Events


  • A poplar tree in September at the Nemours Estate.
    Walk & Sketch: Exploring the Shapes & History of Trees
    10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

    Join us on a Walk & Sketch Tree Tour inspired by the Estate's 300-year-old Tulip Poplar with artist and naturalist Amanda B. Kimball.

  • Beautiful trees and plants growing at the Nemours Estate.
    Summer to Fall Forest Bathing
    Noon to 3 p.m.

    Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide and Master Naturalist, Shelli Smith, for a relaxing stroll through Nemours Estate's gardens and grounds.

  • The reception hall hallway at the Nemours Estate.
    Behind the Ropes Tour
    9–11 a.m.

    Have you ever wondered what is behind the ropes and closed doors of the Nemours Estate Mansion? Join us for an exclusive private tour!

  • Fountain and garden at the Nemours Estate.
    Third Thursday September Event
    4–7 p.m.

    Join us for our last Third Thursday of 2025 with discounted admission, live music from Miss K and the Hot Notes, food trucks including Dixie's Down Home, Uncle John's BBQ, Rolling Grub, and Brusters Ice Cream, along with beer from Wilmington Brew Works and wine!

  • Closeup of a hummingbird on the Nemours Estate grounds.
    Closed for Private Event
    10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Nemours Estate is closed on Saturday, September 20 for a private event. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Venetian bridge at the Nemours Estate.
    Fall is Here: Yoga for Kids & Their Grownups
    Noon to 12:45 p.m.

    Join us for yoga and more near some of the most scenic ponds at Nemours Estate.

  • Closeup of leaves at the Nemours Estate.
    Family Program in the Gardens w/ DiAE
    10:30–11:15 a.m.

    Join Nemours Estate and Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education for a family-centered program.

  • Mansion peaking out from behind some gourds.
    Family Program in the Mansion w/ DiAE
    10:30–11:15 a.m.

    Join Nemours Estate and Delaware Institute for the Arts in Education for a family-centered program.

  • Trees and leaves in fall at the Nemours Estate.
    Seed Collecting in the Fall Garden Workshop
    10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

    A seed gathering & packet making workshop!

  • The reception hall hallway at the Nemours Estate.
    Behind the Ropes Tour
    9–11 a.m.

    Have you ever wondered what is behind the ropes and closed doors of the Nemours Estate Mansion? Join us for an exclusive private tour!

  • Halloween flora at the Nemours Estate.
    Silly Spooky Fun: Yoga for Kids & Their Grownups
    Noon to 12:45 p.m.

    Join us for yoga and more near some of the most scenic ponds at Nemours Estate.

  • Night time photograph of the Nemours Estate mansion..
    Closed for Decorating

    Nemours Estate is closed for decorating and preparing for Noël at Nemours. Please come see our new and festive displays starting Tuesday, November 18.

  • Main drive tres at the Nemours Estate.
    Moment of Thanks Forest Bathing
    Noon to 3 p.m.

    Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide and Master Naturalist, Shelli Smith, for a relaxing stroll through Nemours Estate's gardens and grounds.