Community Events & Programs

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Jane Rattenni
Manager

James H. Gilliam Building
77 Read's Way
New Castle, DE 19720

302-395-5613

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Holiday Closures)

New Castle County Special Events are opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to interact and come together as a community to enjoy one of the County’s parks. The events serve to build trust and a sense of belonging to the community and thus improve our quality of life.

For weather related updates or cancellation information call the Special Event Hotline 302-395-5659


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  1. Mon Jan. 25

    Trail Tales at Rockwood: Sizing Up Winter by Lizann Flatt Looking for a fun family-friendly, screen-free act...
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  2. Tue Jan. 26

    Trail Tales at Rockwood: Sizing Up Winter by Lizann Flatt Looking for a fun family-friendly, screen-free act...
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  3. Wed Jan. 27

    Trail Tales at Rockwood: Sizing Up Winter by Lizann Flatt Looking for a fun family-friendly, screen-free act...
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  1. Thu Jan. 28

    Trail Tales at Rockwood: Sizing Up Winter by Lizann Flatt Looking for a fun family-friendly, screen-free act...
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  2. Tue Feb. 2

    Black History Month Book Discussion with the Kirkwood Library: The Color Purple by Alice Walker Join us online to participate in a monthly book di...
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  3. Wed Feb. 3

    A Student's Quest for Racial Reckoning in Delaware Founder of the Delaware Social Justice Remembrance...
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Severe Weather

In the event of high severity weather conditions, event attendees and participants will be advised by announcement from the event organizers to “shut down.” If there is not time for an orderly evacuation, event attendees will be advised to shelter in place in buses, automobiles, or park pavilions or structures as may be appropriate for the expected conditions.