As the unofficial start of the summer in Delaware, celebrate and honor Memorial Day with a weekend of activities. Use this list of 10 items to plan your weekend!
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Have Some Fun in the Sun: From Lewes to Fenwick, the Delaware Beaches have something fun for everyone. Bring the whole family to Rehoboth Beach and enjoy boardwalk views or visit Bethany Beach for quiet and peaceful relaxation along the shore. You can learn more about your beach options here!
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Learn Something New: Honor those who fought for our country this Memorial Day weekend. Visit the Air Mobility Command Museum and explore historic WWII planes to current four-engine jets. Walk
where those have walked before you at Fort Miles Historical Area, also home to WWII monuments including watch towers and cannons. Finally, visit Fort Delaware State Park, a Civil War site hosting artillery and musketry demonstrations, tours and interactive activities for Memorial Day weekend.
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Cheers to Summer: Raise your glass (or can) to the (unofficial) start of summer! With Delaware On Tap, you can easily explore over 40
craft beverage locations from breweries to wineries, distilleries, meaderies and more. Check out live music events with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, award-winning brews with Dewey Beer Co., spirits with Iron Hill Brewery and more. Crooked Hammock Brewery offers a fun Memorial Day Weekend celebration with live music and an epic yard sale in both Middletown and Lewes!
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Enjoy Fresh Seafood: Whether you're planning to cook out at your beach rental or dine out, Delaware’s coastal cuisine offers something for everyone. Visit places like Meding’s Seafood for fresh crabs to-go or sit down for a meal at Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront, Cool Springs Fish Bar, Claws Seafood House, and many more.
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Take a Ride: See Delaware from a different perspective on a tour! To explore Delaware’s inland waterways, take a ride with Cape Water Tours and Taxi to see a gorgeous sunset over the Delaware Bay. On land, the Jolly Trolley in Rehoboth Beach begins its shuttle service on Memorial Day. For more rides, check out the Cape May-Lewes Ferry or the DART bus, providing a great way to explore the state.
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Adventure Outdoors: Delaware is home to 17 state parks, and each one offers something different! Visit the Delaware State Parks website to learn about a variety of daily events or choose a park to visit for a leisurely walk, hike or bike ride. For more adventures, try kayaking at Lums Pond or Trap Pond State Park, or zip-line at Go Ape’s Treetop Adventure.
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See Red, White & Blue: In the midst of spring, take in the intoxicating scents of flowers and the beautiful varieties of colors. Delaware’s mansions and estates, including Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, Hagley Museum and Library, Nemours Estate and the Mt. Cuba Center take care of blossoming gardens for you to see.
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Picnic for Brunch: Pick up fresh pastries and take them to the beach for a scenic picnic or stay for brunch at a café. As a refreshing contrast to evening barbeques, sweet treats from La Baguette Bakery & Catering are a must or brunch at favorites like Station on Kings, Park Café and
more. For a flavorful and midday outing, check out Sound Bite Sundays: a mix of rotating food vendors, live music, and craft drinks.
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Shop Local: Pick up some fresh produce for your festivities or to take home with you. Delaware has plenty of farmers’ markets to explore. On Saturdays, visit George H.P. Smith Park in Lewes for the Saturday Summer Market. Throughout the summer, on Mondays and Fridays, stop by the West Side Creative Market in Rehoboth Beach to find unique works by local artists and creatives. All the while, enjoy the tax-free shopping Delaware has to offer!
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Dance the Night Away: Known for its vibrant nightlife, Dewey Beach bars like The Starboard and the Rusty Rudder host live music events on the night of Memorial Day. In Rehoboth Beach, Funland will be open with arcade games, rides and more. Other popular places to check out are Riverfront Wilmington, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort and more.