Once again fall festivals are in full swing in Sussex County – with a total of 47 events happening
in October alone. A couple of weeks ago I blogged about the Rehoboth and True Blue Jazz
Festivals, two of the very most popular https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/posts/2025/09/16/make-plans-now-to-enjoy-
jazz-festivals-at-the-beach/ and you can check out the full list at the Cape Gazette’s [...]
September marks the beginning of Hurricane Season for many parts of the U.S., including Delaware, and if you live alongside the ocean or our inland bays and creeks you might face greater risks of flooding. But living inland, surrounded by woods, marshes and roads, doesn’t mean you’re not also at risk because flooding can happen for other [...]
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This one, about waterside dining options, [...]
CHECK OUT THESE INSIDER TIPS ON HOW TO HAVE THE PERFECT BEACH DAY
Well, it’s officially beach season! And if you’ve lived in southern Delaware for a while you know that means you’re apt to spend time with LOTS of people who love the surf and sand as much as you do. You might also have some insider knowledge about the best ways and best [...]
ENJOY ACTIVE AND FUN LEISURE TIME AT THE BEACH THIS JUNE
A couple of weeks ago I opened the pages of the Cape Gazette’s Spring and Summer Festivals Guide https://www.capegazette.com/center/festival-season-here/289349 to spotlight some cool happenings in May. Turns out that was just the start, because June is full of fun things to do as well. Here are some [...]
One of the best things about living in Delaware is our extraordinary access to fresh seafood, and that includes blue crabs that come to us primarily from the nearby Chesapeake Bay and from the waterways on the lower Delmarva Peninsula. If it’s one of your favorite foods you’ve probably had all kinds of crab cakes over the years – some that [...]
May is a wonderful month in Delaware, with spring foliage in full bloom, warm sunny days, and a vibrant social scene in the communities around the beach. While it’s often fun to do things when the right vibe hits you, here are some highlights if you’d like to plan [...]
Okay couch potatoes – we’ve all had a nice rest during these cold winter months but pretty soon the weather will get warmer, beckoning you to get outside, get in shape, or do both. If you happen to live in Sussex County there are many different types of gyms – including some, like [...]
One of the most important aspects of Active Adults’ success in serving home buyers and sellers in is our deep knowledge of Delaware. We can easily describe the benefits of living in each of our three counties – New Castle, Kent and Sussex. We’re adept at explaining how our very low property tax rates impact affordability, choice and [...]
There are all kinds of ways to be a “fun grandparent” . . . but here’s one that’s extra painful, extra fun, and extra likely to yield some of the best photos for you family [...]