Ellendale Family Fun Day set Aug. 16

The Town of Ellendale will present its annual Ellendale Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, at Ellendale Town Hall and town park areas, 300 McCaulley Ave., Ellendale.

Attractions include a DJ, food trucks, craft vendors and informational tables plus local business displays. Free backpacks containing school supplies will be given to each child attending. Each adult will receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win one of many gift cards donated by local businesses.

Returning this year is the Kidz Zone with more than 10 free activities for youngsters. At the Kidz Zone Passport station, children can pick up a passport, visit three designated stations and return to the table to be entered to win one of many prizes donated by Paige’s Kindness Project, which will have a representative on hand. Also in the Kidz Zone are a Delaware Department of Transportation Bike & Pedestrian Safety Station, a University of Delaware horseshoe crab activity, Delaware Readiness free book giveaways, face painting, cookie decorating and a photo op booth.

The Ellendale Volunteer Fire Company will have an engine on site for families to explore, and the Delaware State Police helicopter will arrive midday.

For more information, contact Terrie Ottomano, Family Fun Day Committee chair, at town.terrie.ottomano@outlook.com.