Ask any long-time resident of coastal Delaware about their favorite time of year, and you’ll often hear the same answer: "Local's Season."

Once the autumn air sets in and summer crowds taper off, the coastal region transforms. Metered parking turns free in downtown Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, securing a table at popular eateries becomes [...]

Fall in coastal Delaware is packed with local tradition, but when November arrives, the cultural spotlight turns to one of the most anticipated events of the season: the 28th Annual Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival (RBIFF).

Running from Sunday, November 1 through Sunday, November 8, 2026, this week-long celebration brings dozens of independent features, international cinema, compelling documentaries, and shorts to film lovers from across the [...]

Thanksgiving is about seven weeks away, giving you plenty of time to shop for all of your favorite menu items, invite your guests, decorate your house, and plan a strategy for cleaning up after one of the most labor-intensive dinners of the [...]

There are so many reasons to love the autumn months around Sussex County—including cool, sunny days on uncrowded beaches, abundant harvests from our local farms, and festivals celebrating wonderful fall traditions. Here are a few highlights happening this season!

October 2–4 | Downtown Rehoboth Beach & Route 1 / Dewey Beach

Last week I spotlighted ways to entertain your grandkids when you’re down around the beach, focusing on amusement parks where they can spend hours just being kids and a couple of family-friendly restaurants that offer playgrounds adjacent to the dining area so they have a way to burn off more energy while you enjoy after-dinner conversation [...]

If you’ve got grandkids who are in school, chances are they only have a couple more weeks of freedom. And if you live in Sussex County and are hosting them alone or with their parents you’re bound to be considering different forms of entertainment. Here are a few at the top of our own [...]

As we approach the height of summer, farmers markets around our beach communities are in full bloom and brimming with locally-grown products that are dependably fresh and flavorful. Here’s a list of where to find [...]

Beach trips and hiking through Delaware’s wonderful parks are usually fun, but by the middle of the summer, you might be more apt to look for fun comfort inside! If so, consider visiting some of our state’s wonderful museums. Here are some [...]

Whether you’re in or around Wilmington in New Castle, in the middle of the state in Kent, or enjoying the beach communities in Sussex, summer festivals are creating lots of fun all across our state in July and August. Here are some [...]

While we love living and working in Sussex County, we also know there are so many communities upstate that are great for day trips and year-round living. They’re also a fun option if you want to avoid summer crowds at our beach communities and perhaps beat the season’s most intense [...]