The last weekend of June has a little bit of everything happening around Coastal Delaware. 

You can start the morning with yoga on the sand, shop local markets, check out live music, take the kids to a family-friendly event, catch a comedy or magic show, browse gardens and art, or make brunch part of your weekend plans. 

This blog will help you find something that fits your mood, whether you want a relaxed morning, a full day out, or something fun to do after dinner.

Dewey Beach Yoga

Daily Dewey Beach Yoga is back on the sand at Dickinson Avenue Beach, giving people a relaxed way to start the day by the ocean. 

The class keeps things simple: bring a beach towel to use as your mat, settle in on the sand, and enjoy a beach yoga session from a group that has been offering yoga in Dewey Beach since 2017. 

With daily classes running through Labor Day, it is an easy option for anyone looking for a little movement, fresh air, and calm by the water.

• Dates: June 26th-28th
• Hours: 8am to 9am
• Location: Dickinson Avenue Beach, Dewey Beach

West Side Creative Market in Rehoboth Beach

West Side Creative Market is a laid-back open-air market in Rehoboth Beach with more than 20 local artists and makers, rotating food trucks, live music, drinks, and a strong community feel. 

This market is a great stop if you want to shop handmade goods, grab food from Brandylynns or Shore Island, listen to music by Devin Canfield, and support local creatives in a casual outdoor setting. 

It is also family-friendly, dog-friendly, free to attend, and easy to enjoy whether you are going for the shopping, the food, the music, or just the neighborhood vibe.

• Date: Friday, June 26th
• Hours: 5pm to 9pm
• Address: 19826 Central Street, Rehoboth Beach

Image: Fenwick Island Farmers Market

Fenwick Island Farmers’ Market at The Station 

Fenwick Island Farmers’ Market at The Station is a great Friday stop for fresh, local, and seasonal finds near Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, and Ocean City. 

This verified producer-only market means vendors are selling only what they grow, bake, or make, so shoppers can browse local produce, flowers, baked goods, and more while supporting area farmers and makers. 

Since the market is set up at The Station parking lot, it is also easy to grab breakfast, coffee, or lunch after shopping.

• Date: Friday, June 26th
• Hours: 8am to 12pm 
• Address: 1406 Ocean Highway, Fenwick Island

John George at Dickens Parlour Theatre

John George brings comedy, sleight-of-hand magic, illusions, and plenty of audience banter to Dickens Parlour Theatre. 

He is known for the kind of show that keeps things moving, mixing technical skill with jokes, personality, and moments that make you question what you just saw. 

He has performed around the world, including at The Magic Castle in Los Angeles, and also appears as part of the magic duo The Magical Misfits. 

If you like a show where you cannot fully trust your own eyes, this one fits.

• Date: June 26th & 27th
• Time: 7pm
• Address: 31810 Good Earth Lane, Ocean View

Saturday Summer Market at George H.P. Smith Park

The Saturday Summer Market at George H.P. Smith Park is a classic Lewes weekend stop and a great way to ease into the morning. 

Local vendors bring everything from fresh produce, eggs, meats, seafood, flowers, coffee, baked goods, juices, kombucha, honey, jams, pantry items, and handmade products.

You can browse favorites like Old World Breads Bakery, Gaia Coffee, Jackie Blues, The Juice Clubs, Lavender Fields, Reid Angus, Stag Run Farm, Winters Farm Florals, and more while picking up something fresh for the week, a treat for brunch, or a few local finds to take home.

• Date: Saturday, June 27th
• Hours: 8am to 12pm
• Address: Johnson & Dupont Avenues, Lewes

Kids’ Running of the Bull in Dewey Beach

Kids’ Running of the Bull takes Dewey’s wildest tradition and turns it into a family-friendly beach moment for the younger crowd. 

The kids get their own version of the run, complete with the bull costume, plenty of sand, and the kind of funny chaos parents will definitely want to record. 

Get there with enough time to find a good spot, because watching the little ones decide whether to chase the bull or run away from it is half the fun.

• Date: Saturday, June 27th
• Time: 10:30am
• Location: Dagsworthy Street on the Beach, Dewey Beach

Image: Hudson Fields

First State Fest at Hudson Fields

First State Fest is built around local businesses, crafters, artisans, food trucks, and plenty of reasons to walk around for a while. 

More than 135 local vendors are expected, with food trucks including Grotto’s and Helen’s Sausage House, plus a petting zoo, inflatables, raffles, DJ music, and a scrapple-eating contest. 

You can also expect orange crushes and DD Project Wines, with proceeds supporting the Stevenson Foundation.

• Date: Saturday, June 27th
• Hours: 10am to 3pm
• Address: 29763 Eagle Crest Road, Milton

Don’t Tell Comedy in Rehoboth Beach

Don't Tell Comedy in Rehoboth Beach keeps the night a little mysterious by having a secret venue and a lineup that isn't revealed until the comedians go on stage.

People who buy tickets get the exact location the day of the show, which is part of the fun because the whole idea is to keep things a secret. 

The comedians are also kept secret, but each lineup is carefully put together with a mix of local talent, up-and-coming performers, and comedians who are already touring the country. 

Drinks and food will be available for purchase.

• Date: Saturday, June 27th
• Time: 8pm
• Location: Local business in Rehoboth 

Machine Basics at Raye of Light Studio

Machine Basics at Raye of Light Studio is a hands-on sewing workshop for true beginners or anyone who wants a relaxed refresher before using a machine again. 

Guest artist Renee's Stitch & Style School will walk you through the fundamentals of sewing, such as threading a machine, winding and inserting a bobbin, adjusting simple machine settings, sewing straight seams, and learning the tools and terms that every sewist should be familiar with. 

You’ll practice as you go while creating an envelope-style pillow slipcover to take home, and students can bring their own working sewing machine or borrow one for the class.

• Date: Saturday, June 27th
• Hours: 10am to 1pm
• Address: 117 Atlantic Ave #3F, Ocean View

Image: The Milton Garden Club

Milton Garden Club Tour

This self-guided tour gives you a look inside seven gardens of different sizes throughout Milton’s surrounding residential communities. 

One of the biggest highlights is the Heronwood garden owned by Malcolm Bohlayer and Jerry Mulcahy, where you can see shrubs, trees, flowers, and 650 registered daylilies expected to be in peak bloom. 

The tour also includes a community garden where residents grow fruits and vegetables, and some gardeners will be available to answer questions along the way. 

You can also browse artists, vendors, a garden-themed yard and plant sale, and raffle items tied to nurseries, horticulture classes, holiday wreaths, and more.

• Date: Saturday, June 27th
• Hours: 9am to 2pm
• Various locations

Annual Kids Catch-All Fishing Tournament at Indian River Marina

The Annual Kids Catch-All Fishing Tournament is a fun one for families who want to spend time on the water and let kids be part of the fishing action. 

Set at a beautiful marina near one of the East Coast’s great fishing areas, the tournament includes more than just casting lines, with all-you-can-eat dinner events for the whole family, free event T-shirts, door prizes, and custom-made trophies. 

It has that full weekend feel where kids get the excitement of competing, families get to enjoy the marina setting together, and everyone helps support the Lyme Disease Association of Delmarva, Inc.

• Dates: June 27th & 28th
• Check the hours at registration
• Address: 39415 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach

Artist Reception: Liz Ornston at Back Porch Cafe

This reception at Back Porch Cafe gives you a chance to see paintings inspired by nature, color, and light while meeting the artist behind the work. 

The exhibit includes representational and abstract pieces, with waterscapes, beach house portraits, and still lifes. 

Ornston grew up in Delaware, spent many years living in New York, and now lives in Lewes, where she paints and works as a clinical psychologist.

• Date: Sunday, June 28th
• Hours: 3pm to 4pm 
• Address: 59 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach

DJ Bump Dance Party at the Bethany Bandstand

This bandstand dance party brings a high-energy mix of music made for dancing, singing along, and celebrating across generations. 

The set list moves through early rock ’n’ roll, Motown classics, disco, pop, hip-hop, country, and today’s crowd favorites, so there is something familiar for just about everyone. 

It is an easy one to enjoy if you want a feel-good outdoor music night with a big, crowd-friendly soundtrack.

• Date: Sunday, June 28th
• Time: 7:30pm
• Location: Boardwalk, Bethany Beach

Farmers’ Market at Nassau Valley Vineyards

Sundays at Nassau Valley Vineyards are a relaxed way to spend time outdoors with local vendors, live music, food, and locally made wine. 

You can shop for local produce, honey, jams, arts and crafts, and other vendor goods, then stay to hear music from artists like Jr. Wilson and Chatty, Matt Lafferty, Hot Sauce, Keith Mack, Ed Shockley, and more. 

Nassau Valley also has a full sangria bar made with its own wines, plus food from on-site vendors, and families are welcome to bring a chair or settle in at the vineyard for the afternoon.

• Date: Sunday, June 28th
• Hours: 12pm to 3pm
• Address: 32165 Winery Way, Lewes

Image: Crust & Craft

Brunch Club at Crust & Craft

Brunch Club at Crust & Craft is a lively brunch option with music by DJ Zip, drink specials, and a menu that goes beyond the usual breakfast favorites. 

You can expect dishes like pulled pork hash with sunny eggs and bourbon BBQ drizzle, smoked salmon pizza with cream cheese béchamel, cheeseburger Benedict with chipotle hollandaise, ricotta toast with marinated heirloom tomatoes, and pretzel salad pancakes with strawberry jelly, cream cheese whip, and candied pretzel crunch. 

When you want brunch to be more than just a meal, this is a great option.

• Date: Sunday, June 28th
• Hours: 10am to 2pm
• Address: 18701 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach

Sunday Brunch at Crooked Hammock Brewery

This Sunday brunch is a relaxed way to ease into the day with the Crooked Hammock flavors people already love, this time served in brunch form. 

Guests can enjoy brunch dishes, Crooked Bloody Marys, mimosa flights, and fun party drinks for the kids, making it a good option for families. 

The brewery also adds a rotating kids’ craft table or family activity each Sunday, so it is a nice pick for anyone looking for brunch that feels casual, easy, and fun for the whole crew.

• Date: Sunday, June 28th
• Hours: 10am to 2pm
• Address: 36707 Crooked Hammock Way, Lewes

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