December 18th, 2010
Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Delaware Beaches, Holiday Activities, Events, 12/18/10 – 12/21/10
I hope this information is not too late because some of the activities this week-end and next Tuesday are the types that will let you relax at this time of the year. And, yes some you will have to dress for the weather. Nevertheless, it is nice to get outside and forget about the malls, outlets, you know, the Christmas rush. A couple of them, well, are Holiday activities.
Lewes, Delaware
Saturday and Sunday, 12/18 and 12/19 – The Nutcracker by Sussex Ballet at the Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes. Saturday’s performance will be at 7 p.m. and Sunday’s performance will be at 1 p.m. General admission is $16 but for seniors and children under the age of 12, it will be $12. For mor info. please call 302-645-7855.
Tuesday, 12/21 – Full Moon Hike at the Cape Henlopen State Park. Dress for the outdoors. It is limited to 20 people. $2/person. Pre-registration is required by calling 302-6852. If you have never been to the Cape Henlopen State Park, and are in the area, then this could be your opportunity to go during a most unique time of the year.
Rehoboth Beach
Saturday, 12/18 – Family Day at the Movies – Movies at Midway, Beebe Medical Center will purchase children’s tickets. Parents’ tickets are $3.00 and must be purchased at the door. Movies begin at 10:00 a.m. but the doors will open at 9:00 a.m. Call 302-645-3468 or visit www.beebemed.org.
Saturday, 12/18 – Santa Visits Rehoboth Mall on Rt. 1 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. (lunch from 12 – 1). Children who donate canned food or non-perishable items, toiletries or barely worn items of clothing will have the chance to meet Santa and receive a gift in return. Call 302-645-6655 for info. All donations will go to local charities.
Saturday, 12/18 – Lantern Tour of Indian River Life Saving Station at 7 p.m. It is located on Rt. 1 South of Dewey Beach just before you get to the Indian River Bridge, on the left hand side. It is $10 per person and pre-registration is required by calling 302-227-6991. Learn about ship wrecks, surfmen’s duties and the changing Delaware coast over time. Definitely, dress for the weather. One of my favorite places in the area.
Sunday, 12/19 – Learn to make Monkey Fists Key Chains at the Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum on Rt. 1, south of Dewey Beach, before you get to the Indian River Bridge. 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. $10.00 will cover materials and instruction. Giving monkey fists to friends is an old fashioned way of showing how much they mean to the giver because monkey fists are thought to ward off evil. For more info. and registration call 302-227-6991.
Sunday, 12/19 – At the Indian River Life Saving Station Museum is Edible Plants of the Seashore. It is $6.00 and for more details please call 302-227-6991.
Have a great week-end….wherever you are….
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