Looking for things to do in Delaware this week? Ivan Thomas and Vincenza Carrieri-Russo have you covered on Good Morning Delaware. From Veterans Day tributes to a night with the Long Island Medium, here are seven events happening Nov. 11–15 in Wilmington, New Castle, Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.
Your Nov. 11–15 Delaware Calendar
Wed 11
Veterans Day in New Castle and at Hagley
Thu 12
Theresa Caputo Live at The Playhouse
Fri 13
Fernanda opens; 13 The Musical begins
Sat 14
Tunnel to Towers 5K; Hearts That Heal Gala
Sun 15
Fernanda matinee; 13 The Musical closes
In This Article
1. Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, New Castle
Start the week by honoring those who served. Each Nov. 11, the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs and the Delaware River and Bay Authority hold the state’s annual Veterans Day service at Veterans Memorial Park, beside the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The park’s memorials to past wars and Gold Star families make it one of the most moving places in Delaware to pay your respects.
- When: Wednesday, Nov. 11 (the ceremony has traditionally started at 10:30 a.m.)
- Where: 163 Cherry Lane, New Castle
- Cost: Free and open to the public
2. Military History and Demonstrations at Hagley
Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington marks the holiday with military history programming and demonstrations along the Brandywine. In past years, Hagley has offered free admission to current military members, veterans and their families over Veterans Day. Check Hagley’s Veterans Days page for this year’s schedule before you go.
- When: Veterans Day week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington
- Good to know: Bring military ID for any veteran discount
3. Theresa Caputo Live at The Playhouse on Rodney Square
The Long Island Medium brings Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience to downtown Wilmington. Expect stories from her life and career, plus live readings with members of the audience. It is one of the hottest tickets in town this week.
- When: Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m.
- Where: The Playhouse on Rodney Square, 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington
- Tickets: Available through The Playhouse box office
4. OperaDelaware’s Fernanda at OperaDelaware Studios
For the first time in its history, OperaDelaware is presenting zarzuela, the beloved Spanish music theater tradition. Fernanda is an intimate chamber version of Federico Moreno Torroba’s Luisa Fernanda, a story of love, loyalty and revolution. Malena Dayen directs, and the production is a partnership with Opera Hispanica. It is sung in Spanish with English translations.
- When: Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m.
- Where: OperaDelaware Studios, Wilmington
- Tickets: operade.org
5. Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in Lewes
Lace up for a great cause at Cape Henlopen State Park. The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk – Delaware Beaches honors FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers on 9/11, and raises money for first responders, veterans and their families. You can run, walk or simply cheer.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 14. Ceremony at 8 a.m., race at 9 a.m.
- Where: Main Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park, 37206 Post Road, Lewes
- Cost: $40 adult registration; the price goes up after Nov. 13
6. Supporting Kidds’ Hearts That Heal Gala
Dress up and give back at the third annual Hearts That Heal Gala. Supporting Kidds helps children and families coping with grief, regardless of their ability to pay, because no child should ever grieve alone. The evening raises money to keep those services going.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
- Where: Wilmington Country Club, 4825 Kennett Pike, Wilmington
- Tickets: Through Supporting Kidds
7. 13 The Musical at Clear Space Theatre, Rehoboth Beach
Being 13 is hard, but at least you can sing about it. Young performers from the Clear Space Arts Institute’s Spotlight on Young Performers program take on Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown’s funny, heartfelt coming-of-age musical, directed by Matt Hatfield. It is a great pick for families.
- When: Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15
- Where: Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach
- Tickets: clearspacetheatre.org
Which Things to Do in Delaware This Week Fit Your Mood?
Pick Your Plan
Honor Veterans
New Castle ceremony or Hagley
Night Out
Theresa Caputo or Fernanda
Give Back
Tunnel to Towers 5K or Hearts That Heal Gala
Family Fun
13 The Musical in Rehoboth
Which event is on your calendar? Tell us in the comments or on the YouTube video, and send us your photos if you go. Looking further ahead? See our things to do in Delaware in November guide.
Things to Do in Delaware This Week: Quick Answers
What are some things to do in Delaware this week?
From Nov. 11–15, you can attend a Veterans Day ceremony in New Castle, explore military history at Hagley, see Theresa Caputo at The Playhouse on Rodney Square, catch OperaDelaware’s Fernanda, run the Tunnel to Towers 5K in Lewes, attend the Hearts That Heal Gala or see 13 The Musical in Rehoboth Beach.
Where is the Veterans Day ceremony in Delaware?
The state’s annual Veterans Day service is held at Veterans Memorial Park, 163 Cherry Lane in New Castle, next to the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
When is Theresa Caputo in Wilmington?
Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience is Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at The Playhouse on Rodney Square.
When is the Tunnel to Towers 5K in Lewes?
The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk – Delaware Beaches is Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at Cape Henlopen State Park. The ceremony starts at 8 a.m. and the race at 9 a.m.
Is OperaDelaware’s Fernanda in English?
Fernanda is sung in Spanish with English translations.
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