I’ve been giving our beach towns lots of love with posts about the upcoming jazz festivals https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/posts/2024/09/10/act-now-to-enjoy-the-history-book-festival-and-fall-jazz-fests/ and other special events taking place through the fall [...]
Plan Ahead for Fabulous Fall Festivals Downstate
I’ve written a couple of blog posts about fun festivals and other events happening in Sussex County during September, with spotlights on the True Blue Jazz and Rehoboth Jazz festivals and the September 27th History Book Festival [...]
Check Out the Cape Gazette’s Fall Festivals Guide
Fall always feels magical with the softening of the sunlight and gorgeous golds and burgundies in our foliage. And it can be especially poignant if you bike or hike through our state’s vast natural spaces, including our bay and ocean coasts [...]
Be Here for the Beer – Part 2
Recently I wrote the first of a two-part series on one of Delaware’s most beloved products – homemade craft beer. Because there are so many breweries and restaurants that specialize in both local beer and fun cuisine, I focused on those in New Castle and Kent County in that post. Today, I’m spotlighting the [...]
Whether you have your grandkids for a weekend or a little longer before they head back to school, there are all kinds of ways to have fun in and around Rehoboth Beach this Labor Day [...]
Last week I wrote a fun post about our state’s wineries by spotlighting the vineyards and varieties from New Castle to Kent to Sussex Counties. I was struck by the impact of our agricultural heritage and the entrepreneurial spirit of the locals who have created this burgeoning, clean industry. After some additional research I realized [...]
Delaware has an astoundingly vibrant dining scene thanks to several factors. Our farms supply our restaurants with fresh fruits, vegetables and meats year-round. Our bays and the Atlantic Ocean give us amazing fresh seafoods. And our healthy economy and low taxes continue to draw some of the best culinary talent [...]
Recently I did the first of two posts especially suited to people who love being active outside https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/blog/posts/2024/06/12/delaware-is-full-of-great-hiking-trails-part-one/. It focuses on several wonderful Delaware state parks in New Castle County that offer walking and biking trails, along with many places [...]
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You might be surprised and the vast opportunities to experience live theatre in our little state. From Wilmington to the beaches, there are about 50 large and small venues featuring programs for all ages [...]
Delaware is celebrated as The First State because of the date of its founding and also because there’s a deep appreciation for our fascinating history – which of course makes the [...]