Local Community Resources

Small Businesses are likely all around you, especially within the Delaware community. If you are looking to support local businesses but are unsure of the ones local to you, feel free to take a look at these resources: 

WILMINGTON – FREE HOLIDAY SHIPPING, Organized by Downtown Visions

Support Downtown retailers this holiday season by shopping online directly on your favorite store’s website, and receive FREE SHIPPING courtesy of Downtown Visions.

Shop between 10/1/24 and 12/31/24 to receive free shipping with participating Retailers Al’s Sporting Goods, Herbert Studios, Huxley & Hiro, LaFate Gallery, Morgan’s of Delaware, Make & Mellow Candle Bar, Shoe Tech Shoe Repair, Rhythm and Heat, Spaceboy Clothing, and Town & Shore Handcrafted.

For more details: http://downtownwilmingtonde.com/initiatives-blog/2020/10/19/free-holiday-shipping

WILMINGTON – Find a Local Business

Organized by Downtown Visions & Wilmington Alliance

Downtown Visions encourages residents, visitors, and workers to #ShopSmall this Holiday season. Many Downtown small businesses will be offering discounts and specials on unique gifts – find a local business to support!

For more info: Find A Local Business | WilmingtonMade

WILMINGTON – DOWNTOWN APP

Organized by Downtown Visions

To download the App search Downtown Wilm DE in the App Store or Google Play.

Recently, Downtown Visions released the Downtown Wilmington App, a one-stop shop for almost everything about Downtown Wilmington, DE. The App was created for Downtown residents, workers, and visitors to highlight dining, entertainment, events, information, parking, shopping and more in Downtown Wilmington, DE.

STATEWIDE – SMALL BUSINESS ALLIANCE

The Small Business Alliance’s primary focus is fostering the growth and success of Delaware’s small businesses. Making up more than 80 percent of the State Chamber’s membership, small businesses are an important voice to the Chamber’s yearly agenda.

For more info and to read about the State Chamber’s resources, contact tmicik@dscc.com or visit Delaware State Chamber of Commerce

NEWARK – LOCAL BUSINESS MAP

Check out local businesses in Newark, Delaware via The Newark Partnership’s interactive map: Shop Local

NEWARK – WINTERFEST & WINTER ARTISANS MARKET

Winterfest and a NEW Holiday Artisan Market promise to be a wonderful addition to the holiday season. Holiday entertainment, caroling, tree lighting, ice carving demonstrations, and local artisans and small businesses showcasing their holiday treats will fill this wonderful evening of fun for the whole family. The combination of these community activities will celebrate our community’s rich cultural heritage and showcase the unique talents of local artisans, small businesses, and nonprofits. The rain date for this event is December 7.  Winterfest is a joint effort by the Newark Parks and Recreation Department, the University of Delaware and The Newark Partnership.  The Delaware Special Olympics will be holding their Annual Reindeer Run in conjunction with Winterfest (www.sode.org).

Event Details:Winterfest & Holiday Artisan Market

DOWNTOWN DOVER – CAPITAL KEY

Support Downtown Dover retailers this holiday season by shopping with a “Capital Key” from the Downtown Dover Partnership! Special offers and deals are constantly updated from numerous participating vendors in the Dover area, and a Capital Key can help you unlock all the seasonal deals.

For more information, visit: Visitors Information – Downtown Dover Partnership

To register for your Capital Key, visit: Capital Key Dover Registration

REHOBOTH/DEWEY BEACH – HOLIDAY EVENTS

Check out the resort area of Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach for holiday fun.  Activities abound from our tree lighting, Santa’s House, Hometown Parade, and holiday Farmers’ Market.  Don’t forget, while checking off your Christmas list…your purchases are TAX-FREE in Delaware.  Don’t forget to support local businesses and SHOP LOCAL!

Whether in Downtown Rehoboth, at Dewey Beach or on Coastal Highway, there are hundreds of shops, restaurants and places to stay.  Visit the Beach Fun & Bargains calendar for events, activities, and specials.

• Chanukah Menorah Celebration
  Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM at the TJ Redefer Memorial Baywalk in Dewey Beach.  Located at the Hyatt Sunset Room, followed by the lighting ceremony on the Baywalk.  Children activities weather pending.
• Dewey Ball Drop
  Sunday, December 31, 2024.  Visit Dewey Business Partnership’s website for more details.  Home – Dewey Business Partnership
• Dewey Beach Baywalk Tree Lighting
  Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the TJ Redefer Memorial Baywalk.  Located behind the Hyatt Hotel, accessible from either Van Dyke or Dickinson Avenue bay side.  Arrive early – parking is available on both streets.
• Dewey Beach Property Owners, Friends & Family Tree Lighting
  Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM at Fifer’s.  Visit Dewey Business Partnership’s website for more details.  Home – Dewey Business Partnership
• Dewey Beach Sip and Shop
  Don’t miss the premier holiday shopping event of the year!  November 29-30, 2024.  Hyatt Place Dewey Beach located at 1301 Coastal Highway, Dewey Beach. Live music, vendors with handmade artwork & goods and much more!  More info at www.developingarts.org
• Holiday Lobby Decorating Contest
  Visit, view and vote for your favorite hotel or motel creation.  For a list of participating accommodations, click here.
• Holiday Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market
  Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Grove Park from 12-3PM.  For more info, visit Rehoboth Beach Farmer’s Market  or Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market | Rehoboth Beach DE
• Rehoboth Beach Tree Lighting
  Friday, November 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM Visit the City of Rehoboth Beach’s website for details.
• Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade
  Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00PM. Visit the Rehoboth Beach Fire Company’s website or contact christmasparade@rehobothbeachfire.com for more information.
• Santa’s House on the Boardwalk
  Tell Santa your Christmas list at his house on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk.  Santa will be in house starting Friday, November 29th and on the weekend till Christmas.  Click here for the schedule.
• Schellville’s Enchanted Winter Celebration
  Enchanted Winter Celebration behind Tanger Outlets Seaside, providing hours of FREE fun and entertainment for kids of all ages.  November 16 – December 31, 2024.  For more information, visit Schellville – Schell Brothers