< PreviousPage 30SouthernDelawareExplorer.comHOLIDAYS 2024 See HOLIDAY CALENDAR - page 31 Holiday Calendar from page 27 historical interpreters, demonstrations, music and seasonal refreshments. 5-8 p.m. at the ZwaanendaelMuseum, 102 Kings Hwy., Lewes. Call 302-645-1148 orvisit www.His- tory.Delaware.gov Dec. 5- 23 – Santa hours in Lewes. Santa will be at his house on Second Street in Lewes on Dec. 7th from 5-7 p.m., on the 9th from 1-3 p.m., 5-7 p.m. on the 14th, 1-3 p.m. on the 16th, 5-7 p.m. on Dec. 21st and from 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 23rd. Call 302-645-8073 for info. Dec. 6-8 – Biggs Museum First Weekends- Free admis- sion to the Biggs Museum of American Art. The community is invited to explore the Biggs collection and special exhibi- tions free of charge on the first weekend of every month. Hands on craft projects are available free of charge on First Saturdays between 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., Free, 406 Federal St., Dover. Call 302-674-2111 or visit www.biggsmuseum.org. Dec. 6 -Winter Wonder Party & Live Auction. The Chil- dren’s Beach House from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. located at 1800 Bay Ave., Lewes. Call 302-645-9184 or www.cbhinc.org. Dec. 6 - Holiday Village & Market at Historic Lewes, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 110 Shipcarpenter Street. Purchase one-of- a-kind gifts from local farms and artists while enjoying De- cember’s First Friday festivities. Visit: historiclewes.org. Dec. 6 - Historic Lewes First Friday Community Nights. Experience a taste of what Historic Lewes has to offer the community on First Fridays! 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 110 Shipcar- penter Street. The event is free. Call 302-645-7076 or visit historiclewes.org Dec. 6 – 63rd annual Selbyville Christmas Parade. The parade will be traveling down Church Street at 7 p.m. in Sel- byville with marching bands, antique cars, beauty queens, elaborate floats, and Santa Claus presented by the Southern Sussex Rotary club. Visit selbyville.delaware.gov Dec. 6 – City of Harrington Christmas Parade. Lights, floats, bands, and the jolly old elf himself, Santa, all come together to bring joy and warm to the holiday season at 7 p.m. Call 398-3530 or visit hprnews.com for more info. Dec. 6 - Laurel Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. Downtown Lau- rel. Visit www.townoflaurel.net or call 302-875-2277. Dec. 7 – Dashing through Downtown Dover Parade. The Parade usually marches down Loockerman Street beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more info on this year’s parade visit www. facebook.com/dashingthroughdover/. Dec. 7 – Milford’s Annual Holiday Stroll & Christmas Market. Visit downtown Milford to enjoy live entertainment throughout the streets, visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, and much more from 3-8 p.m. For info call 302-839-1180 or visit www.downtownmilford.org. Dec. 7 – Tour the Zwaanendael Museum. Enjoy the muse- um’s festive holiday-décor created by the Sussex Gardeners. Event held in conjunction with the Lewes Historical Soci- ety’s Christmas Tour of Lewes from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Call 302-645-1148 or visit www.History.Delaware.gov Dec. 7 - Cape Artists Gallery of Lewes Open House featur- ing Winter-Themed Artwork. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 110 W. Third St., Lewes. Light refreshments. Call 302-644-7733 www. CapeArtists.org Dec. 7 – 51st Annual Christmas House Tour of Lewes & Holiday Village & Market. Featuring historic and newer homes in Lewes decorated for the holidays from 9:30-3. Af- ter the tour, you can visit the LHS Holiday Village & Mar- ket on the Historic Shipcarpenter Street Campus, where you can buy fresh greenery, enjoy old-time Christmas readings, watch historic demonstrations, and partake in delicious re- freshments from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. For more info, visit www. HistoricLewes.org or call 302-645-7670. Dec. 7 – 92nd Annual Lewes Christmas parade, tree light- ing and caroling. The parade, in downtown Lewes, starts at 5 p.m. and is followed by the tree lighting and caroling in Zwaanendael Park, Lewes. Refreshments will be served in the Fisher-Martin House. Call 302-645-8073 or visit www. leweschamber.com. Dec. 7 – 48th annual Christmas in Bridgeville Craft Show. Presented by the Bridgeville Historical Society. The crafts show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Woodbridge Middle School, 307 Laws St. in Bridgeville, featuring 70+ vendors. Admission is free. Lunch and chances are avail- able. For info call 302-236-6639. Dec. 7 -The Town of Bethany Beach Annual Holiday Hap- penings. From 10:30 a.m. at the Nature Center, pony rides on the beach from 11-1 p.m., party with Santa from 1-3 p.m. at Town Hall and trolley, train & tractor rides from 1-4 p.m. in Bethany. At 5 p.m. the annual lighting of the holiday tree will take place on the Bandstand Plaza. Gather with friends and family for a sing-along led by the Christmas Carolers. Holiday Happenings will once again kick off “Weekend Wonderland in Bethany,” a town-wide collaboration where participating businesses willoffer special incentives be- tween 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and trolley tours by reserva- tion of Holiday displays at 6 & 7 p.m. Holiday Happenings is free and open to kids of all ages. For more info call (302) 539-8011 ext. 23 or visit www.townofbethanybeach.com. Dec. 7, 14, 21 - Weekend Wonderland in Bethany. Every Saturday in December prior to Christmas, shoppers and visitors can take advantage of great shopping, fun activi- ties, visits and brunch with Santa trolley tours by reserva- tion of the holiday displays at 5 & 6 p.m. beginning on Nov. 30th.Stores will be open from 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Visit the- quietresorts.com for info or call 302-539-2100. Dec. 7 – Caribbean Christmas – Christmas in Mangorita- ville. Buy your tickets now for the QRCF’s annual Carib- bean Christmas-Christmas Vacation. Food, drink and live music from 7-11 p.m. at Mango’s in Bethany Beach. Visit www.qrcf.org Dec. 7 – Annual Milton Holly Festival. Downtown Mil- ton will be hosting their annual Holly Festival in the Milton Firehall, the Milton Public Library and the H.O. Britting- ham Elementary featuring crafts, art work, jewelry and holi- day gifts. There will be tons of great Christmas craft vendors to shop! Santa will be at the Historical Society Museum. For Milton info visit www.historicmilton.com. Dec. 7 - Children’s Day at the Seaford Museum. A Kids- Only Holiday Shop, story time, crafts, and the toy train display provide a nice distraction for young people at this exciting time of year! 10 a.m.-noon. Visit www.SeafordHis- toricalSociety.com or call 302-628-9828. Dec. 7 – Seaford-Blades Christmas parade. The annual pa- rade marches through downtown, Seaford starting at 7 p.m. Call 302-629-9173 or visit www.seafordde.com. Dec. 7 - Rehoboth Seashore Marathon & Half Marathon. Marathon and 1/2 marathon, 7 a.m., Rehoboth bandstand. For info visit www.rbmarathon.com Dec. 7 –Annual Camden-Wyoming Christmas Parade. Pa-HOLIDAYS 2024SouthernDelawareExplorer.comPage 31 Holiday Calendar from page 30 rade Route will start at CR High School on Old North Rd turning right at light onto Main St. beginning at 6 p.m. Visit wyoming.delaware.gov or call 302-697-2966. Dec. 7 – Millville Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Craft Show. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Millville Fire Co., 35554 Atlantic Ave., Millville. Call 302-732-6061 for info. Dec. 7 – Rehoboth Beach Santa Bar Crawl. Spread holi- day cheer at 20+ participating locations from 1-6 p.m. Visit www.rbsantabarcrawl.com Dec. 12 – Holiday Sip & Shop at Simply Charming. Browse through the boutiques located throughout the stores and enjoy some beverages to find the perfect Holiday dé- cor and gifts. Located at 2 S. Railroad Avenue in Wyoming and at 11 Mill Street. Call 302-697-7377 or visit www.sim- plycharmingde.com for info. Dec. 12 – 22- African American Holiday Showcase. In col- laboration with The Dover Chapter of the Links, Inc., the Biggs Museum of American Art is proud to present a festive display that amplifies African American representation dur- ing the holiday season. Throughout the 2-week showcase, immerse yourself in the rich traditions and vibrant heritage of African American festive celebrations with stories, hands- on crafts and a visit by Santa! 406 Federal St., Dover. Visit www.thebiggsmuseum.org. Dec. 13 – Ladies Night Out at Antique Alley of Bridgeville. Door prizes, wine and snacks from 6-8 p.m. Visit antiqueal- leyde.com or call 302-337-3137. Dec. 13 - Town of Greenwood’s Christmas in Toyland Pa- rade. 7 p.m., Market St. Greenwood. Visit greenwood.dela- ware.gov for info. Dec. 13-14 – Friends of Lewes Public Library Holiday Sale. Dec. 13 -3-5 p.m., Dec. 14 -10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lewes Pub- lic Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes. Call 302-645-2733 or visit lewes.lib.de.us/ Dec. 13-Friday the 13th Fireside Chat at Historic Lewes, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., 110 Shipcarpenter Street. Visit for a night of professional storytellers telling the most chilling tales. Ad- mission free. For more info, visit: historiclewes.org. Dec. 13 – Live Nativity- Mariner’s Bethel United Method- ist Church of Ocean View will present a Live Nativity fea- turing the Christmas story told and re-told every hour at 6 and 7 p.m. on the church grounds at 81 Central Avenue in Ocean View. Enjoy an evening of music, carols, storytell- ing and free refreshments. Event is Free. In case of inclem- ent weather, the Live Nativity will be held inside. For more information, contact Mariner’s United Methodist Church at 302-539-9510 or visit www.marinersbethel.org. Dec. 14 -Milton House Tour. The Women’s Club of Milton presents a tour of several of Milton’s most charming homes, both historic and new, as well as historic public buildings all beautifully decorated for the holidays beginning at 2:30. Visit www.womensclubofmilton. Dec. 14 - Bridgeville Christmas parade. The annual parade will take place in Bridgeville beginning at 6 p.m. For info visit www.bridgeville.delaware.gov. Dec. 14 - 15th annual Holiday Open House at the Rehoboth Art League Campus, 12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Visit www.rehobothartleague.org or call 302- 227-8408. Dec. 14 - Bethany Beach Holiday Happenings Christmas at the Cottages. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, the Bethany Beach Nature Center will host Alpaca Christmas Adventure with live Alpacas. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Dinker-Irvin Mu- seum will feature Victorian carolers, a gingerbread house activity, and tours of the decorated museum. There will also be trolley tours to see the decorated homes. Reservations are required.Visit www.townofbethanybeach.com. Dec. 14 – 2024 St. Peter’s of Lewes annual cookie walk. Enjoy a large assortment of homemade cookies at St. Peter’s on Second St. in Lewes from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Visit stpe- terslewes.org or call 302-645-8479. Dec. 15 – Visit with Santa at Country Living Produce. 3 p.m. at the produce market located at 28086 Cross Keys Rd., Millsboro. Call 302-934-9045 or visit them on FB. Dec. 18 - Artifact Highlight Tour. This monthly tour, held every third Wednesday of the month, will highlight various artifacts from the Lewes Historical Society’s Collections. The event is held in person at the Lewes History Museum, 101 Adams Ave from 1:00 - 2:00. Dec. 20 – Ugly Sweater Day at Antique Alley of Brid- geville and Downtown Alley. Visit antiquealleyde.com or call 302-337-3137. Dec. 20 – Town of Felton’s 3rd annual Christmas Parade. 7 p.m., followed by visits with Santa at Odd Fellows Park after the parade. Visit felton.delaware.gov Dec. 20 – Gumboro’s 3rd annual Winter Nights & Christ- mas Lights Home town Christmas parade. 7 p.m. Visit with Santa after the parade at the Gumboro Fire C. Millsboro Hwy. Gumboro. Call 302-238-7411. Dec. 20-22 – The Delaware Ballet performances of the Nutcracker. The performances will be held at the Schwartz Center for the Arts in downtown Dover. For tickets visit schoolofdelawareballet.com Dec. 21 - Christmas at the Georgetown Train Station & Cruise-in car show. Meet Santa, enjoy model Trains, mu- seum displays, Christmas Carols, light refreshments, and plenty of fellowship. No admission charge from 5-7 p.m. at the Georgetown Train Station. Visit www.georgetowntrain- station.org. Dec. 21 – LHS Third Saturday Living Histories. Live activ- ities at all Lewes Historical Society sites: $5.00 admission fee at Historic Shipcarpenter Street Campus and standard fees at Cannonball House, USLSS Boat House, and History Museum. 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