# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Wilmington

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Wilmington with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

As Christmas draws near in the [CITY] in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the [CITY] waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in [CITY] to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Wilmington

- **Event Name**: Photos with the Grinch
  - **Description**: 🎄💚 SAVE THE DATE!! 💚🎄 

Time to get your Grinch on and bust out those ugly sweaters! Grab your fur babies, your tiny terrors, or the whole dysfunctional crew and swing by for a ridiculously fun photo op with our favorite grumpy guy! This magical event is
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/photos-with-the-grinch/200030287333408
  - **Venue**: 1720 Faulkland Road, Wilmington, DE
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  - **Categories**: holiday, ugly-christmas-sweater-day
- **Event Name**: Helping Hands Philadelphia 2026
  - **Description**: J+J Flooring's Helping Hands is back in Delaware for 2026! We will be donating another 150 trees to the kids at Nemours Children's Hospital.About this EventHappy Helping Hands 2026! We will be celebrating our Helping Hand
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/helping-hands-philadelphia-2026/100001996453022734
  - **Venue**: DuPont Country Club
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit, Kids
- **Event Name**: Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 15 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/jim-brickman-a-christmas-celebration/2300030497634113
  - **Venue**: Copeland Hall At Grand Opera House - DE
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  - **Categories**: christmas
- **Event Name**: Ceramics Project: Santa
  - **Description**: Learn the basics of ceramic construction, binding, glazing and firing. Each month we work on a new project.About this EventLearn the basics of ceramic construction, binding, and glazing. We will cover textured rollers, th
  - **Date**: Mon Nov 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Nov 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/ceramics-project-santa/100001992246299311
  - **Venue**: Jester Artspace
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  - **Price**: USD 60
  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: Holiday Magic: Metal Embossed Ornaments & Gift Tags
  - **Description**: Create embossed ornaments, gift tags, and garland from colorful metal. Relax, create, and take home unique décor!About this EventCreate beautiful handcrafted decorations while discovering the art of metal embossing! In th
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/holiday-magic-metal-embossed-ornaments-and-gift-tags/100001992242370560
  - **Venue**: Jester Artspace
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  - **Price**: USD 45
  - **Categories**: holiday, workshops, art, dog
- **Event Name**: Natural Holiday Wreath-Making
  - **Description**: Create a reusable, natural holiday wreath using a selection of simple materials and your own choice of holiday decor.About this EventCreate a reusable, natural holiday wreath using a selection of simple materials and your
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/natural-holiday-wreath-making/100001992374823731
  - **Venue**: Jester Artspace
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  - **Price**: USD 65
  - **Categories**: holiday, art
- **Event Name**: December Wilmington Wine Circle—SPARKLING (Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, etc.)
  - **Description**: Join Wilmington Wine Circle’s November Wine Circle. This month we’re exploring holiday Sparkling Wines (Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, etc.).About this EventDecember Wilmington Wine Circle—SPARKLING (Champagne, Cava, Pr
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/december-wilmington-wine-circle—sparkling-champagne-cava-prosecco-etc/100001985642056844
  - **Venue**: Wilmington
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: OperaDelaware presents Amahl and the Night Visitors
  - **Description**: Join OperaDelaware for an immersive, site-specific production of Gian Carlo Menotti's holiday classic Amahl and the Night Visitors at the Sunday Breakfast Mission. A mother and her disabled son offer three kings shelter in a single unforgettable night of
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/operadelaware-presents-amahl-and-the-night-visitors/200030496514058
  - **Venue**: 4 S. Poplar Street, Wilmington, DE, United States, Delaware 19801
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  - **Categories**: holiday
- **Event Name**: WILMINGTON! Join A Christmas Celebration with Jim Brickman LIVE in Concert!
  - **Description**: Jim Brickman’s A Christmas Celebration is just that. A holiday concert event filled with music, laughter and beautiful moments that last a lifetime. Be a part of the magic and join audiences, of all ages, who call it their favourite Yuletide tradition. So
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 15 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/wilmington-join-a-christmas-celebration-with-jim-brickman-live-in-concert/200030496514258
  - **Venue**: The Playhouse on Rodney Square
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment

## Trending Events in Wilmington

- **Event Name**: Bead Society Class:  “Happy Summer Jewelry Medley"
  - **Description**: When you must spend more for your daily essentials like groceries and gasoline, we want to save you money for your jewelriesAND have a good fortune to increase your cash flow!This is a quick and easy bracelet and cell phone charm set you
  - **Venue**: Wellness Plus Delaware
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- **Event Name**: Historic Happy Hour - Drinks &  History Stroll
  - **Description**: A fun way to enjoy historic downtown Wilmington!Come take a Wilmington History & Architecture Tour and enjoy some drinks along the way!$30 includes your guide and history tour.Drinks are not included and are up to
  - **Venue**: Dram Yard
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- **Event Name**: Speakeasy & Prohibition Walking Tour
  - **Description**: Come enjoy a fun night out learning more about historic Wilmington and during the Prohibition era, stopping for drinks along the way. Enjoys a guided history tour through historic Wilmington NC, while making stops at hidden gem speakeasy establishments
  - **Venue**: The Blind Elephant
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- **Event Name**: James Taylor and His All-Star Band at Live Oak Bank Pavilion
  - **Venue**: Live Oak Bank Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: Foreigner at Live Oak Bank Pavilion
  - **Venue**: Live Oak Bank Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: Delaware Taco Festival
  - **Description**: We are celebrating our 10th anniversary bigger than ever before! Join us on Sept. 26th & 27th at the Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park!About this EventDelaware's 10th Annual Taco Festival is taking over the Tubman-Garret
  - **Venue**: Tubman Garret Riverfront Park
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- **Event Name**: James Taylor & His All-Star Band
  - **Venue**: Live Oak Bank Pavilion At Riverfront Park
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- **Event Name**: Southeast Crab Feast - Wilmington, NC
  - **Description**: ALL YOU CAN EAT BLUE CRABS!!!  Please join us for the SouthEast Crab Feast event in Wilmington, NC on Saturday, August 29th.About this EventALL YOU CAN EAT BLUE CRABS!!!! Please join us f
  - **Venue**: Long Leaf Park
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- **Event Name**: ZZ Top at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
  - **Venue**: Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Photos with the Grinch (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am at 1720 Faulkland Road, Wilmington, DE), Helping Hands Philadelphia 2026 (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at DuPont Country Club), Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration (Tue Dec 15 2026 at Copeland Hall At Grand Opera House - DE), Ceramics Project: Santa (Mon Nov 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at Jester Artspace), Holiday Magic: Metal Embossed Ornaments & Gift Tags (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 09:30 am at Jester Artspace).
- **Q**: What are the top free Christmas events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Helping Hands Philadelphia 2026 (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 05:00 pm at DuPont Country Club), December Wilmington Wine Circle—SPARKLING (Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, etc.) (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wilmington).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Wilmington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Wilmington include 1720 Faulkland Road, Wilmington, DE, DuPont Country Club, Copeland Hall At Grand Opera House - DE.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Wilmington range from USD 45 to USD 65. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Wilmington include Concord Pet Foods & Supplies (Chestnut Run Shopping Center), John Travis, Ticket Network Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Wilmington?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Wilmington.

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