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Wilmington, DE family weekend: Friday, November 20 – Sunday, November 22

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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
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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 (24, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

Saturday, Nov 21

10:15amSaturday Storytime · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free
11amMakeCode Arcade · Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, Wilmington 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amSaturday Storytime · Appoquinimink Community Library, Wilmington 0-2 · 6-10 · Free
2pmSWITCH GAMES · Bear Library, Wilmington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

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27 events for the weekend of Nov 20–22, with 24 free and 25 indoors.

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