Partnership for the Delaware Estuary

Open Streets Wilmington Events, April 26 to Aug. 16
2025-06-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-31 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Join the party!
PDE and other partners are working with Open Streets Wilmington to bring you some special Saturdays from spring to fall.
These events close streets to all motor traffic, creating space for people of all ages and abilities to get outside and play!
They offer:
Giveaways, children’s activities, live music, outdoor fitness classes, free bike rentals, information and resources, and more!

Dates, times, and locations:
April 26, 1 – 4 p.m.: N. Walnut Street between 10th and 16th streets
May 31, 1 – 4 p.m.: New Castle Ave between Pearl Street and A Street
June 28, 1 – 4 p.m.: W. 4th Street between Broom and Lincoln streets
August 16, 1 – 4 p.m.: N. Market Street between 18th Street and Vandever/Concord
Visit the Open Streets Wilmington website for more information!

2025 Philadelphia Spokesdog Competition, June 8
2025-06-08 14:00 - 17:00
Does your pup have what it takes to represent Philadelphia on the path to cleaner waterways?
Join the Philadelphia Water Department’s Spokesdog Competition
WHEN: 2-5 p.m., Sunday, June 8
WHERE: The Boozy Mutt, 2639 Poplar Street, Philadelphia.
WHAT’S UP?

A dog costume contest
Trivia and other fun and games
Prizes that include crowning the next Philly Spokesdog!

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Visit: bit.ly/Spokesdog2025.
The Spokesdog Competition is a friendly contest to crown the Philadelphia Water Department’s new representative for keeping Philly streets and waterways clear of doggie-doo!

DRBA World Environment Day
2025-06-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 163 Cherry Lane, New Castle, DE, 19720, United States
WHEN: Thursday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park, 163 Cherry Lane, New Castle, Delaware
Learn about environmental issues from government regulators, environmental experts, and company representatives on recycling, air quality, food waste, plastic bag bans, renewable energy, greener products, plastic pollution, stainability, watersheds, endangered/protected species, electric vehicles, nuclear power, energy conservation, marine life and habitat, oil spill cleanup, remediation, ecology, and climate impacts.
Visit the DRBA’s event page for more information.

Shuckfest 2025
2025-06-01 12:00 - 15:30 | Liberty Point Restaurant, 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Save the date for Philadelphia’s biggest oyster festival!
WHEN: Sunday, June 1, Noon to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Liberty Point Restaurant at the Independence Seaport Museum, 211 Columbus Boulevard.

Not only is this a great event to indulge in local oysters, but you can watch the annual pro oyster shucking competition.
Visit www.oysterhousephilly.com for tickets and information.

Red Knot Festival, May 31
2025-05-31 12:00 - 16:00
Join event host, the Upstream Alliance, at this event to learn about birds and crabs with the community of Slaughter Beach, Delaware, during this second annual festival.
Theme: Migratory Birds & Horseshoe Crabs
Partners: American Littoral Society
Location: Slaughter Beach Pavilion, DE
Email olivia.mcdowell.liu@gmail.com to volunteer and learn more about this event.
Visit: https://www.upstreamalliance.org/events

2025 Shad Fest CANCELLED
2025-05-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Brandywine Park, 1001 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States
Cancelled
The 2025 Shadfest celebration has been cancelled.
Please go to the Shadfest official website for more information.

Chester River Festival
2025-05-17 11:00 - 14:00
Celebrate the Delaware River and the Chester Community
Held just steps away from the banks of the Delaware River, Chester River Fest is another way to bring the community out to recognize the source of drinking water for millions in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. Come to Union Yards from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 17.
Spring days are made for fun. Stay tuned, we’ll have more information soon.

Downe Township Horseshoe Crab Festival, May 10
2025-05-10 11:00 - 16:00
Come to this event set for Saturday, May 10 in Fortescue, New Jersey.

University of Delaware Ag Day
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00

Dine Out for the Community, April 22
2025-04-22 11:30 - 21:00
Dine Out and Support PDE!
WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22
WHERE: Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront, 720 Justison Street, Wilmington.
HOW: Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront and 15% of total net sales generated will be donated to PDE as part of Big Fish Grill’s Dine & Donate program.

Wilmington Earth Day
2025-04-17 11:00 - 14:00

Vote for Delaware Art by April 13
2025-04-13 08:00 - 23:55
April 13 is the last day to vote in the Delaware Trash Into Treasure Art Contest.
Click HERE for the form to view all 20 submissions and vote for your top three favorites.
All of these works convey love for our waterways and the importance of keeping them clean and litter-free. Which one is your favorite? Which will win? You decide.

2025 Christina River Watershed Cleanup, April 12
2025-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 | 1899 Northeast Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802, 1899 Northeast Boulevard, Wilmington, DE, 19802, United States
It’s nearly here! Are you signed up?
The Christina River Watershed Cleanup is 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 12. There’s still time to sign up to participate.
This is a great community service opportunity for individuals, families, and groups of all kinds. Do some good for the community and the environment.
PDE’s site volunteers will meet at Joe White Memorial Field at 1899 Northeast Boulevard in Wilmington. Access the registration form by clicking HERE.

Storm Drain Marking with Green Philly and PDE
2025-04-09 16:30 - 18:00
4:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 9
Join Green Philly and PDE to mark storm drains and keep our waterways clean and clear!
Click HERE to Register

2025 Schuylkill Scrub and Pub
2025-03-27 14:30 - 17:00
Join us on March 27, 2025 ,
Upper Merion Township, PA
Check later for signup information

Schuylkill Scrub, March 1 to May 31
2025-03-01 08:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00
Volunteer in Pennsylvania!
Get involved in the Schuylkill Scrub, which occurs in communities throughout the Schuylkill River Watershed every March 1 through May 31. Volunteer to help pick up litter and make communities a little brighter and cleaner. This is a great community service opportunity for individuals and groups of all types. Find out more by clicking HERE.
