True Blue Jazz Festival Begins
Jazz performances and festival programming continue through October 18.
Learn More →Events
Celebrate the season with jazz festivals, coastal history, farmers markets, Halloween traditions, live theatre and beautiful beach days throughout Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach and beyond.
Plan ahead: Dates, times, tickets and weather policies can change. Follow each Learn More link to confirm details. Days without a scheduled festival include suggested self-guided coastal activities.
Explore the DaysOCT14
Wednesday Around the Coast
Cocktails & Conversation with DelArt
Connect with art lovers at a special evening event.
Learn More →OCT15
Thursday Around the Coast
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival
Four days of live jazz at coastal venues.
Learn More →True Blue Jazz Festival
Explore straight-ahead jazz concerts and artist appearances.
Learn More →The Rocky Horror Show
A Halloween-season stage favorite; performances continue through the weekend.
Learn More →Roots & Shoots Program
Join a community program inspired by Jane Goodall.
Learn More →OCT16
Friday Around the Coast
Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival
Find today’s concerts and venues on the festival schedule.
Learn More →True Blue Jazz Festival
More live jazz in intimate coastal venues.
Learn More →Shanty Night
Enjoy maritime songs and a convivial evening.
Learn More →Ghostship Overfalls
Spooky seasonal visits aboard the historic lightship; select dates October 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30.
Learn More →OCT17
Saturday Around the Coast
Harvest Fair 1776
Living-history experiences and fall heritage activities; continues Sunday.
Learn More →Bark on the Boards
Dog-friendly festivities and pet activities.
Learn More →Historic Lewes Farmers Market
Shop seasonal produce and local food.
Learn More →Milton Zombie Fest: Undead Disco
Costumes, entertainment, vendors and Halloween fun.
Learn More →Jazz Festival Weekend
Enjoy concerts from both major jazz festivals.
Learn More →OCT18
Sunday Around the Coast
CAMP Rehoboth Block Party
Free community festival with performances, vendors and artists.
Learn More →Harvest Fair 1776
Explore the final day of the historic harvest celebration.
Learn More →Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival Finale
Closing concerts and musical celebrations.
Learn More →Lung Force Walk
Community walk supporting lung health.
Learn More →OCT19
Monday Around the Coast
Autumn Walk at Cape Henlopen
Explore dunes, trails and Fort Miles at your own pace.
Learn More →Prime Hook Birdwatching
Look for migrating birds across the coastal marshes.
Learn More →OCT20
Tuesday Around the Coast
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
Browse seasonal produce, flowers and local specialties.
Learn More →Sussex County Navy Week
Check the official Navy outreach schedule for community activities.
Learn More →OCT21
Wednesday Around the Coast
Jackpot Bingo Fundraiser
Enjoy a community bingo afternoon.
Learn More →Fall Gallery Visit
Explore local artwork and exhibitions; check gallery hours.
Learn More →OCT22
Thursday Around the Coast
The Rocky Horror Show
Halloween-season musical performances continue through October 25.
Learn More →History of Rehoboth Amusements
Discover the history of Rehoboth’s seaside amusements.
Learn More →Sea Witch Activities in Dewey
Check local listings for October 22–24 festivities.
Learn More →OCT23
Friday Around the Coast
Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddler’s Festival
A favorite coastal tradition with costumes, entertainment and family activities.
Learn More →Ghostship Overfalls
Experience a spooky night aboard the historic ship.
Learn More →Trunk or Treat
Family-friendly Halloween celebration.
Learn More →Boos & Brews
A Halloween-season evening in historic Lewes.
Learn More →OCT24
Saturday Around the Coast
Sea Witch Costume Parade
The signature Halloween parade with costumes and festive floats.
Learn More →Pumpkin Festival on the Broadkill
Fall community festivities and seasonal fun.
Learn More →Coastal Concerts: Awadagin Pratt
An afternoon of classical music.
Learn More →Ghostship Overfalls
A spooky maritime evening aboard the lightship.
Learn More →Sea Witch Festival Activities
Explore vendors, entertainment and family-friendly festival activities.
Learn More →OCT25
Sunday Around the Coast
Sea Witch Festival Finale
Enjoy the last day of the coastal Halloween festival.
Learn More →Sea Witch 5K
A festival weekend race for runners and walkers.
Learn More →The Rocky Horror Show
Sunday matinee performance.
Learn More →OCT26
Monday Around the Coast
Discover Historic Lewes
Enjoy museums, independent shops and historic streets.
Learn More →Fall Nature Walk
Explore scenic coastal trails and wildlife.
Learn More →OCT27
Tuesday Around the Coast
Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market
Shop the late-season market for local food and flowers.
Learn More →Art at the Beach
Discover current exhibitions and the historic arts campus.
Learn More →OCT28
Wednesday Around the Coast
Autumn Wildlife Watching
A peaceful day for birdwatching and nature photography.
Learn More →Explore Milton
Browse local shops and enjoy a stroll beside the Broadkill River.
Learn More →OCT29
Thursday Around the Coast
Poodle Beach Historical Marker Unveiling
City and state leaders recognize an important part of Rehoboth’s LGBTQ+ history.
Learn More →Explore Coastal Art
Enjoy local and regional art; check current exhibition hours.
Learn More →OCT30
Friday Around the Coast
Ghostship Overfalls
One more evening of spooky maritime Halloween fun.
Learn More →Halloween Weekend at the Beach
Explore local restaurants, shops and town event calendars for additional celebrations.
Learn More →OCT31
Saturday Around the Coast
Milton’s Wicked Weekend
Bring the family in costume for a spooktacular Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treat stations, pumpkin decorating and contests, games, magic shows and more seasonal fun.
Learn More →Historic Lewes Fall Farmers Market
Shop local growers and food producers.
Learn More →Halloween Around the Beaches
Check each town’s official announcements for trick-or-treat hours and family activities.
Learn More →Favorite Coastal Activities All Month
Cape Henlopen State Park: Bike the trails, explore Fort Miles and stroll the beach. Learn More
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge: Birdwatching, marsh views and photography. Learn More
Historic Lewes: Walk Second Street and visit local museums. Learn More
Rehoboth Art League: Enjoy local art and the wooded Henlopen Acres campus. Learn More
Broadkill Beach: Take a quiet Delaware Bay walk and enjoy the sunset.
Bethany & Fenwick Island: Explore peaceful beaches, shops and coastal restaurants.
