Delaware has close proximity to surrounding areas and cities in the Ohio region, making it the perfect weekend or day trip! Delaware is not just a place on the map but a vibrant hub offering unique experiences, just a quick drive away. Within this close-knit community, residents and visitors alike have easy access to a diverse array of culinary delights, including food, breweries, and wineries that showcase the region’s rich flavors. Family-friendly events further enhance the sense of community, providing opportunities for shared experiences and lasting memories.
Main Street Delaware’s ‘Just Next Door’ invites everyone to explore one-of-a-kind shops, discover hidden gems, and enjoy the distinctive charm that makes Delaware a destination worth discovering, just around the corner.
april
Downtown Delaware—the SPACE to be! First Friday, April 5 6 to 9 p.m. Join us for the first road closure event of the year, it is sure to be out of
Join us for the first road closure event of the year, it is sure to be out of this world!
○ SciFi Scavenger Hunt
• Stop by Delaware Welcome Center (20 E William St.) to get started, then make your way through downtown visiting participating downtown businesses to find the icons and match them to their business! Complete and turn back in at the Welcome Center for a chance to win a prize from COSI!
○ Pop Culture Cosplay Contest
• Dress to impress! We want to see your cosplays spanning the worlds of comics, movies, TV, books, and more! Here’s the rules: First, you’ll have to visit one of our partnering businesses, either Gameplay Unlimited (77 N Sandusky St.) or Rebel Toys (20 S Sandusky St.) and snap a photo either in the store or including your purchase. Then post your photo on social media using the #delawarecosplay24. Each store will get to pick a winner and you’ll receive a gift from that store!
○ Free COSI Learning Lunchboxes
• Visit the Delaware Welcome Center during First Friday to pick up yours *while supplies last!
○ Eclipse Glasses
• Visit the COSI tent where they will also be doing science demonstrations and experiments, *while supplies last!
We will be celebrating the total solar eclipse during April’s First Friday—make a weekend of it! Come for First Friday and stay for the eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
tue16apr5:30 pmtue7:00 pmPints & PizzaSpaces Still Available5:30 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Get to know more about Main Street Delaware, our committees, and volunteer opportunities while enjoying free pizza and drinks! Bring a friend, or meet a new one at the event!
Get to know more about Main Street Delaware, our committees, and volunteer opportunities while enjoying free pizza and drinks! Bring a friend, or meet a new one at the event!
Make sure to RSVP to this amazing event!
Please let us know if you can make it to the event.
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OpenSpaces Still Available
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
The Delaware Welcome Center
20 E William Street
Join us on Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a Spring Clean Up of our beloved Downtown! We love where we live and we want to
Join us on Saturday, April 27th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a Spring Clean Up of our beloved Downtown! We love where we live and we want to take care of it! We’ll be picking up litter from sidewalks, alleys, and parking lots as well as doing some light landscaping at the Welcome Center!
If you have a large group, let us know you’re coming so we can prepare the supplies!
Make sure to RSVP to this amazing event!
Please let us know if you can make it to the event.
YesMaybe
OpenSpaces Still Available
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
The Delaware Welcome Center
20 E William Street
may
fri03may6:00 pmfri9:00 pmMay First Friday: Game Night6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
Join us for May First Friday—Game Night Friday, May 3, 2024 6 to 9 p.m. Get ready to PLAY!! May’s First Friday will feature our Game Night theme! We’ll have all sorts of
Get ready to PLAY!!
May’s First Friday will feature our Game Night theme! We’ll have all sorts of sports stations, interactive games, contests, and more! Come check it out on Friday, May 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Delaware!
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm(GMT-04:00)
sat25may9:00 amsat12:00 pmFarmers' Market9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Join us at the Main Street Delaware Farmers’ Market! Starting Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00pm The Main Street Farmers’ Market offers an enticing array of seasonal fresh produce, baked
The Main Street Farmers’ Market offers an enticing array of seasonal fresh produce, baked goods, live and cut flowers and plants, honey, and craft items including homemade soap and pottery.
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm(GMT+00:00)