Free & Cheap Things to Do in Wilmington, DE

  • The list below includes 191 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmington, Delaware, including 102 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Museum and Specialty Museums.
  • From Bellevue State Park to Brandywine Creek State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newark, Philadelphia, West Chester and New Castle.
  • The list below includes 191 free or cheap things to do in or near Wilmington, Delaware, including 102 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Movie Theaters, Art Museum and Specialty Museums.
  • From Bellevue State Park to Brandywine Creek State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Wilmington and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newark, Philadelphia, West Chester and New Castle.
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Plant Nite 3596 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE MoreLess Info
No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
1.2 Miles
67% 96 votes
Movie Theaters 401 S. Madison St, Wilmington, DE 19801 MoreLess Info
Penn Cinema Riverfront is a 15-theater multiplex featuring the latest technologies, including IMAX and 3-D. See the latest Hollywood blockbusters in their comfortable stadium seating while enjoying fresh, affordable concessions.
3.5 Miles
90% 10 votes
Canoeing 2111 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 MoreLess Info
Organizing excursions to the Brandywine River, Wilderness Canoe Trips offers visitors 1.5 hour canoe and kayak trips where they can travel the river with a seasoned guide. The waters of the river are calm and are suite for beginner kayakers.
5.6 Miles
83% 6 votes
Natural History Museums 4840 Kennett Pk, Wilmington, DE 19807 MoreLess Info
At Delaware Museum of Natural History, visitors can view life-sized dinosaur fossils and displays containing educational information on topics like geology, prehistory, and ecosystems. The museum contains exhibits like an African watering hole and nature nook.
5.8 Miles
71% 7 votes
Specialty Museums 5101 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807 MoreLess Info
A museum of American decorative arts, the Winterthur Museum is surrounded by a sixty acre garden. The museum features a variety of art exhibits, and hosts frequent lectures and other educational events.
5.6 Miles
71% 28 votes
Malls 4737 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE MoreLess Info
Featuring over 80 retail and food stores, Concord Mall has top retail chains such as Aeropostale, Barnes & Noble, Yankee Candle, and Ruby Tuesday. Announcements can be found online each month for events specific to certain stores as well as general events, such as the Antique Auto Show.
4.6 Miles
63% 8 votes
Bowling 3215 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE MoreLess Info
Hosting regional leagues, AMF Price Lanes offers visitors a bowling alley with 52 lanes to choose from. In addition to bowling, visitors can play a variety of arcade games or participate in Friday night karaoke.
1.1 Miles
65% 31 votes
Trampoline Parks 510 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 MoreLess Info
An entertainment center, Stratosphere Trampoline Park provides trampoline-related activities including dodgeball, basketball and the Hubble Bubble. The park also offers a hurricane simulator, climbing walls, a mechanical bull, arcade game machines and a laser maze.
6.5 Miles
27% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 5501 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Brandywine Town Center 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers self-service and mobile ticketing, a game room and a lobby snack bar.
2.0 Miles
75% 12 votes
Go Karts 4060 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720 MoreLess Info
An indoor kart racing facility, Mid-Atlantic Grand Prix offers racing experiences to drivers ages 8 and up. The facility also hosts leagues and clinics on racing, and is available for parties and special events.
2.6 Miles
75% 12 votes
Bowling 3031 New Castle Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720 MoreLess Info
A 62 lane bowling alley that has been in business since 1959, Bowlerama features a variety of attractions. The facility hosts open bowling as well as tournament and league play, and features a video arcade and restaurant.
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