Wilmington sports outdoors events

Story Time at the Zoo

Thursday, May 30 10:30a

Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington

Delightful animal stories read by a lively storyteller near the Otter Exhibit, may include craft or activity...

Memorial Day Trail Challenge Hike

Saturday, May 25 1:00p

Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington

Enjoy this 2.1 hike through meadow and forest, with scenic creek and river views. Meet at the Nature Center. $3 per person; free for veterans and active duty military personnel.

Paddling the Brandywine

Saturday, Jun 22 10:00a

Wilderness Canoe Trips, Wilmington

Travel down the Brandywine River by canoe and make a stop at Pt. Lookout to learn about watersheds and the effect of macro invertebrate species on our stream systems...

Mt. Cuba Meteor Train Ride

Saturday, May 25 12:30p

Wilmington & Western Railroad, Wilmington

Take a leisurely 1_-hour round-trip train ride up the Red Clay Valley to our Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove, where you'll enjoy a _-hour layover to have a picnic or simply admire the natural surroundings.

National Trails Day

Saturday, Jun 8 9:30a

Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington

Help keep the Brandywine beautiful. Shoes and clothes will get wet during the clean-up! Ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Register by June 1. Canoe space is limited.

All-American Day

Sunday, Aug 25 1:00p

Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington

Join us on August 25 for All-American Day! This fun family event features a historically accurate nineteenth-century "Base Ball" game between Diamond State Base Ball Club and Flemington Neshanock B...

Habitat in Motion

Saturday, Jun 22 7:45a

Bellevue State Park, Wilmington

Join us for a great time as we walk, run or ride to raise funds for our build programs...

Memorial Day Celebration

Sunday, May 26 12:00p

Alapocas Run State Park, Wilmington

RockfordTower will be open in conjunction with the Civil War Memorial Day Celebration being hosted by Mt. Salem United Methodist Church

Guided Canoe Eco-Tours

Sunday, Jun 9 9:30a

Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington

Ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. You and a partner will carry your canoe to the river. We provide equipment; bring plenty of water and a snack, and dress to get wet...

Nature Explorers Club

Thursday, Jun 13 1:30p

Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington

Insects are everywhere, and we will go outside to find some! Learn the important roles insects play in our parks.

Local Fruit & Berry Preservation

Wednesday, May 29 5:30p

Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington

Preserve the flavors of spring in a jar! Do you love the taste of homemade berry jam, but are too intimidated to make it yourself? Discover the time-honored tools and techniques of home canning and...

Bellevue Night Hike

Saturday, May 25 8:00p

Bellevue State Park, Wilmington

Take a nighttime hike through the park. Learn about, look for and listen to nocturnal animals as you enjoy the park in a whole new way. Wear comfortable shoes as we will venture into the woods...

Terrific Toddlers

Thursday, Jun 13 9:30a

Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington

Get your hands dirty looking for creepy crawlers! Learn why bugs are important to the park.

Keeper Talks

Saturday, May 25 11:30a

Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington

Experience the zoo's amazing animals through the eyes of their keepers! Topics change daily, so there's always something new to learn about one of our wild friends.

Monthly Birdwalk

Saturday, May 25 8:00a

Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington

Bring your eyes, ears and a comfortable pair of hiking boots. Our expert birder from the Museum of Natural History will lead the group and provide tips and advice to all interested birders...

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