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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 [...]

Kayak launch dedication set

Broad Creek Waterfront Poplar Street at Broad Creek, Laurel , DE, United States

Laurel's new kayak and canoe launch will be officially christened this Thursday, May 26 at 10 a.m. The launch, located on the south bank of Broad Creek at Popular Street, was built by the Laurel Rotary Club. The celebration will be held in conjunction with Delaware Technical and Community College’s Road Scholar partner program - "Delaware Coastal Exploration: A Hike, Bike and Paddle Adventure" presented by expert Jim Rapp from May 22-27. Jim, an outdoor enthusiast [...]

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 [...]

Laurel Fourth of July Events

This year marks the 22nd Annual Fourth of July Festival, sponsored by the Town of Laurel. The day will include a Prayer Breakfast at 8 a.m.; all other events will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the band Running With Scissors performing. The parade will begin at 5 p.m., Cruisin' Thru Time is the theme. A Little Miss Independence Pageant will be held at 6:30 p.m., then the band Chain Break will perform. Click on the photo [...]

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 [...]

Rock the Block

Will you help Rock the Block on Saturday, March 11? Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring this community improvement event in Laurel's Old Town neighborhood on Saturday, March 11. This event will use local volunteers who will be partnering with homeowners to provide free services like  landscaping, trash removal, power washing, and more. Old Town, which includes the neighborhood between Central Avenue and Oak Street, from the waterfront to Market Street, is a targeted area [...]

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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