Community Calendar
Updated 11/5/25. Something incorrect/outdated? Something to add? Please let us know!
NOVEMBER 2025
11/5 - Movies @ Old Town Hall: Detour (1945), 6:30pm.
$5-10pp recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury Cafe & Teahouse.11/6 - Stories in Motion: Catfish (2010 Documentary) at NC Public Library, 6pm.
Two young filmmakers document their colleague’s budding online friendship with a young woman… which leads to an unexpected series of discoveries. In the Community Room (downstairs).11/7 - Designer Handbag BINGO at Good Will Fire Co., 6/7pm.
Win designer bags from bands like Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Coach… plus try your luck with a 50/50 and ‘Chance Bag,’ all in support of GWFC. $30 at the door. Doors open 6pm, Bingo starts at 7pm. Hosted by the Good Will Ladies’ Auxiliary.
11/8 - DE Queer Social Make & Mingle at NC Public Library, 2-4:30pm.
Connect through creativity and make new friends in a cozy space, with refreshments.11/8 - Black Resistance to Quaker Enslavement talk at NC Court House, 7pm.
Presentation about enslavement and discrimination in Quaker history and the many ways that Black individuals asserted their agency and fought against their enslavers.
11/8 - An Old-Fashioned Evening in Old New Castle at The Arsenal, 7pm.
An evening of elegance and discovery, where history comes to life in the most unforgettable way, with handcrafted cocktails created just for the occasion and inspired by New Castle’s past. Tickets & Info at link above.11/9 - America’s Tapestry at New Castle Court House Museum, 1:30pm - 4pm.
Join stitchers from the Embroiderers’ Guild of America to produce a Delaware-themed panel for Stefan Romero’s embroidery project “America’s Tapestry,” of which each panel of this tapestry represents one of the 13 founding colonies. Museum admission includes access to stitch part of “Defending the Delaware Bay.”11/10 - New Castle City Council Regular Meeting at NC Senior Center, 7pm.
Agenda to be posted. … **Note this is a Monday. The meeting was moved one day forward from its usual Tuesday evening due to Veterans’ Day.11/12 - Oral History Symposium at NC Public Library, 5:30pm.
Hosted by the Heritage Commission, the event will give local residents a chance to record their memories of the area as oral history. In the Community Room (downstairs).11/12 - Movies @ Old Town Hall: D.O.A. (1949), 6:30pm
$5-10pp recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury Cafe & Teahouse.11/13 - Check, Please, Philly! Watch Party at The Mercury Cafe & Teahouse, 6pm.
The popular local cafe will be featured on an episode of CPP! premiering at 7:30pm.11/13 - Old Town Horror: Demons (1985), at Old Town Hall, 6:30pm.
$5-10pp recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury Cafe & Teahouse.11/14 - Escape of the New Castle Prisoner, New Castle Court House, 5pm.
A joint program between the NCCH Museum and First State National Historical Park. Use clues to find the prisoner that escaped. Contact NCCHMuseum@delaware.gov to sign up. (Second instance on 11/15 - both dates dependent on FSNHP being open.)11/15 - Saturday Night Fever Dance Party at Old Town Hall, 6:30-11pm.
A fundraiser for Movies at Old Town Hall, featuring a cash bar, a secret film screening, light refreshments and music by DJ Paul Freeberry. Info and tickets ($25) at the link.
11/16 - 2nd St. Coffeehouse Acoustic Open Mic at NC Presbyterian, 6pm.
Live, ‘unplugged’ music, poetry, comedy, and more. $5, proceeds go to Friendship House.11/17 - Family Crafternoon: Clay Seed Mosaics at NC Public Library, 4:30pm.
Create mosaics in clay using beans and seeds - recommended for families with kid(s) aged 4-11 (one of whom must be present in each group). Registration is required (at link).11/19 - Movies @ Old Town Hall: The Hitch-Hiker (1953), 6:30pm.
$5-10pp recommended donation, refreshments available, BYOB welcome, presented by NC Public Library and The Mercury Cafe & Teahouse.11/21 - America’s Tapestry: Defending the Delaware Bay Stitching Event, at Read House & Gardens, 12-5pm.
The Delaware chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America will be creating Delaware-themed panels for a national embroidery project (and helping visitors to get involved).11/22 - William Penn Craft Fair at William Penn High School, 9am-3pm.
70+ Vendors, Food Trucks, Raffles and free photos with Santa from 11am-2pm.
11/22 - Operation Warm Coat Giveaway at NC Public Library, 10am-4:30pm.
Free, new winter coats for kids; sizes from 4T to 14-16 (Big Kid) available. First come, first served, no reg. required. Child must be present. Sponsored by Operation Warm.11/24 - Planning Commission Public Hearing at NCPD Community Rm., 6:30pm.
Hearing on Ord. 2025-559, to alter the make-up of the PC to include the superintendent of First State National Historical Park (or a designee) as a non-voting member.11/25 - Health for All Sports Physicals at NC Public Library, by appointment.
Students in grades 6-12 can receive a free sports physical with a practitioner from the University of DE. Registration required - available slots and more info at the link.
11/28 - Fourth Friday Art Loop around Delaware Street, 5-8pm.
11/29 - Small Business Saturday at participating shops & restaurants.
Find special deals and promotions for those ‘on your list’ while supporting local shops!
DECEMBER 2025
12/2 - Trustees of the New Castle Common Open Meeting, Penn Farm, 7pm.
Every three months, the Trustees welcome residents to sit in on their meetings.12/3 - Natural Materials Donation Drop-Off at The Arsenal, all day.
Donate natural materials for Arasapha Garden Club for wreath decorating. Please see the Holiday Greening page on Arasapha’s website for what is accepted and other info.12/4 - Arasapha’s Wreath Workshop (Day 1), at The Arsenal, 10am-7pm.
Help Arasapha Garden Club with its annual Holiday Greening project, decorating wreaths and garlands to adorn historic and civic buildings throughout town. After 5pm (and on Day 2), you can decorate one to take home - or give as a gift - for $30.12/5 - Arasapha’s Wreath Workshop (Day 2), at The Arsenal, 9am-12pm.
12/5-7 - Shaw Alley Holiday Marketplace at 5 Shaw Alley, times TBA.
Browse favorite local vendors, holiday wares and more to work on your gift list.12/6 - Annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa at Good Will Fire Co., 8-11am.
Hosted by the New Castle Hundred Lions Club and GWFC. Pancake & sausage breakfast, photos with Santa & more.12/12 - Fezziwig’s Ball at The Arsenal, 7pm - 10:30pm.
Don your finest period or holiday attire and enjoy a Victorian holiday ball with live music, dancing, refreshments, and merriment! Info and tickets at the link.12/13 - Winter Festival & Market at New Castle Public Library, 10am-4pm.
The library becomes a wonderland of special performances, craft activities, popular local vendors, Arasapha’s now-annual Wreath & Poinsettia sale, the Library Friends’ Winter Book Sale & Raffle, a bake sale, Anne’s Attic holiday treasures and much more.12/13 -
Spirit of Christmas Celebrationin the Historic District.
***The usual Spirit of Christmas Celebration has been CANCELLED for 2025 by the organizing committee as it apparently retools for some big changes in 2026. Townsfolk are hustling to prepare a replacement event for 12/13 - details TBA.
JANUARY 2026
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FEBRUARY 2026
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MARCH 2026
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APRIL 2026
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MAY 2026
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JUNE 2026
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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 - more info here.
Third Sundays: ‘Second Street Coffeehouse’ Open Mic nights at NC Presbyterian Church’s fellowship hall on 2nd Street.
Regular Historic Tours at:
Historic Dutch and Amstel Houses, and the Historic District, starting from New Castle Historical Society at The Arsenal (Saturdays, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sundays, Noon to 4 pm - Last tour begins at 3 pm.)
New Castle Court House Museum (Wednesday-Sunday)
Read House & Garden (Thursday-Sunday on the hour from 11am to 3pm)
City Board and Commission Meetings are posted on the City Website, here.
Click here for the many events happening each week at New Castle Public Library.
And click here for New Castle Historical Society’s full event calendar.