Things to do in Wilmington with kids
Wilmington has more for families than it gets credit for — most of it clustered along the Riverfront and the Brandywine. This is what we'd actually do with kids in the city, with the logistics that make or break a morning. Facts come from each place's own page.
1. Wilmington Riverfront
Wilmington
The Children's Museum and a riverwalk year-round, plus mini golf, ice cream, and Blue Rocks baseball in season — a whole day strung along the water, pay-as-you-go.
2. Delaware Children's Museum
Wilmington
The Riverfront's indoor anchor for little kids — easy to pair with a riverwalk stroll. Open Wednesday–Sunday; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Open Wednesday–Sunday; closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
3. Brandywine Park
Wilmington
Creek, trails, and a playground in one free stretch, with the zoo inside the park — Wilmington's backyard.
4. Brandywine Zoo
Wilmington
Small, walkable, and finishable before naptime — right inside Brandywine Park. Free December–February except special events; closed Christmas Day.
5. DuPont Environmental Education Center
Wilmington
A free wetland boardwalk on the Riverwalk — the easy nature stop in the middle of the city.
6. Judy Johnson Field at Frawley Stadium
Wilmington
Blue Rocks minor-league baseball on the Riverfront in spring and summer — free parking and a low-stakes first ballgame.
7. Hagley Museum & Library
Wilmington
Mills, a machine shop, and a du Pont mansion on the edge of the city — good for kids who like how things work. Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesdays.
8. Delaware Art Museum
Wilmington
Wilmington's art museum, an easy indoor stop — free for kids 6 and under, free for everyone Thursdays 4–8 PM (April–December), with free parking. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Questions parents ask
What's the best free thing to do in Wilmington with kids?
Brandywine Park — creek trails and a playground, free (the zoo inside it is free December–February). The DuPont Environmental Education Center's wetland loop at the end of the Riverwalk is free too, and the Riverfront itself is free to stroll; you only pay for what you add.
Where should we go on the Wilmington Riverfront with kids?
The Children's Museum and the riverwalk work year-round; mini golf and Blue Rocks games are seasonal, so check they're running. They're all clustered together — easy to mix into one pay-as-you-go day.
Get the good ones before they fill up
One countywide shortlist every Friday morning, with ages, cost and logistics on each pick. Free.
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Checked against each place’s current info.
Admission and hours come straight from each place’s guide. Last reviewed October 23, 2026. Confirm anything dated on the source before you go.