ARDEN

November 1: Sun. Contra Dance Raise the Roof with Tori Barone calling. 1:30-2 p.m. Dance lesson, 2 – 5 p.m. Contra dance. Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway. 302-478-7257.

November 4: Israeli dancing with Sharon Kleban. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway. 302-478-7257.

November 11: Folk dancing with Liz Dubravcic & square dancing with Dave Brown. Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway. 302-478-7257.

November 18: Folk dancing with Jenny Brown. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway. 302-478-7257.

November 25: Big Thanksgiving Dance. Folk and Square Dancing – Ismat Shah Folk DJ. Elmo Troiani and Bob Witt Square dance callers. 8-11 p.m. Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway. 302 475-6678.

November 29: Arden Holiday Shop. The Hall will be full of handcrafted items, by Arden Club members and residents of Arden. Great for gifts & some for yourself! Support your local artists. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Arden Gild Hall, 2126 The Highway. 302 475-6678.

BERLIN

November 13: Downtown Merchants 2nd Friday Art Stroll. You can meet the Artists, view the arts, browse our shops, and dine in our restaurants. A great way to have fun. 5-8 p.m. Historic Downtown. 410-629-1895.

BETTERTON

November 14: Goose Bump Jump! Take a gander to the “wild” side and “jump” into the Chesapeake Bay at Betterton Beach to support our community’s adults who have developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, autism and physical disabilities! Costumes encouraged! The “jump” is immediately followed by a Pig Roast at the Betterton Volunteer Fire Company. Entertainment! Prizes for best costume, most money raised, oldest jumper, youngest jumper and many more! 410-778-7303.

BRIDGEVILLE

November 6-8: World Championship Punkin Chunkin. It began in 1986 as a group of men sat in a local blacksmith shop arguing over who could throw an anvil farthest. Someone heard some local college students were throwing pumpkins by hand to raise funds for their school. The group embellished that event. Anvils turned to pumpkins and Punkin' Chunkin' was born. Chaplin’s Chapel Rd.

CAPE CHARLES

November 14-30: Holiday Show. Fine Art & Unique Gifts. Opening Reception, Saturday, November 14 at 6 p.m. Stage Door Gallery, 301 Mason Ave. 757-331-3669.

CHESTERTOWN

November 1: Sultana Projects' Downrigging Weekend. Every fall, Sultana Projects hosts a multi-day festival known as Downrigging Weekend to celebrate the close of the schooner Sultana's sailing season. Tall ships and historic vessels from across the mid-Atlantic and beyond visit Sultana's home port of Chestertown for this public event which draws thousands of people to Chestertown. Various Locations in Chestertown. 410-778-5954.

November 1, 7, 8: Artworks Annual Studio Tour. Visit the studios of over 30 artists located in Chestertown and throughout Kent and Queen Anne's Counties on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Artworks. 410-778-6300.

November 1-30: Garden Puppet Theatre Museum. The Annual Christmas at the North Pole Garden Puppet Theatre puppet show performed at the Town Hall of Chestertown during the Downtown Chestertown Association Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Fest. 410-778-5841.

November 2-21: Member Awards Show. Members bring out their best new work for this judged exhibition. First Friday 5-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Chestertown Art League, 312 Cannon St. 410-778-5789.

November 6: Chestertown’s 1st Fridays - Arts & Antiques. Extended shop hours, with arts and entertainment throughout Historic Downtown. 5-8 p.m.

November 6-21: Artworks Annual Studio Tour. Visit the studios of over 30 artists located in Chestertown and throughout Kent and Queen Anne's Counties on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore. This is your opportunity to see and buy original work directly from the artists at studio prices. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Artworks, 306 Park Row. 410-778-6300.

November 6-30: Shirley Hunt. The Artists’ Gallery will be featuring one of our six partners, Shirley Hunt, showing her photography. Reception on First Friday from 5-8 p.m. Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Artists’ Gallery, 239 High St. 410-778-2425.

November 7-8: 10th Annual Artworks Studio Tour. The Artworks Studio Tour is a free self guided-tour of studios and art in Kent County, Chestertown, and parts of Queen Anne's County, the prettiest area of the Northern Bay. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 410-778-6300.

November 8: Fall Harvest Day. Time 1-4 p.m. 410-348-6000.

November 13-14: Chestertown Book Festival.

November 27-28: Home for the Holidays. Chestertown's Winterfest Weekend. Enjoy a weekend filled with holiday events. The official lighting of Downtown for the holidays, Kent County Marching Band, Santa arrives at 7 p.m. on Friday by fire truck, pictures taken with Santa, Caroling in Fountain Park, downtown stores open late. Annual Jaycees Christmas Parade is at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

November 27-29: Chestertown Antiques Show and Sale. Thirty shops: period furniture, oriental rugs, porcelain, linens, silver, china, jewelry (estate & vintage), glassware pottery, post cards, dolls, accessories, vintage designer handbags and lamps, primitives and more. Bake table. Chestertown Middle School. 410-778-0397.

November 27-30: Holiday Sale and Show. One-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists, ranging from knitted items to jewelry to photography, weaving, and painting. Artworks, 306 Park Row. 410-778-6300.

November 28: Annual Jaycees Christmas Parade. Chestertown's Winterfest Weekend. Annual Jaycees Christmas Parade is at 10 a.m. Downtown.

November 28-29: 26th Annual Festival of Trees. Dozens of Christmas trees decorated by area organizations and businesses, also many more dozens of poinsettias honoring local people and groups. Cash prizes to top four trees voted on by visitors. Sat. 12-8 p.m, Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal Church Hall, Cross & High Sts. 410-928-3700.

CHINCOTEAGUE

November 7-8: Holiday Craft Shopping Extravaganza. Chincoteague Center, 6155 Community Dr. 757-336-0614.

November 14: Second Saturday Art Stroll. Arts and Crafts Demonstrations, Exhibits, Live Music, Readings and Book Signings, Wine Tastings...and the unexpected. The Art Stroll takes place at participating galleries and shops around the Island from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. In many cases, there are also special events during the day at the downtown park. 757-336-5636.

November 14: Native American Festival. Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. 757-336-5775.

November 21: Acoustic Concert Series: Scott Ainslie. Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. 757-336-5775.

November 21-29: Assateague Island Waterfowl Week. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Open House with special events and programs. 757-336-6122.

November 27-28: 23rd Annual Deborah Waterfowl Show/Auction. Carvers and artists display for competition and sale. 757-336-3478.

CHURCH HILL

November 6-22: “The West Side Waltz.” By Ernest Thompson, the writer of "On Golden Pond," "The West Side Waltz" is a high-spirited, warm-hearted comedy in which Katharine Hepburn starred both on Broadway and on tour. Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. Church Hill Theatre. 410-758-1331.

DOVER

November 7: Fourth Annual Delaware Book Festival. Bookworms delight! Authors, children's activities, workshops and more. Legislative Mall. 410-632-3110.

November 24-28: Festival of Trees. Proceeds will benefit Delaware Hospice’s programs and services to patients and families. Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. 800-838-9800.

EASTON

November 6: First Friday Gallery Walk . Enjoy the exhibits at galleries, shops and restaurants in downtown Easton during the evening event. Refreshments and discussion are available at several galleries and many stores stay open late, so plan to make an evening of it! 5-9 p.m. Easton Town Center. 410-820-8822.

November 7-8: Easton Choral Arts Society. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover St. 410-822-7299.

November 13-15: 39th Annual Waterfowl Festival. Wildlife paintings, sculpture, carvings, decoys, photography and crafts in 18 exhibit sites throughout colonial town. Also retriever, shooting and fly-fishing demonstrations, Goose and Duck Calling Contests, seminars, master classes, decoy auction. Fri & Sat 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun 10 a.m-4 p.m. 410-822-4567.

November 28: Outrageous Comedy Show. Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover St. 410-822-7299.

November 30: United States Air Force Concert Band Holiday Show. Easton High School. 410-822-7299.

GALENA

November 7: St. Dennis Christmas Bazaar. Shop for Christmas decoration, gifts and toys. White Elephant Sale. Lunch can be purchased throughout the day. Venders invited. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Dennis Religious Center. 410-648-6145.

November 11: Veterans' Day Ceremony. This is to honor all our Veterans. Refreshments will be served at St. Dennis Church Hall following the ceremony. 9:15 a.m. Galena Cemetery. 410-648-5151.

GRASONVILLE

November 7: 7th Annual Wet & Wild Auction. Start the bidding for a good cause by supporting the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center's main fundraiser of the year. Enjoy fine food and beverages, silent and live auction to support restoration and education programs at the center. Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center. 410-827-6694.

GREENVILLE

November 6-25: Laura McMillan ~ “New Paintings” Paintings in oil and pastel of her favorite places; the gardens at Winterthur and Longwood, her family home in Delaware and the Jersey Shore. Opening Reception, Friday Nov. 6. The Station Gallery, 3922 Kennett Pike. 302-654-8638.

KENT ISLAND

November 6: Annual Harvest Brewfest. Microbrews are paired with hearty regional cuisine all to benefit the new fire station on Kent Island! Free commemorative mug to the first 250 through the doors! 7-10 p.m. 410-643-6288.

LEWES

November 7: RACE: The Seashore Strider Running Club's 2nd Tails on the Trail 5K. Cape Henlopen State Park. 8:30 a.m.

November 7: 5th Annual Lower Delaware Autism Foundation's Most at the Coast Conference. "Building Skills for Lifelong Success for Students with High Functioning Autism/Asperger Syndrome," presented by Diane Adreon, M.A. Check-in and continental breakfast at 7:45 a.m., speaker begins at 8:30am. Irish Eyes Restaurant, Lewes, DE, 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.

November 7-25: Exhibit: Peninsula Gallery presents “D is for Delaware” by Andrew Criss. Peninsula Gallery is located at 520 E. Savannah Rd.

November 21: Walden Chamber Players. Come and enjoy an evening of classical music in the historic town of Lewes, Delaware. The Walden Chamber Players presents an exciting musical journey with oboe and strings. 8 p.m. Bethel United Methodist Church Hall, 129 W. Fourth St. 302-645-9426.

November 28-30: Exhibit: Peninsula Gallery presents Annual “Small Jewels” show featuring up to 100 small works by a variety of artists. Peninsula Gallery is located at 520 E. Savannah Rd.

LONG NECK

November 5: March of Dimes Matters of Taste presented by Child's Play by the Bay. Leave your flip flops at home; grab your dancing shoes and taste buds! Please join the March of Dimes for an evening of fall flavors! Clubhouse Way.

MIDDLETOWN

November 1-8: RENT: School Edition. Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini's opera La Bohème. It follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. 3 p.m. Premier Centre for the Arts, 27 Anderson St. 302-378-1384.

November 13-14: Pop Show. Performance’s of your favorite pop songs! 8 p.m. Premier Centre for the Arts, 27 Anderson St. 302-378-1384.

November 14-15 & 21-22: Beauty and The Beast Jr. Disney’s beloved story comes to life on stage with all of your favorite characters and songs! 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Premier Centre for the Arts, 27 Anderson St. 302-378-1384.

November 27-29: The Wizard of Oz. This magical production, based on the Royal Shakespeare Company's celebration of the 1939 MGM movie, is presented with breathtaking special effects that will sweep audiences away, from the moment the tornado twists its way into Kansas. Premier Centre for the Arts, 27 Anderson St. 302-378-1384.

MILFORD

November 27: Babes In Toyland. Presented by the Second Street Players, 2 South Walnut St. 410-632-3110.

NEWARK

November 7 & 21: History and Heritage of Pencader Hundred and Cooch's Bridge battle site with new Revolutionary War memorial and historic markers. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pencader Heritage Museum, Rt. 72 and Old Baltimore Pike. 302-737-5792.

OCEAN CITY

November 7: Swing for Youth Golf Open. Four-player Florida scramble with best two balls out of four. Benefits OC Recreation Boosters, which earmark all funds for youth recreation programs. Eagles Landing, 410-213-7277.

November 7-8: Fallfest of Fine Arts. Juried show features fine art painters, sculptors & high craft artisans. Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay. 410-524-9177.

November 7-8: Christmas Craft Expo. A unique opportunity to shop for that special gift- even for yourself! All crafters are juried to ensure that they personally created their products. Admission. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay. 410-524-9177.

November 19-30: Winterfest of Lights. Enjoy this award-winning holiday paradise created for the whole family! More than one million holiday lights sparkle throughout your favorite beach resort. Sun.-Thurs., 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5:30-10:30 p.m. Townwide, Inlet lot & Northside Park, 127th St. 800-OC-OCEAN.

November 21: Turkey Trot. One of the last chances for a great golf tournament before cold weather. Four-player scramble for adults, includes a turkey feast after play. Grab your friends & join us at Ocean City's award-winning course. Eagles Landing. 410-213-7277.

November 27-28: Annual Black Friday 550 Rockfish Tournament. Free slip with tournament entry. Weigh-ins Fri., 10 a.m.-noon & 5-7 p.m.; Sat., 9-11 a.m. & 5-7 p.m. Ocean City Fishing Center. 800-322-3065.

November 27-29: Holiday Shopper's Fair. Holiday shopping extravaganza. Quality photography, florals, jewelry, nautical items, toys, candles, sports autographs & more. Children's activities are offered along with a visit with Santa. Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Convention Center, 40th St. & Bay. 410-723-8605.

ONANCOCK

November 12: International Film - “Summer Hours” - 8 p.m. Roseland Theater, Market St. Tickets $7.50. 757-787-8805.

November 13: 2nd Friday in Onancock. Shops and galleries stay open 5-8 p.m. Enjoy dining and entertainment. 757-789-3151.

ONLEY

November 14: Tidewater Guitar Orchestra – 8 p.m. Nandua High School. Sponsored by the Arts Council of the Eastern Shore (ACES). Tickets at the Book Bin or call 757-302-0366.

REHOBOTH BEACH

November 6: Cinema Cabaret co-sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, Rehoboth Theater of the Arts, and Ovations Restaurant & Lounge. Must be seated by 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal while watching an entertaining full-screen film. Ovations will create a wonderful menu to correspond with the theme of each film. 302-645-9095.

November 11-15: Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. The five-day Festival showcases approximately 100 of the best American and international films including features, documentaries, and shorts. Festival takes place at Movies at Midway & The Big Tent behind theater. Movies at Midway, Route 1, Midway Shopping Center. 302-645-0200.

November 14: Second Saturday Art Walk. Mosaic: The Rehoboth Beach Gallery Collective, comprising 10 downtown galleries presents their monthly artwalk. From 6 – 9 p.m.

November 21: RACE: The Seashore Strider Running Club's 2nd R.B.R.C. Seashore Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. 7 a.m.

November 27-30: Small Works. Gallery 50 presents, Small Works, affordable small works of art. Gallery 50, 50-A Wilmington Ave. 302-227-2050.

November 28: RACE: The Seashore Strider Running Club's 16th Annual Run For the Rose 5k. Grove Park. 9 a.m.

RIDGELY

November 7: Fall Family Festival. This is a special event for young families to enjoy the Arboretum. Crafts and activities for children, live music, pony rides, storytelling, hay wagon rides, exhibits, lunchtime treats for sale and more. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Adkins Arboretum. 410-634-2847.

ROCK HALL

November 27-28: Fall Arts & Crafts Show. Hand made arts and crafts including: pottery, miniatures, woodworking, folk art, jewelry, knitting, quilts, purses, Christmas ornaments & decorations, fresh wreaths and flowers, stone statuary, soaps, lotions, cutting boards, vests, herbs, decoys, photography, candy, cheese. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rock Hall Fire House. 410-778-1432.

ST. MICHAELS

November 7: Gingerbread House Demonstration. Learn to make a gingerbread house for the holidays! Jenn Schmidt, pastry chef at 208 Talbot Restaurant and Wine Bar in St. Michaels, will conduct a demonstration on building and decorating a gingerbread house. 10 a.m. 401 St. Mary’s Square. 410-745-0745.

WILMINGTON

November 2: Jesse Cook. Fiery pop guitarist returns to the baby grand after his sell-out performance in 2008. Blending African percussion, Cajun accordion, classical cello and pop vocals with his own rumba flamenco styles, Cook creates a thrilling, multi-textured global hybrid experience. 8 p.m. Live at the baby grand, 818 N. Market St. 302-652-5577.

November 6: Art on the Town - "The Art Loop". The works of local artists are on display, along with hand-crafted jewelry & crafts that always seem to make the perfect gifts! Light snacks are provided and a cash bar is available. 5:30 p.m. OperaDelaware Studios, 4 South Poplar St. 302-377-3156.

November 8: Keb' Mo'. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Keb' Mo's distinctive sound embraces multiple eras and genres, including pop, rock, folk and jazz. His music is a living link to the seminal Delta blues that traveled up the Mississippi River and across the expanse of America--informing its musical roots before evolving into a universally celebrated art form. Keb’Mo’ combines “roots forms like the blues into completely contemporary commentaries on the struggles, travails, and blind faith in personal redemption that accompanies people as they slog their way daily ever deeper into the 21st century,” says All Music Guide. 7 p.m. The Grand, 818 N. Market St. 302-652-5577.

November 10: Abba Mania. Nearly three decades since Abba toured, ABBA MANIA takes you back in time by recreating one of the world's finest pop groups in a live stage performance. Delighting audiences since its formation in 1999, Abba Mania celebrates the music and style of Abba with uplifting, dance inducing hits including “Mamma Mia,” “Voulez Vous,” “Dancing Queen,” “Fernando” and many more. “Completely infectious! Even if you are not a diehard fan, this was good fun for all the family,” says BBC-Nottingham. 8 p.m. The Grand, 818 N. Market St. 302-652-5577.

November 14: The Magic Of The Nutcracker. First State Ballet Theatre. David Amado, conductor. Delaware's premiere dance company appears with your DSO in a program chock-full of the most popular dances and melodies from Tchaikovsky's signature ballet. Begin your holiday season with little Clara and the the sugar plum fairies, snowflakes and flowers that enchant her on Christmas Eve! TCHAIKOVSKY. The Nutcracker Instrument petting zoo at 1 p.m. -- come and let your child find a musical future! 2 p.m. The Grand, 818 N. Market St. 302-652-5577.

November 14-30: “Masterworks” exhibition. Delaware By Hand (DBH) is a formalized way to showcase the incredibly talented artists and artisans living and working in Delaware. Delaware Art Museum.

November 20: Sinbad. Ranked by Comedy Central as one of the top 100 standup comedians of all time, Sinbad has built a loyal following by taking audiences’ painful trials or embarrassing tribulations of day-by-day life, throwing them back in their faces, and causing an uproar of comedic hysteria. Sinbad never tells jokes but rather stalks the stage, telling flat-out-funny real life stories. 8 p.m. The Grand, 818 N. Market St. 302-652-5577.

November 20-22: Festival of Trees. Proceeds will benefit Delaware Hospice’s programs and services to patients and families. Cokesbury Village, Hockessin. 800-838-9800.

November 22: Bill Blagg III. 3 p.m. Live at the baby grand, 818 N. Market St. 302-652-5577.

November 29: That’s Amore – A Celebration of Dean Martin and Friends. From 1965 to 1974, American families gathered in their living rooms to watch The Dean Martin Show, a jokey, informal hour of Hollywood music and humor that epitomized the TV comedy variety series. 3 p.m. The Grand, 818 N. Market St. 302-652-5577.

WYE MILLS

November 7: Old Wye Church Bazaar. Handmade Items; Christmas decorations; Jewelry Boutique; Books, Attic Treasures; Gourmet Bake Sale; Silent Auction; Delicious Lunch and Santa & Mrs. Claus. Tours of the Historic Old Wye Church and music performed by the Wye Choral Scholars. 410-632-3110.

YORKLYN

November 1-30: Exhibition: Les Rudnick Photography. Corridor 410 Gallery, Center for the Creative Arts, 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row & Rt. 82. 302-239-2434.

November 1, 27 & 28: Open House. Come and take—a step back in time! Special “Steamin’ Sundays”. Ride a 1/8-size steam train for a trip around the grounds, or choose 100-year-old autos powered by steam, a Steam bus – our Mountain Wagon. Tour the Marshall Mansion and the Marshall Steam Museum. 12:30-4 p.m. Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights, 3000 Creek Rd. 302-239-2385.

November 1, 28 & 29: Steamin’ Days Antique Steam Auto Rides, Miniature Steam Train Rides, Steam-popped Popcorn, museum and mansion tours. Learn about a period of history at the dawn of the automotive age. Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights, 3000 Creek Rd. 302-239-2385.

November 13-15: 2009 Center for the Creative Arts Annual Artisans Show. Photography, Prints, Sculpture, Fibers, Folk Art, Ceramics, Glass, Fine Wood, Fine Metal, Mixed Media, Jewelry, Furniture and more. Special Preview Party and Wine Tasting on Friday, Nov. 13, 6-8 p.m. Center for the Creative Arts, 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row & Rt. 82. 302-239-2434.

November 19-30: Second Annual Sculpture in Stone and Other Media. Mixed media show of sculpture by members of the CCArts Sculpture Studio. Opening Reception: Thursday, November 19: 6-8 p.m. Center for the Creative Arts, 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row & Rt. 82. 302-239-2434.