont family…
More
December 15, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Yuletide at Winterthur: A Feast for the Eyes, November 17, 2012–January 6, 2013. Experience traditions of the past and dazzling entertaining displays in this special wintertime tour. Whether you are taking in the breathtakingly decorated trees, the colorful and exquisite room and food displays, or the winter wonderland of the garden, Yuletide at Winterthur is sure to be a feast for your eyes. In addition to the magical Yuletide tour, a full series of special events, performances, and…
More
Sunday Dec 16, 2012
Calendar of Events
December 16, 2012
The world’s most well-known holiday story gets a completely new sound – along with a different title – this year at Clear Space! This musical incarnation of the Charles Dickens classic debuted off-Broadway in 1992 and has subsequently played in theatres across the country. Composer (and CSTC Artistic Director) Doug Yetter is at the forefront once more as the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, journeying through London of past, present and future on a flight of transformation. Bring the…
More
December 16, 2012
Friday, December 14th: Wine & Cheese and More 5 to 7 p.m. $10.00 per person payable at the door. No reservations required. Decorated house tour included in party. Open to the public Saturday, December 15th: Children’s Party 10 a.m.to 12 noon. Children free but must be accompanied by an adult. Visit with Santa, reading of “Night before Christmas”. Donuts and hot chocolate, guitar music by Ellie McNatt. Children make Christmas arrangement with live greens to take home.…
More
December 16 – 30, 2012
- Location: Historic Houses of Odessa
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Address: Second and Main Sts,
Odessa, DE 19730
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Venue:
Historic Houses of Odessa
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Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
-
Visit Website
Experience an Old English Christmas inspired by children's book illustrator Randolph Caldecott and his seasonal interpretations from Old Christmas.
More
December 16, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Glimpse nineteenth- and early twentieth-century holiday entertaining in Eleutherian Mills, the du Pont family ancestral home. The morning room is ready for the New Year’s Day Calling, originally a tradition in which men visited ladies with whom they were acquainted, enjoyed some refreshment, dropped off a calling card, and wished them a happy New Year before moving on to the next house. Men competed to visit the most ladies; women vied to get the most calling cards. The du Pont family…
More
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