Check out the holly jolly happenings around the Cape Region to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
Through Jan. 1
Winter Wonderfest, including the Light Spectacular and Christmas Village, Cape Henlopen State Park and Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, Lewes. Two-mile Light Spectacular at the state park and Christmas Village with ice skating rink, live music, indoor holiday workshops, strolling Santa and carnival rides including a giant ferris wheel. Go to www.wonderfestde.org for more information.
Nov. 25-26
Dewey Beach Holiday Sip and Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Starboard, Dewey Beach. Wide array of holiday gifts and original art in a fun shopping environment under a large heated tent in The Starboard parking lot.
Nov. 25-27
Holiday Open House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor, 18864 Cool Spring Road, Milton. Special events to celebrate the season. Cider and refreshments. Call 684-1514 for information.
Friday, Nov. 25
Rehoboth Beach Holiday Tree Lighting, Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Pavilion. Singalong begins at 6:30 p.m.; tree lighting at 7 p.m. For more information call 227-2772 or go to www.downtownrb.com.
Nov. 26-27
Santa and Mrs. Claus at Tanger Outlets Seaside location, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 26
Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market holiday market, noon to 3 p.m., Grove Park. Join your favorite vendors for holiday decorations and goodies.
Dewey Beach Holiday Tree Lighting, 6 p.m., Fifer’s Orchards market. Parking is free on any street in Dewey Beach.
Tree lighting in Milton Memorial Park, 5:30 p.m. Come enjoy the start of the season with holiday caroling and a tree lighting.
Thursday, Dec. 1
Georgetown Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. This year’s theme is Christmas Dreams. Go to www.georgetowncoc.com for more information.
Lewes Merchants’ Hospitality Night, 5 to 8 p.m. Merchants host an evening of shopping with complimentary refreshments. Santa will be in residence on Second Street. For more information call 645-8073.
Friday, Dec. 2
Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary’s Annual Holiday Craft Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunshine Café of Beebe Medical Center, Savannah Road, Lewes.
Children’s Beach House Winter White Holiday Celebration Silent Auction & Art Show, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 1800 Bay Ave., Lewes. Tickets, $100. Benefits Children’s Beach House, www.cbhinc.org.
Selbyville Christmas Parade, 7 p.m., Church and Railroad avenues.
Saturday, Dec. 3
Cape Artists of Lewes Gallery Open House, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., gallery on West Third St., Lewes. Light refreshments and original artwork, holiday cards and ornaments available. For more information, call 644-7733 or go to www.capeartists.org.
Children’s Beach House Winter White Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Benefits Children’s Beach House, cbhinc.org.
2016 Christmas Tour of Lewes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This self-guided tour will benefit the Lewes Historical Society. Tickets, $30. Children under 12 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. For information go to www.historiclewes.org.
Lewes in Bloom Christmas Market, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Lewes. Fundraiser showcases artists.
Lewes Christmas Parade, 5 p.m., downtown Lewes. Parade lineup takes place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and the parade begins on Savannah Road at Sussex Drive and will end in front of King’s Ice Cream Shop on Second Street.
Millsboro Christmas Parade, 10 a.m., downtown Millsboro.
Rehoboth Art League Open House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres. For information call 227-8408 or go to www.rehobothartleague.org.
Santa and Mrs. Claus at Tanger Outlets Seaside location, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 5
Caroling on the Circle, 6:30 p.m., The Circle in Georgetown. Community singing event doubles as food drive for Sussex County, drawing hundreds of residents who turn out to sing Christmas carols and collect canned goods for area pantries, churches and food banks. In the event of rain or snow, it will be moved inside the fire hall on South Bedford Street. For more information, call 302-855-7700.
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company. For more information and sponsor/registration forms, email christmasparade@rehobothbeachfire.com.
Wednesday, Dec. 7
Milton Christmas Parade, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Milton Volunteer Fire Department, this fun event will feature marching bands, fire trucks, floats and more. Go to www.historicmilton.com for more information.
Saturday, Dec. 10
Milton Holiday House Tour, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Milton Women’s Club, event will feature many of the historic homes in town decorated for the holidays. On day of event, tickets available at the Holly Festival in the Milton Fire Hall, the Mercantile at Milton and the Milton Historical Society and Museum. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 302-329-9738 or 302-354-8470.
Milton Holly Festival, 9 a.m., Milton Fire Hall, Gosh Hall, the Milton Theater and the Milton Public Library.
Santa and Mrs. Claus at Tanger Outlets Seaside location, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 17
Santa and Mrs. Claus at Tanger Outlets Seaside location, Route 1, Rehoboth Beach, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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