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Your Guide to Summer Fun in Sussex County!

Jump on in for Summer fun in and around the Delaware Beaches!

By Jessica Velazquez-Schlegel June 1, 2023

Are you on the lookout for Summer events in Delware Beaches? You’re in the right place! Macaroni KID Sussex, DE has been collecting information on all the Summer events in Sussex County so you won’t miss out on any of the fun!

Our goal is to keep you informed about all the family-fun summer events in Sussex County. We have compiled a comprehensive list of all the fun summer events, including Sussex County movies on the beach, fireworks sightings, summer Storytimes, and much more Sussex County summer family fun!

Stay tuned, as Macaroni KID Sussex, DE will be updating this list regularly with new summer events in and around Sussex County as we find them! Be sure to check back frequently to stay up-to-date on all the summer happenings in Sussex County!

Our goal is to make sure you and your family don’t miss out on any summer fun in Sussex County! So here is a list of all the Delaware Beaches events and fun we can find! We’ll be updating this list often as more events come in, so check back often.


Thanks to our sponsor Waves Cards and Stars! The support of our sponsors allows us to continue to offer Macaroni KID Sussex, DE at no cost to you! Read more about Waves Cards and Stars at the end of our Sussex County Summer Guide and please support local businesses like Waves Cards and Stars whenever you can!


Now let's jump on in. Click on the links for more details:



 

  Summer Storytimes in Sussex County  

Bridgeville Library

Tuesdays at 10am for Preschoolers (3-5)
Wednesdays at 10am for Babies (birth-2)

Delmar Library

Wednesdays at 10:30am

Storytime on Parsons Farm with Frankford Library
Mondays at 11am 6/5; 6/12; 6/19; 6/26; 7/6; 7/10; 7/17; 7/24; 7/31; 8/7; 8/14

Georgetown

 Saturdays with Starbucks! 11am 6/2; 7/1; 8/5; 9/2

Laurel Library 

Wednesdays at 10:30am 

Lewes Library

Saturdays 10am Lewes Public Library at Historic Lewes Farmers Market

Garden Story Time in the Children's Learning Garden with Lewes in Bloom in Stango Park 

Mondays at 10:30 6/12; 6/26; 7/10; 7/17; 7/24; 7/31;8/7;8/14;8/21;8/28

Kids' Summer Reading Performance Series
Thursdays at 10:30am Large Meeting Room

6/15; 6/22; 6/29; 7/6; 7/13; 7/20; 7/27; 8/3; 8/10

Rehoboth Library 

Fridays at 10:30am Baby & Me

Seaford Library 

Wednesdays at 10:30am

Selbyville Library 

Tuesdays at 10am

South Coastal Library 

Wednesdays at 10am Baby Bookworms (birth-2) and 11am Little Learners (3-5)

Lewes Historical Society: C.H.A.I.R - Children’s Historic Adventures in Reading at the Family Learning Center in the Lewes History Museum

 Tuesdays & Fridays at 10:30am 

$5/adult; children are FREE 

* Click the link above to register.*

June:

Friday 6/16 

Change Sings: A Children's Anthem (ages 6-8)

Tuesday 6/20 & 6/27

Hello Lighthouse (ages 3-5)

August:

Tuesday 8/22 & 8/29 

There Was an Old Sailor (ages 5-9)

Friday 8/25

Change Sings: A Children's Anthem (ages 6-8)

Browseabout Books

Saturday & Sunday at 9am

FREE 

Registration required.

* Click the link above to register.*

Summer Bowling Special

Milford Bowl

Wednesdays 4pm-close

$2.50 games and $2 shoe rentals (per person).

Fridays 5pm- close

$3.50 games and $2.50 shoe rentals (per person).

Saturdays open-close

$3.50 games plus shoe rentals (per person).

Sundays open-close

$2.75 games plus shoe rentals (per person).





Farmers Markets

Please check social media and town pages for weather related cancelations. 

Fireworks

* All fireworks events are free, parking fees may apply. Shows start at dusk(around 8:30pm).*

Bethany Beach * New date*9/3

Lewes 7/4

Rehoboth Beach 7/2

Please check social media and town pages for weather related cancelations. 




Movies on the Beach

Movies start at dusk. Dewey Beach has restrooms available at the Lifesaving Station and Glow necklaces will be for sale for $1.

Broadkill Beach 8:15pm start. The Broadkill Store will have $2 ice cream cone specials from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

 July 11th Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (rain date 7/12)

July 25th Goonies (rain date 7/26)

August 8th Jumanji (rain date 8/9)

Please check social media and town pages for weather related cancelations. 

Summer Movie Deals

Milford Movies 9





AMC Dover Summer Movie Camp




Summer Programs at Delaware State Parks

There are five state parks located in Sussex County and they offer a wide range of summer programs.
Entrance fees to the park apply and are not included in the program fee.

Cape Henlopen State Park

Delaware Seashore State Park

Fenwick Island State Park

Holts Landing State Park

Trap Pond State Park

Delaware State Fair

July 20th-29th

Concerts, carnival rides, exhibits and MORE!

Tickets may be purchased online in advanced for a $.50 fee to each ticket.

Admission prices are:

Children (5 and under)- FREE

Youth (6-12)- $5

Adults (ages 13+)- $10

Discount Days

Friday, July 21st - $2 off with a Pepsi Promotional Cupon off ONE Adult admission.

Monday, July 24th- FREE admission with 5 non-perishable Food Lion brand products.

Tuesday, July 25th- FREE admission for kids 12 and under.

Wednesday, July 26th- Present a  valid military ID for free admission. Good for active and retired military.

Thursday, July 27th- Free admission for ages 60+.

Carnival Information

July 20th 5pm-11pm

July 21st-29th 1pm-11pm

Fair Pass Card- 

$7=5 units

$35=30 units

$50= 50 units

Discounts

Advanced Unlimited Ride Wristband- $25 *Sale ends 7/19/2023 at midnight.*

Monday, July 24th- $2 rides and select food and beverage items.

Wednesday, July 26th- $15 off Unlimited Wristband.




 Night Beach Bonfires at Dewey Beach

June 21st-August 23rd

Family-friendly bonfires every Wednesday at 7pm at Dagsworthy Ave.

Marshmallows and glow necklaces are available for $1 each. You may bring your own marshmallows as well. Be sure to bring your beach chair or blanket. There are restrooms available at the Dewey Beach Lifesaving Station. 

Cancellations will be posted on the Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.




Thanks again to Waves Cards and Stars for keeping Macaroni KID Sussex, DE a free resource for Sussex County families!


Megan Honeysett is a local mom of two and a Certified Martha Beck Life Coach and a Tarot Reader. She offers coaching to women on a variety of different health and wellness related goals including how to navigate an Alcohol-Free lifestyle. She is not a psychic or medium but she reads cards, offering her interpretation while holding space for the emotions and thoughts that come from the readings. Megan's coaching style is compassionate and non-judgmental. She offers a variety of tools and support to help clients stay committed and motivated on their personal wellness journey.