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Fall Ramble on Broad Creek

Better Block Laurel 110 North Chipman St., Laurel , DE, United States

Help us reimagine Laurel's Broad Creek waterfront. With the help of engaged town citizens and leaders, The Ramble plan was designed to be a green, mixed-use redevelopment of the area betwween Roger Fisher Park on the west and the fishing pier on the east. On Saturday, September 26, those plans will come to life between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Better Block will be coming to Laurel. Better Block is a hands-on planning and engagement [...]

Ramble stormwater presentation

Town Hall 201 Mechanic St., Laurel , United States

The Ramble waterfront redevelopment project is moving forward. A comprehensive stormwater management feasibility study has been completed by Foresite Associates, and treatment options will be reviewed with the Laurel Town Council during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 4. The designs being recommended will serve The Ramble waterfront redevelopment plans and are aimed at protecting and improving the water quality conditions of the Broad Creek. With new emphasis on Laurel's waterways as a top paddling [...]

Be a Part of the Plan

Laurel Public Library 101 E. 4th St. , Laurel , DE, United States

Join the Laurel Planning Advisory Team as we begin work on the 10-year update of Laurel's Comprehensive Plan. Our goal is to ensure we are reaching out into the community to represent all residents of Laurel, not just those who show up for meetings. We want to create a readable, informative plan that you don't need to be a planner to understand. So we need your involvement. You will learn a lot about Laurel and [...]

Be a Part of the Plan – II

Laurel Public Library 101 E. 4th St. , Laurel , DE, United States

Join the Laurel Planning Advisory Team as we begin work on the 10-year update of Laurel's Comprehensive Plan. Our goal is to ensure we are reaching out into the community to represent all residents of Laurel, not just those who show up for meetings. We want to create a readable, informative plan that you don't need to be a planner to understand. So we need your involvement. You will learn a lot about Laurel and [...]

Be a Part of the Plan – III

Laurel Public Library 101 E. 4th St. , Laurel , DE, United States

Join the Laurel Planning Advisory Team as we begin work on the 10-year update of Laurel's Comprehensive Plan. Our goal is to ensure we are reaching out into the community to represent all residents of Laurel, not just those who show up for meetings. We want to create a readable, informative plan that you don't need to be a planner to understand. So we need your involvement. You will learn a lot about Laurel and [...]

Paint that bus! Watercolors

Johnny Janosik Park 201 Front Street, Laurel , DE, United States

Cut-off buses full of watermelons seen traveling the back roads and busy byways in southwestern Sussex County, DE are synonymous with summers in this part of the state. These buses are used to transport the watermelons from the field to the auction and packing houses for sale and transport to points across North America. Many of these watermelons find their way to Laurel's farmers' market, also known as "The Block," which was founded in 1940 [...]

Delmarva Paddling Weekend

Laurel, Delaware and Snow Hill, Maryland, are central to some of Delmarva’s great paddling waters. Laurel is located on beautiful Broad Creek, a tributary of the Nanticoke River once visited by Captain John Smith. Trap Pond State Park is located just a few minutes away from downtown Laurel. More than a dozen historic mill ponds dot the landscape around Laurel, providing tranquil waters for the beginning paddler or for those who want to float in [...]

Christmas on Broad Creek

Venables Park 109 E Front Street, Laurel, DE, United States

Christmas Markets come to Broad Creek in Laurel on Friday, December 7.   In conjunction with this year’s Laurel Christmas Parade “A Christmas Village”, the newly formed Laurel Parks and Recreation will host a Christmas Village Market on Front Street along Broad Creek between Delaware and Central Avenue.   With over 16 shops lined up, including a Spirits of Christmas Pop up Street Pub, shoppers will enjoy a festive holiday atmosphere while supporting local small businesses and [...]

Hitchens Homestead Hoedown

Hitchens Homestead 205 Willow St., Laurel, DE, United States

Click to view or download the poster Join us for an afternoon of music, food, fun, and artisan exhibits at the Hitchens Homestead. The event sponsored by the Laurel Historical Society is a fundraiser for the homestead restoration project. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. The property is located at 205 Willow St. Dinner will be available for purchase including the Vanderwendes Creamery food truck. Beer, wine, and soft drinks will also be [...]

$5 – $10

Paint Laurel Plein Air

The inaugural Paint Laurel Plein Air is part of the One Laurel, One Day community event held on May 21, 2022 in historic Laurel, Delaware (rain date May 22). All artists working en plein air in oil, acrylic, pastel, and watercolors are invited to set-up their easels to capture the picturesque town and all its charms on a spring day. This fun, informal painting event in the morning will be followed by a community celebration [...]

$10
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