Plan Your November Fun

Before you put away the sandals and shorts and pull out fuzzy sweaters, consider a hybrid. There are plenty of warm days left and chilly nights without mosquitoes. And Delaware has plenty to offer. Before you roast your turkey to a safe temperature, consider these attractions and distractions.

We all know about Halloween and SeaWitch, etc., but did you know that November, the stepsister of glorious October and glamorous December is a month in which so much happens. Underrated like a comma between holidays, she actually gleams with colors and events and ideas.

Here’s A Good Lineup

Start the festive season off with the Holiday Craft Fair at the Vines of Sandhill on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 24040 Harvest Circle, Milton, DE 19968! Get ready to immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere filled with creativity and holiday cheer. Discover unique and handcrafted treasures made by local artisans, from stunning artwork to cozy crocheted items, fused glass, paper crafts, and delicious homemade treats.

On November 4th, the 55+ Expo at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes will be packed with vendors of all kinds. Check out the Delaware Resorts Expo for a complete list of exhibitors.

Start the season with an autumn wagon ride at Lums Pond State Park. They wrap up their fall rides the first weekend of November. Last rides: Friday (November 3) 4pm, 5:15pm, Saturday (November 4) 3pm, 4pm, 5:15pm, Sunday (November 5) 3pm, 4pm.

From November 8th through the 11th, the Rehoboth Independent Film Festival, celebrates independent films as its name indicates. For those who prefer brews, in Milton, Dogfish Head Brewery also as the name implies hosts several special events to explore throughout the harvest season. Before Mother Winter asserts her winds, on November 11th, come for great finds and to support the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park between 9am – 3pm at their “Christmas Boutique and Books and Crafts” sale.

For those happy people who feel adrift between Halloween and Christmas, you can also celebrate by enjoying Enchanted Winter Celebration, hosted by Schell for a generous six weeks with free admission. Bring on those grandkids so they can see a very magical display of lights, music, and even an ice rink. And the Winter Wonderfest (November 18 December 31) is another way to start up the festivities with a beautiful drive-through light display.

Still another opportunity for purchasing holiday gifts takes place Black Friday Weekend. The Dewey Sip and Shop will feature 50 local artists who will be selling a wide array of handmade goods ranging from ceramics, woodwork, photography and body/bath products. Attendees will have an opportunity to make their own art or just relax with a beverage from the Sip and

Shop Bar while listening to live music. Hours are 11–4 Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (November 25–27).

A bit further south, the jam-packed Black Friday weekend includes the Ocean View Old Town Holiday Market and Tree Lighting from 1–5:30 p.m. in John West Park on November 25. While you’re down south, Ocean City Maryland displays its Winterfest of Lights running through at Northside Park on 125th Street (Nov. 17-Dec. 31) with a halfmile walking tour of the lights.

So, before November flies by, enjoy all that our beautiful state of Delaware has to offer. Bundle a bit, but enjoy our mild winters we all saved AND there’s more fun in December!!! A list of holiday goodies to kickstart your festive calendar.