Delaware is packed with easy-to-plan weeknight outings and weekend-worthy experiences right now. From family-friendly activities and creative workshops to dining specials and community arts events, there is plenty to add to your calendar. Below is a quick, curated roundup using this weeks listed events and ongoing picks. Click through each listing for the latest details and any updates.
Savor the flavor of Newark with exclusive menus crafted by the citys premier chefs. Newark, Delaware Restaurant Week celebrates the areas vibrant dining scene and invites food lovers to explore participating restaurants during the event dates.
Start the week with $9 select martinis at The Nectar Bar every Monday from 4pm to close. It is an easy excuse to meet up and make Monday feel like the weekend.
Join in on Monday evenings for a Classic Surf and Turf Special for $35.95 featuring filet medallions with sauce choron, crab imperial, and asparagus. A simple way to let someone else handle Monday dinner.
Enjoy half-priced draft mugs every Monday at Kid Shelleens Branmar Plaza from open to close. A laid-back deal for anyone who wants an easy start to the week.
Take a break and join in for a $14.95 Lunch Combo Special, Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 3pm. It is a straightforward weekday lunch option with big taste at a great price.
Stop by every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30AM to close for fresh-from-the-sea oysters at $2 each. The selection changes daily, so you can expect a rotating variety.
Join in every Tuesday for $20 bottles of house wine at The Nectar Bar from 4pm to close. A simple midweek plan for wine lovers looking for a solid deal.
Tuesdays are for burgers with a dine-in-only deal of 25% off all burgers. Note that the discount does not apply to premium toppings or sides.
Enjoy Family Fun Night messaging tied to Burger Tuesdays, including a note to enjoy FamilyFunNight with Jungle John and his balloon animals on Mondays. The listing also mentions Jungle John is there from 5:30-7:30PM and that childrens meals are $5 for the promotion.
Enjoy Happy Hour specials Monday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm at the Quoin Restaurant bar and patio. The listing includes beer for $6, wine for $8, cocktails for $10, and light bites from $6-12 with daily selections.
Stop in any Wednesday for lunch or dinner and enjoy selected bottles of wine for half-price. It is a great way to try something new or grab a favorite at a better price.
Join in every Tuesday evening for Karaoke with DJ Ski and sing solo or with friends. The listing also highlights $20 bottles of house wine and dinner options from the markets vendors.
Grab your board game besties and bring your own games or play one of theirs for an epic board game night. It is pitched as a fun option for families, co-workers, and friends.
Hop over for Easter Bunny pictures at Christiana Mall with walk-ups welcome every day until closing time. You can also book your preferred time slot in advance using the reservation link.
Visitors of all ages are invited to explore questions inspired by animals and nature, from how a kangaroo gains energy to why birds have different beaks. This experience is designed to spark curiosity through hands-on discovery.
Bring the family for an entertaining evening with Jungle John and his balloon animals while enjoying Kid Shelleens menu. The listing notes Jungle John joins every Monday from 5:30-7:30PM.
Jungle John entertains families every Wednesday with balloon animals for a midweek Family Fun Night. The listing notes John is there from 5:30-7:30PM and mentions childrens meals are part of the offer.
Flaming Knitters offers a thoughtful space to work, converse, connect, and support fiber-related crafts and projects. The group is described as LGBTQ+ affirming and welcoming for sharing resources and showing off works-in-progress.
A new after-school art program invites creative kids to drop in and try a workshop. This session focuses on a nature art collage theme and is designed to be a fun way to check out the program.
This beginner-friendly class helps you understand what crochet patterns are saying, including reading abbreviations and following written instructions step by step. A great pick if you have been wanting to finally feel confident with patterns.
Meet up on Wednesdays for a friendly 6K run that shows a different side of Newark. It departs from the brewery parking lot at 6pm sharp and features a 50/50 mix of trail and pavement, with all fitness levels welcome.
This exhibition highlights the special feeling of encountering newly completed work, with ideas still humming from the artists recent focus and intention. Expect a range of styles and processes brought together in one show.
The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery presents Community, a solo exhibition of new work by Tanya Bracey on view March 6 to 27, 2026. The listing notes an opening reception will be held, with more details available in the full event page.
The Brandywine will premiere the first ever museum display of a monumental, rediscovered masterwork by Hudson River School artist Jasper Francis Cropsey (1823-1900). The exhibition also highlights the American landscape tradition referenced in the title.
This workshop explores how reliable provenance and maker signatures help identify small groups of furniture produced in Smyrna, Dover, and other Kent County communities from the mid-18th century onward. A strong pick for history and material-culture enthusiasts.
Help create a piece of Delaware history by contributing to the Delaware panel of Americas Tapestry. The project commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and celebrates the original story referenced in the listing.
The Public Arts Commission invites artists, residents, enthusiasts, and patrons to connect to public art initiatives across New Castle County. The event features a series of short presentations with speakers as outlined in the full listing.
Continue building and challenging your skills in this more advanced wheel throwing class. Instruction includes guided practice, instructor feedback, and weekly demonstrations to help refine techniques.
Explore three distinct fabric dyeing techniques in a hands-on workshop series. Each class focuses on a different method so you can create one-of-a-kind textiles to wear or display.
This brand-new after-school program is for curious and creative minds ages 7 to 13. It runs every Tuesday of the month from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, exploring a new theme or medium each month.
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