2019 Calendar of Events

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1 2019 Calendar of Events All venues in Lewes unless otherwise noted. *Denotes Lewes Chamber sponsored events The area code for all Delaware phone numbers is 302. For a complete, up-to-date listing of events, visit LewesChamber.com/events January December January 8 January 13 January 15 January 17 January 19 January 19 Wellness Laughter at the Lewes Library Every Friday Morning All Year 8:45-9:30 am Free and everyone is welcome! Visit WellnessLaughter.com or call Rehoboth Beach Film Society (RBFS) presents National Theatre Live s FRANKENSTEIN 1 pm & 6 pm Tickets: RehobothFilm.com/event/national-theatre-live/ Avery s Rest: a 17th Century Archaeological Site Lecture by archaeologist Dan Griffith of Griffith Archaeology. Part of Across the Ages to the Edge of the Sea lecture series. 2 pm Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Hwy., History.Delaware.gov Bingo Fundraiser sponsored by Zwaanendael Women s Club 7-9 pm at Ruby Tuesday Benefits Lighthouse for Broken Wings GFWCZwaanendael.org 2019 After Ringing the Bell Survivor Conference, Atlantic Sands Hotel 8:30 am-2:30 pm, Sponsored by DE Breast Cancer Coalition 2019After_Ringing_the_Bell.Eventbrite.com Coastal Concerts, Musica Pacifica & David Greenberg, violin 2 pm Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall or CoastalConcerts.org 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, 11 am Along Savannah Rd. and Second St. January 21 & 22 RBFS presents ADRIANA LECOUVREUR (CILEA) Jan. 21 at 1:00 pm & Jan. 22 at 6 pm RehobothFilm.com or January 25 Clear Space Theatre, The Graduate 20 Baltimore Ave., February 10 Rehoboth Beach Call ClearSpaceTheatre.org January 26 Film/lecture series in the Fort Miles Museum at 11:15 am. Free & open to the public to the first 60 attendees registration not required. Topic: The Three Wars of the Battleship Missouri. Information: February 2 Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park Annual Meeting at Officers Club in the Park 9 am Coffee/Donuts Free and open to the public. February 2 Rehoboth Beach Film Society presents National Theatre Live s ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA 1 pm Tickets: RehobothFilm.com/event/national-theatre-live/ February 2 Peninsula Gallery presents Modern American Expressionism & Russian Cold War Impressionism A Comparison Opening reception 5-7 pm Exhibition cont. through March or Peninsula-Gallery.com February 9 Beebe s Annual Health Fair 9 am-3 pm Free event held at the Atlantic Sands Hotel in Rehoboth Beach or BeebeHealthcare.org/Calendar February 9 Revolutionary Drinks on Delaware lecture by Marcos Salaverria, Director of Education for the Lewes Historical Society. Part of Across the Ages to the Edge of the Sea lecture series. 2 pm Zwaanendael Museum History.Delaware.gov February 9, 11, RBFS presents CARMEN (BIZET) Feb. 9 at 12:30 pm; Feb at 1 pm; and Feb. 12 at 6 pm RehobothFilm.com or

2 February 15 & Studio Opening & Sale Steve Rogers Studio Gills Neck Rd. Fri. 5-8 pm Sat. 10 am-4 pm or February RBFS presents African American Film Festival RehobothFilm.com/event/african-american-film-festival/ February 23 Fort Miles Historical Association Film and Lecture Series 11:15 am Free & open to the public to the first 60 attendees, registration not required. Topic: General George Patton February 23 Coastal Concerts Presents David Russell, guitar 2 pm Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall or CoastalConcerts.com February 23 The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition s 2019 Lights of Life: Havana Nights 5-9 pm Dover Downs Hotel and Casino DEBreastCancer.org or x 1020 March Chances to Win Lewes Public Library sponsored raffle, every day in March a winner is drawn of a $100 gift certificate to a local business Lewes.Lib.DE.us March 2 Indoor Yard and Bake Sale Lewes Senior Activity Center 7-11 am Janice Rd. LewesSeniorCenter.org or March 2 & 3 Clear Space Theatre, The Women 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach Call or ClearSpaceTheatre.org March 4 Philadelphia Flower Show bus trip Lewes in Bloom LewesInBloom.org March 9 Pine Tar and Petticoats: The Clothing of Maritime Lewes Lecture by Andrew Lyter and Abigail Davis. Final segment of Across the Ages to the Edge of the Sea lecture series. 2 pm. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Hwy., History.Delaware.gov March 9, RBFS presents LA FILLE DU RÉGIMENT (DONIZETTI) 11 & 12 March 9 at 12:30 pm; March 11 at 1 pm; and March 12 at 6:30 pm RehobothFilm.com or March 13 Victorian Tea Fundraiser Sponsored by Zwaanendael Women s Club, Lewes Presbyterian Church pm GFWCZwaanendael.org March Rehoboth Beach Film Society presents Jewish Film Festival RehobothFilm.com/event/jewish-film-festival/ March Clear Space Theatre, The Music Man 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach or ClearSpaceTheatre.org March 16 Flea Market at the Officer s Club in Cape Henlopen State Park. 9 am 3 pm. Clean items may be dropped off at the Officers Club on Fri. March 15th from 10 am 1 pm. Rain or shine March 16 Coastal Concerts presents Orion Weiss, piano Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 7pm or CoastalConcerts.org March 16 & 17 Delaware Resorts Health-Fitness & Leisure Expo Sat. 9am 5pm; Sun. 10am 3pm Cape Henlopen High School Free Admission/ Gifts & Prizes 80 health, fitness & leisure companies in the resort area. DEExpos.com March 23 Teen Job Fair 11 am-1 pm Students aged 14 to 17 are invited to the Library to apply to local businesses for seasonal summer positions or Lewes.Lib.DE.us March 23 Fort Miles Historical Association Film and Lecture Series 11:15 am. Free & open to the public to the first 60 attendees, registration not required. Topic: Battlegroup Admiral Raymond Spruance, Victory in the Pacific March Teller Wines St. Jude s Family Parish Hall, 1-4 pm Benefits Rehoboth Beach Film Society RehobothFilm.com April 5 13 Lewes Tulip Celebration* Special events April 5 6 Celebrating our Dutch Heritage Various sites throughout Lewes or LewesChamber.com April 5 11 Lewes TWO-Lips Culinary Week* LewesChamber.com April 5 19 Lewes Tulip Celebration Tours, displays, children s activities, crafts and more. Tulip arrangements by Sussex Gardeners Zwaanendael Museum 102 Kings Hwy., Lewes 10 am-4:30 pm History.Delaware.gov April 6 Lewes Tulip Festival Geranium Sale Fundraiser Sponsored by Zwaanendael Women s Zwaanendael Park 10 am-2 pm GFWCZwaanendael.org April 6 Oyster Festival behind The Beacon Motel Time TBD. LewesChamber.com

3 April 6 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House 110 W. Third St. 10 am-5 pm Light refreshments CapeArtists.org April 6 Peninsula Gallery presents Spring Mix, an exhibition by The Washington Society of Landscape Artists. Opening reception 5-7 pm Exhibition cont. through Apr or Peninsula-Gallery.com April 6 & 7 22nd Annual Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo Sat. 9 am 5pm; Sun. 10 am 3 pm Cape Henlopen High School Free Admission/Gifts & Prizes, 80 home-related products & services, All Under One Roof! DEExpos.com April 6 & 8 RBFS presents DIE WALKÜRE (WAGNER) Apr. 6, 12 pm; and April 8, 12:30 pm; RehobothFilm.com or April 6 & 13 Lewes In Bloom Tulip Booth 9 am-3 pm Zwaanendael Park For more information visit LewesInBloom.org April 7 2nd Annual Big Gun Run; Fort Miles to Big Oyster Brewery Races2Run.com April 10 22nd Annual Breast Cancer Update: A symposium featuring the most current topics in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, detection, and survivorship 7:30 am-2 pm Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Free and open to the public x 1020 or DEBreastCancer.org April Clear Space Theatre, The Addams Family 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach or visit ClearSpaceTheatre.org April 14 CAMP Rehoboth Broadwalk on the Boardwalk: A walk for breast cancer awareness as part of CAMP Rehoboth s Women s Fest. All are welcome, including dogs. For more information CampRehoboth.com or DEBreastCancer.org April 16 DGFWC President s Reciprocity & New Member Tea at Indian River Yacht Club 12-3 pm GFWCZwaanendael.org April 19 51st Great Delaware Kite Festival* at Cape Henlopen State Park, Registration at 10 am, Egg Hunt at 11 am and competition at 11:30 am LewesChamber.com April 20 Egg Hunt, Lewes Canalfront Park 10 am-noon (hunt begins at 11 am) LewesCanalfrontPark.org April 20 Dutch-American Friendship Day. Discover Delaware s Dutch roots and learn how that connection is alive today. 10 am-4:30 pm Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Hwy History.Delaware.gov April 27 Big Spring Event Fort Miles: Delaware Goes to War 10 am-3 pm Fort Miles 15th annual living history event. See firing demonstrations, learn about garrison life and more April 27 King s Day. Celebration of the birthday of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and explore Delaware s Dutch connection. 10 am-4:30 pm. Zwaanendael Museum, 102 Kings Hwy History.Delaware.gov April 27 13th Annual Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting 4-6 pm $22 Advance/$25 at the door. Sponsored by Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park. At the CHSP Officers Club or FriendsOfCapeHenlopen.org May 3 19 Clear Space Theatre, Into The Woods 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach Call or ClearSpaceTheatre.org May 3 5 Lewes Merchants Spring Sidewalk Sale* Historic Lewes Commercial District, 10 am 5 pm May 4 British Motorcar Show* 11 am 3 pm at Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal LewesChamber.com May 4, 11, Historic Lewes Farmers Market George H.P. Smith Park, 18, 25 Corner of Dupont & Johnson Avenues 8 am-noon, May 4 Wheels for Meals Bike Ride Presented by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery 7:30 am 12:30 pm MealsOnWheels-lr.org or May 4 Lewes in Bloom s Plant Sale At Citizen s Bank at 2nd & Bank St. 9 am-3 pm LewesInBloom.org May 4 Native Plant Sale sponsored by DE Center for the Inland James Farm Ecological Preserve, Ocean View InlandBays.org May 4 Peninsula Gallery presents Fiber Art a multiple artist exhibition. Opening reception 5-7 pm Exhibition continues through May or Peninsula-Gallery.com May 5, 12, Summer Sundays at Fort Miles Museum Tours led by FMHA 19, 26 Docents beginning at 11 am. Call for information. May 5 Blessing of the Fleet, Fisherman s Wharf on the Canal, 2 pm

4 May 10 11th Annual Ruddo Golf Tournament at Ocean City Golf Club, 11:30 am, or BeebeMedicalFoundation.org May 13 14th Annual Baywood Golf Classic at Baywood Greens, 11 am, or BeebeMedicalFoundation.org May 18 Historic Lewes Farmers Market Spring Fundraiser. Time and location TBD. May 18 Armed Forces Day Car Show and BBQ 12-3 pm Net proceeds donated to Veteran Organizations, Conley s United Methodist Church Pavilion Jolyn s Way, Lewes or ConleysUMC.org May 18 & 20 RBFS presents DIALOGUES DES CARMÉLITES (POULENC) May 18 at 12:30 pm and May 20 at 1 pm RehobothFilm.com or May 18 Pooches in the Park 1-3 Lewes Canalfront Park (rain date June 1) LewesCanalfrontPark.org May 19 The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition s 10th Annual DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk at the Tanger Outlet Center Rehoboth Beach, Seaside 8 am or DEBreastCancer.org May 23 Charity Golf Event to benefit Children s Beach The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay, Millsboro Noon 6 pm. Register a foursome team or sponsor at CBHinc.org May 24 Lightship Overfalls Opening Party and Auctions 6-9 pm at the UD Virden Center. Tickets on sale after April 13. Visit Overfalls.org for information. May 25 11th Annual Delaware By Hand Members Day Show 10 am-4 pm Featuring a wide array of unique and original art DelawareByHand.org May 25 A Sailor s Life for Me Zwaanendael Museum s 8th Annual Maritime Celebration. Maritime-themed activities including living-history re-enactors, musket drills, and displays. Zwaanendael Museum 10 am-4:30 pm 102 Kings Hwy History.Delaware.gov May 26 Yoga in the Park 8 9 Lewes Canalfront Park May 27 Lewes Memorial Day Parade, 11 am Sponsored by Americal Legion Post 17, For information, call May 29 Zumba in the Park 6-7 pm, Lewes Canalfront Park May 30 Top Chef of the Culinary Rehoboth Beach Country Club 5-8 pm For information call or visit MealsOnWheels-lr.org. Adults only event May 31 June 2 Clear Space Theatre, Night Mother 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach Call or ClearSpaceTheatre.org June 1, 8, 15, Historic Lewes Farmers Market, George H.P. Smith Park, 22, 29 Corner of Dupont & Johnson Avenues 8 am-noon, June 1 3rd Annual Loopin for the Library Recreational Bike Ride 8 am-1 pm 5, 10 or 20 mile rides on local trails, benefitting the Library or Lewes.Lib.DE.us June 1 National Trails Day 9 am-1 pm for trail clean-up. Meet at Hawk Watch Pavilion. Volunteers welcome. Lunch provided. FriendsOfCapeHenlopen.org June 1 Peninsula Gallery presents Awakening an exhibition of photography by Brook Hedge. Opening reception 5 7pm Exhibition continues through June or Peninsula-Gallery.com June 1 Lighthouse Sunset Cruise, DE River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation 7-9 pm Meet at Anglers Fishing Center DelawareBaylights.org or call or June 2, 9, 16, Yoga in the Park 8-9 Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 23, LewesCanalfrontPark.org June 2, 9, 16, Summer Sundays at Fort Miles Museum Tours led by FMHA 23, 30 Docents beginning at 11 am, for info June 3 Women s Golf Association of Bear Trap Dunes Pink Classic to benefit Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition at Bear Trap Dunes, Ocean View or visit DEBreastCancer.org June 5, 12, Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Crooked Hammock, 19, 26 Crooked Hammock Way, 8 11 am June 5, 12, Zumba in the Park 6-7 pm, Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 19, LewesCanalfrontPark.org June 7, 14, Free Guided tours of the Hugh R. Sharp Campus of U Del 21, am-noon CEOE.udel.edu/community/tours

5 June 8 5th Annual Beebe Bash at Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, VIP 6 pm General 7:30 pm or BeebeMedicalFoundation.org June 11, 18, 25 Stango Park Summer Concert Series FREE Tuesdays at 7 pm CI.Lewes.DE.us June 15 Lewes Garden Tour* Private and Public Gardens in and around Lewes, 10 am-4 pm LewesChamber.com June 15 Youth Fishing Tournament (ages 15 & under). T-shirts for first 50 Rain date June 16 Sponsored by Friends of Cape Henlopen State the Fishing Pier 8-11 am, $10 entrance fee FriendsOfCapeHenlopen.org June 15 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House 110 W. Third St. 10am 5pm Light refreshments CapeArtists.org June 15 Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse Tour 12 2 pm Meet at Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, DelawareBayLights.org or call or June 17 Summer Reading Challenge SIGN UPS 10 am Register children to participate in a summer reading challenge with performances, workshops, and story times or Lewes.Lib.DE.us June 17 Children s Learning Garden Story Hour with Lewes in Bloom 10:30 Stango Park LewesInBloom.org June 20 16th Annual Progress for Prostate Golf Tournament Cripple Creek Golf and Country Club, Dagsboro 9 am or BeebeMedicalFoundation.org June 22 & Mid-Atlantic Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival Sponsored by the Lewes Historical Society at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal Sat. 9 am 4 pm; Sun. 9 am 3 pm HistoricLewes.org June 25 Clear Space Theatre s Repertory Programs, Mama Mia August 19 Rehoboth Theatre of the Arts 20 Baltimore Ave. ClearSpaceTheatre.org or June 28 Clear Space Theatre s Repertory Programs, Hello Dolly August 12 Rehoboth Theatre of the Arts, 20 Baltimore Ave. ClearSpaceTheatre.org or June 29 Peninsula Gallery presents Skin Deep, an exhibition of the art of the Tattoo Artist. Opening reception 5 7pm Exhibition continues through July or Peninsula-Gallery.com July 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 10 am-noon, Free guided tours of the University of 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, Delaware s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment 24, 26, 29, 31 (CEOE) CEOE.udel.edu/community/tours or call July 2, 9, 16, Stango Park Summer Concert Series 23, 30 FREE Tuesdays at 7 pm CI.Lewes.DE.us July 3, 10, 17, Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Crooked Hammock, 24, 31 Crooked Hammock Way, 8-11 am July 3 Clear Space Theatre s Repertory Programs, The Wedding Singer August 26 Rehoboth Theatre of the Arts, 20 Baltimore Ave or ClearSpaceTheatre.org July 3, 10, 17, Zumba in the Park 6-7 pm, Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 24, LewesCanalfrontPark.org July 4 Old Fashioned 4th of July, 9 am Children s activities on Second St., 2 pm Boat Parade on the Canal, 5 pm Doo Dah Parade, FIREWORKS at dusk! LewesChamber.com July 4 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House 110 W. Third St. 10 am-5 pm Light refreshments CapeArtists.org July 6, 13, Historic Lewes Farmers Market, George H.P. Smith Park, 20, 27 Corner of Dupont & Johnson Avenues 8 am-noon, July 6 St. Peter s Art Show, St. Peter s Episcopal Church, 9 am 3 pm, Downtown Lewes (Second & Market Streets) Visit StPetersLewes.org/outreach/art-show July 7, 14, Yoga in the Park 8 9 am, Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 21, LewesCanalfrontPark.org July 7, 14, Summer Sundays at Fort Miles Museum Tours led by FMHA 21, 28 Docents beginning at 11 am. Call for information. July 9 & 10 70th Annual Cottage Tour of Art sponsored by the Rehoboth Art League 10 am-3 pm Rain or shine. RehobothArtLeague.org July 11 & 25 Cinema by the dusk at Lewes Canalfront Park July 13 Summer Craft Fair at the Lewes Historical Society Shipcarpenter St. Campus, 9 am 4 pm, HistoricLewes.org July 18 Concert by the 7 pm at Lewes Canalfront Park

6 July 20 Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse Tour 3 5 pm Meet at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal DelawareBayLights.org or call or August 1, 15, Concert by the 7 pm at Lewes Canalfront Park 29 August 2,5, 7, 9, 10 am-noon Free guided tours of the University of 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, Delaware s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment 23, 26, 28, 30 (CEOE) CEOE.udel.edu/community/tours or August 3 Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale 7 11 am Lewes Senior Activity Center Janice Rd. LewesSeniorCenter.org or August 3, 10, Historic Lewes Farmers Market, George H.P. Smith Park, 17, 24, 31 Corner of Dupont & Johnson Avenues 8 am-noon, August 3 Outdoor Antique & Vintage Fair at the Lewes Historical Society Shipcarpenter St. Campus 9 am 4 pm HistoricLewes.org August 3 Peninsula Gallery presents Coastal Camera Club exhibition. Opening reception 5 7 pm. Exhibition continues through Aug or Peninsula-Gallery.com August th Annual Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Craft Show Rehoboth Art League Campus 12 Dodds Lane RehobothArtLeague.org August 4, 11, Yoga in the Park 8 9 am, Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 18, LewesCanalfrontPark.org August 4, 11, Summer Sundays at Fort Miles Museum Tours led by 18, 25 FMHA Docents beginning at 11 am for info. August 6 National Night Out, 5-7 pm George H.P. Smith Park August 6, 13, Stango Park Summer Concert Series FREE Tuesdays at 7 pm 20, 27 CI.Lewes.DE.us August 7, 14, Historic Lewes Farmers Market at Crooked Hammock, 21, 28 Crooked Hammock Way, 8 11 am August 7, 14, Zumba in the Park 6-7 pm, Lewes Canalfront Park FREE 21, LewesCanalfrontPark.org August 8 Cinema by the dusk at Lewes Canalfront Park August 17 Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse Tour Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal DelawareBayLights.org or or August 24 Annual Beach BBQ 6:30 9:30pm 1800 Bay Avenue, to benefit Children s Beach House. For tickets and sponsorship information visit CBHinc.org August 31 5th Annual Attic Treasures Sale 8 am-3 pm Greater Lewes Community Village fundraiser to help older adults live independently as long as possible. GreaterLewesCommunityVillage.org September 1 Yoga in the Park 8-9 am, Lewes Canalfront Park FREE LewesCanalfrontPark.org September 2 Victory in WWII Day at the Missouri Gun Pad in Fort Miles Historic Area 11 am Call for information. September 7, Historic Lewes Farmers Market, George H.P. Smith Park, 14, 21, 28 Corner of Dupont & Johnson Avenues 8 am-noon, September 7 Friends of Lewes Public Library Fall Book Sale 9 am 3 pm Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Avenue or Lewes.Lib.DE.us September 7 13th Annual Chocolate Tasting at the Biden Center in Cape Henlopen State Park 1 4 pm. Admission $6 for 6 tastings. Chocolate is homemade. FriendsOfCapeHenlopen.org September 7 Peninsula Gallery presents Water, Water. a multiple artist exhibition with water as a theme. Opening reception 5 7 pm Exhibition continues through Sept or Peninsula-Gallery.com September 7 Lighthouse Sunset Cruise, 5:30 7:30 pm, Meet at Anglers Fishing Center, Info: DelawareBayLights.org or call or September 8 Cannonball 5K Run & Trenny Elliott Memorial 1 Mile Walk; Registration 7:30 am; Race 8:30 am; Lewes Historical Society Shipcarpenter Street Campus HistoricLewes.org TBD 21sth Annual Chautauqua Tent Show Location and times TBA History.Delaware.gov Contact the Lewes Chamber of Commerce for more information inquiry@leweschamber.com, toll-free

7 September 15 4th Annual Shakespeare Festival, A week-long celebration 21 of the Bard! or Lewes.Lib.DE.us September 16 Meals on Wheels 42nd Annual Harry Derrickson Golf Tournament Registration at 11:30 am Rehoboth Beach Country Club MealsOnWheels-lr.com or call September 20 Clear Space Theatre, Three Tall Women; 20 Baltimore Ave., October 6 Rehoboth Beach, or visit ClearSpaceTheatre.org September 21 Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse Tour 9 11 am Meet at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal Info: DelawareBayLights.org or call or September 21 Lewes Artists Studio Tour, 10 am 4 pm. Artists and artisans open their private studios in Lewes to the public. FREE LewesArtistsStudioTour.com September 23 20th Annual Jean and Joan Golf Tournament at Kings Creek Country Club, 11am or BeebeMedicalFoundation.org September 27 Third Annual History Book Festival 20+ authors of historical 29 fiction and non-fiction. Presentations & book signings. Multivenues around Lewes. HistoryBookFestival.org September 27 Delaware Center for the Inland Bays 25th Anniversary Gala 6 9 pm, Kings Creek Country Club, Rehoboth Beach InlandBays.org September 28 Friends of the Lewes Public Library History Book Sale 8:30 am 4 pm New and gently used sale held in conjunction with the 3rd Annual History Book Festival or Lewes.Lib.DE.us October 4, 5, 6 Lewes Merchants Fall Sidewalk Sale* Historic Lewes Commercial District, 10 am 5 pm LewesChamber.com October 5, 12, Historic Lewes Farmers Market 9 am noon Shields Elementary 19, 26 School Parking Lot October 5 Boast the Coast Day Maritime Festival* Lewes Canalside, 11 am 2 pm LewesChamber.com October 5 Fall Craft Fair at the Lewes Historical Society Shipcarpenter St. Campus 9 am 4 pm HistoricLewes.org October 5 Family-style carnival featuring old-fashioned games w/prizes, balloon artist, first responder trucks, and performances Lewes Public Library 10 am 2 pm, or Lewes.Lib.DE.us October 5 Dewey Goes the Starboard, Dewey Beach Held in conjuntion with Breast Cancer Awareness Month DEBreastCancer.org or DeweyGoesPink.com October 5 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House 110 W. Third St. 10am 5pm Light refreshments CapeArtists.org October 5 Zwaanendael Museum Maritime Program (Boast the Coast) 10 am 4 pm History.Delaware.gov October 5 Oktoberfest 2 6 pm Lewes Canalfront Park Authentic Munich feel: German fare from local restaurants, oom-pah band, dancing. Annual fundraiser, ticketed event LewesCanalfrontPark.org October 5 Peninsula Gallery presents The Figure an exhibition by Haley Manchon, Syd McGinley and Beth Trepper. Opening reception 5 7pm Exhibition continues through Oct or Peninsula-Gallery.com October 6 Coast Day, University of Delaware, Lewes Campus 11 am 5 pm DECoastDay.org October 12 Annual Ashley Nicole Furio 5K Run 9am 12pm Crooked Hammock Brewery. To benefit Children s Beach House. For runner registrations and sponsorship info visit CBHinc.org October 12 Plantation Lakes Breast Cancer Bake Sale and 5K to benefit DE Breast Cancer Coalition 8 am noon Walk/Run, Bake Sale, Ice Cream, Fabulous Raffles and Merchandise for sale October 13 Plantation Lakes Breast Cancer Golf Tournament to benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, 9 am shotgun start. $40 entry fee includes 18 holes, food, beverage, and prizes October Clear Space Theatre, Ghost, The Musical, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach or ClearSpaceTheatre.org October 19 Annual Bird Seed Sale Maintenance Garage in CHSP. Pick up from 10 am noon. Advance seed order forms at the Park Office, Nature Center, and online. Members take 10% discount. Orders must be in by October 7th. FriendsOfCapeHenlopen.org October 19 Coastal Concerts, The Brasil Guitar Duo Bethel United Methodist Church at 7pm or CoastalConcerts.org October Children s Fantasy Trail $5 per person, adults and children Fri. Sat., 6 8 pm, Sun. 6 7:30 Cape Henlopen State Park DEStateParks.com

8 October 26 Mysteries of History. Walking tour explores the unusual tombstones of St. Peter s cemetery in Lewes. Zwaanendael Museum, 11 am & 2 pm. 102 Kings Hwy History.Delaware.gov October 31 Trunks for Treats, 6 8 pm Conley s United Methodist Church Jolyn s Way Call or visit ConleysUMC.org November TBD Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, Presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society Cape Henlopen High School and other local venues RehobothFilm.org or call November 2 Holiday Lewes Senior Activity Center 8 am noon Janice Rd or LewesSeniorCenter.org November 2, 9, Historic Lewes Farmers Market 9 am noon Shields Elem. 16 & 23 School Parking Lot November 2 Peninsula Gallery presents Pastel Progression 2 a one-man exhibition by Nick Serratore. Opening reception 5 7pm Exhibition continues through Nov or Peninsula-Gallery.com November 8 10 Clear Space Theatre, James and the Giant Peach 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach or ClearSpaceTheatre.org November 9 Annual Christmas Boutique & Book Fair at the Officers Club in Cape Henlopen State Park 9 am 3 pm. Crafts, sweatshirts, T-shirts, food and homemade baked goods. Clean books and crafts may be dropped off on Nov. 8th from 10 am 1 pm. FriendsOfCapeHenlopen.org November 10 Veterans Day Art Show & Sale at Fort Miles Battery 519 Open House 10am 2pm November 16 Coastal Concerts, Benjamin Hochman 2 pm Bethel United Methodist Church or CoastalConcerts.org November 16 3nd Annual Beebe Ball at Rehoboth Beach Country Club 6pm or BeebeMedicalFoundation.org November 19 Dutch-American Heritage Day. Zwaanendael Museum 10 am 4:30 pm 102 Kings Hwy History.Delaware.gov November 23 Peninsula Gallery presents Small Jewels a multiple artist exhibition of work limited in size and price. Opening reception 5 7pm Exhibition continues through Dec or Peninsula-Gallery.com November 28 Free Thanksgiving Meal, 1 5 pm Conley s United Methodist Church Jolyn s Way, Lewes or ConleysUMC.org November 29 Clear Space Theatre, A Christmas Story 20 Baltimore Ave., December 15 Rehoboth Beach ClearSpaceTheatre.org or December 1 Advent Children s Workshop FREE Children learn to make Christmas ornaments to take home. Conley s United Methodist Church Jolyn s Way or ConleysUMC.org December 5 Merchants Hospitality Night*, Historic Lewes Commercial Areas 5 8 pm Local merchants host evening shopping with musical entertainment and complimentary refreshments. LewesChamber.com December 5 Hospitality Night Holiday-themed program; museum will be decorated for the season by the Sussex Gardeners with historical interpreters, demonstrations, music and seasonal refreshments. Zwaanendael Museum, 5 8 p.m. 102 Kings Hwy History.Delaware.gov December 6 Winter White Holiday Celebration 6:30 9:30pm 1800 Bay Ave., Lewes. To benefit Children s Beach House. For tickets and sponsorship info visit CBHinc.org December 7 Annual Lewes in Bloom Christmas Market 9 am 3 pm St. Peter s Episcopal Church, 2nd & Market Streets LewesInBloom.org December 7 46th Annual Christmas Tour of Lewes 10 am 4 pm Private & Public Homes around Historic Lewes HistoricLewes.org December 7 Tour Zwaanendael Museum, Enjoy the museum s festive holiday décor, 10 am 4 pm History.Delaware.gov December 7 Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House 110 W. Third St. 10am 5pm Light refreshments CapeArtists.org December 7 Soup Luncheon, St. Peter s Church Parish Hall. 11 am 2 pm. A soup luncheon in conjunction with the Holiday House Tour in Lewes or StPetersLewes.org. Rain or shine. December 7 87th Lewes Christmas Parade*, 5 pm Followed by Tree-lighting & Caroling in Zwaanendael Park LewesChamber.com December 31 Anchor Drop on the Lightship Overfalls! 11:30 pm 12:30 am All welcome! Free Admission Overfalls.org