Events This Weekend in Delaware and Maryland

With the Fall Festival Season beginning to wind down, one of the best events of autumn has again been saved for last at the Delaware beaches. That's right, it's time for this year's edition of the much anticipated Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddlers Festival in Rehoboth Beach.

These three days in Delaware's most popular coastal resort are definitely a great way to end what is always a spectacular couple of months in the region. 

See below for some of the highlights of this year's Sea Witch Festival, but also be sure to visit beach-fun.com for the full program and schedule of events. There's no way we can hit on everything coming up this weekend here in this blog, so please visit the Chamber's website for much more on Sea Witch 2023.

But while the main event is definitely happening in Rehoboth Beach, there are plenty of other things to see and do at the Delaware and Maryland beaches and beyond this final weekend of October.

Take a few minutes to read through the multiple events we're highlighting this week and be sure to plan for a fantastic few days here in the region.

Make it a great weekend everyone!

Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddler's Festival (October 27-29)

When thinking of this annual festival in the "Nation's Summer Capital," most people think of the costume parade up and down Rehoboth Avenue on Saturday morning. And while that's certainly the highlight of this three-day gathering, there is much, much more to see and witness at Rehoboth Beach’s most well-known annual event. 

Once again, thousands of visitors are expected in the resort this weekend for three days of fun in 2023’s extended season. Listed below are a few of the highlights of this year’s Sea Witch Festival, including the always popular pet parade on Sunday. 

Visit www.beach-fun.com for a complete schedule of the weekend's activities.

• Costume Parade. Saturday, Oct. 28, beginning at 11 a.m., down Rehoboth Avenue. You won't want to miss this!
• Sea Witch Hunt. Find the Sea Witch and you could win a prize. This is scheduled for Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. The information table is located at the Rehoboth Bandstand.
• Old Fashioned Kids’ Beach Games. Games are held on the beach between Olive and Maryland Avenues, beginning at 2 p.m., on Saturday.
• Pony Rides on the Beach. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a $5 fee and this activity is weather dependent.
• Tyke Bike Roll on the Boardwalk. Friday from 2:30 to 4 p.m., on Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk. This is for children ages 8 and under.
• Hayrides Through Downtown Rehoboth. Saturday and Sunday from 12 until 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor's Center on Rehoboth Avenue.
• Sea Witch 5K Classic Run. Begins at Grove Park at 9 a.m., on Sunday. Visit www.seashorestriders.com for more information.
• Costumed Dog Parade. Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. Parade will be down the Boardwalk and include an approximately 1.5-mile walk. 

Boos & Brews (October 27)

This Halloween weekend event is scheduled for the Lewes Historical Society complex on Shipcarpenter Street and will take place between 7 and 10 p.m., on Friday, October 27.

Organizers promise lots of food, drinks, and entertainment, provided by such local favorites as Dogflish Head, Bethany Blues, and the Hot Sauce Band.

This is a 21 and older event and all proceeds from the $50 ticket price will be used to further the work of the Lewes Historical Society in promoting the history of the "First Town in the First State." 

To learn more about the 2023 Boos & Brews event in Lewes, or to purchase tickets, visit historiclewes.com.

Schellville Spooktacular Kids' Zone (October 27)

The popular Schellville grounds will again be open and alive with excitement this Friday, October 27, for a special Halloween-themed event.

"Spooktacular" is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. this Friday evening and is billed as a "family-friendly Halloween extravaganza packed with exciting activities."

Events and activities on the schedule include trick-or-treating, a pumpkin carving contest, face painting, bouncy houses, train rides, and much more.

Click here for more information on this one-night-only event in Rehoboth Beach.

Click here for the rest of this weekend’s busy events calendar