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Free Creative Art Saturday at The Art Studio

Create a fun art project with a local artist. Call (302) 995-7661 for more information. Registration is not required. Ideal for children ages 4+, adults and families! FREE

Black and White Film Photography

Four 2½-hour classes. Learn and practice documentary, landscape, and portrait film photography. Additional $20 fee covers chemical use only. Students responsible for their own film and paper costs. Ages 18+

Beyond Beginner's Watercolor

Four 2-hour classes. Explore the use of light, shadow and color to create forms using watercolors. Focus on painting from life. Previous experience required. Additional $29 material fee due to instructor. Ages 16+

Movers & Shakers, Music & Movement

Movers & Shakers, is a music & movement class that is fun, lively and educational too! It is an opportunity for children and their caregiver to be introduced to songs & lyrics, rhythms & rhymes, & other fun games & activities too. We will sing, dance, explore colorful, musical instruments of all kinds, reach for bubbles & scarves soaring through the air, and much more!! Class is designed for children ages 10mo - 5yrs of age and a caregiver.

Art in August

Each third Friday of the month the Bellevue Farmers Markets presents an expanded market with a beer garden, live music, food demonstrations, and fun family activities.

Board of Adjustment Public Hearing

Board of Adjustment Public Hearing

Historic Review Board Public Hearing

Planning Board Business Meeting

Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee Public Hearing

License Inspection and Review Board Virtual Public Hearing

"Exhale" - Equine Experience at Carousel Park

Join author and empowerment speaker Shirelle Diamond Hogans, RN., for a transformative, interactive empowerment experience with the horses of Carousel Park & Equestrian Center.

Land Use Committee

Executive Committee

Community Services Committee

Finance Committee

Council Meeting

Tai Chi

Tai Chi combines soft flowing movements with proper breathing techniques. Continued practice can relive stress, increase strength and flexibility, energize the body and even lower blood pressure. Adults

Yoga

Learn the basic of breathing and pose. Bring your mind and spirit into harmony. relax your body and ease your tension. Bring a padded a mat, empty stomach, towel and water. Adults

TAI CHI

Tai Chi is a weekly class that combines soft flowing movements with proper breathing techniques. Continued practice can relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, energize the body and even lower blood pressure. Adults

Chicago Style Steppin' Dancing at the Garfield Park Rec Center

Step into this style of Chicago’s African American dance, formerly referred to as BOP, with your instructor Belinda McGuire-Davis. Chicago-Style Steppin' Dancing is a smooth calm dance of striding, gliding, dipping, and dabbing to music by popular African American big bands. 2-hour classes, $12 drop-in fee, FREE to 55+ Lifestyle Members.

AIKIDO

A powerful martial arts form that increases body awareness, energy flow and ease of movement. for information or to register, call (302) 368-7081 or visit diamondstateaikido.com. Ages 16-Adults

Tai Chi

Tai Chi combines soft flowing movements with proper breathing techniques. Continued practice can relive stress, increase strength and flexibility, energize the body and even lower blood pressure. Adults

Yoga

Learn the basic of breathing and pose. Bring your mind and spirit into harmony. relax your body and ease your tension. Bring a padded a mat, empty stomach, towel and water. Adults

TAI CHI

Tai Chi is a weekly class that combines soft flowing movements with proper breathing techniques. Continued practice can relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, energize the body and even lower blood pressure. Adults

Chicago Style Steppin' Dancing at the Garfield Park Rec Center

Step into this style of Chicago’s African American dance, formerly referred to as BOP, with your instructor Belinda McGuire-Davis. Chicago-Style Steppin' Dancing is a smooth calm dance of striding, gliding, dipping, and dabbing to music by popular African American big bands. 2-hour classes, $12 drop-in fee, FREE to 55+ Lifestyle Members.

AIKIDO

A powerful martial arts form that increases body awareness, energy flow and ease of movement. for information or to register, call (302) 368-7081 or visit diamondstateaikido.com. Ages 16-Adults

Tai Chi

Tai Chi combines soft flowing movements with proper breathing techniques. Continued practice can relive stress, increase strength and flexibility, energize the body and even lower blood pressure. Adults

Yoga

Learn the basic of breathing and pose. Bring your mind and spirit into harmony. relax your body and ease your tension. Bring a padded a mat, empty stomach, towel and water. Adults

TAI CHI

Tai Chi is a weekly class that combines soft flowing movements with proper breathing techniques. Continued practice can relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, energize the body and even lower blood pressure. Adults

Chicago Style Steppin' Dancing at the Garfield Park Rec Center

Step into this style of Chicago’s African American dance, formerly referred to as BOP, with your instructor Belinda McGuire-Davis. Chicago-Style Steppin' Dancing is a smooth calm dance of striding, gliding, dipping, and dabbing to music by popular African American big bands. 2-hour classes, $12 drop-in fee, FREE to 55+ Lifestyle Members.

AIKIDO

A powerful martial arts form that increases body awareness, energy flow and ease of movement. for information or to register, call (302) 368-7081 or visit diamondstateaikido.com. Ages 16-Adults

Tai Chi

Tai Chi combines soft flowing movements with proper breathing techniques. Continued practice can relive stress, increase strength and flexibility, energize the body and even lower blood pressure. Adults

Yoga

Learn the basic of breathing and pose. Bring your mind and spirit into harmony. relax your body and ease your tension. Bring a padded a mat, empty stomach, towel and water. Adults

TAI CHI

Tai Chi is a weekly class that combines soft flowing movements with proper breathing techniques. Continued practice can relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility, energize the body and even lower blood pressure. Adults

Yoga in the Park

Become familiar with basic yoga postures. Increase your flexibility, endurance, strength, balance, and coordination. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Adults

Zumba® at the Frazer House

ZUMBA Instructor: Gina-Marie Brown One 1-hour classes, $6 CASH drop-in fee/class

Yoga in the Park

Become familiar with basic yoga postures. Increase your flexibility, endurance, strength, balance, and coordination. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Adults

Zumba® at the Frazer House

ZUMBA Instructor: Gina-Marie Brown One 1-hour classes, $6 CASH drop-in fee/class

Yoga in the Park

Become familiar with basic yoga postures. Increase your flexibility, endurance, strength, balance, and coordination. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Adults

Zumba® at the Frazer House

ZUMBA Instructor: Gina-Marie Brown One 1-hour classes, $6 CASH drop-in fee/class

Yoga in the Park

Become familiar with basic yoga postures. Increase your flexibility, endurance, strength, balance, and coordination. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Adults

Kid' Davis & The Bullets

A diverse mix of local bands and artists to fill your summer and fall evenings. Free admission.

Yogalates at Hockessin Rec Center

A combination of Yoga postures and Pilates core strengthening exercises, postural awareness, and stabilization. Benefits include better flexibility, muscular strength, and relaxation.

Yogalates at Hockessin Rec Center

A combination of Yoga postures and Pilates core strengthening exercises, postural awareness, and stabilization. Benefits include better flexibility, muscular strength, and relaxation.

Yogalates at Hockessin Rec Center

A combination of Yoga postures and Pilates core strengthening exercises, postural awareness, and stabilization. Benefits include better flexibility, muscular strength, and relaxation.

Beginning Line Dancing

Easy and classic line dances, basic rhythms and component steps are taught at the beginner class. Adults 1-hour classes, $6 drop-in fee/class Pre-Registration required please call the center to register 302-239-8861 or kathleen.kozur@newcastlede.gov

Beginning Line Dancing

Easy and classic line dances, basic rhythms and component steps are taught at the beginner class. Adults 1-hour classes, $6 drop-in fee/class Pre-Registration required please call the center to register 302-239-8861 or kathleen.kozur@newcastlede.gov

Beginning Line Dancing

Easy and classic line dances, basic rhythms and component steps are taught at the beginner class. Adults 1-hour classes, $6 drop-in fee/class Pre-Registration required please call the center to register 302-239-8861 or kathleen.kozur@newcastlede.gov

Flow Yoga

Outdoor Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn. Come for an hour of fun and relaxation at Rockwood Park and learn the art of Flow Yoga. The program is offered every Tuesday at 9 am. The program will be offered outdoors by the Museum Conservatory, weather permitting, however, this activity will be held rain or shine. Please bring a mat, blocks, towel, water. Ages 16-Adults

Growing in the Conservatory: The Botanical Collection

Join Rockwood staff within one of America’s oldest attached Conservatories to discuss this architectural jewel and the unique origins of the plants collected there. Many of these plants were popularized in America and Europe through global colonization efforts by Western powers. When available, more information will be provided about the 19th-century plant specimens originally collected by the Conservatory’s first owner, Joseph Shipley, an amateur botanist. Ages 14+. Use “Art-Reach2022” and “RPPS2022” coupon codes at check out to unlock membership discount – must provide proof of membership at the beginning of the tour. The tour involves some stairs.

Flow Yoga

Outdoor Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn. Come for an hour of fun and relaxation at Rockwood Park and learn the art of Flow Yoga. The program is offered every Tuesday at 9 am. The program will be offered outdoors by the Museum Conservatory, weather permitting, however, this activity will be held rain or shine. Please bring a mat, blocks, towel, water. Ages 16-Adults

RPPS Meeting

Watercolors in the Museum at Rockwood

Participants of all backgrounds and abilities will work in graphite and watercolor inside Rockwood Museum’s famed interior galleries to draw inspiration from the important architectural features, vibrant decorations, and unforgettable art collections to compose their own artful compositions. No experience is required. Ages 14+. Masks required.

Rockwood Paranormal Experience

This is Rockwood’s classic Paranormal Program to investigate the mansion from the unfinished attic to the decayed basement through the highly polished living spaces in between. Guests will be instructed how to use sophisticated paranormal equipment to be central to the investigation. Visiting investigators will learn how instrument results relate to those who may have once lived or worked at Rockwood. Attendees must be able to traverse many stairs throughout the museum. Ages 14+.

Rockwood's Historic Structures Walking Tour

Take a rare walk back in time to learn how the existing and lost structures of Rockwood completed a working estate of food production, animal husbandry, household utilities, transportation, and other 19th-century challenges. Your guide will be dressed in vintage clothing and will use vintage photographs to provide you with the history of Rockwood as you walk from structure to structure. Tour is approximately 90 minutes in length and covers approximately 1 mile to include surfaces of grass, gravel, and paved areas. Ages 14+. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Use “Art-Reach2022” and “RPPS2022” coupon codes at check out to unlock membership discount – must provide proof of membership at the beginning of the tour.

Flow Yoga

Outdoor Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn. Come for an hour of fun and relaxation at Rockwood Park and learn the art of Flow Yoga. The program is offered every Tuesday at 9 am. The program will be offered outdoors by the Museum Conservatory, weather permitting, however, this activity will be held rain or shine. Please bring a mat, blocks, towel, water. Ages 16-Adults

Yappy Hour at Rockwood Park

In partnership with the Wilmington Brew Works, Rockwood and its friend’s group, the Rockwood Park Preservation Society (RPPS), will host a monthly happy hour gathering for lovers of dogs, beers, and live music. Dogs have always been present in Rockwood and have made some of the estate’s most memorable inhabitants. The whole park is open and the events will include scavenger hunts for kids and families, descriptions of Rockwood’s “best friends” as well as hand-made dog toy workshops. Cash bar-bring a snack! All sales support Rockwood’s ongoing preservation efforts.

Hike & Brunch at Rockwood - Rockwood Bees and Pollinators with the Iris and Calisto Apiary

Rockwood is focusing on the Birds and the Bees (mostly just the honey) in this summer’s Hike & Brunch series. Our themed walks through area parks and forests are followed by a matching boozy brunch.

Flow Yoga

Outdoor Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn. Come for an hour of fun and relaxation at Rockwood Park and learn the art of Flow Yoga. The program is offered every Tuesday at 9 am. The program will be offered outdoors by the Museum Conservatory, weather permitting, however, this activity will be held rain or shine. Please bring a mat, blocks, towel, water. Ages 16-Adults

Apothecary Garden Walking Tour at Rockwood

The native plants growing in Rockwood's Apothecary Garden have been used throughout the ages for medicinal purposes by people of European and Native American descent. Tour the Garden and discover the surprising connections between healing plants and the inhabitants of Rockwood Mansion. Take a few minutes to reflect on the water fountain within this multi-sensory site. Ages 14+. Folding chairs are recommended. Use “Art-Reach2022” and “RPPS2022” coupon codes at check out to unlock membership discount – must provide proof of membership at the beginning of the tour.

The Bachelor Collectors: The Arts of Rockwood

Join Rockwood’s Director, Ryan Grover, through a highlights tour of the museum’s fine and decorative art collections. Each generation that lived at Rockwood, from the 1850s through the 20th century, added important arts and antiques to the house spanning the 17th-20th centuries and originating from Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Two especially important figures in this collection include Joseph Shipley and his great-nephew Edward Bringhurst V – instead of marrying they both committed themselves to their aesthetic and cultural interests becoming early art collectors within the region. The tour will end in the conservatory, the best object in the collection, with complimentary drinks.

Below the Stairs and in the Attics: The Rockwood Servant's Tour

Rockwood’s staff and volunteers are proud to launch a new tour of Rockwood but from the perspective of the servants who lived and worked on the estate from the 1850s through the 20th century. This tour will reinterpret the popular locations inside Rockwood Museum while introducing visitors to areas of the house they’ve never seen before. The tour involves stairs. All ages.

Flow Yoga

During the summer season, Rockwood’s Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn will start take place outdoors.

Full Moon Flow Yoga - Sturgeon Moon

Full moons are a powerful time for letting go and getting back to yourself - grounded, relaxed, and at ease. A full moon yoga flow can help you release using movement to unblock energy through the body. Join yoga instructor Maryann Quinn for a relaxing hour of nocturnal yoga that will help to restore peace and tranquility. Please bring a mat and/or towel, water & blocks if you use them. Ages 16+.

Flow Yoga

During the summer season, Rockwood’s Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn will start take place outdoors.

Happy-Hour Yoga

What could be better than a flow yoga practice followed by a glass of wine? Rockwood’s latest addition to its yoga offerings features a new instructor, Karen Feeney, and pairs your favorite pastimes into the beginning of a terrific weekend. Let go of the work-week stress with this double layer of mindfulness and relaxation. Please bring a mat and/or towel, water & blocks if you use them. Ages 21+.

Flow Yoga

During the summer season, Rockwood’s Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn will start take place outdoors.

Flow Yoga

During the summer season, Rockwood’s Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn will start take place outdoors.

Treasure Tots at Rockwood Park

Come and enjoy all the different treasures of Rockwood! Treasure Tots is an informal class for toddlers to explore the most popular themes of this unique park and museum. Always changing, this program will celebrate kids’ literature, costume, gardening, animals, architecture, the arts and much more. All materials are included. Rain or Shine event. Best for kids under 5. Use “Art-Reach2022” and “RPPS2022” coupon codes at check out to unlock the membership discount – must provide proof of membership at the beginning of the program.

Story Time & Craft - For Kids 5+

Each month, Rockwood partners with Syncretic Press to foster reading and charge imaginations through the BOOK WALKS & TRAIL TALES program, putting books in nature (for more information, see our tours section).

Senior Water Aerobics

Senior Water Aerobics

Senior Water Aerobics

Senior Water Aerobics

Senior Water Aerobics

Senior Water Aerobics

Senior Water Aerobics

Senior Water Aerobics

Senior Water Aerobics

Zumba® at the Whitehall Rec Center

Zumba Fitness is a program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. It incorporates interval training alternating fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs and thighs. It combines body sculpting exercises and high energy cardio work to create a calorie-torching, strength-training fitness party. $6 drop in fee per class . Adults

Movers and Shakers at the Whitehall Rec Center

Movers & Shakers, is a music & movement class that is fun, lively and educational too! It is an opportunity for children and their caregiver to be introduced to songs & lyrics, rhythms & rhymes, & other fun games & activities too. We will sing, dance, explore colorful, musical instruments of all kinds, reach for bubbles & scarves soaring through the air, and much more!! Class is designed for children ages 10mo - 5yrs of age and a caregiver Must register online in advance

Zumba® at the Whitehall Rec Center

Zumba Fitness is a program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. It incorporates interval training alternating fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs and thighs. It combines body sculpting exercises and high energy cardio work to create a calorie-torching, strength-training fitness party. $6 drop in fee per class . Adults

Movers and Shakers at the Whitehall Rec Center

Movers & Shakers, is a music & movement class that is fun, lively and educational too! It is an opportunity for children and their caregiver to be introduced to songs & lyrics, rhythms & rhymes, & other fun games & activities too. We will sing, dance, explore colorful, musical instruments of all kinds, reach for bubbles & scarves soaring through the air, and much more!! Class is designed for children ages 10mo - 5yrs of age and a caregiver Must register online in advance

Movers and Shakers at the Whitehall Rec Center

Movers & Shakers, is a music & movement class that is fun, lively and educational too! It is an opportunity for children and their caregiver to be introduced to songs & lyrics, rhythms & rhymes, & other fun games & activities too. We will sing, dance, explore colorful, musical instruments of all kinds, reach for bubbles & scarves soaring through the air, and much more!! Class is designed for children ages 10mo - 5yrs of age and a caregiver Must register online in advance

Zumba® at the Whitehall Rec Center

Zumba Fitness is a program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. It incorporates interval training alternating fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs and thighs. It combines body sculpting exercises and high energy cardio work to create a calorie-torching, strength-training fitness party. $6 drop in fee per class . Adults

Zumba® at the Whitehall Rec Center

Zumba Fitness is a program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. It incorporates interval training alternating fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs and thighs. It combines body sculpting exercises and high energy cardio work to create a calorie-torching, strength-training fitness party. $6 drop in fee per class . Adults

Movers and Shakers at the Whitehall Rec Center

Movers & Shakers, is a music & movement class that is fun, lively and educational too! It is an opportunity for children and their caregiver to be introduced to songs & lyrics, rhythms & rhymes, & other fun games & activities too. We will sing, dance, explore colorful, musical instruments of all kinds, reach for bubbles & scarves soaring through the air, and much more!! Class is designed for children ages 10mo - 5yrs of age and a caregiver Must register online in advance

Movers and Shakers at the Whitehall Rec Center

Movers & Shakers, is a music & movement class that is fun, lively and educational too! It is an opportunity for children and their caregiver to be introduced to songs & lyrics, rhythms & rhymes, & other fun games & activities too. We will sing, dance, explore colorful, musical instruments of all kinds, reach for bubbles & scarves soaring through the air, and much more!! Class is designed for children ages 10mo - 5yrs of age and a caregiver Must register online in advance

Zumba® at the Whitehall Rec Center

Zumba Fitness is a program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. It incorporates interval training alternating fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs and thighs. It combines body sculpting exercises and high energy cardio work to create a calorie-torching, strength-training fitness party. $6 drop in fee per class . Adults

Zumba® at the Whitehall Rec Center

Zumba Fitness is a program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. It incorporates interval training alternating fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs and thighs. It combines body sculpting exercises and high energy cardio work to create a calorie-torching, strength-training fitness party. $6 drop in fee per class . Adults

Movers and Shakers at the Whitehall Rec Center

Movers & Shakers, is a music & movement class that is fun, lively and educational too! It is an opportunity for children and their caregiver to be introduced to songs & lyrics, rhythms & rhymes, & other fun games & activities too. We will sing, dance, explore colorful, musical instruments of all kinds, reach for bubbles & scarves soaring through the air, and much more!! Class is designed for children ages 10mo - 5yrs of age and a caregiver Must register online in advance

Movers and Shakers at the Whitehall Rec Center

Movers & Shakers, is a music & movement class that is fun, lively and educational too! It is an opportunity for children and their caregiver to be introduced to songs & lyrics, rhythms & rhymes, & other fun games & activities too. We will sing, dance, explore colorful, musical instruments of all kinds, reach for bubbles & scarves soaring through the air, and much more!! Class is designed for children ages 10mo - 5yrs of age and a caregiver Must register online in advance

Zumba® at the Whitehall Rec Center

Zumba Fitness is a program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. It incorporates interval training alternating fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs and thighs. It combines body sculpting exercises and high energy cardio work to create a calorie-torching, strength-training fitness party. $6 drop in fee per class . Adults