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Things to do with kids in Wilmington

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Wilmington — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Wilmington. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Delaware Park Casino

    4.0 (8,612)777 Delaware Park Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19804, USA

    A well-rated casino in Wilmington.

  2. 02

    Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

    4.7 (784)5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE 19735, USA

    A well-rated museum in Wilmington.

  3. 03

    Delaware Memorial Bridge

    4.4 (1,080)I-295 US-40, New Castle, DE 19720, USA

    A well-rated bridge in Wilmington.

  4. 04

    Brandywine Zoo

    4.2 (909)1001 N Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19802, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Wilmington.

  5. 05

    Nemours Estate

    4.8 (1,144)1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803, USA

    A well-rated museum in Wilmington.

  6. 06

    Rodney Square

    4.1 (1,096)1000 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

    A well-rated historical landmark in Wilmington.

  7. 07

    Delaware Children's Museum

    4.6 (1,895)550 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

    A well-rated museum in Wilmington.

  8. 08

    Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

    4.6 (1,140)4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807, USA

    A well-rated museum in Wilmington.

  9. 09

    Brandywine Creek State Park

    4.8 (1,561)41 Adams Dam Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807, USA

    A well-rated state park in Wilmington.

  10. 10

    Delaware Art Museum

    4.7 (318)2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE 19806, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Wilmington.

  11. 11

    Mt. Cuba Center

    4.8 (524)3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707, USA

    A well-rated botanical garden in Wilmington.

  12. 12

    Bellevue State Park

    4.7 (1,787)800 Carr Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809, USA

    A well-rated state park in Wilmington.

  13. 13

    New Castle Battery Park

    4.7 (3,874)1 Delaware St, New Castle, DE 19720, USA

    A well-rated park in Wilmington.

  14. 14

    Hagley Museum

    4.8 (1,022)200 Hagley Creek Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807, USA

    A well-rated museum in Wilmington.

  15. 15

    The Grand Opera House

    4.6 (1,044)818 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA

    A well-rated opera house in Wilmington.

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How were these things to do with kids in Wilmington chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Wilmington, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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