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2010 Rehoboth Beach Community Events Calendar
 
This calendar is a free community service. Please submit your event, exhibit, etc. to info@rehoboth.com for posting. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the below events. However, because plans can change, we recommend contacting the event sponsor prior to making travel plans.
 
 
February   March   April   May   June   July   August   September
October   November   December

ONGOING EVENTS

All Year Rehoboth ArtLife. For a complete listing of area Galleries, Museums, and Performing Arts venues, please visit Rehoboth ArtLife.
All Year Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts, 20 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-9310 info@rehobothbeachtheater.com. Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts brings a multitude of exciting, cutting-edge live entertainment to Southern Delaware! Join us and see for yourself what all the buzz is about! For a complete performance schedule, tickets, and general info, please visit www.rehobothbeachtheater.com.
All Year

Story times for preschoolers at the Rehoboth Beach Library, 11am on Fridays. Preschoolers listen to stories, do crafts and have fun. For more information call 227-8044.

All Year Performing Arts Classes hosted by Clear Space Productions. For more information and application forms visit www.clearspaceproductions.org.
All Year

Family Night of Comedy with the Delaware Comedy Theatre at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, 6pm on the second Thursday of each month. Children 5 and older are encouraged to participate and earn prizes. The event is free and open to the public! Call 227-8044 for more information or visit www.delawarecomedytheatre.com.

All Year

Rehoboth Beach Writers' Guild offers a variety of writing workshops, readings and special events. For information please call 302-226-8210 or visit www.rehobothbeachwritersguild.com.

All Year

Beebe Medical Center offers a variety of health-related programs and support groups. For more information call 302-645-3468 or visit www.beebemed.org

All Year

The Wellness Community- Delaware offers professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body classes to help those affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control of their lives, reduce isolation and restore hope. At the Wellness Community-Delaware, all programs are offered free of charge. For more information contact Kaye Webb at 302-645-9150 or kwebb@wellnessdelaware.org.

All Year

Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes offers a variety of programs and special activities. Click here for a current schedule. For more information, call the Seaside Nature Center at 302-645-6852.

All Year Rehoboth Art League offers a variety of classes and events. Adult and children’s classes are offered throughout the year. For information please call 302-227-8408 or visit www.rehobothartleague.org.
All Year Mosaic's "Second Saturday" Art Walk. Mosaic was founded in 2008 to promote a heightened awareness of the emerging Rehoboth Beach art scene. The goal: promote art, unite galleries, and support artists. The group hosts a free art walk in downtown Rehoboth Beach every second Saturday of the month. Visit www.mosaicrehoboth.com for more information.
All Year EXHIBITS at The Rehoboth Beach Museum. The Museum is located near the Visitors' Center on Rehoboth Avenue just west of the circle on the banks of the canal. For more information, please call 302-227-7310.
All Year RACES hosted by the Seashore Strider Running Club. For more information on events and how to join the club, contact Tim Bamforth at tim@seashorestrider.com. For more info on races, please visit www.seashorestriders.com.
June-August Marine Tours Sponsored by the University of Delaware College of Marine Studies at Hugh R. Sharp Campus, 700 Pilottown Road, Lewes. From June-August tours are offered every Friday, starting at 10:30am. Suitable for ages 12 and older; reservations required. Call 302-645-4346 or visit www.ocean.udel.edu.
May-October RACES: Seven Sisters & Four Brothers of Dewey Beach Run/Walk Series. For dates and more info please visit www.races2run.com/sisters.
first Wednesday

FILM SERIES: Around the World, co-sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Lewes Public Library. The film series features critically acclaimed, award-winning, international independent films from the Film Movement catalog. Each screening is free. Around the World takes place on the first Wednesday of each month, at 7pm, in the Upstairs Screening Room at the Movies at Midway. For more information, contact the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, 302-645-9095, or the Lewes Public Library, 302-645-2733, or visit www.rehobothfilm.com.

second Thursday FILM SERIES: Cinema Classics, co-sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, an adult film series featuring a classic film each month. Films are shown in the upstairs meeting room of the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, starting at 3pm. Admission: Suggested $1 donation. For more information, contact Rehoboth Beach Film Society, 645-9095, or the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, 227-8044, or visit www.rehobothfilm.com.
every Tuesday Sussex Scrabble meets every Tuesday at one of the the Lewes Harbourtowne Meeting Rooms at 6:30pm. There is no cost to play. Whether you are a casual or serious player, beginner or intermediate, young or old, the Sussex County Scrabble Club invites you to join us for a fun evening. For directions or to RSVP, call Jan Friedel at 302-644-4066 or email janboovyfeidel@aol.com.
every Saturday, October-March 1 Free wine tastings at S and S Liquors, 128 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Must be 21 years or older to attend.  Info: 302-227-0263, 888-316-WINE(9463), www.superfinewine.com.
every Tuesday, May-October Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market runs every Tuesday from May to October, 12-4pm in Grove Park, rain or shine. The market has 25 vendors selling vegetables, fruit, cheese, meat, seafood, prepared food, baked goods, plants and cut flowers. There are weekly events such as chef demos, music and a green tent that will educate consumers on conservation and green energy. www.rbfarmersmarket.com.
Seasonal Live Entertainment & Family Movies at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. Details and program schedule at www.rehobothbandstand.com. How to get there: www.jollytrolley.com.
Seasonal Movies & Bonfires On The Beach through Labor Day, at Dewey Beach Life Saving Station, Dagsworthy Street, Dewey Beach. Movie Nights: Mondays, 9pm. Bonfires: Wednesdays, 7-11pm. For more information call the Rehoboth-Dewey Call Chamber of Commerce, 302-227-2233. How to get there: www.jollytrolley.com.

February

Sunday, Feb. 7
Postponed until March 12-14
Take the Plunge at the 19th Annual Lewes Polar Bear Plunge for Special Olympics, 1pm, Rehoboth Ave and the Boardwalk. Join more than 15,000 spectators as 3,000 polar bears take a dip in the Atlantic and freeze their fur off for a truly worthy cause! For more information visit www.plungede.org.
Friday, Feb. 12 “UNLUCKY IN LOVE: Cupid’s Revenge!” presented by Delaware Comedy Theatre. This completely improvised and uncensored comedy show for adults explores the pitfalls and pratfalls of falling in and out of love. The show will be presented at FISH ON at 17300 N Village Main, Village of Five Points, Lewes. Seating begins at 7:00 pm, and the show runs from 7:30 – 9:00 pm. The cost is $10.00 per person. Seats are automatically reserved if patrons pay online at www.delawarecomedytheatre.com. Or patrons can RSVP to FISH ON at (302) 645-9790 and pay at the door. Seating is limited and this show has sold out for the last four years. A full menu of fantastic food & drinks will be available separately. The show is adult-themed & not appropriate for children.
Friday-Tuesday, Feb. 12-16 Mardi Gras, Downtown Rehoboth Beach: participating downtown Rehoboth Beach restaurants will have New Orleans inspired menus, Bourbon Street beverages, incredible parties, raffle prizes and beads, beads, beads!! Come downtown to celebrate Mardi Gras-it’s a BLAST! Call 302-227-2772 for more information or visit www.downtownrehoboth.com.
Saturday, Feb. 13

Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk. Visit downtown art galleries from 2-5PM as part of the new Second Saturday Art Walks presented by Mosaic - the new gallery collective for downtown Rehoboth. Check out the galleries, the fabulous art, receptions and more. See www.mosaicrehoboth.com for details.

Wednesday, Feb. 17 FILM "The Drummer," presented as part of the Around the World Series hosted by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, 7pm in the upstairs screening room at the Movies at Midway. Free admission. More info at www.rehobothfilm.com.
Saturday, Feb. 20 Merchants' Attic I garage sale, 9am-1pm at Rehoboth Beach Convention Hall. Details at www.beach-fun.com.
Saturday, Feb. 27 9th Annual Lower Delaware Autism Foundation's Autism Ball & Auction for Hope. NEW MARDI GRAS THEME! Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Sponsorship and program advertisement opportunities available. Ticket sales are now online. Visit www.ldaf.com for details.

March

Saturday, March 6

2010 Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Festival. Held at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. It's a chocolate lover's delight. From 11:30 am- 3:30 p.m. (or when the chocolate runs out!) there will be family fun, great vendors, baking contest and tastes of sinful desserts baked by some of the finest restaurants, chefs and chocoholics in Rehoboth and Lewes. You won't want to miss it! Start thinking about a recipe to submit--click here for a baking contest form. There are great prizes for professionals and amateurs!!! You make the chocolate, everybody has fun! Come taste the goodies! Sorry, no carry-out permitted....but come sample all you want! Admission only $2 Please call 227-2772 or see more details.

Saturday, March 13 Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk. Visit downtown art galleries from 2-5PM as part of the new Second Saturday Art Walks presented by Mosaic - the new gallery collective for downtown Rehoboth. Check out the galleries, the fabulous art, receptions and more. See www.mosaicrehoboth.com for details.
Saturday, March 20 Merchants' Attic II garage sale, 9am-1pm at Rehoboth Beach Convention Hall. Details at www.beach-fun.com.
Friday-Sunday, March 26-28 Writers at the Beach: Pure Sea Glass writing conference featuring over 30 nationally known authors, agents, and editors. Details at www.writersatthebeach.com.

April

Saturday, April 10 Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk. Visit downtown art galleries from 2-5PM as part of the new Second Saturday Art Walks presented by Mosaic - the new gallery collective for downtown Rehoboth. Check out the galleries, the fabulous art, receptions and more. See www.mosaicrehoboth.com for details.
Sunday, April 11 Lower Delaware Autism Foundation Race for Autism. Visit www.ldaf.com for details.
Saturday, April 24 17th Annual Holistic Health Fair, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free Admission, Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes,. Guest speakers, educational workshops, demonstrations, holistic, "green" & natural retailers and service providers, Kid's Corner, healthy food court, non-perishable food drive, "Change for Change" wishing well. For info visit www.thewellnet.org or call Sherry at 302-945-2107.

May

Friday-Sunday, May 7-9 Plein Air PAINT-OUT Weekend. Main Street and the Rehoboth Art League team up for a fantastic weekend of art and art sales. Over 20 painters from all over the region converge on Downtown Rehoboth Beach to set up easels and paint outdoor sights, starting with a Pre-Party at Aerie Art Gallery. There will be a show and sale on Sunday evening. Also included in the weekend, MOSAIC Art Walk, local artist displays, and "Amateur’s Quick Draw". Thanks to Community Bank for sponsoring this event. Please call Rehoboth Beach Main Street at 302-227-2772 for more information. Details at www.downtownrehoboth.com.
Saturday, May 8 Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk. Visit downtown art galleries from 6-9 PM as part of the new Second Saturday Art Walks presented by Mosaic - the new gallery collective for downtown Rehoboth. Check out the galleries, the fabulous art, receptions and more. See www.mosaicrehoboth.com for details.
Friday-Sunday, May 14-16 27th Annual Rehoboth Beach Spring Sidewalk Sale. Shop Downtown Rehoboth Beach & Rte.1 for special deals! Store Hours: 10AM - 8PM (hours may vary). Details at www.beach-fun.com.
Monday, May 31 RACE: 8th Rusty Rudder 5k. Part 1 of Seven Sisters Two Brothers Run Walk Series 2010. Details at www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com.

June

June 6-12 Downtown Rehoboth Beach Restaurant Week. A Main Street Sponsored Event: 3-course $20 or $30 prix-fixe meals at more than 20 eateries in the Restaurant Capital of Delaware! No matter your culinary favorites or what’s in your wallet, there are treats for your palate. Indulge! Participating Restaurants To Be Announced. Please call 302-227-2772 or see details at www.downtownrehoboth.com.
Saturday, June 12 Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk. Visit downtown art galleries from 6-9 PM as part of the new Second Saturday Art Walks presented by Mosaic - the new gallery collective for downtown Rehoboth. Check out the galleries, the fabulous art, receptions and more. See www.mosaicrehoboth.com for details.
Sunday, June 13 RACE: 2nd Outlet Liquors 5k at North Beach Restaurant. Part 2 of the Seven Sisters Two Brothers Running Walking Series. Details at www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com.

July

Sunday, July 4

Rehoboth Beach Fireworks 2010! A Main Street Event: Fireworks to be launched  from the beach & seen all up and down the Boardwalk & shoreline. Fireworks time is approximately 9:15. Come into town the easy way - take the Shuttle from Route One at County Bank, beginning at 5 p.m. Jolly Trolley Shuttle Service will operate 8:00 AM until about 2:00 AM.  Following Fireworks: a concert at the bandstand. For more information about Fireworks, please contact 302-227-2772, or click here.  The Annual Main Street Fireworks Display is funded entirely through donations from the citizens and businesses of the Rehoboth Beach area. Help make our show the biggest one ever: send donations for the fireworks to: Main Street Fireworks,  P.O. Box 50. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

Sunday, July 4 RACE: 8th Jimmy's Grill 5k. Details at www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com.
Saturday, July 10 Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk. Visit downtown art galleries from 6-9 PM as part of the new Second Saturday Art Walks presented by Mosaic - the new gallery collective for downtown Rehoboth. Check out the galleries, the fabulous art, receptions and more. See www.mosaicrehoboth.com for details.
Sunday, July 11 RACE: 10th North Beach 5k. Details at www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com.
Sunday, July 18 RACE: 4th Dewey Beach Liquors at the Cork. Details at www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com.
Saturday, July 31 RACE: 8th Venus on the Half Shell 5k. Details at  www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com.

August

Saturday, Aug. 7 32nd Annual Rehoboth Beach Sandcastle Contest. Registration begins at 8:30AM at the North End of the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk near the Henlopen Hotel; Adults and Children welcome. Details at www.beach-fun.com.
Sunday, Aug. 8 RACE: 8th Classic Catering 5k. Details at www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com.
Saturday, Aug. 14 RACE: 8th Highway One Group 10k & 5k. Details at www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com.
Saturday, Aug. 14 Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk. Visit downtown art galleries from 6-9 PM as part of the new Second Saturday Art Walks presented by Mosaic - the new gallery collective for downtown Rehoboth. Check out the galleries, the fabulous art, receptions and more. See www.mosaicrehoboth.com for details.
Sunday, Aug. 22 RACE: 2nd Greene Turtle Lewes 5k run/walk for the Wellness Community. Details at www.races2run.com.

September

Sunday, Sept. 5 RACE: 4th Dewey Beach Lions Club 5k run/walk benefit for the DB Lions Club Charities. Details at www.races2run.com.
Saturday, Sept. 11 Sep 11, 2010 Title: 34th Gary P. Lister Bottle & Cork Ten Miler & 5k Description: Part 9 Seven Sisters Two Brothers Running Walking Series 2008 Link: www.sevensistersdeweybeach.com
Saturday, Sept. 11 Second Saturdays Destination Art Walk. Visit downtown art galleries from 6-9 PM as part of the new Second Saturday Art Walks presented by Mosaic - the new gallery collective for downtown Rehoboth. Check out the galleries, the fabulous art, receptions and more. See www.mosaicrehoboth.com for details.

October

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 1-3 34th Annual Rehoboth Beach Fall Sidewalk Sale. Shop Downtown Rehoboth Beach & Rte.1 Store Hours: 10AM - 8PM (hours may vary). Details at www.beach-fun.com.
Sunday, Oct. 3 Eighth Annual Celebrity Chefs’ Beach Brunch. Slide on your flip flops and come enjoy the cuisine of top area chefs, fine wines & cocktails and a unique silent auction at the Rusty Rudder. Proceeds benefit Meals On Wheels Delaware. Details at www.beachbrunch.com.
Oct. 13-17 Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival. Details at www.rehobothjazz.com.
Friday-Sunday, Oct. 29-31 21st Annual Sea Witch Festival. Costume Parade; Horsedrawn Hayrides; Sea Witch Hunt; Beach Games; Entertainment and Much More! Details at www.beach-fun.com.

November

Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 10-14 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. Details at www.rehobothfilm.com.

December

Sunday, Dec. 5 Community Unity Spaghetti Dinner, 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM- at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, presented by Main Street and provided by the famous Nicola's Pizza. It's a fantastic meal, featuring spaghetti, meatballs, a salad bar, beverages and awesome desserts. There is entertainment by the Tim Laushey Trio plus a Santa for kids of all ages. Tickets are $8 per person. Also at Community Unity, Main Street bestows its Citizen of the Year Award. Come dine with us! Call 302-227-2772 for details or visit www.downtownrehoboth.com.
   
 

This calendar is a free community service. All events, exhibits, openings, etc. should be submitted to info@rehoboth.com for posting. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the above events. However, because plans can change, we recommend contacting the event sponsor prior to making travel plans.

 

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