Things to Do with Kids in Wilmington, DE

  • TripBuzz found 184 things to do with kids in or near Wilmington, Delaware, including 157 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newark, Philadelphia, West Chester and New Castle.
  • From Can Do Playground to Delaware Children's Museum, the Wilmington area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, National & State Parks, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • Located on the Christina River, Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware. An older town, it contains several historical districts with national landmarks such as the Cathedral of Saint Peter located in Quaker Hill. This community also provides for an array of entertainment from its local zoo, to its art museum and sports hall of fame.
  • TripBuzz found 184 things to do with kids in or near Wilmington, Delaware, including 157 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Newark, Philadelphia, West Chester and New Castle.
  • From Can Do Playground to Delaware Children's Museum, the Wilmington area offers 98 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, National & State Parks, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • Located on the Christina River, Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware. An older town, it contains several historical districts with national landmarks such as the Cathedral of Saint Peter located in Quaker Hill. This community also provides for an array of entertainment from its local zoo, to its art museum and sports hall of fame.
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Restaurant offers a variety of dishes including fried chicken, wings, crab balls, and blackened salmon
5.8 Miles
90% 130 votes
National & State Parks Waterfront, New Castle, DE 19720 MoreLess Info
Battery Park covers 25 acres and has plenty of playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball courts and more. Castle Clinton, built before the 1812 war, had more than 4 million visitors in 2009 – according to the National Park Service this was the most visited park in America.
5.9 Miles
91% 722 votes
History Museums 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735 MoreLess Info
Winterthur, Delaware is home to the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Erected by the DuPont family, this sprawling estate features priceless antiques, elaborately-embroidered textiles, multiple formal gardens, a greenhouse full of exotic plants and other one-of-a-kind elements. It also includes a large woods…
6.5 Miles
91% 34 votes
Botanical Gardens 3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE MoreLess Info
Mt. Cuba Center is a botanical garden that features a variety of native plants from the Piedmont region. The garden offers two hour docent led walking tours and features a picnic area where guests can bring their own food.
6.6 Miles
38% 16 votes
Historic Districts Rt. 4, east of Rt. 896, Newark, DE MoreLess Info
On September 3, 1777, a famous Revolutionary War battle was fought at Cooch's Bridge. Today, the site contains artifacts, cannons, and educational exhibits commemorating the events that occurred during this tumultuous time in American History.
6.9 Miles
83% 35 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields Route 4 & 896, Newark, DE MoreLess Info
Bob Carpenter Center is a 5,000 seat basketball arena, which is also suited for concerts and banquets. It has its own locker rooms and weight-rooms.
7.5 Miles
90% 41 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 MoreLess Info
Located in Hockessin, Delaware, the Ashland Nature Center is dedicated to promoting nature appreciation and environmental conservation through wildlife education, school field trips, community presentations and other important events. Overnight lodging is available.
8.8 Miles
57% 23 votes
Skate Parks 801 Christiana Rd, Newark, DE MoreLess Info
Christiana Skating Center is not only a place suited for roller-skating and learning new tricks. Besides the themed parties held on holidays such as Halloween, this establishment is also suited for all kinds of celebrations, such as birthday parties.
8.9 Miles
100% 8 votes
Specialty Museums 3000 Creek Road, Hockessin, DE 19736 MoreLess Info
Marshall Steam Museum is a museum offering a variety of exhibits on steam based vehicles. Among these exhibits is an operating collection of antique automobiles and a steam locomotive exhibit.
9.5 Miles
70% 99 votes
Historic Sites Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 MoreLess Info
The site of the Revolutionary War's Battle of Brandywine, Brandywine Battlefield now offers guided tours (visitors provide their own cars), with stops at the Birmingham Friends Meetinghouse, Birmingham Hill, and Sandy Hill, and lunch at the Northbrook Marketplace. Self-guided exploration always available.
9.5 Miles
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Arts & Crafts Classes 220 Lantana Drive, Hockessin, DE 19707 MoreLess Info
Tideline Gallery is an art gallery and emporium that sells a wide variety of unique gifts. The store features jewelry, pottery, both functional and decorative, art glass, lamps, and Judaica.
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