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Your Guide to Summer Fun in Sussex County! 2024

Dive on in for Summer fun around the Delaware Beaches!

By Jessica Velazquez-Schlegel June 12, 2024

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


Now let's dig to it. Click on the links for more details:


 

  Summer Events in Sussex County

Wendesday Night Bonfires at Dewey Beach

June 19th-August 21st

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.

Farmers Markets & U-Pick Locations

There are over 13 Farmers Markets happening during the week ALL over Sussex County, you're bound to be near one. Check out where and when they are here.

Looking to get out into the fields or orchards and pick your own fruit, you've come to the right place. Here's a list of our favorite U-Pick spots.

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

Movies on the Beach

Enjoy movies ALL over at the Delaware Beaches from Broadkill Beach, Bethany Beach & Bandstand, Dewey Beach, and Fenwick Island. 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.

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






Fireworks

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

Suggestions:

  •  Arrive early
  • Take bus/shuttles if available
  • If you can, wait a bit before trying to get “out”. We change our kids into the jammies. They are sound asleep by the time we get home so it saves us from waking them.
  • Bring bug spray, blankets, chairs, sweatshirts, snacks

July 3rd

Celebrate the 4th at Paradise Grill

July 4th

Laurel's 4th of July Celebration

Dewey Beach Fireworks

Bethany Beach Independence Day Celebration

Lewes 

July 6th

Red, White & Oooh!




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

Check back often as MORE summer events will be added!




Thanks again to The Millville Boardwalk for keeping Macaroni KID Sussex, DE a free resource for Sussex County families!

The Millville Boardwalk is your family fun destination! Located just minutes from the beach, with ample free parking, The Millville Boardwalk boasts the world famous Agape Creamery, an expansive boardwalk with live entertainment, Captains Quarter's Arcade, mini golf and Go Karts, and tons more! Faith, family, and fun is the name of the game!