Hey, there Small Wonder.
Welcome to the weekend.
We’ve got a guide to your best possible weekend, whether you’re headed out to run errands, buy plants for your garden or spring veggies at the farmers market, getting hyped for the Sixers or knocking out chores, may the force be …
Oh, wait. We did that already, didn’t we? It’s no longer May the Fourth but it IS May the Sixth, so carry on, young Jedi. And if you are a Star Wars fan, we do have an event for you today.
Read on, you will …
May the 6th be With You
Stars Wars fans know well the the phrase “May the Fourth” be with you. But there’s another saying this spring that’s just as important, but not nearly as popular, writes Andre Lamar.
That phrase is “Revenge of the Sixth.”
Lovers of the dark side will get a kick out of this special Saturday (May “Sixth”) event that inspired a fun Star Wars celebration at Delaware Museum of Nature & Science.
Festivities include music, space-themed activities, crafts, appearances from the 501st Legion — First State Garrison, Ghost Base Rebel Legion, Mandalorian Mercs and more coolness. There also will be snacks and beverages.
Revenge of the Sixth will invade Delaware Museum of Nature & Science (4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington) from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $20 for non-members; $7 members. Visit delmns.org or (302) 658-9111.
Do I need my umbrella this weekend?
You can leave that unwieldly contraption at home … finally.
We are looking at 73 degrees and sunny today, and partly sunny and 76 degrees tomorrow. So you can safely ditch the rain boots and test run some of your cute spring fashions.
And the outlook is good for all of the fun out there to enjoy ….
Stock up on Delaware fresh
It’s farmers market seasons, one of our favorite seasons.
Asparagus, baby lettuce, ramps and fiddleheads, what’s not to like?
A lot of Delaware markets open this weekend, others coming on line soon. Check out our guide here.
Point-to-Point trots to Winterthur
The 45th annual Point-to-Point trots back to Winterthur with lots of festivities in its stable this weekend, including a tailgate competition judged by a local Food Network celebrity.
All parking and admission must be purchased by today, Saturday, a day before the big event.
Celebrity chef Dru Tevis of SoDel Concepts will judge the tailgate competition. Tevis recently won season nine of Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship in 2022.
What started out as a small group of horse riders and picnickers on May 6, 1979, has evolved into a popular cultural event that’s famous for its high-stakes racing (with purses totaling $60,000), posh fashion and lots of fun festivities.
Point-to-Point is Winterthur’s largest single-day fundraising event. Proceeds from this year’s event support environmental and landscape stewardship initiatives.
Saddle up for the return of Point-to-Point at Winterthur (5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur) from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For tickets and more info, visit winterthur.org or (302) 888-4600.
Free first Sundays
Are you a first timer at Rockwood Museum, or is that you can’t get enough of it? Either way, there’s a self-guided tour of the place with your name it. And it’s at no cost to you, since this event is intended to give back to the community.
That means you can be a happy recipient of this tour at Rockwood Museum (4651 Washington St. Extension, Wilmington) from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free event. Visit newcastlede.gov/calendar or (302) 395-5555.
Dover Days turns 90
One of Delaware’s biggest and longest-running festivals is planning a comeback this weekend after a string of bad luck has kept it sidelined since 2019.
The darling Dover Days Festival is turning 90.
The rain-or-shine event will be held downtown around The Green, Federal Street, State Street, Loockerman Street, Legislative Avenue and Water Street.
Read all about its return here.
Want to eat out?
This was a VERY busy week for big restaurant news, so I figured I’d round it up for you in one place.
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What about Mom?
If you still need a reservation for Mother’s Day, we’ve got you covered.
Check out our guide to Delaware restaurants hoping to treat her like a queen.
You’ll find everything from boozy brunches to buffets.
A night to remember …
It’s prom time and we are here for it.
We will be covering as many proms as we can, so tell your friends to check us out on Delaware Online for many local galleries of young people making memories that will last a lifetime.
You can enjoy photo galleries of all of the proms we’ve covered so far here.
Hyped for the Sixers?
Following the Eastern Conference semi finals and excited to cheer on the 76ers?
Stick with us for updates and highlights here. (Isn’t that Arthur Embiid cute?)
Oh, yeah, there’s a new king …
Stick with us all weekend on Delaware Online for updates on the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.
And read about our local connection to the pageantry here.
