Wilmington, DE weekend events for kids (6–10)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 11am–3pm

Science Saturday: Robotics Roundup at Hagley

Hagley Museum and Library — Wilmington · New Castle Co. · New Castle County

Drop-in family program on how robots are built and work.

Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with admission
Indoors

Details at Hagley Museum and Library ↗

Sun, Nov 15 · 11am–4pm

Our Delaware Cultural Festival

Arsht Hall — Wilmington · New Castle Co. · Wilmington

Spotlight Delaware's second annual festival celebrating the state's cultures, with performances from Delaware cultural clubs.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at IN Wilmington ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 11am–11:45am

Zoo Tours

Brandywine Zoo — Wilmington · New Castle Co. · New Castle County

Join our education staff for a free-with-admission guided tour, where you will learn about the Zoo’s history, our conservation efforts, and the animals that call the…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Brandywine Zoo ↗

Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 11:30am–12pm

Keeper Talks

Brandywine Zoo — Wilmington · New Castle Co. · New Castle County

Join our keepers for weekly chats about the animals in the Zoo.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Brandywine Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (12, free)

From New Castle County libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10:15amStorytime with Ms. Karen · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amRhythm, Rhyme and Story Time with Ms Debbie · Elsmere Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amStorytime with Ms. Karen · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amSaturday Fun Day · Kirkwood Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

10:15amChess Masters of Delaware · Brandywine Hundred Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

10:15amW.E.L.L.S. Royal Storytime · Brandywine Hundred Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amPAWS for People: READ · Claymont Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amYoga Adventures · Claymont Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

1pmPAWS for People: Read to a Therapy Dog · Woodlawn Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmConcert Series: Coda Brass at Chapel Street Players Theater · Newark Free Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmKids Gaming Hour · Delaware City Public Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSWITCH GAMES · Bear Library, Wilmington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 10

A Longwood Christmas

Longwood Gardens — Kennett Square, PA · Chester Co. · Brandywine Valley

Lights, decorated conservatory and trees; timed tickets.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Longwood Gardens ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 11am–11:45am

Zoo Tours

Brandywine Zoo — Wilmington · New Castle Co. · New Castle County

Join our education staff for a free-with-admission guided tour, where you will learn about the Zoo’s history, our conservation efforts, and the animals that call the…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Brandywine Zoo ↗

Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 11:30am–12pm

Keeper Talks

Brandywine Zoo — Wilmington · New Castle Co. · New Castle County

Join our keepers for weekly chats about the animals in the Zoo.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Brandywine Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (23, free)

From New Castle County libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

10amOperation Warm Coat: Children's Coat Giveaway · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amJitterbugs! Music & Movement · Brandywine Hundred Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

10:15amStorytime with Ms. Karen · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amRhythm, Rhyme and Story Time with Ms Debbie · Elsmere Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amJitterbugs! Music & Movement · Brandywine Hundred Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

11amStorytime with Ms. Karen · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

11:30amInclusive Beats & Little Feet · Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10amFamily Game and Puzzle Day · Kirkwood Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amOPERATION WARM - COATS FOR CHILDREN · Bear Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:15amSaturday Storytime · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amW.E.L.L.S. Jitterbugs! Music & Movement · Brandywine Hundred Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

10:30amChess Masters Club · Claymont Library, Wilmington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSaturday Story Time · Elsmere Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amIntroduction to Zumba for All Ages · Kirkwood Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amMakeCode Arcade · Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, Wilmington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amPAWS Read to the Dogs · Brandywine Hundred Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

11amPuppet Show & Workshop with Lee Zimmerman · New Castle Public Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

11amSaturday Storytime · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

1pmPAWS for People: READ! · Delaware City Public Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSWITCH GAMES · Bear Library, Wilmington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmRobotics Workshop · Kirkwood Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

3pmSaturday Crafternoon and Story Time · Elsmere Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

1pmOperation Warm Coat: Children's Coat Giveaway · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 10

A Longwood Christmas

Longwood Gardens — Kennett Square, PA · Chester Co. · Brandywine Valley

Lights, decorated conservatory and trees; timed tickets.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Longwood Gardens ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 28 · 1pm–3pm

Education Open House

Brandywine Zoo Education Building — Wilmington · New Castle Co. · New Castle County

Ever wonder what’s in the Brandywine Zoo Education Building?

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Brandywine Zoo ↗

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 11am–11:45am

Zoo Tours

Brandywine Zoo — Wilmington · New Castle Co. · New Castle County

Join our education staff for a free-with-admission guided tour, where you will learn about the Zoo’s history, our conservation efforts, and the animals that call the…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Brandywine Zoo ↗

Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 11:30am–12pm

Keeper Talks

Brandywine Zoo — Wilmington · New Castle Co. · New Castle County

Join our keepers for weekly chats about the animals in the Zoo.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Brandywine Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From New Castle County libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Nov 28

10:15amW.E.L.L.S. Early Literacy Program · Brandywine Hundred Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

10:30amChess Masters Club · Claymont Library, Wilmington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amRead Assist with PAWS for People · North Wilmington Branch Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amStorybook Saturday with Terry Colonna - Laughing Stories · Kirkwood Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

2pmKids Gaming Hour · Delaware City Public Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSWITCH GAMES · Bear Library, Wilmington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 10

A Longwood Christmas

Longwood Gardens — Kennett Square, PA · Chester Co. · Brandywine Valley

Lights, decorated conservatory and trees; timed tickets.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Longwood Gardens ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:30pm–4pm

Winter Wonderland

Brandywine Zoo — Wilmington · New Castle Co. · New Castle County

Visit the zoo during our Winter Wonderland event!

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Brandywine Zoo ↗

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 11am–11:45am

Zoo Tours

Brandywine Zoo — Wilmington · New Castle Co. · New Castle County

Join our education staff for a free-with-admission guided tour, where you will learn about the Zoo’s history, our conservation efforts, and the animals that call the…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Brandywine Zoo ↗

Dec 5 – Dec 6 · 10am–12:30pm

Santa at the Zoo

Brandywine Zoo — Wilmington · New Castle Co. · New Castle County

Take a photo with Santa at the Winter Wonderland event!

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Brandywine Zoo ↗

Library storytimes & programs (16, free)

From New Castle County libraries and local venue calendars. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10:15amJitterbugs! Music & Movement · Brandywine Hundred Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

10:15amStorytime with Ms. Karen · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amRhythm, Rhyme and Story Time with Ms Debbie · Elsmere Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amJitterbugs! Music & Movement · Brandywine Hundred Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

11amStorytime with Ms. Karen · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10:15amSaturday Storytime · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

10:15amW.E.L.L.S. Spanish FUN! with Ms Lia and Dino · Brandywine Hundred Library, Wilmington 6-10 · Free

10:30amYoga Adventures · Claymont Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

11amSaturday Storytime · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

12pmFirst State Bell Ringers: Holiday Hits from the Silver Screen · Kirkwood Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmOperation Warm · Claymont Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPAWS for People: READ! · Delaware City Public Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmConcert Series: Just Flutin' for the Holidays at Chapel Street Players Theater · Newark Free Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDelaware Queer Social's Make & Mingle · New Castle Public Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSWITCH GAMES · Bear Library, Wilmington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmCode & Create Club · Kirkwood Library, Wilmington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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65 events tagged for kids (6–10) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated November 11, 2026