May 23rd, 2013
What’s Going On? Lewes, Delaware, Activities, Events, Hello Summer of 2013!! Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware, Happy Memorial Week-End!
Coastal Highway or Rt. 1 is our major “highway” traveling through the Delaware Beaches into Ocean City, Maryland. You could tell the “gates” were opening already. Plenty of cars dragging summer gear. It is, afterall, the official opening of Summer!! Even though all the towns located at the Delaware Beaches enjoy visitors year-round, it is at this time of the year when we look forward to doing everything our coastal towns have to offer.
So, if you are visiting the First Town in the First State…..this historic town has plenty to offer this holiday week-end.
Friday, 5/24 and Saturday, 5/25 – Kalmar Nyckel Day Sail from 5 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The Kalmar Nyckel is Delaware’s Tall Ship. If you want to know more, please visit http://www.kalmarnyckel.org. The tall ship will be at the Lewes Ferry Terminal. It costs $60 for adults and $40 for children 17 and younger. For reservations, please call 302-429-7447.
Friday, 5/24 – Lightship Overfalls Opening Party and Auction from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. This is a 75th Birthday Party for Big Red – Annual Party and Auctions. This historic lightship is celebrating, so dress up, don your party hat, get a birthday card and join the fun. Location? The Virden Center on the University of Delaware Marine Campus. Tickets are $40 per person in advance and $45 at the door, if available. The evening will include party games, raffles, silent and live auctions and great food and drinks.
The tickets can be purchased at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, Kids Ketch, Puzzles/Gourmet and both branches of Community Bank Delaware, or online at http://www.overfalls.org.
Saturday, 5/25 – Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market at the Lewes Historical Society Campus located at 110 Shipcarpenter St. 8 a.m. until Noon. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Saturday, 5/25 through Monday, 5/27 – Maritime Weekend at Zwaanendael Museum, located at 102 Kings Highway. All Day! This museum was modeled after the town hall in Hoorn, The Netherlands. It commemorates Delaware’s first European colony established by the Dutch in 1631.
Saturday, 5/25 – Kayaking – Delaware Breakwater Kayak Eco-Tours from 10 a.m. until Noon. Enjoy a tour in sit-on-top kayaks. Trips are designed for beginners, but can be strenous. Equipment is provided. Closed-toe shoes recommended. Ages 8 and up, solo paddlers must be at least 13. Limit 10. $25 for solo-kayaks, or $35 for tandem. Please call 302-645-6852 for more information.
Saturday, 5/25 – Pirate Sail on the Kalmar Nyckel, Delaware’s Tall Ship from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Walk the plank of this authentic seagoing re-creation of a 17th Century Dutch pinnace. Join their captain and crew of salty pirates for a festive experience on the high seas! $60 adults, $40 for ages 17 and under. For reservations and further info., please call 302-429-7447.
Saturday, 5/25 – Seining the Bay from 11 a.m. until Noon. Meet at the Seaside Nature Center, inside the Cape Henlopen State Park. Search the shallows of Delaware Bay with a seine net looking crabs, fish and other bay creatures. Dress appropriately, meaning dress to get wet. It is for ages 5 years of age and older. No reservations. Tickets will be available on Saturday with a maximum of 6 per person, limit 30. $5/person. For more info., please call 302-645-6852.
Need a taxi? Please call Beach Ride Taxi, 24/7 dispatch service. Serving Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach….and all airports. 302-645-6800, or 302-226-8294.
Note: Please be aware that there are fees to enter the Delaware State Parks….more info? Please visit htt://www.destateparks.com/fees/daily/index.asp.
Have a great Holiday Week-end!! Talk to you later.
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