Holiday and Winter Events in Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley
Step into holiday magic with Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley. As the days turn cold and the nights turn long, marvel at the light displays and festive decorations that turn the area’s historic mansions into a wonderland of festive cheer. Join us for classic holiday entertainment, Christmas lights and other cold-weather events to help you chase the winter blues away.
A Brandywine Christmas
At the Brandywine Museum of Art, the holidays arrive to the sound of a train horn and the…
A Longwood Christmas
Longwood Gardens shines brightly in the Brandywine Valley throughout a Longwood Christmas, from…
Christmas in Odessa
Take a self-guided tour of 18th and 19th century homes, then enjoy some traditional holiday cheer…
Holiday Lights Express on the Wilmington & Western Railroad
The Wilmington & Western Railroad’s Holiday Lights Express offers a magical seasonal…
Holidays at Hagley
There’s a different theme every year, but the focus on family and the traditions of a holiday…
Holidays in Odessa
Throughout the holiday season in Historic Odessa, guests will find seasonal interpretations from…
Noël at Nemours Estate
Alfred I. duPont built “America’s Versailles” for his wife on a 3,000-acre plot in…
Santa Claus Express on the Wilmington & Western Railroad
It’s always a treat to ride the antique steam locomotives on the Wilmington & Western…
St. Patrick's Day Parade
When you see the stripe of green paint appear down the center of King Street in downtown Wilmington…
The Spirit of Christmas in Historic New Castle
Historic New Castle gets downright Dickensian during the second weekend of December, as the…
Wilmington Beer Week
Wilmington has a long and storied history with beer and breweries, and Wilmington Beer Week…
Wilmington Christmas Parade
Run by the Wilmington Jaycees’ for over 55-years, the annual Wilmington Christmas Parade kicks…
Winter Wonder
Relish the beauty of winter both indoors and out. Vibrant flowers and foliage create a sanctuary of…
Yuletide at Winterhur
This premier museum of the American decorative arts, each room on the Yuletide Tour tells a story of…