With Halloween quickly approaching, we curated a thoughtful list of spooktacular experiences and Halloween-themed excursions for family travelers to Wilmington, Delaware.
Which experience screams “boo!” to you and your family?
Brandywine Zoo goes all out for Halloween each year and you do not want to miss it. Boo at the Zoo welcomes children to come dressed up in their costumes while viewing different animals and sanctuaries. Take in festive decorations and enjoy treats (and tricks!) for the entire family.
Kalmar Nyckel Halloween Ghost Ship
Experience Halloween to the fullest with ghost stories, pumpkin painting, crafts and deck tours on Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware. Bring the family dressed in costume and take advantage of this fun-filled day on Oct. 17, 12–4 p.m.
For families with little ghosts and goblins, trade tricks for more treats at Hagley Museum. Attend this daytime trick-or-treating experience on Oct. 24, 11a.m.–3 p.m.
Hosted on Halloween, this Tram & Treat experience starts festivities early and welcomes families to Winterthur’s naturalistic garden for daytime trick-or-treating. Enjoy crafts, seasonal games and live music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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