Calendar of Events - Rockwood Park and Museum

Sleep Under the Stars at Rockwood Park

June 1, 2013

10am

One of New Castle County's most popular events is BACK!

Sleep Under the Stars is a camping activity open to families, individuals, and groups. Don't miss out on the hayrides, bonfires, games, activities, crafts, & entertainment.

Pre-registration is encouraged.

For more details, visit www.nccde.org/specialevents or call (302) 395-5633.

Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival

June 29 - 30

Bring the whole family to a day full of music, fun, local shopping, and lots and lots of ice cream!
Get all the details at rockwoodicecream.com

Delaware Shakespeare Festival: The Two Gentlemen of Verona

July 12 - 28

Outdoor Shakespeare entertaining the whole family. The best place to watch theatre in the summer is outdoors. Delaware Shakespeare Festival presents Shakespeare under the stars in a fun, family-friendly environment on the lush grounds of Rockwood Park.
Our talented company creates entertaining, understandable productions of some of the greatest plays ever written, as the audience picnics and enjoys a midsummer evening. In 2013, DSF presents Shakespeare’s youthful romantic comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona.
Get all the details and tickets at delshakes.org

Shakes & Charades

Select Sundays This Summer

3pm, FREE

Join us in family fun of the simplest kind, using minimal props and structure. Twirl, hop, dance, and sing to suggested interpretations. Just pretend! Programs in July precede Family Night performances of Delaware Shakespeare Festival. No age requirements. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
June 23, July 14, July 28, August 11
Admission to Delaware Shakespeare Festival Performance not included.

Rockwood Explorers Camp

August 5 - 9, 2013

9am - 3pm, $150

Hike and discover natural treasures, pan for gold in the creek, learn about archaeology, write and perform a play, go on a ghost tour of the museum and a scavenger hunt, play turn-of-the-century games, learn about history and architecture, and document it all in your journal.

Drop-In Days

Alternate Thursdays This Summer!

9am, 12pm, and 3pm, FREE

Participate in a nature experience at Rockwood Park. Start with a short topic lecture and then a staff-led walk around the grounds. Finish up with a topic-related activity and create a take-home craft.

June 6, June 20, July 18, August 1, August 15

Toddler Temosium

Alternate Wednesdays the Sumemr

10am - 11:30am, FREE

Walk the park with a staff member keeping a sharp eye out for any critters, insects, or flowers of interest along the way. We’ll find a cozy spot to stop for a snack and drink that you bring from home. Finish out the morning with stories, music, games, or dancing.
This activity is free, but registration is suggested.

Overnight Paranormal Investigation

June 22, 2013

7pm - 3am, $100

Join Prof. Phil and Dr. Lou, our resident ghost hunters, on a thorough and extended paranormal investigation of Rockwood Museum. Hear stories of past occurrences experienced by employees and visitors in the mansion. Learn how to use a variety of paranormal investigative tools during the night. Go behind the scenes searching for ghostly contact. A light dinner fare will be provided. Must be over 18 to attend. Registration required.

Please call (302) 761-4340 for information and tickets.