From historic Delaware towns to the wooded suburbs near the Pennsylvania line, November across New Castle County brings craft fairs, history talks, holiday markets, and the first sparkle of the Brandywine Valley's holiday season. Here's what's worth adding to your calendar, whether you're in New Castle, Hockessin, Pike Creek, Wilmington, or just over the PA border.
Fall Craft Fair
Description: A community craft fair featuring local vendors and handmade goods.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Goldey-Beacom College, Hockessin, DE
Link: stayhappening.com
Loyalty and Zeal
Description: A talk by Drew Shuptar-Rayvis, a citizen and cultural ambassador of the Pocomoke Indian Nation, on the contributions, struggles, and sacrifices made by Algonkian peoples during the War of American Independence.
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 6–7 p.m.
Location: New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St, New Castle, DE
Link: history.delaware.gov
Friendsgiving New Castle
Description: A community Friendsgiving gathering in historic New Castle.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: New Castle, DE
Link: allevents.in
Hearth Cooking at Amstel House
Description: Watch 18th-century hearth cooking demonstrations at one of New Castle's historic house museums.
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: Check New Castle Historical Society for exact time
Location: Amstel House, New Castle, DE
Link: newcastlehistory.org
Ashley Sweetman: Linda Ronstadt and Friends
Description: A tribute concert celebrating the music of Linda Ronstadt and friends.
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: 201 Delaware St, New Castle, DE
Link: allevents.in
45th Annual Artisans Show at CCArts
Description: A juried artisan show featuring fine art and fine craft exhibitors, with food and activities, hosted by the Center for the Creative Arts.
Date: Saturday, November 21 through Sunday, November 22, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. (check event page for full hours)
Location: Center for the Creative Arts, 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn, DE (near Hockessin)
Link: allevents.in
Tavern Night
Description: An evening of 18th-century atmosphere at the Arsenal, part of New Castle's ongoing colonial-era programming.
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 7–10 p.m.
Location: The Arsenal, New Castle, DE
Link: newcastlehistory.org
A Longwood Christmas
Description: Longwood Gardens transforms into a dazzling holiday display, with illuminated fountain shows, towering lighted trees, and seasonal décor throughout the conservatories.
Date: Friday, November 20, 2026 through January 10, 2027
Time: Check Longwood Gardens' site for daily hours
Location: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
Link: visitwilmingtonde.com
Fourth Friday Art on the Town
Description: New Castle's monthly art walk, featuring local artists and galleries throughout the historic district.
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
Time: Evening (check New Castle Historical Society for exact time)
Location: Historic New Castle, DE
Link: newcastlehistory.org
Holidays at Hagley
Description: Eleutherian Mills, the first du Pont family home in America, is dressed for the season with holiday décor, the Gingerbread House Contest, Santa Day, and Holiday Nights tours.
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026 through January 1, 2027
Time: Check Hagley's site for daily hours
Location: Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington, DE
Link: visitwilmingtonde.com
Holiday Magic at Riverbright Wilmington
Description: The Christina Riverwalk transforms into a walk-through holiday light display, with trees and archways wrapped in lights.
Date: Opens Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time: Lights on at dusk, daily
Location: Christina Riverwalk, Wilmington, DE
Link: visitwilmingtonde.com
Hometown Holiday Market
Description: A cozy local holiday market with vendors, gifts, and small-town charm.
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Hockessin United Methodist Church, 7250 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE
Link: stayhappening.com
Small Business Saturday
Description: Shop local in historic New Castle on the biggest small-business shopping day of the year.
Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
Time: All day
Location: Historic New Castle, DE
Link: newcastlehistory.org
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