A lot is going down in Downtown Wilmington DE
The sun is shining. Temperatures are rising. What better way to enjoy the season than by dining outdoors in Downtown Wilmington, DE? Now through October 2023, residents and visitors can enjoy:
Live music on selected nights at different Downtown locations (through October 31st)
Thursday, July 20 - The X Band Xperience live on the 200 block of Market Street (2nd & LOMA)
Friday, August 18 - Fuzaholics live on the 900 block of Market Street (Wilma’s)
Friday, September 8 - Nic Snow live on the 200 block of W 9th Street (MKT Place Gallery & Faire Cafe)
Thursday, October 12 - Spokey Speaky live on the 1300 block of N Washington/Stockton Street (Dorcea)
Tuesday, October 31 - DJ Hermy Potter live on the 800 Block of N Tatnall Street (The Sold Firm)
Outdoor Dining
Enjoy your meal with a side of sunshine at any of the 23 area restaurants - including some James Beard award winners. Check out our list of all Downtown restaurants that offer outdoor seating so you know exactly where you can enjoy your meal with a side of sunshine!
Participating Curbside Wilmington restaurants include:
City sounds block parties
Enjoy live music on select nights from 5:00-8:00pm in Downtown Wilmington DE at different Downtown locations. Free admission - only good times (and good vibes) required!
Thursday, July 20 - Live music on the 200 block of Market Street (2nd & LOMA)
Friday, August 18 - Live music on the 900 block of Market Street (Wilma’s)
Friday, September 8 - Live music on the 200 block of W 9th Street (MKT Place Gallery &
Faire Cafe)Thursday, October 12 - Live music on the 1300 block of N Washington/Stockton Street (Dorcea)
Tuesday, October 31 - Live music on the 800 Block of N Tatnall Street (The Sold Firm)
Check our Facebook Event for an up-to-date list of upcoming musicians and locations.
Free Parking Nights & Weekends
The City of Wilmington also offers metered parking through ParkMobile throughout the Central Business District. Metered parking is free on weeknights after 6pm and on weekends.
Download the Downtown Wilm DE app in the app store for parking information, including a parking directory listing of garages and surface lots.
About Curbside Wilmington
Downtown Visions together with Mayor Purzycki, the City of Wilmington, and The Committee of 100 introduced expanded outdoor dining to support local businesses and encourage patrons to return to the rejuvenated Downtown District during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Expanded outdoor dining allows Downtown restaurants to expand their patio spaces and outdoor dining into former parking spaces directly in front of their businesses, thereby allowing more seating at safely spaced distances in accordance with Governor Carney’s guidelines. Also, curbside pull-in spots have been designated throughout the Downtown area for all businesses, both retail and restaurants, to use for pick-up and curbside delivery.
Downtown Visions provided additional tables and chairs to restaurants as needed, and custom-made railings created by the Challenge Program for both safety and esthetical purposes.
Since the launch of expanded outdoor dining, the City has expanded the initiative outside of Downtown Wilmington DE to Union Street and Trolley Square’s Dining on Delaware through “It’s Time to G.O.A.T (Get Out Around Town)". Learn more here.
It's Time Wilmington, Gable Music Ventures, Downtown Visions and InWilm have teamed up to bring us the BEST in outdoor dining and entertainment through the citywide campaign "It's Time To G.O.A.T. (Get Out Around Town)". It's Time to Live A Little - so come on down and join us as we chow down and enjoy live music!
The kickoff festivities took place on June 10, 2021 with Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki on the 800 block of N. Market Street. Immediately following was a live performance by Aziza Nailah.
Afterwards, the 400 block of N. Market Street was closed to traffic for the summer's first weekly Curbside Wilmington Happy Hour by Downtown Visions with live music by Sunset Riders.
SPONSORSHIP
A special thanks to our presenting sponsor JPMorgan Chase for making this celebration and event series a possibility.