With so much to do during the holidays, between work parties, friends’ gatherings, shopping, baking and decorating, we don’t have much spare time for other events. If you do, here are a few to check out over the weekend!
Friday, Dec. 11th
Santa Crawl City Loop
8 p.m.
Wilmington (Trolley Square, Riverfront, Market Street)
$5 entry, free with a Santa hat, buses provided between the three districts
5 course dinner at De La Coeur Cafe
7 p.m.
De La Coeur Cafe
1836 Lovering Ave., Wilmington, DEFive course seasonal dinner prepared by chef and owner Gretchen Brizendine. $80/person
Saturday, Dec. 12th
Grilled Cheese & craft Beer Tasting
3 p.m.
World Cafe Live – upstairs
$40/person. This month’s tasting is feature Stone Brewing Co. I went to this last month with my dad and I can say it was delicious! Definitely go with an empty stomach.
The Nutcracker by The Wilmington Ballet
2 p.m., 7 p.m. (Also Sunday, Dec. 13th 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.)
Playhouse in Rodney Square, Wilmington
$15-$45. No better place to check out the Nutcracker than the Playhouse Theatre in downtown Wilmington!
Charlie Brown Christmas
7 p.m.
Baby Grand, Wilmington
The Eric Mintel Quartet performs a jazz holiday concert featuring music from the Peanuts.
Sunday, Dec. 13th
Yuletide Brunch with Santa
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Winterthur, Wilmington
Winterthur’s Sunday brunch featuring Santa (9 a.m. – 11 a.m. only). $34.95/adult and 50% off for children under 12. Children under 2 are free. Reservations required.
