In Delaware's Capital Region! Sprinkling of Fall and Holiday Events November - December 2009.
Christmas Ornament Workshop at Biggs Museum
November 14 -- Join Gavin Standish from The Tole Patch in Camden for a glass ornament making workshop at the Biggs Museum, 406 Federal Street in Dover, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee, to register, call 302-674-2111.
Holiday Desserts at Dickinson Plantation
November 18 -- The John Dickinson Plantation’s holiday activities feature decorative re-creations of traditional 18th Century holiday foods from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. The display runs till January 2. John Dickinson Plantation, 340 Kitts Hummock Rd., Dover 19901. Free admission, for info call 302-739-3277.
15th Annual Art Show at Smyrna Opera House
November 20 through December 13 – Great time to celebrate the arts and buy a special gift at the Smyrna Opera House’s art reception starting at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Call Opera House for Gallery Hours, 302-653-4236.
Festival of the Trees Lights Up Dover
November 24-29 – Get the in the mood for the holiday season at this annual Hospice Event in the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino’s lobby. Admission is free but donations are appreciated to raise money for Delaware Hospice. Free, for info, 800-711-5882.
4th Annual Chocolate Festival in Dover
November 27 & 28 -- Chocoholics, indulge yourselves in Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Rollins Center from 10 to 6 p.m. 1131 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, For information, 800-711-5882 or www.doverdowns.com.
'Babes in Toyland' at Second Street Theater
November 27-29 -- The family musical "Babes in Toyland" will be performed by the Second Street Players. Friday and Saturday performance, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m., fee, for tickets, call 302-422-0220.
Home for the Holidays Downtown Dover
December 4-5 -- The Downtown Dover Partnership will host its Second Annual Home for the Holidays event featuring live performances, a visit from Santa, parade, scavenger hunt, historical performances and more. For info, 302-678-2940 or www.downtowndoverpartnership.com.
Annual Candlelight Tour of Homes
December 10 -- Get the holiday spirit by touring a number of decorated homes in Dover from 4 to 9:30 p.m., fee. For more information, call 302-653-6975.
