“July is a blind date with summer.”
~ Hal Borland ~
We hope you had a great holiday!
If you're visiting Delaware for the summer season, we've linked an article with some solo adventures for you to try! Whether this is your first time visiting or you're a local veteran, there's sure to be something for you.
If you have friends or family looking for the next chapter of their life, introduce them to Delaware by sharing your copy of Stay Active!
THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENTS!
Joe Baione, Jazz
Killens Ponds State Park - July 7th - 6:30 pm
Bring the family and friends out to Killens Pond State Park for an evening of music and dancing. The concerts are free of charge. Park entrance fees are in effect.
Western Wet n' WIld Weekend
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - July 7th-9th - 9am-9pm
Get soaked in fun during our Western Wet n’ Wild Weekend. Enjoy cowboy-themed activities or partake in our water wars with water balloons, water squirters and so much MORE!
Nanticoke Riverfest
Downtown Seaford - July 8th - 9 am - 6 pm
We are ready to get TUBULAR!!
Intro to Orienteering
Brandywine Creek State Park - July 8th - 8am
What does it mean to orient yourself with a map and compass? Learn the basics of map and compass navigation, then put your skills to the test on the Brandywine Creek orienteering course! Be sure to dress for the weather and be ready for an adventure. $6 per person, register online.
Pontoon Tour
Trap Pond State Park - July 8th - 9am-10am
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the cypress swamp during this 1-hour guided tour aboard our 28-ft pontoon boat. These tickets are for individual seats on the pontoon boat. Online registration ends 48 hours prior to the pontoon tour. To make a reservation for your family/household group, please call the Baldcypress Nature Center directly at 302-875-5163. Adults $8, Children (Age 12 and under) $3.
Hands-On Blacksmithing
Fort Delaware - July 8th - 11am-11:30am
Meet the fort's blacksmith and forge your own items from solid steel the way it was done 150 years ago. Participants must be 8 years old or older; cost is $10 per person. Program requires one half hour to complete, and you get to keep the object you made! Tickets must be purchased at the Ticket Office on the mainland before departure. There are a limited number of spots per day. First come, first served.
Red, White, and Brews
Harvest Ridge Winery - July 8th - 12pm-8pm
Our first ever Red, White, and Brews Tap Takeover!!! Ever wish you could get a beer at Harvest Ridge Winery? We've been taken over by Fordham and Dominion Brewing Company for a fun filled day of live music from Middle8, Fields of Dreams food truck, and yard games. Proceeds from this event will be going to support local military families through our Hero Hunts Foundation!
Pooh's Day at the Beach
Lewes Public Library - July 10th - 11:30am-12:15pm
Join us next Monday, July 10th for a Clear Space Production of Pooh's Day at the Beach! Performed by kids for kids as part of their Children's Theatre Series, this 30-minute performance brings the classic story to our library for you and your family to enjoy.
Magnificent Monarchs
Inland Bays Garden Center - July 11th - 10am-12pm
What’s the difference between butterflies and moths? Learn about how these animals are different and why many people easily confuse the two. The program will also include a take-home project to help people bring their new knowledge & skills back to their own gardens!
The Jones Boys
Brecknock County Park - July 12th - 6:30pm
Pack a picnic basket, bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us for an evening of free live music. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved inside to the Kent County Public Library
2b1
Bethany Beach Bandstand - July 12th - 7:30pm
Kelsey Rae and 2b1 have traveled the globe with their inspiring message through song and dance. From Africa to Mongolia and coast to coast, their performance entertains the entire family. Recycled instruments, classic music, and world-class break dancing will ensure an evening of energy and fun!
News You Can Use
Delaware Solo Adventure Bucket List
Delaware has an adventure to offer for every kind of explorer! These 25 expeditions are perfect to do alone or with friends and family. Browse this variety of locations to add to your Delaware bucket list!
On The Blog
More great communities close to the beach...
Last week I posted about some wonderful neighborhoods tailor-made for people who cherish time at the beach and love being able to get there easily with a short drive or a scenic bike ride. Because there are so many communities in this category I focused on a cluster located just east of Lewes and bordered by Kings Highway and Gills Neck Road. If you haven’t found a home in any of these neighborhoods don’t worry – there are several more that are East of Route One and some just slightly West of Route One, but easy to tour online at our new Website.