Annual Holiday Art Market
Through December 31, 2013; 11 AM to 3 PM Tues-Sun, 11 AM to 6 PM Thurs. and Sat.
Newark Arts Alliance, Newark DE

A great place to pick up last minute holiday gifts and creative bits for those on your list! Shop for locally-made art and crafts for holiday gift giving at this FREE Newark event. All art by local artists is guaranteed to be unique and to make your loved ones feel special. There will be 11 artists selling jewelry, mosaics, felt ornaments, photography, watercolors, handweaving, fiber art, pottery, tie dye and batik and window ornaments. A portion of the proceeds benefits NAA programs. 

Santa Claus Express
Through December 22, 2013; 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM
Wilmington and Western Railroad, Greenbank Railroad Station
Wilmington DE

Why stand in line at the mall and wait to see Santa when you can ride the train and have Santa come to you? The Jolly Old Elf himself rides the train and greets everyone on board and gives all children a chocolate treat. PLUS he may even bring Mrs. Claus with him! Be sure to bring the camera and have Santa pose for pictures with your child during this 1½-hour round-trip to Ashland. This event is powered by one of the railroad's antique steam locomotives. 

The Sound of Christmas
December 14, 2013; 8 PM
Grand Opera House, Wilmington DE

A festive opportunity to listen to the sounds of the season at Grand Opera House in Wilmington. Come enjoy familiar songs of the holidays starring Elisabeth von Trapp, acclaimed granddaughter of the "Sound of Music" family, with the Carolina Brass.

Christmas Brunch at the Rail
December 22, 2013; 10 AM to 2 PM
White Clay Creek Country Club at Delaware Park
Wilmington DE

Reservations are required for this special holiday brunch in Wilmington. There will be special performances by "The Yuletide Singers" to give the event a festive flair at 11 AM, Noon, and 1 PM. Guests can also partake in pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10 AM to 2 PM.

The Nutcracker at the DuPont Theatre
December 21 and 22, 2013; Saturday 2 PM and 7 PM, Sunday 2 PM and 6 PM
DuPont Theatre, Wilmington DE

Presented by Wilmington Ballet Academy of The Dance, this holiday event is one for the whole family! Come watch this classic production of The Nutcracker, featuring New York City Ballet principal dancers and music by Wilmington Ballet orchestra and chorus.

The Nutcracker at The Grand
December 21 and 22, 2013; Saturday 2 PM and 7 PM, Sunday 2 PM
Grand Opera House, Wilmington DE

A second opportunity to enjoy this age-old production that's always a crowd favorite. At the Grand Opera House, First State Ballet Theatre will present its magical production of The Nutcracker staged by Kirov trained artistic director, Pasha Kambalov, and featuring spectacular dancing by the company's 22 professional dancers, beautiful costumes created in Russia and Tchaikovsky's beloved score.

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