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Haunted Escape Room
October 15, 2025 – October 18, 2025
Organization: South Coastal Library
Where: South Coastal Library | 43 Kent Ave Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Oct. 15 – 18, 2025 (times vary)
FREE! Haunted Escape Room
Sign up your group of 6 – 10 people for this fun, 45-minute, indoor escape room!
Your group has 45 minutes to find clues and solve riddles in order to escape! It’s dark and creepy, with spooky sounds, so you’ll be using flashlights in a dim room (but it’s otherwise not a scary experience.) For Ages 8 – Adult (qualifying families may bring their younger children at their discretion.) Minors must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Registration is required and begins @ 3 pm on October 1st. Call 302-858-5518 or visit the library to register for a session.
Delmarva Folk Festival
October 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM & October 18, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Organization: Delaware Friends of Folk
Where: G&R Campground, Houston, Del. | 4075 Gun and Rod Club Rd, Houston, DE 19954
This is a 2-day event, beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and resuming at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025.
34th annual Delmava Folk Festival lineup announced
WHEN: October 17 & 18, 2025
WHERE: G & R Campground, near Houston, Del.
WHO: Delaware Friends of Folk www.delfolk.org
Delaware Friends of Folk (a nonprofit organization) are excited to announce the lineup for their 34th annual Delmarva Folk Festival. The outdoor Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18, 2025, at G & R Campground, Gun & Rod Club Road, Houston Del. (Outside town limits)
Friday will feature the finals of the 19th annual Delmarva Folk Heroes contest and Saturday provides a rich lineup of folk, blues, old-time, and bluegrass, along with special kids’ activities and craft and food vendors featuring beer from local brewers. Camping, RV sites, and cabins are available through G & R Campground.
Artists from Delmarva and southeastern Pennsylvania will take the stage during the weekend. Current Delmarva Folk Hero Jake Rashkind begins the Festival as he hosts the finals of the 19th annual Folk Heroes contest beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct 17. Six acts chosen over the summer will perform, and the audience that evening will vote to select the new Delmarva Folk Hero. Finalists include Dark River Darling, Sharon Bousquet, Chris Honeman, Jean Bayou, Treefolk, and Acorn Whiskey.
Saturday kicks off with the 11 a.m. workshop, “Songwriting with Red Smith. The music resumes Saturday at noon with a set from the newly minted Delmarva Folk Hero, and Rehoboth Beach teen Marley Fyock will follow at 12:30 p.m. Long-time local musician Jim Rezac will play at 1 p.m., with Rehoboth Beach singer-songwriter Nate McCormick taking the stage at 2 p.m. The afternoon session concludes with a 3 p.m. set of folk, blues and SandCreek originals from Road W.
The main stage takes an hour break at 4 p.m. but there’s plenty to do, including a workshop led by members of The Plate Scrapers. Folks can visit the Poet Tree for spooky folklore and a community poem project or check out handmade artisan wares in our vendor row.
At 5 p.m., we celebrate the life and music of Christine Havilla with a set of her music from her band Gypsy Fuzz. Christine’s five-year battle with cancer ended in May, and her band is eager to continue her legacy. At 6 p.m. we welcome Roots Revival Roadshow. They are a dynamic traveling collective of musicians from the greater Philly and Delaware area, united by a passion for celebrating the profound legacy of African American music. Featuring Sug Daniels on vocals and ukulele, roots and blues artist Antar Goodwin, and Ty Mathis on guitar and vocals, the Roadshow honors the roots of this musical tradition.
The Plate Scrapers take the stage at 7 p.m. This band was born from bluegrass jams and potlucks, and has been showcasing the genre since 2014. Balancing traditional Appalachian roots with progressive influences, they’ve supported legends like The Seldom Scene and Larry Keel while captivating late-night festival crowds with genre-blending originals.
Closing the 2025 Festival at 9 p.m., we proudly present Melody Trucks & the Fitzkee Brothers w/ Chris Vitarello. This new musical collective unites deep heritage with timeless sound. At the heart of the group is Melody Trucks, daughter of Allman Brothers Band legend Butch Trucks. As a powerful vocalist and percussionist, she carries on her musical legacy, intertwining her sound with the high-energy, funky jams of The Fitzkee Brothers. This dynamic Delaware duo (drums and bass) are making their own mark on the music scene, having shared the stage with an impressive list of artists, including Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, Oteil Burbridge, and Duane Betts, to name a few. Rounding out the group is Chris Vitarello, an accomplished guitarist whose sophisticated playing adds a soulful fire. Together, they pay tribute to the past while blazing a new trail in the modern jam scene, creating a fresh and vibrant sound all their own.
Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.delfolk.org. Tickets at the gate on Saturday will be $30 for everyone and admission for the Friday night Folk Heroes contest will be $10 for all.
The Delmarva Folk Festival is partially supported by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com. The appearance of The Plate Scrapers is supported, in part, by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Delaware Division of the Arts.
Headstone Restoration and Cleaning Event
October 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Organization: Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Delaware
Where: Hollywood Cemetery | Harrington, DE 19952
Detachment of Delaware will hold a Veteran memorial headstone cleaning and restoration workshop at the Hollywood cemetery in Harrington Delaware. The event will be on October 18th from 10am-2pm. Tools and materials as well as lunch and refreshments. All are welcome and bring a friend. The cemetery is located 1 mile east of Harrington on the Milford Harrington Hwy. Please contact Rick Wheatley at 302-249-8800 or at [email protected].
Pot Pie Dinner
October 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM
Organization: Milford VFW Post 6483
Where: 177 Veteran Circle, Milford, DE 19963
Chicken Pot Pie Dinner
$15.00 per dinner
Includes bread & dessert
4th Annual Delaware Black Forum
October 18, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Organization: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. & Theta Zeta Zeta Chapter
Where: Delaware State University | 1200 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Black Forum for Central Delaware! This is your chance to engage in a powerful conversation with local thought leaders and community influencers.
Why Attend?
– Hear from Influencers: Gain insights from prominent local leaders who are shaping our community’s future.
– Connect & Collaborate: Network with fellow community members, share ideas, and foster meaningful connections.
– Empower Change: Be part of discussions that address critical issues impacting our community and explore actionable solutions.
– Free Admission: This is a unique opportunity to participate in an impactful event at no cost!
Don’t miss out on this chance to make your voice heard.
More details will follow, but for now, SAVE THE DATE! Your presence matters!
Tales from the Vault
October 22, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Organization: Kent County Public Library
Where: Kent County Public Library | 497 S Red Haven Lane, Dover, DE 19901
Dana Niemeyer of the Delaware Public Archives will share four unique spooky stories directly from their vaults, using primary source documents. Limited seating; preregistration is required. Save your seat at https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/15070510
3 Palms Zoo Presents: Boo! at the Zoo! 2025
Starting September 26, 2025 till November 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Organization: 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center
Where: 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center | 1060 Vandyke Greenspring Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
Hey, parents! Ditch the scary stuff this Halloween and bring your little monsters to the 14th annual “Boo! At the Zoo”! We’ve created a family-friendly environment that’s spooky, NOT scary, making it perfect for kids of all ages.
Dates, Times, and Tickets:
Mark your calendars! This special nighttime event runs for a limited time only.
When: Every Friday and Saturday night, from September 26 to November 1.
Time: Join us from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tickets: Spooky Express Pass Tickets can be purchased in advance via SimpleTix or at the zoo, featuring no wait! Just scan and go!
*Spooky Express Pass: $7.75 per ticket (Sold in advance Online or at the Zoo)
*Card/Tap: $7.00 per ticket (Sold during events at the Zoo)
*Cash: $6.00 per ticket (Sold during events at the Zoo)
Your Impact: Your admission and any additional donations help support and rescue our animals.
What to Expect:
Explore the zoo with a ghostly glow and see our exciting new decorations!
Discover a life-sized Hansel and Gretel Gingerbread House, favorite Disney characters in costume, a bigger-than-life Snoopy, and a spooky new graveyard.
Enjoy fun Halloween-themed music and spooky tunes throughout the zoo.
Meet classic Halloween favorites like pirates, skeletons, and witches!
Roast marshmallows for a sweet treat to add to the fun.
Creatures of the Night:
Experience the zoo in a whole new light. This is your chance to witness our nocturnal animals, including Red, Silver, and Gray Foxes, Eastern Coyote, Skunk, and Screech Owl, as they come alive. You’ll also meet symbolic Halloween animals like Poe the Crow, Sienna the Screech Owl, and our wake of Vultures.
Ready for a frightfully fun night of family memories? We can’t wait to see you there!
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