Upcoming events.
Explore this month’s calendar and see details of exciting upcoming events happening around Wilmington, Delaware. From Downtown Wilmington to Riverfront Wilmington to North Wilmington, live your best live, work, play lifestyle and enjoy live music, live shows, dining, free wine tastings, & more. There’s always something to look forward to in Wilmington—don’t miss out!
The Boo Ball Halloween Party
The Boo Ball Halloween Party
BlueBallRoom Dance Studio | October 30 | 7PM—9PM
Celebrate Halloween at The Boo Ball Halloween Party with dancing, new moves, and good company. Enjoy a complimentary mini-group class, soft drinks and pre-packaged snacks, plus a cash bar serving beer, wine, and cocktails. Halloween costumes are encouraged!
Ghosts in the Garden
Ghost in the Garden
TBA | October 31 | 7PM-10PM
Ghosts in the Garden brings an eerie late-night energy to Wilmington with a haunted Halloween rave designed for those looking to celebrate after dark. Guests can expect music, costumes, and an immersive spooky-season atmosphere, all centered around a secret location revealed to ticket holders. The 21+ event offers a more mysterious take on Halloween nightlife for anyone ready to dance into the night.
Downtown Farmers’ Market (Copy)
Downtown Farmers’ Market
Rodney Square | October 7 | 10:00AM—2:00PM
The Downtown Farmers’ Market is open for the final Wednesday of the season. The Market comes with an array of the freshest local produce, plants, herbs, flowers, crafts and prepared food. The Market also offers a large assortment of beautiful handmade items, including arts and crafts, unique jewelry and delicious home baked goods. Stroll the Market and then relax under an umbrella at one the many café tables, or enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch while listening to a variety of free live entertainment.
Full Moon Femme
Full Moon Femme
Bath House | October 25 | 1:00PM—2:15PM
Each month, gather under the full moon's gentle glow, exploring astrology's wisdom for the month ahead. Release burdens, start fresh, share stories, and forge bonds with women in the community. It's a sacred space of growth, transformation, and celestial sisterhood. Each meeting will be tailored to the full moon.
Halloween Drag Brunch
Halloween Drag Brunch
Wilma’s | October 25 | 11:30AM—5:30PM
Join Wilma’s for a frightfully fabulous HalloQueen Drag Brunch featuring killer performances, spooky cocktails, comedy, and plenty of Halloween camp. Come dressed to impress for a costume contest, enjoy brunch favorites, and stick around for a complimentary meet & greet with the queens. Two seatings are available at 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
All-Nite Horrorthon
All-Nite Horrorthon
Theatre N | October 23 | 8PM
Beware! Theatre N is joining dark forces with the Delaware Film Institute and Movies @ Old Town Hall, a microcinema located in Historic New Castle made possible by the New Castle Public Library and The Mercury Café and Teahouse, to bring you The First Annual Wilmington All-Nite Horrorthon. A fiendish marathon screening of five secret horror films taking place on Friday, October 23, with doors opening at 7:00pm and the first movie starting at 8:00pm.
Tarot 101
Tarot 101
Bath House | October 22 | 7:00PM—8:40PM
Discover the art of tarot in this beginner-friendly workshop. Explore the history of tarot, learn the meaning of the Major and Minor Arcana, and practice intuitive card reading. Gain confidence in choosing and handling your deck, creating sacred space, and using tarot as a tool for guidance, self-reflection, and connection to your higher self. Includes a tarot deck for you to use and take home!
Calligraphy Class
Calligraphy Class
Casa Nonna | October 21 | 6:30PM
The Wilmington International Film Festival offers a unique and multifaceted experience. It’s a vibrant intersection of independent filmmaking, local arts, live entertainment, and community spirit, making it a must-attend event. Join in for a celebration of the vibrant culture of Wilmington, and everything film!
Plant Swap
Plant Swap
Makers Alley | October 17 | 2PM—6PM
Plant lovers are invited to spend the afternoon swapping greenery, connecting with fellow plant enthusiasts, and discovering something new to bring home. Whether you’re an experienced plant parent or just starting your collection, the Plant Swap offers a casual, social way to meet other plant lovers while enjoying the indoor-outdoor atmosphere at Makers Alley.
Agave After Hours
Agave After Hours
Wilma’s | October 15 | 6PM—8PM
The Wilmington International Film Festival offers a unique and multifaceted experience. It’s a vibrant intersection of independent filmmaking, local arts, live entertainment, and community spirit, making it a must-attend event. Join in for a celebration of the vibrant culture of Wilmington, and everything film!
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting
The Nomad Bar | October 14 | 6PM
Explore a new lineup of wine from small and family-owned producers, paired with snacks to enjoy along the way. Discover something new, find a new favorite, and learn more about the people behind each bottle. This tasting is part of a monthly series featuring a rotating selection of wines and spirits.
Art Battle Wilmington
Art Battle Wilmington
The Queen | October 11 | 3PM
It's like Battle of the Bands but on a canvas. Art Battle Wilmington brings together local artists to compete in three timed rounds, with one champion crowned at the end. It's an exciting and innovative way to experience live art at The Queen.
Wilmington Film Festival
Wilmington Film Festival
Chancery Market | October 8 -11
The Wilmington International Film Festival offers a unique and multifaceted experience. It’s a vibrant intersection of independent filmmaking, local arts, live entertainment, and community spirit, making it a must-attend event. Join in for a celebration of the vibrant culture of Wilmington, and everything film!
Downtown Farmers’ Market
Downtown Farmers’ Market
Rodney Square | October 7 | 10:00AM—2:00PM
The Downtown Farmers’ Market is open for business every Wednesday in Rodney Square. The Market comes with an array of the freshest local produce, plants, herbs, flowers, crafts and prepared food. The Market also offers a large assortment of beautiful handmade items, including arts and crafts, unique jewelry and delicious home baked goods. Stroll the Market and then relax under an umbrella at one the many café tables, or enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch while listening to a variety of free live entertainment.
Southern Tier Brewing Tap Takeover at Makers Alley
Celebrate the start of fall with a Southern Tier Brewing Tap Takeover at Makers Alley on Thursday, October 1 starting at 6 PM.
The featured lineup includes Caramel Pumking, Maple Warlock, Pumqueen Cider, Steady Yeti IPA, and Sweater Weather. From pumpkin and maple flavors to cider and IPA, guests can explore a variety of seasonal pours while enjoying an evening in Makers Alley’s Downtown Wilmington beer garden.
Gather your friends, find your favorite fall brew, and kick off October at Makers Alley.
PLUS: Take advantage of 3-hours of FREE parking at the Midtown Park garage. Located at 840 Orange Street, all you have to do is register your car with AirGarage and ask a Makers Alley team member for the QR code to validate.
Brunch is a Drag
Brunch is a Drag
Step into a fairytale at Wilma’s Once Upon A Drag Brunch, featuring drag tributes to beloved princesses, villains, sidekicks, and animated classics. Expect comedy, lip-sync performances, audience games, brunch favorites, and a meet-and-greet with the queens.
Makers Goes Munich
Makers Goes Munich
Makers Alley is bringing Oktoberfest to the beer garden with food and drink specials, a limited Oktoberfest menu, a stein hoist contest, and live music from 6–9 PM. Guests can put their strength to the test during the stein hoist contest, with the winner receiving the Sam Adams stein. Don't forget to purchase your 2026 Makers Goes Munich Mug and get your first pour for free, and $6 beers all year long as part of the Makers Mug Club!
Cigars Under the Stars
Cigars Under the Stars
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Chelsea Tavern’s Smokin’ Joe’s Cigars Under the Stars. The cigar dinner pairs an Oktoberfest-inspired menu with curated cigars for a laid-back evening on the patio. Reservations are required.
Taylor Too!
Taylor Too!
Fat Mezz delivers a high-energy rock performance at The Queen featuring powerful vocals, dynamic instrumentation, and a full-band experience. Fans can enjoy an evening of live music in an intimate venue setting with one of Wilmington’s premier entertainment spaces.
Hagley Car Show
Hagley Car Show
Check out more than 500 antique and restored vehicles at the Hagley Car Show, featuring cars from the early 1900s through the early 2000s. The annual event also includes a vehicle parade, motoring music, food trucks, and special feature fields highlighting American independent automakers.
Fearless Improv
Fearless Improv
Anything can happen at City Theater Company’s Fearless Improv, where the audience helps shape every scene with suggestions. The cast creates fast-paced comedy on the spot, making every performance completely original and unpredictable.
Books, Brews, & Bites
Books, Brews, & Bites
Books, Brews & Bites invites guests to browse a selection of books, puzzles, bookish gifts, blind dates with a book, and more in the relaxed atmosphere of the Makers Alley beer garden. Guests can enjoy curated drinks and bites while shopping, connecting with fellow readers, and rediscovering the fun of a classic book fair.
Don’t Call Me Francis
Don’t Call Me Francis
Don’t Call Me Francis takes the stage at Tonic Seafood & Steak with pop, rock, dance, and throwback favorites. Powerhouse vocals and live musicianship keep the dance floor moving, while DJ Andrew Hugh fills the breaks between sets.
Brew at the Zoo
Brew at the Zoo
Sip, snack, and explore the Brandywine Zoo after hours at Brew at the Zoo. The 21+ fundraiser features beer, wine and spirit tastings, food from local restaurants, live music, and special appearances from the Zoo’s animal ambassadors. Proceeds support conservation and education.
Scialla: A Social Night
Scialla: A Social Night
Scialla is a new weekly entertainment series coming soon to Downtown Wilmington. The event series will be featuring live DJs, performances, cocktails, and a lively downtown atmosphere. Gather with friends, enjoy great food and drinks, and experience one of Wilmington's newest weekly traditions.
The Scialla will take place every Thursday from 6PM-10PM until the end of the year.
City Sounds Block Party
City Sounds Block Party
City Sounds Block Party brings free live music outdoors, taking over a Wilmington street for an open-air gathering with music, food, drinks, and plenty of room to enjoy the evening. This installment features reggae from Spokey Speaky at Dorcea.
Bourbon & Cigar Networking Night
Bourbon & Cigar Networking Night
Connect with 100 high-level professionals at Wilmington Whiskey Club’s Bourbon & Cigar Night at Bardea Garden. Enjoy curated bourbon tastings, premium cigars, and networking, with net proceeds benefiting local nonprofits.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at Theatre N
Join Theatre N as it plays The Rocky Horror Picture Show. In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named "Rocky."
Wilma's ALL DAY HAPPY HOURS
Take advantage of Wilma’s ALL DAY HAPPY HOURS this Summer on Fridays and Sundays! Also enjoy extended happy hours from 7PM-Close and bowling specials: $15 for 30 minutes and $30 for an hour!
Luther Vandross Tribute Featuring Naybu at The Queen
A tribute to one of the premier balladeers of our time, Mr. Luther Vandross. Join others LIVE at The Queen Wilmington. As Wilmington native, Naybu honors this legend with a tribute just for you. A full two hours of songs you will sway to showcasing some of Luther's most beloved hits like, ''Here & Now'' and ''If Only For One Night.'' This Luther extravaganza will get you in the mood for love.
Beach Ball Club Dance Party at The Blue Ball Room
Beach Ball: Costumes encouraged so prepare your best beach outfit! Enjoy your favorite dances with the other students, instructors, and dance hosts while making new friends, getting fit, having fun, and practicing your moves. Special Feature – Learn some fun new dance moves in our complimentary Mini-Group-Class. Complimentary Soft Drinks and Pre-Packaged Snacks served. Cash Bar available for Beer, Wine and Cocktails. The BlueBallRoom Dance Studio & Club… Where Life Is A Ball
FREE for Active Private Lesson Members.
Sunday Soul Flow at Bath House
Reconnect with your body and spirit in this gentle movement class at Bath House, designed to restore balance and calm. Begin with mindful, slow-paced movements to ease tension, with gentle touch assists to promote relaxation. Class concludes with a peaceful sound bath, guiding you into a meditative state, leaving you refreshed and grounded