Sleep Under The Stars
The Fall Sleep Under the Stars is New Castle County's premier fall family event. Families camp overnight in beautiful Carousel Park with fun fall activities provided by New Castle County. This camping event is for the experienced camper and novice alike. Campers enjoy bonfires, a movie under the stars, DJ, Monster Mash dance party, spooky tent decorating, tent-to-tent trick-or-treating, fall crafts, food trucks, and more. Don't forget your s'mores fix'ns! Camping is NOT required - come enjoy the same activities all day, but leave after the movie. $25 per car. Space is limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets or dogs (other than service dogs) are permitted at this event. Tents only camping. All ages.
Volunteer at Sleep Under the Stars
Volunteer Information and FAQ
OCTOBER 28 Event ScheduLE
12-7pm Camper Check In
1-8pm Food Trucks
2-6pm Moon Bounces, Outdoor Games, Nuke ‘EM, Volleyball, Gaga Ball, Football,
Hula Hoops, Parachute, Board Games, Jenga, Connect Four, Fall Crafts
(Spooky Spiderwebs, Paper Plate Black Cat), Scarecrow Making,
Barn Tours, Crafts with Center for Creative Arts, Halloween
Giveaways & Coloring Pages from Children's Dental Health
2-7pm Mechanical Bull
2-8pm DJ
3-6pm Pony Rides (Outdoor Arena, $5 cash donation to TROT)
3-6pm Monster Mash Dance and Games Party
3-9pm Hayrides
5pm-12am Bonfires
6pm Costume Parade (Meet at Main Stage)
6:30-7:30pm Tent to Tent Trick-or-Treating
7:30-8pm Flashlight Hike (Meet at Main Stage)
8pm Movie: Hocus Pocus 2 / Anyone not staying overnight must exit afterwards
8pm NO RE-ENTRY AFTER THIS TIME
11pm Quiet Time
12am Fires Out
10am Sunday LOAD OUT ENDS
* All events and activities subject to change
EVENT RULES
Our goal is to make Sleep Under the Stars a safe and fun event for everyone. To make this possible we ask that you follow these simple rules.
No personal campfires or charcoal grills: We will tend the campfires and keep them going. You are welcome to bring a propane camp stove and your cooler.
No alcohol or drugs: This is a family event. The use of alcohol and/or illicit drugs is prohibited in all New Castle County parks. Persons violating this rule will be referred to our Department of Public Safety.
No weapons: The possession of weapons and firearms is prohibited while on New Castle County park property. Persons violating this rule will be referred to our Department of Public Safety.
No pets: We know that pets are a part of the family, but no pets of any kind are permitted at this event. This is for the safety of your pet as well as that of your camping neighbors.
Be kind: The Golden Rule. Treat everyone the way you would like to be treated. We are anticipating a large number of people at this event, so we thank you in advance for your patience
FOOD TRUCKS
October 28, 2023
Carousel Park &
Equestrian Center
3700 Limestone Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19808
SATURDAY
Gates open at 12 p.m.
Activities begin at 2 p.m.
SUNDAY
Load-out ends at 10 a.m.
$25 per car
Registration required
Space is limited
No pets or dogs (other than service dogs) are permitted at this event.
Registration: