SUMMER IN THE PARKS

SUMMER IN THE PARKS 2023

Summer in the Parks returns to the parks of Wilmington with FREE arts programming! See below when we will be at your neighborhood park.

Father Tucker Park (Howland between Scott & Lincoln Streets)

• Monday, June 26 @ 11:00am - Pieces of A Dream - Students will create and learn their own choreography.
• Monday, July 17 @ 11:00am - Maya Belardo - Jazz performer, Maya Belardo, will introduce you to jazz performance and scat singing.
• Monday, July 31 @ 11:00am - JaQuanne LeRoy - Experience the magic of creating a hands-on art project with teaching artist, JaQuanne LeRoy Daniels.

Tilton Park (Corner of North Franklin and 7th Street)

• Tuesday, June 27 @ 11:00am - Pieces of A Dream - Students will create and learn their own choreography.
• Tuesday, July 11 @ 11:00am - Wilmington Drama League - An audience participation performance of Aesop's Fables that's not just for little kids.
• Tuesday, July 25 @ 11:00am - GCJ Uniques - Arts and crafts fun! Projects include making bookmarks, keychains and zipper pulls.

Herman Holloway Park (7th & Lombard Street; across from Brown Pool)

• Wednesday, June 28 @ 11:00am - The Delaware Contemporary - Children will paint on canvas, canvas bags and create their own jewelry.
• Wednesday, July 26 @ 11:00am - Delaware Shakespeare - Two actors perform scenes from Shakespeare plays. The audience makes suggestions on what the actors should do, and join the actors on stage for some Shakespeare fun.
• Monday, August 14 @ 11:00am - Illstyle & Peace- Students are introduced to various dance styles (hip-hop, break dancing, popping) and participate in the moves.

Mack Park (In-between 5th & Gray Street and 5th and Ford Street, under the pavilion)

• Thursday, June 29 @ 11:00am - The Delaware Contemporary - Children will paint on canvas, canvas bags and create their own jewelry.
• Tuesday, August 8 @ 11:00am - Wilmington Drama League - An audience participation performance of Aesop's Fables that's not just for little kids.
• Thursday, August 17 @ 11:00am - DANCE4LIFE - - Learn the foundations of dance and how they correlate into life skills.

Brown, Burton, Winchester Park (E. 23rd & N. Church Streets)

• Wednesday, July 5 @ 11:00am - DANCE4LIFE - - Learn the foundations of dance and how they correlate into life skills.
• Wednesday, July 19 @ 11:00am - Illstyle & Peace- Students are introduced to various dance styles (hip-hop, break dancing, popping) and participate in the moves.
• Wednesday, August 9 @ 11:00am - ASCAB CAPOEIRA - Dance, martial arts, movement and drumming come together in this performance.

Haynes Park (801 West 30th Street)

• Monday, July 10 @ 11:00am - TAHIRA - Storytelling, music and call 'n' response are weaved into a tapestry of fun with TAHIRA.
• Monday, July 24 @ 11:00am - JaQuanne LeRoy - Experience the magic of creating a hands-on art project with teaching artist, JaQuanne LeRoy Daniels.
• Monday, August 7 @ 11:00am - ASCAB CAPOEIRA - Dance, martial arts, movement and drumming come together in this performance.

Eden Park (900 New Castle Ave., under the pavilion)

• Wednesday, July 12 @ 11:00am - TAHIRA - Storytelling, music and call 'n' response are weaved into a tapestry of fun.
• Wednesday August 2 @ 11:00am - Delaware Shakespeare - Two actors perform scenes from Shakespeare plays. The audience makes suggestions on what the actors should do, and join the actors on stage for some Shakespeare fun.
• Wednesday, August 16 @ 11:00am - Illstyle & Peace- Students are introduced to various dance styles (hip-hop, break dancing, popping) and participate in the moves.

4th & Rodney Tot-Lot (314 North Rodney Street)

• Tuesday, July 18 @ 11:00am - FLYOGI - A yoga program to educate the importance of physical exercise, mindfulness, and meditation.
• Tuesday, August 1 @ 11:00am - ASCAB CAPOEIRA - Dance, martial arts, movement and drumming come together in this performance.
• Tuesday, August 15 @ 11:00am - GCJ Uniques - Arts and crafts fun! Projects include making bookmarks, keychains and zipper pulls.

Barbara Hicks Park (404 Bradford Street)

• Thursday, July 27 @ 11:00am - Delaware Shakespeare - Two actors perform scenes from Shakespeare plays. The audience makes suggestions on what the actors should do, and join the actors on stage for some Shakespeare fun.
• Thursday, August 3 @ 11:00am - Illstyle & Peace- Students are introduced to various dance styles (hip-hop, break dancing, popping) and participate in the moves.
• Thursday, August 10 @ 11:00am - Maya Belardo - Jazz performer, Maya Belardo, will introduce you to jazz performance and scat singing.

Evening Programs

Summer in the Parks was created in 2013 to provide a variety of visual and performing arts activities for youth and families right in their own neighborhoods. Since its launch, Summer in the Parks has served more than 23,600 participants at 505 events. The program’s success is greatly attributed to collaboration between The Grand, the City of Wilmington, and dozens of civic organizations, educators, caregivers, and other nonprofits who believe in the importance of our primary goal: to provide a safe and creative outlet for neighborhood youth during the summer months.

Sponsored by the City of Wilmington

Produced by The Grand Opera House

Additional support provided by PNC Arts Alive!