Events for October 17, 2026

Sunfest & Wine on the Beach (Ocean City Merger)

October 1 @ 12:00 am - October 31 @ 12:00 am

Ocean City, MD Ocean City, MD

Massive merger of two local favorites with music, vendors, and wine.

Pumpkin Patch Sundays at Loblolly Acres

October 4 @ 11:00 am - October 25 @ 4:00 pm

3893 Turkey Point Road, Viola, DE 19979 3893 Turkey Point Road, Viola, DE 19979

Small-town pumpkin picking and crisp autumn air.

Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival

October 15 @ 12:00 am - October 18 @ 12:00 am

Rehoboth Beach Convention Center & various local venues, DE Rehoboth Beach Convention Center & various local venues, DE

World-class smooth jazz, gospel, and R&B across coastal venues.

Annual Chili-Chowder Cookoff

October 17 @ 12:00 am - October 18 @ 12:00 am

Chincoteague, VA Chincoteague, VA

Local fall classic to sample the shore's best clam chowders, seafood dishes, and chilis.

Blackbird Creek Fall Festival

October 17 @ 10:00 am

Blackbird Creek Reserve, 801 Blackbird Landing Road, Townsend, DE Blackbird Creek Reserve, 801 Blackbird Landing Road, Townsend, DE

Free family-fun day celebrating natural beauty of the reserve.

Free

Parktober Fest

October 17 @ 12:00 pm

Delaware Park Casino, Wilmington, DE Delaware Park Casino, Wilmington, DE

Fall festival celebration with food, drinks, and entertainment.

Eyreville Open House

October 17 @ 12:00 pm

Historic Eyreville, 3259 Eyreville Drive, Cape Charles, VA Historic Eyreville, 3259 Eyreville Drive, Cape Charles, VA

Explore historic grounds with archaeologist presentation, hors d'oeuvres, and drinks.

The Halloween Ghost Ship

October 17 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Shipyard, Historic New Castle, DE Kalmar Nyckel Foundation Shipyard, Historic New Castle, DE

9th annual spooky maritime celebration with shipyard atmosphere for all ages.