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Wilmington, DE family weekend: Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29

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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

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

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
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10 events for the weekend of Nov 27–29, with 6 free and 7 indoors.

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