SUMMER IN THE PARKS

SUMMER IN THE PARKS 2026

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

Where will Summer in the Parks be next week? Please read below...

8/10: Magic and balloon sculpture with Kris & Holly at Barbara Hicks Park (418 Bradford Street) at 10:30am.

8/11: African bucket drumming with Paco Dembe at Tilton Park (Corner of N. Franklin & 7th Street) at 10:30am

8/12: The history of Hip Hop dancing with Illstyle & Peace at Helen Chambers Park (709 W. 6th Street & N. Madison) at 10:30am

8/12: An evening with Christina Cultural Arts Center with a community art project from Redbird Art Lab, and FREE Bernie's Famous Water Ices! Catch the fun from 6-7:30pm.

8/13: It's the Bayard School "Borchestra" at Tilton Park (Corner of N. Franklin & 7th Str.) at 10:30am.

See you in the park!

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!