2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

TGIF New Castle – March 28

      Cure “Spring Fever” by spending an evening in Historic New Castle! With lots of dining, shopping and museum going, our next TGIF New Castle event on March 28, 2008 is sure to be a blast! Join us for a fun-filled spring evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in this remarkably friendly small town, listed as one of “The 1,000 Places to Visit Before You Die.” 

      Experience New Castle’s unique blend of architecture and vibrant community spirit! Tour some of Delaware’s most historic and cherished buildings, enjoy a relaxing meal in one of our first class restaurants, grab a pint in one our historic taverns, and shop at one of our many specialty boutiques. All the while enjoy free musical entertainment in the town square.

      The New Castle Courthouse and Velocipede Museums are open free of charge during the event. Our famous historic house museums – the Amstel, Dutch, and Read Houses – welcome you with a specially-priced combination tour ticket for $6.00 – a 50% savings off regular admission. Plenty of free parking is available throughout the historic area.

      New Castle’s charm is world famous! From the original cobblestone streets, to the beautiful and expansive Battery Park on the Delaware River – New Castle is THE place to be on Friday, March 28!

      Thank Goodness we have New Castle in Delaware!!! For information call 302-323-4453.

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ABOUT: TGIF New Castle is a free community event coordinated by the New Castle Heritage Tourism Group. The Heritage Tourism Group is a partnership between the City of New Castle, The Delaware Historical Society, The New Castle Courthouse Museum, The New Castle Historical Society, The Velocipede Museum, and the New Castle Visitors Bureau.

MAY MARKET - 1st Weekend in May. Plant and flower sale on Market Square.
Sponsored by the Arasapha Garden Club. P.O. Box 185, New Castle, Delaware 19720
www.arasapha.com

A DAY IN OLD NEW CASTLE – 3rd Saturday in May. Annual tour of private homes and gardens. Sponsored by The Immanuel Episcopal Church. For more information call (877) 496-9498 or www.dayinoldnewcastle.org.

SEPARATION DAY – 2nd Saturday in June. This event is a birthday celebration of Delaware’s “separation” from England and Pennsylvania. Various events, include 11:00 parade, Battery Park festivities include beautiful baby contest, magic show, reenactments, non profit info booths, rides, all day bands, children’s activities, food, evening concerts, and Fireworks. Funded and sponsored by the State of Delaware. For more information call the Mayor’s Office at (302) 322-9802.

CONCERTS IN BATTERY PARK – Every Wednesday evening beginning the end of June until mid-August. Presented by the New Castle Lions Club. For information call (302) 328-LION.

ANTIQUE SHOW – Last Sunday in August. This outdoor show is held in Battery Park. Sponsored by the New Castle Visitor’s Bureau. For more information call (215) 862-5828.

ART ON THE GREEN – 4th Saturday in September. Arts, craft and music. Sponsored by New Castle Lions Club. For information call (302) 328-LION.

OAK KNOLL BOOK FEST – 1st Saturday & Sunday in October. For details call (302)-328-7232

HALLOWEEN GHOST TOURS – Last Weekend in October - Sponsored by the New Castle Historical Society. For more information Call (302) 322-2794

NEW CASTLE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS – The 2nd Saturday of December. Annual Christmas tour features decorated houses, museums, churches, music and food. Sponsored by the New Castle Presbyterian Church and New Castle Visitor’s Bureau and the Velocipede Museum. For information (302) 328-3279.

New Castle Library Friends Kitchen to Garden Tour
Kitchen to Garden Tour--2nd Saturday in October 9:30am-4pm, rain or shine. Walking tour of New Castle's most exciting kitchens and beautiful autumn gardens. Sponsored by the New Castle Library Friends to benefit the Library's expansion.
For information call 302-328-1995 or www.newcastlelibraryfriends.org .