Community Calendar
Updated 1/20/26. Something incorrect/outdated? Something to add? Please let us know!
JANUARY 2026
1/20 - ‘Health for All’ Free Physicals, at NC Public Library, by appointment at 1pm, 1:30, 2pm and 2:30.
See a University of Delaware Nurse practitioner for a school sports physical, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and cholesterol checks, and more. Details at the link.1/21 - Movies @ Old Town Hall: Fitzcarraldo (1982), 6:30pm.
$5-10 recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury. Film description at link.1/21 - ‘Delaware Street Book Wyrms’ Fantasy Book Club, at Denali Beauty Works, 7pm.
Each monthly meeting features a short book (around 300 pages) from across the many sub-genres of fantasy, both recently published and long-beloved.1/25 - Old Town Matinee: The Gold Rush (1942) at Old Town Hall, 2pm.
‘Movies at Old Town Hall’ is now a different vintage classic every last Sunday afternoon of the month. $5-10 recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury. Info & film description at link.1/28 - Movies @ Old Town Hall: Four of the Apocalypse (1975), 6:30pm.
$5-10 recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury. Film description at link.1/31 - ‘Toast it Up to the New Year’ Line Dance Party at HCA, 7:30pm.
Live music by Fuzaholics Band, DJ Rell, and the Dem Jones Girlz, who'll be showing off some of the newest line dances. Free drinks all night, food you can buy, vendors, a raffle, free giveaways, and a champagne toast. At Harvest Christian Academy: Tickets/info here.
FEBRUARY 2026
2/7 - These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle Walking Tour, starting from Read House & Gardens, 1pm-3pm.
2025 tours expand upon Dr. Benbow Flowers’ research on the African American population of Old New Castle with additional source materials, a revamped route and accompanying map, and a special focus on the time period from 1776-1876. ($25.)2/24 - Not Just Joe: Delaware’s Presidents, at NC Court House Museum, 12pm.
NCCHM’s Juliette Wurm discusses the first 10 Delaware Executives, who were called Presidents instead of Governors. Covering the Revolutionary era, the Early Republic and the sometimes rough times of the Delaware’s Presidents. A DE-250th event.2/14 - These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle Walking Tour, starting from Read House & Gardens, 1pm-3pm.
2/21 - Uncovering New Castle's Last Chinese Laundryman, at NC Court House Museum, 12pm.
Learn about Belman Lui, the last proprietor of the "Chinese laundry" at 123 Delaware St.. NCCHM Lead Interpreter Allison Reardon discusses the origins, triumphs, and challenges of her research and explores Lui's life and family in China & the US.2/21 - These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle Walking Tour, starting from Read House & Gardens, 1pm-3pm.
2/28 - These Houses Were Homes: 5 Generations of Black Community in Old New Castle Walking Tour, starting from Read House & Gardens, 1pm-3pm.
MARCH 2026
3/5 - Read House & Garden Tours resume / museum reopens for season.
3/7 - CCD’s Annual atTAcK Addiction 5K, starting from St. Peter’s, 9am.
Addiction survivors and the families of those who’ve struggled with it run to raise awareness and funds for Community Collaboration of DE’s local substance abuse treatment programs. Registration & Info here.3/13 - Women Scorned: Petit Treason & Punishment in 18th C. DE, NC Court House Museum, 12pm.
Examining documents from the Delaware Public Archives’ collections to discuss the only women ever charged with ‘petit treason’ and the changing legal system of a new Delaware.3/20 - ‘Blue Hens & Bugbears: Dawn of the Revolution’ at NC Court House, 6pm.
A roleplaying adventure across DE. Player characters must deliver goods to Chestertown, MD. But will they make it? Will the bugbears stop them? And who will they side with in this impending war? This is a TTRPG that uses a simplified version of DND 5e. Info here.3/21 - Road to Liberty Game Day at New Castle Court House Museum, 12pm.
Play an original board game created by staff of the Delaware Public Archives to help kids learn about DE’s role in the Revolutionary War. Designed for quick play – approx. 10 minutes – the game utilizes archival documents from the Archives’ collections.
APRIL 2026
4/5 - NC Hundred Lions Annual Easter Parade on The Green, 1pm.
4/11 - Restore & Remember: The Monday Club, at The Monday Club, 1pm-4pm.
DHS is gathering volunteers to help with organization and processing archival materials at the site while learning from the elder members of the historic club about their history.
MAY 2026
5/1-2 - Arasapha’s May Market on the Market Square & surrounding.
5/16 - A Day in Old New Castle throughout the Historic Districts, 10am-4pm.
SEPTEMBER 2026
9/13 - First Baptist Church of DE 150th Anniversary Celebration, 11am.
MONTHLY & ONGOING EVENTS
Fourth Friday Art Loop at participating shops and galleries around downtown, including the Opera House, Mo’zArt Gallery, The Window on Delaware Street, The Arsenal/NCHS, the Mercury Cafe’s in-house gallery, and more!
Movies at Old Town Hall, Wednesdays at 6:30pm. From the Mercury Cafe and New Castle Public Library.
Third Sundays: ‘Second Street Coffeehouse’ Open Mic nights at NC Presbyterian Church’s fellowship hall on 2nd Street.
City Board and Commission Meetings are posted on the City Website, here.
New Castle Public Library - Full Program & Event Schedule.
New Castle Historical Society - Full Event Schedule.
New Castle Senior Center - Upcoming Activities (for member seniors)