Upcoming · Wilmington, DE
Things to Do in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington, Delaware hosts around 950 upcoming events, with approximately 550 scheduled within the next 30 days. The programme includes about 100 listings each for concerts and live music, community and social gatherings, theater and performing arts, food and drink experiences, workshops and classes, plus around 70 business and networking opportunities. Only about five percent of these events are free to attend. Performers with upcoming dates include the Delaware Blue Coats, A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical, Beetlejuice - The Musical, The Wiz touring production, and SIX touring production. Venues with the most listings are The Queen, The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Chase Fieldhouse, Jester Artspace, The Wellness Institute of Chester County, and Copeland Hall At Grand Opera House - DE. Founded in 1638, this city of about 71,000 people offers a diverse range of activities for visitors deciding what to do this month.
City facts
- Population
- 70,898 (2020)
- Area
- 43.9 km²
- Elevation
- 28 m
- Founded
- 1638
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music130Theater & Performing Arts115Comedy11Festivals2Exhibitions & Art21Museums & Heritage3Food & Drink103Sports & Fitness71Family & Kids21Nightlife & Clubbing47Hiking & Outdoors4Workshops & Classes91Talks & Lectures9Movies & Film14Community & Social126Business & Networking58Wellness & Mindfulness80Seasonal & Holiday41Literary7Conferences & Summits2Games4🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, Oct 16
3:00 PM · See listing
Intro to Gestalt Therapy Theory
Calvary United Methodist Church
Wellness & Mindfulness
See listing
4:30 PM · $32.90 +
Budget Bites for Busy Parents
Brandywine YMCA · 3 Mount Lebanon Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Food & Drink
$32.90 +
5:00 PM · See listing
FallFest
208 Lincoln Dr · 208 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Seasonal & Holiday
See listing
Sold out5:00 PM · $96.49 +
Premios Hispanos | Delaware Hispanic Awards 2026
The Queen · 500 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Business & Networking
$96.49 +
Sold out5:30 PM · $76.54 +
Canvas Bags, Charcuterie, Mocktails And More
143 W Walnut Ln
Community & Social
$76.54 +
6:00 PM · $21.05 +
Salsa Social at Inviting Wellness Center (The Barn)
Inviting Wellness
Community & Social
$21.05 +
6:00 PM · $28.52 +
Event Title: The Daughters of the King Retreat & PRAISE FIRST Book Launch
1113 B St · 1113 B Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Community & Social
$28.52 +
6:00 PM · $7.18 +
V.Y.B.E.Z AFTER WORK AFFAIR
Mt Airy Art Garage
Nightlife & Clubbing
$7.18 +
6:00 PM · $0 +
The Soapbox's Goodbye Party!
The Soapbox: Community Print Shop & Zine Library
Community & Social
$0 +
6:30 PM · $44.52 +
Sound Bath & Chai Tea
Chaikhana Chai
Theater & Performing Arts
$44.52 +
6:30 PM · $40 +
AN EVENING AT the TABLE
Calvary Assembly of God Church · 2600 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
Community & Social
$40 +
Sold out6:30 PM · $81.88 +
Wine Blending Experience at Vino Bambino Winery
Vino Bambino Winery, Sussex Boulevard, Broomall, PA, USA
Food & Drink
$81.88 +
7:00 PM · $10 +
Fried Friday OPEN BAR @ Iconz
Iconz Bar & Lounge · 500 Greenhill Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805, USA
Food & Drink
$10 +
Sold out7:00 PM · $71.21 +
Halloween Cookie Decorating Class - FRIDAY 10/16
426 W Gay St
Food & Drink
$71.21 +
7:00 PM · $55.20 +
Shaam-E-Moseeqi
Kabobeesh · 3748 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Concerts & Live Music
$55.20 +
7:00 PM · $40 +
An Evening with Psychic Medium Kelly Kearney
Bullhide Brewery
Community & Social
$40 +
7:30 PM · $17.85 +
Slainte: a Stand Up Comedy Show
Sligo Irish Pub
Literary
$17.85 +
8:00 PM · $27.86 +
Next Stop Comedy at Bellefonte Brewing Company! - Wilmington, DE
Bellefonte Brewing Company · 3605 Old Capitol Trail #c8, Wilmington, DE 19808
Movies & Film
$27.86 +
8:00 PM · $42 +
Beats Antique with Special Guest Māh Ze Tār
Arden Gild Hall · 2126 The Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19810, USA
Concerts & Live Music
$42 +
8:00 PM · See listing
Next Stop Comedy
Bellefonte Brewing Company
Comedy
See listing
8:00 PM · $38.45 +
Next Stop Comedy at Tilted Axes! - West Chester, PA
Tilted Axes
Movies & Film
$38.45 +
8:00 PM · $12.51 +
Sexy Pijama Party (Halloween Edition)
El Maguey · 3320 Old Capitol Trail, Wilmington, DE 19808
Seasonal & Holiday
$12.51 +
8:30 PM · See listing
Emo Night Brooklyn: Halloween Edition (18+)
The Queen · 500 North Market Street
Concerts & Live MusicEmo Night Brooklyn
See listing
8:30 PM · $35 +
Emo Night Brooklyn
The Queen - Wilmington · 500 N Market Street
Concerts & Live MusicEmo Night Brooklyn
$35 +
Sold out9:00 PM · $49.87 +
DJ MANIA: PRE-HOMECOMING PARTY
Harrah's Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack - A Caesars Rewards Destination · 777 Harrah's Boulevard The Block, Chester, PA 19013
Nightlife & Clubbing
$49.87 +
10:00 PM · $0 +
FRIEDdays SPADES on FRIDAY
Spades Restaurant & Lounge
Nightlife & Clubbing
$0 +
Sat, Oct 17
8:30 AM · $55.20 +
October Product Presentation & Roundtable Discussions
Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South · 654 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19713
Wellness & Mindfulness
$55.20 +
9:00 AM · $71.21 +
Make Your Own Torch worked Glass Breakfast Food Pendants or Earrings
WGK Glass Art
Workshops & Classes
$71.21 +
9:00 AM · $22.53 +
PHILLY AM FALL STREET SKATE CONTEST 2026
415 W Washington St
Sports & Fitness
$22.53 +
9:00 AM · $90 +
Landscape Painting with Water Mixable Oil - 2 days
Jester Artspace · 2818 Grubb Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
Workshops & Classes
$90 +
Plan ahead
Dream Crazy for Gretta Run Club
Sun, Nov 29 · Wilson Farm Park
DTL Poetic Vibez Showcase Finale
Sat, Nov 21 · KANVAS Venue
LumiNature Cocktail Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo
Sat, Dec 5 · Philadelphia Zoo
Mental Toughness in Squash - How Do the Best Do It? (AM Session)
Sat, Oct 31 · 219 S 33rd St
IXL Live: Administrator Edition - King of Prussia, PA (Nov. 19)
Thu, Nov 19 · Sheraton Valley Forge King of Prussia
Wine Garden Halloween Party
Fri, Oct 30 · 5019 Baltimore Ave
Bold Dreams, Brave Moves: A Vision Boarding Experience
Sat, Nov 14 · Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South
Brunch Buffet
Sun, Nov 29 · 797 Elk Mills Rd
Frequently asked questions about events in Wilmington
- Are there any free events in Wilmington?
- About five percent of the listed events are free. The majority of listings require tickets or payment.
- What is the most common type of event?
- Concerts and live music, community and social gatherings, theater and performing arts, food and drink experiences, workshops and classes, and business and networking events are the most common types. Each category has around 100 listings or about 70 for business and networking.
- Which venues host the most events?
- The Queen, The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Chase Fieldhouse, Jester Artspace, The Wellness Institute of Chester County, and Copeland Hall At Grand Opera House - DE have the most upcoming listings.
- Who are some performers with dates in Wilmington?
- Performers with upcoming dates include the Delaware Blue Coats, A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical, Beetlejuice - The Musical, The Wiz touring production, and SIX touring production.