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It’s Sea Witch Weekend in Rehoboth Beach!

October 25, 2022

It's the last weekend of October and that can only mean one thing in Rehoboth Beach. That's right, it's time once again for the annual Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddlers Festival, the biggest party of the year in the "Nation's Summer Capital."

Now a three-day event that remains highlighted by one of the best local parades you'll ever see, Sea Witch draws thousands of people to Delaware's most popular coastal resort every year for spooky family fun.

But while Sea Witch is the undisputed Belle of the Ball this weekend, we also have more than a dozen other events and happenings to tell you about, most with a Halloween theme.

Keep reading below for much more on what's happening over the next few days at the Delaware and Maryland beaches and throughout the region.

Have a great final weekend of October everyone! 

Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddlers Festival (October 28-30)

The highlight of this annual festival in the "Nation's Summer Capital," is undoubtedly the costume parade up and down Rehoboth Avenue on Saturday morning.

But while that's certainly worth the trip to Rehoboth Beach all by itself, there's so much more to see and witness at the Delaware resort's most popular annual event. 

Once again, thousands of visitors are expected in Rehoboth Beach this weekend for three days of fun at the end of October.

Listed below are a few of the highlights of this year’s Sea Witch Festival, including the always popular pet parade on Sunday. 

But be sure to visit www.beach-fun.com for a complete schedule of events as there's three days of jam-packed activities planned for this weekend.

  • Costume Parade. Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 11 a.m., down Rehoboth Avenue. This is the one thing you surely won't want to miss!
  • Sea Witch Hunt. Find the Sea Witch and you could win a prize! This is scheduled for Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. Information table is located at the Rehoboth Bandstand.
  • Old Fashioned Kids’ Beach Games. Games held on the beach between Olive and Maryland Avenues, beginning at 2 p.m., on Saturday.
  • Pony Rides on the Beach. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a $5 fee and this activity is weather dependent.
  • Tyke Bike Roll on the Boardwalk. Friday from 2:30 to 4 p.m., on Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk. This is for children ages 8 and under.
  • Hayrides Through Downtown Rehoboth. Saturday and Sunday from 12 until 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor's Center on Rehoboth Avenue.
  • Sea Witch 5K Classic Run. Begins at Grove Park at 9 a.m., on Sunday. Visit www.seashorestriders.com for more information.
  • Costumed Dog Parade. Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. Parade will be down the Boardwalk and include an approximately 1.5 mile walk. This event is co-sponsored by the Delaware Humane Association.

Boos & Brews (October 28)

This Halloween weekend event is scheduled for the Lewes Historical Society complex on Shipcarpenter Street and will take place between 7 and 10 p.m., on Friday, October 28.

Food, drinks, music and other entertainment are all planned, as well as selections from local restaurants, breweries and vineyards.

Other options will be provided by "caterers and vampires alike," along with complimentary "witches brew."

This is a 21 and older event and all proceeds from the $75 ticket price will be used to further the work of the Lewes Historical Society in promoting the history of the "First Town in the First State."

To learn more about the 2022 Boos & Brews event in Lewes, or to purchase tickets, visit historiclewes.com.

Wags, Witches & Warlocks (October 29)

The "Quiet Resort" of Bethany Beach isn't being left out of the fun for Halloween as organizers look forward to this year's Wags, Witches & Warlocks event.

Scheduled for Saturday, October 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., this event is highlighted by a special parade that begins at 10 a.m., on Garfield Parkway.

Other activities planned for Wags, Witches and Warlocks include several costume contests, Halloween crafts, a pet adoption event and trick-or-treating beginning at 11 a.m.

Visit wagswitchesandwarlocks.com for more information on this event.

Click here for the rest of the Halloween Weekend events calendar

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